Disclaimer: You know, the usual stuff about all the characters and places and other things all belonging to JK Rowling and Warner Brothers. Also, I came up with this whole interpretation of what happened. Yea, so don't go saying that someone else wrote something like it because 1) I've never read it and 2) I wrote this and spent a long time on it. :-p to you if you don't believe me. Also, I've read several fan fictions with how to become an Animagus and I've liked several of them. There was one though that I liked the best. It was taking a potion and then saying a charm and you would become the animal that best fit your personality. I believe that it was from AriaStar's "Snapdragon and Prongs." I don't know. So many people have used the same idea, so no one can claim it was there idea. Anywho, so that's all cleared up. Onto the author's note...

Author's Note: Hum, well, this is the revised version of Innocence Prevails. I had originally written it back on January 20th of 2002 as a favor for Me, who suggested that it would be pretty cool if someone wrote a fan fic where...well, you're just going to have to read the whole entire fan fic if you want to know what they requested. Anyways, after much procrastination and some inspiration to write, I decided to revise it by adding more details and making it longer. This is written for Me and Luz for their awesome reviews. Anywho, onto the fan fic.

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As Sirius Black stepped out from his warm house out into the biting air, he scanned the sky. Another full moon. No wonder Moony talked to him earlier that day to go check on James and Lily for him. He was also supposed to check on Peter, but that could wait. Sirius ran his hand through his hair before going to uncover his bike. He never really liked Peter in the first place, but everyone loved him.

Way too much of a wimp. How he ever got into Gryffindor is beyond me. He'd run away from a fly if it came to close to him.

Sirius hopped onto his motorcycle and ignited it with his key. The highlights gleamed out into the pitch-black night that was barely lit by the cloud-covered full moon. After flicking a few more switches, Sirius and the motorcycle became invisible and now had the ability to fly. He took off into the night, heading towards Peter's hiding spot. He stopped a few blocks from Peter's house, not wishing to wake Peter up.

Something's not right. I can feel it. I just can't place a finger on it.

Sirius, curious of why he felt...strange, ran the last few blocks to Peter's house and stooped behind a bush when he heard voices. Peter was there and someone was with him. Sirius looked a bit closer.

Who is that? Peter isn't supposed to tell anyone where he is at.

From where he was crouched, Sirius couldn't make out any features of the man. He knew that he was tall from his height compared to Peter. Other than that, a long flowing black robe that the man was wearing hid all. Suddenly, the figure turned around as if knowing where he was and Sirius saw his face.

Lord Voldemort! That can't be. Wait! That means that Peter is James and Lily's Secret Keeper! And that means Peter would be telling Old Voldie where they were! And that would mean...

Sirius went into a state of shock and froze up. He could only just stare at Peter and Voldemort.

That traitor! How could he do this to his best friends?! We always protected him from everything. It all makes sense. How strange that none of us thought it would be Peter to turn. The little rat! When I get my hands on him...

All of Sirius' thoughts were cut off when the Dark Lord Disapparated away. Peter soon followed a few minutes later. Sirius waited until he was sure they were gone and when they were, he jumped on his motorcycle and zoomed off towards the Godric Hollow.

Damn it Sirius! You couldn't have just taken the Apparation test! You'll never make it on time. Oh James and Lily. Please be able to hold up until I get there. Please, if not for me, then for Harry. Harry! Poor kid. Oh Merlin! Let them be all right when I arrive.

Sirius made the motorcycle go to it's maximum speed and he still felt that he was going as slow as a slug. He was still five minutes away from the Potters' house and he knew in his heart that he wouldn't make it there before the damage was done.

Sirius reached Godric Hollow in record time and he was so caught up in his prayers that he never even noticed the sickly green light that was landing on him. As soon as he passed the last few trees to his best friend's house, he felt like tearing apart Peter. He now noted the Dark Mark hanging above the rubble of a once pleasant home. Parts of wall still stood with now torn pictures on them, swinging on the nail they hung from. Broken furniture scattered the Hollow's floor and everything was covered with a layer of dirt and dust. As soon as he landed his motorcycle, Sirius stood there surveying the damage. He walked around and saw his best friend, dead, lying on the ground. Nothing had landed on him. Sirius stood above his friend, before carrying James to the side, out of the rubble. He looked around for Lily and Harry, but found no sign of them. Finally, Sirius fell to his knees, his head in his hands and cried.

Why them? Why not me? James and Lily never deserved this. They never did anything wrong and now they're dead. What a horrible way for them die! And poor Harry. He never even had a chance to live out his life.

He lay there on the ground weeping until he heard a baby's cry. Harry. He jumped up and listened for another cry.

Maybe it was just my imagination playing tricks on me. Wanting to make me think that there was still hope for Harry to be alive.

But then he heard it again and this time it didn't stop. He ran to the ruin and started to search for the child. Finally, after brushing away a thick layer of dirt and picking up and large section of wall, he found Harry. There he was, with a horrible cut on his head, still wrapped in Lily's arms. Luckily, a chair had stopped the section of wall from squashing the pair beneath its weight. Sirius stood there, tears of joy and sorrow mingling. He slowly bent down and wiped some dirt from Lily's cheek. Even in death, she still looked as beautiful as ever. A cry and a small hand tugging on his shirt brought his attention back to Harry.

Sirius ripped part of his shirt off and wrapped it around Harry's head as to stop the bleeding. Harry giggled as some of the material brushed against his neck. Sirius held him close and went back to sit on the ground.

Harry, how can you laugh at such a time?

But someone else was there. Rubeus Hagrid. Sirius looked up at him.

No. He's going to take Harry away from me. He's the only person that I have left. Him and Remus.

Sirius gripped Harry tighter to himself and slowly backed away from the half-giant. Hagrid grabbed Sirius by the shoulder to stop him from moving and Sirius just placed his head on Harry's and felt tears prick at his eyes again.

Not in front of Hagrid Sirius. Be strong. You can cry later. Just keep Harry with you.

"Hey Sirius."

"I didn't do it. He did it. Lily and James. Harry. He's okay, but they're... Please don't take Harry away."

Hagrid enveloped him a small hug, well aware that Sirius was still holding Harry. Sirius wept for a few minutes and then all he could do was gasp for breath. He backed away from Hagrid again.

"I need ter take Harry."

"No. I'm his Godfather. I'll take care of him. It's my duty."

"Sorry Sirius. Dumbledore's orders."

"No. Please."

Don't take him away Hagrid. Please, don't break my heart even more. I won't be able to live with myself if you take him. My only part of Lily and James that I still have left.

Hagrid shook his head. Slowly and carefully took Harry away from Sirius. Sirius' eyes were pleading, but he couldn't stop the half-giant from taking his godson away. He felt his heart crush as the now sleeping Harry gripped onto Hagrid's coat with his tiny hand. Hagrid turned to leave, intent on filling his orders. Sirius took a look at Harry and something clicked in his head, making his sorrow turn to rage.

That scum! Wherever you are Peter, I'm going to find you. You are going to regret every last thing you did to them.

"Wait. Take my motorcycle. It'll be faster and.... And I wouldn't need it anymore."

"Yer sure?"

"Yes."

Sirius nodded, tears still streaming down his face, as Hagrid got on the bike and flew off, Harry bundled in his arms. Sirius turned to take one last look at the rummage and then he ran as quickly as he could. He needed to find a fireplace with a Floo Network connection as soon as possible. He knew where Peter would be heading. To Muggle London to escape the attention of the Ministry, knowing that they couldn't do much without the Muggles noticing. But he also knew that Peter left everything behind and would most likely need to return to his house to gather supplies.

Sirius found a family about a mile away that was wizarding and was still connected to the Network. After asking rushed, but politely, he had access to their fireplace. He threw a handful of Floo Powder into the fireplace and shouted out "Wormtail's Nest". He felt the green flames lick him and then a sudden whirlwind of fireplaces. Less than a minute later, he was flung out of Peter's fireplace.

His guess was right. Peter had returned and was grabbing a few last things. He was going into hiding. He turned at the noise Sirius made when he fell face first into the floor. Peter, panicking at his ex-best friend's arrival, he jumped over Sirius and threw in a handful of Floo Powder. He jumped through, screaming "Diagon Alley" as he went. Sirius, who was still on the ground and had a bloody nose from the impact, got up and cursed himself for not making a good landing. He grabbed the last of the Floo Powder and also headed to Diagon Alley.

It was already dawn by this time, and the first wizards and Muggles were waking up. Sirius learned from someone that they had seen Peter run by and to the brick wall that led to the Leaky Cauldron. He followed quickly and saw the last bit of Peter's balding head and frayed robe when he entered the pub. Sirius pushed by many people, not bothering to say "Excuse me" or "I'm sorry" when he knocked someone and/or their drink over. He received many glares and scowls, but ignored them as he was concentrating on finding Peter.

Once out into Muggle London, he spotted Peter outside of a grocery store. Sirius started to walk towards him, not bothering to be discreet at all.

Did he really think he would get away with killing Lily and James and ruining Harry's life forever?! What a fool!

Peter turned around at the last second and saw the revengeful Sirius. His eyes gave away that he was scared, but he stood still and finished paying for his food. Once he was done, Peter moved to the side and in the entrance of an alleyway.

Sirius continued to walk towards Peter, and unbeknownst to him, Peter was pulling out his wand and sticking it out behind his back. They faced each other, in the middle of the shopping area and in front of the alleyway. No one seemed to pay them any attention.

"So. We meet again."

"Hello Padfoot. How are you today?"

"Don't pull that shit with me...Wormtail..." he said the nickname with disgust, "I know what you did."

"Oh. Would you mind informing me for I have no clue."

"Why you little..."

Sirius lost all of his self-control and grabbed Peter by the front of his robes. He turned and shoved the man up against the alleyway wall. People were glancing at them, but many knew to leave them alone. A few did stay to see what happened. Peter just glared at him before changing his expression to horror and betrayal.

He always was good at acting out the parts. But this time it isn't going to save him.

"Don't play that game, Peter, I know what you are."

Peter's response, if anything, was the most surprising answer Sirius had ever received from his ex-friend.

"HOW COULD YOU DO THAT SIRIUS! YOU KILLED THEM! LILY AND JAMES! YOUR BEST FRIENDS!"

People were now watching intently and many ran away in shock and fear at Peter's words. Sirius had had enough. He went for his wand, but Peter's was all ready before.. He whispered a curse to the ground and the whole street surrounding him and Sirius for twenty feet blew up. Peter quickly severed his finger off and transformed into a rat, following the other rodents into the sewers. Sirius was in shock at his cunning, but started to laugh aloud.

Peter seriously thought he was going to get away with this. What a fool! As soon as the Ministry shows up and hears what I have to say, he'll be in Azkaban before he can even get his praise from Voldie.

Sirius continued to laugh as the Ministry took him away. They put him in a cell in Azkaban and told him that he was going to spend the rest of his life in there for the murder of thirteen people and Lily and James Potter. Sirius was in disbelief. Surely they didn't believe that he, Lily and James' best friend, Harry's godfather, could possibly have done that. When he asked again to know why he was put in Azkaban, they repeated the same thing.

Crap! I'm in trouble now.