JUST LOVE…OR IS IT?
FLAME
Flame: I was asked to add another chapter, so I have. I hope this chapter is as good as the last.
Disclaimer: No, I don't own Harry Potter. If I did, Siri would still be alive, but in my mind, he still is. I'll explain at the end.
REMUS' POV
It was almost 13 years later when it happened. Alex was taken from me, and Sirius came back. I was depressed, happy, and confused.
Alex had been taken by the Ministry of Magic, accused of being a Death Eater. I knew she wasn't. Bellatrix Lestrange had given them information about where she was, and they came to take her while I was away.
Almost a week after, news got out that Sirius had escaped. I was in a blissful mood when I found out. But I was also still depressed at the loss of my wife. But who couldn't be happy when their best friend was free again?
I took up the job of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher to be near Harry. He knew of me, but acted as though he didn't. What he didn't know was that Alex was his godmother and Sirius his godfather. But he could still help me.
During our dementor lessons, I told him of my dilemma. He knew how to get her back, but only I could carry out the arrangement. So I did. I had to go to Azkaban for Alex's trial.
ALEX'S POV
I couldn't believe it. Bellatrix ratted on me for being a Death Eater. I never was, and never will be. But she still did that to me. She used to be my friend. I was dreadfully wrong.
I asked the guard what day it was. He said it was July 31. The 31st, Harry's 13th birthday and the date of my trial. It was both a happy and a miserable day for me.
A dementor came for me. I followed silently, thinking about today. I would send Harry a birthday card, maybe a small gift, after this was over. It wouldn't be hard. I get the Daily Prophet so using the owl would be no problem. What to send was something else.
In no time we came to the where the trial was to be held. Inside were some people I recognized, some I didn't. Dumbledore was there, as well as Severus. Both looked at me as I entered. When I caught Severus' gaze, I gave him a pleading look. He nodded, and then relayed my meaning to Dumbledore. It was my gift. Getting messages across, with out actually saying anything.
The dementor stopped me at a chair, in which I sat. Cornelius Fudge sat in front of me, glaring, as if I were filth on his shoes.
"Alexandria Lily Lupin, you are on trial for being a Death Eater, a murderer, and a spy for You Know Who. What do you have to say?" Fudge asked me.
I stood up, standing tall and proud. "I have to say that all of that is a lie. It is true that I was with Him, but I never knew of his actions. My ex-fiancée, Peter Pettigrew, knew, but he never told me. I was kept in a dungeon at the current hideout of You Know Who, in the dark, where no sounds could reach me. The only things I knew of was the date, the time, and who brought me food." I looked at the rest of the people in front of me. "He didn't want someone as innocent as I for a follower, but if He didn't allow me to stay, Peter would betray him. He couldn't risk it.
"The last thing I remember of being with Them, was getting hit with a curse by Peter, and then waking up in the home of Remus Lupin. That is all I have to say for the moment."
Fudge sneered. "And why wouldn't You Know Who want you as a follower? Wasn't he looking for more?"
"Yes, but I wasn't any use. I couldn't bring myself to curse anything, not even a spider. So he kept me just for Peter." I explained.
A few murmurs broke out. I heard someone whisper to Fudge, "Check her arm for the Mark. She may have it."
I held out my arm, the sleeve rolled up. It was pale and smooth, as it always had been. I even showed him my other arm. It was the same as the other.
"Alexandria Lupin, I hereby sentence you to thir-" Fudge started, but was cut off.
"WAIT!" Someone shouted behind me. I would've turned, but I was bound to the chair. "She is as innocent as I am! Alex was never a Death Eater. She never could've. All she did was loved Peter, and nearly starved."
The person moved so I could see them, and I gasped. It was Remus.
REMUS' POV
I looked up at Fudge. "She was friends with Sirius Black, but like him, she was framed. What would the godmother and godfather of Harry Potter want with Voldemort? They were trying to protect him! Alexandria was best friends with Lily Potter, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, Sirius Black, Severus Snape, Lucous Malfoy, me, and Albus Dumbledore."
"It is correct Cornelius," Albus stated, "Alex was part of the original Order of the Phoenix. She had strong feelings about the downfall of Voldemort, but she also had strong feelings to follow her heart," He looked around at the people in the room, "Most of you were at school the same time as she was. Did she not help all of you? Did she not stand against Voldemort? I do say that Alexandria is as innocent as anyone of us."
Severus stood up. "Alexandria would never do anything to harm anything or anybody. She trusted her heart, helped up all, and fought on the side of good until Peter took her away," he looked down at me, "Remus here loved her, as did most of us. We would die to protect her, but you would never know how that felt, because you care about no one!"
People started standing up and adding their opinion, all of them for Alex. I could see her smile. She glanced at me, and then back at the stand in front of her. I understood.
After several minutes of people shouting their opinions, Fudge stood up. "Since all of you have given proof that Alexandria Lily Lupin is innocent, she is free to go. Remus, send note to Black that he is also free, and if you know where Peter Pettigrew is, please give us the location, and you are free to go."
NORMAL POV
Alex was let free, and she ran to Remus. "Oh, Remus, thank you. You saved me. How did you know today was the day of my trial?"
"Albus told me. Now come on. I believe you have people to thank." Remus replied.
Albus approached them. "Well, Alex, congratulations. I think you have a wonderful husband."
She nodded. "I also have a wonderful godson, and daughter as well."
Remus smiled. "Yes, they were the ones who came up with this plan. I just worked out the kinks. They really care about you."
Alex nodded, and then went off to thank the people who helped her.
HARRY'S POV
I still can't believe that Alex and Sirius got off. And it was thanks to Kassie and me.
I went to live with Remus, Alex, and Sirius that summer. I was finally away from the Dursleys. Oh happy days…
Alex was as happy as I have ever seen anyone. Ron and Hermione came to visit for the remainder of the summer and the place was in an uproar. Ron and me watching the girls clean, cook, talk about fashion, boys, and charms, all at the same time. It was amazing.
Remus and Sirius had to pry Alex from the kitchen more than once. Literally. They had to drag her out kicking and screaming to get her to go to bed. It was funny to watch though. I think Sirius had his own reasons for always holding her feet, seeing as she was always wearing a skirt. I'm pretty sure Remus doesn't know of his purposes.
Kassie and I became very close. Alex thought it was cute, while Hermione thought of it practical. That's Herm for you.
ALEX'S POV
I was free. And in love with Remus, had a child, plenty of friends, and loads of fun. The best part is, Kassie and Harry are in love.
I caught them kissing in the hazelnut tree kissing a few weeks ago. Very cute. But it's just love…Or is it?
TBC…Maybe.
Flame: Was that good? I hope it was. An hour and a half for this one. Okay, now my theory of how Sirius is still alive.
THEORY!
My theory is that when Sirius was cursed, he was just knocked into a coma, and he was send to St. Mungo's to recover. Then when he was fully healed, he went to Hogwarts to surprise Remus and Harry and the rest of the Order. So he is still alive, just in St. Mungo's with Lockheart.
Flame: Oh! I love this one quote from OotP. Listen: "Look, I didn't learn joined-up writing for nothing, you know!" Gilderoy Lockheart, Order of the Phoenix, page 536, I think. Isn't it cute? *^_^* Well, R&R! BaiBai! TTFN!
