I own nothing, J K Rowling IS Harry Potter. All my 'ideas' are basically ripped from stuff I enjoy; Harry Potter (duh!), Lord Of The Rings, Star Wars, Star Trek, Dragonball, The Matrix, The Lion King, 24, and anything else that even remotely looks far too creative for me to just make up! Don't say I didn't warn you alright!

Did I give you the impression that I don't like what Bellatrix did towards the end of Order of the Phoenix! This chapter is much more…pleasant I think.

Chapter 26 – True Colours

The next morning had been a very subdued affair. Dumbledore had announced that fortunately no one from the school had been lost, and those who were injured were recovering in the hospital wing. Harry noted that Malfoy paled significantly when Dumbledore mentioned the casualties from Voldemort's side. The morning influx of owls came, mostly containing letters from concerned parents, but there were a few howlers directed towards Dumbledore for allowing the students to fight.

Harry was eating his toast quite slowly, still trying to get over what he'd done last night, when an owl dropped a letter in his lap. Harry picked it up, and noticed an unusual seal on the back of it. It looked vaguely similar to the Hogwarts crest, but he didn't recognise any of the symbols. He asked Ron if he knew what it was. Ron glanced at it, and then nearly choked on his eggs.

Ron quickly recovered before informing Harry about the letter.

"Harry! That's from the Department of Magical Games and Sports! They must be writing to you about your Quidditch performances this year! What are you waiting for, hurry up and open it!"

Harry ripped open the envelope and started reading.

Dear Mr Potter,

As you may have been aware, some Scouts were in attendance for all of the Quidditch games held at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.

It has been brought to my attention that you displayed several impressive skills in the position of seeker. With the World Cup qualifiers coming up next year, I would like to extend an offer for you to attend our training camp.

The training camp will take place during August, and will last for one week. If you would like to accept this offer, please send your reply via owl no later than June 1.

Kind regards,

Daniel Anderson

Head of the English Department of Magical Games and Sports

Harry was speechless. Ron grabbed the letter out of his hands and read it. Before long, word had gotten around the entire Hall. Professors McGonagall, Dumbledore, Lupin and Fuller all smiled at Harry, while Snape looked shocked, but still managed a sneer. Everyone in Gryffindor had congratulated him, and soon members from the other tables were also coming over offering their support.

Harry was still stunned by the letter sent to him in the morning when Remus asked him to meet him in Trent's office after Duelling class. Once there, Remus then tried to talk to Harry about Peter, saying that Harry kept avoiding the subject every time Remus brought it up. But Harry refused to have anything to do with man who betrayed his parents. Peter and Harry had agreed to act like this, so no one would have any idea of what the two of them were really up to.

A couple of days passed, with Harry trying his best to ignore Remus every time he came near him. Remus was pacing back and forth across Trent's office, his hands running through his greying hair. He was muttering things like "I can't believe it…the whole time…changes everything!"

"Remus, will you please stop it. You'll wear a hole in the carpet!"

Trent jumped over his desk and grabbed him by the shoulders and spun Remus around to face him.

"Right! What in Merlin's name are you prattling on about!"

Remus just stared over Trent's shoulder before answering,

"It's Peter. Dumbledore finally let us use Veritaserum on him, and he's admitted that he was forced to give up James and Lily's location. He was telling me the truth the whole time, and I didn't believe him."

"You didn't believe Sirius was innocent at first either though" Trent argued.

"I wasn't torturing Sirius for half the ruddy year!" Remus snapped back and broke out of Trent's grasp before continuing his pacing.

Trent sighed "have you told Harry, or even Albus yet?"

Remus stopped.

"Ah, no I haven't told Harry. Dumbledore knows though."

"Which means that you'll have to tell Harry, because Albus certainly won't."

Remus bit his lip before answering, "I know. I'm not looking forward to it either. Every time I try to talk to him about Peter, he refuses to listen…"

"I'm not surprised. You would too if you were in his position. Besides, he'll have to believe you since you used Veritaserum this time."

"Maybe, but Harry can be rather stubborn at times. Where is he by the way? Have you been making sure he doesn't try to sneak off to find where Peter is?"

Trent closed his eyes for a bit, concentrating on Harry's magical signature before answering.

"Yes, yes, Remus. Harry hasn't even ventured to that part of the castle except for when he has Potion classes. He's gotten very good at suppressing his power, I can barely sense him. He's currently in his dorm, why? Are you going to tell him now?"

Remus had headed towards the door before replying to Trent.

"Yes. I think it'd be best to get this done quickly."

Remus then walked outside to talk to Harry. He needed Harry to know what had happened. This time, Remus wouldn't take Harry's silence for an answer.

Harry was talking to Peter, going over every part of their plan. Harry was now able to sense exactly where Voldemort was hiding, and how many people he had around him at any one time. Peter was telling Harry that they'd used Veritaserum on him the other night, and to act surprised if they told him anything. Harry spotted Remus' dot on the Marauder's map coming up the stairs to Gryffindor tower. He bade Peter farewell and hid both the mirror and the map in his trunk before walking down into the common room, just as Remus was entering through the portrait.

"Harry, I need to speak to you please."

Harry nodded, and motioned for Remus to follow him back to his dorm. Harry showed him where his bed was, and suggested they put up some charms in case anyone wanted to eavesdrop. Remus did the honours, casting silencing charms around Harry's bed before talking to Harry.

"You know, this used to be Sirius' bed. Did you know that?"

Harry immediately looked interested, "no, I didn't. Which were yours and my Dad's then?"

Remus pointed them out (Ron was using his father's, while Neville had Remus') then broached the subject he didn't really want to bring up.

"I spoke to Peter the other day."

Harry slumped back on his bed, and said nothing.

"We tested him under Veritaserum. Dumbledore finally allowed us to."

Harry raised his eyebrows at this, before answering

"And? What did you ask him?"

"We asked him whether or not he deliberately led Voldemort to where your parents were hiding. He said no, and that Voldemort tortured him for the information."

Harry just sat there, he had to know if they'd found out about their meetings.

"What….what else did you ask him?"

"If he knew where Voldemort was hiding. He said he didn't, and that Voldemort has several hideouts, and rotates between them regularly."

Harry nodded his head and thought 'good, he still hasn't said anything about the encounters we've had', before he said

"What happens now? He's guilty, he's admitted it. I don't think I'll ever forgive him for what he did."

Remus sighed "I know Harry, neither will I. But the least we can do is to be a bit nicer to him."

"WHAT! HE KILLED MY PARENTS, AND YOU WANT ME TO BE NICE TO HIM! HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND, REMUS!" Harry screamed, grateful that Peter had warned him about this, and for the silencing charms Remus put up earlier.

Remus flinched but answered, "I'm not pretending to know how you feel, Harry. You don't have to like him, I'm just saying…treat him like you do with Severus."

Harry barely suppressed a snort before saying "that's doing Snape a discredit. It'd be easier if I don't see Peter for the rest of my life, then I don't have to treat him at all."

"I know it'll be hard, Harry. But please listen to me, the Peter I knew is still in there somewhere. My job of finding him will be made easier if you are a little nicer to him."

It was Harry's turn to sigh before replying "you might be right. I won't hold anything against you if you try to become his friend again. Just don't expect me to."

"I would never ask you to go that far, Harry. Thank you for understanding."

Remus then got up, removed the charms, before walking out of the dorm leaving a somewhat bemused Harry behind. Remus had no idea that 'the Peter he knew' was sitting in a cell, showing his true Gryffindor colours by helping Harry figure out a plan to get to Voldemort.