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Well here is chapter twelve…I think I'm going to add one more chapter and an epilogue and that will be the end of the story but for now here goes chapter twelve…please review!

Chapter Twelve

When Mo and Caroline reached the headquarters it was silent and deserted

The dingy house was cold and uninviting, the silence pressing in around them. They settled in the living room where Caroline curled up with Harry and Mo couldn't seem to find any peace.

"I hate waiting," Mo said pacing the floor. "Where is Sirius? Where could he possibly have gone?"

Caroline looked sadly at her friend, "I couldn't say. But don't worry Dumbledore knows what he's talking about."

"I hope so…" Mo said trailing off as she stared gloomily into the darkness outside.

After an hours wait Dumbledore finally arrived at the headquarters. He seemed concerned when he found them alone, "Is Hagrid not here?"

"No," Caroline answered. "We've been alone for an hour, almost two now."

"That is strange, I told him to get here immediately," Dumbledore mused.

Just then a huge bang sounded outside the house and a roaring sound filled the air. The three of them gave each other wary looks.

"What on earth-"

Mo cut off Caroline when she recognized the gentle roar of the huge machine, "That's Sirius' motorcycle."

Without a second thought she rushed out the front door and spotted the bike on the lawn. But it was not her husband who was riding it. She frowned curiously, "Hagrid why do you have Sirius's bike?"

The giant man grinned, "Seemed in a bit 'o hurry. Len' me it for the nigh'. Said he wouldn' be needin' it."

Mo groaned, "Oh no."

Dumbledore spoke next, "Rubeus I want you to take Harry. His aunt and uncle live at number four Privet Drive. I will meet you there. Take Caroline with you and take her to Remus first. She'll be safe there."

Hagrid nodded and Mo handed the sleeping baby to him. Caroline hugged Mo, "I'll see you soon. Everything's going to be okay."

Mo nodded with tears in her eyes, "Be safe Caroline. Tell Remus we love him."

"I will," Caroline replied and Mo watched silently as she got on the bike with Hagrid.

Hagrid kicked it into life and turned back to Dumbledore and Mo, "S'a shame wha happened to Lily 'n James. Never met to finer people in me life."

"Yes this is one loss we will all have to deal with in time," Dumebledore replied. "But it will not be the last. Keep them safe Rubeus."

"Will do Professor," he nodded his head at Mo. "Tell Sirius thanks."

Mo nodded and stepped back to watch the bike roar out of sight. When she could no longer see the glow of the taillights she turned to Dumbledore, "What about me? Am I to stay here?"

"I'm sending you into hiding," Dumbledore replied his blue eyes sad as he watched her.

"What?" Mo answered in shock.

"I'm sending you to live in the States," he replied. "I cannot explain now but I must tell you. Sirius killed Peter…he's wanted for murder."

Mo gaped, "But Peter basically killed James and Lily. He betrayed them to the Dark Lord. They died tonight doesn't that count? Won't anyone believe him?"

"My dear the only ones who knew that Sirius wasn't their secret keeper were his closest friends and myself of course," he sighed. "I'm afraid that they will accuse all of you as being corrupt as well. With you and Caroline expecting and Remus being a werewolf the odds are against us. Please do not question further but do as I ask."

Mo nodded relunctuntly, "What will happen to Sirius?"

Dumbledore look grim, "He will go to Azkaban."

Mo bit back tears, "And Harry? Why send him to his aunt and uncle?"

"He will be safer there," he said. "He will be watched over constantly and raised somewhat normal away from the celebrity image he's received tonight. He is only a year old and defeated Voldemort. He will be praised for the rest of wizard eternity. He will be safe."

She nodded sorrowfully, "Yes he will be, but Muggles? Surely sir, there's a better way."

Dumebledore sighed, "Maybe but this is for the best. There are things here at work even I do not understand completely."

He placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, "It's going to be hard but you'll get through this. Your child will need you soon and things will get better. I wish I could have stopped all of this but wheels have been set into motion tonight that will be affecting us long after this."

Mo saw the knowledge of great and terrible things in his eyes that had fear sitting heavy in her chest, "Will it ever end?"

"Yes someday it will come to an end but until then all we can do is fight back," he glanced at the sky that was starting to light as dawn broke. "We must stay strong and I promise…you will see Sirius again. He is not lost to you forever."

"I know," her voice was a whisper. "But I can't help this horrible grief. I've lost too many of the ones I love. I don't how much more I can take."

"When this all ends you will all be together again," he replied. "But we can never stop fighting. I was wrong you know, for separating you. I thought it was for the best but you were stronger together…I wish I had seen it this clearly before."

"We were always stronger together," Mo said looking at her wedding ring sadly. "That was one thing he couldn't take away from us."


Well how was that? It kind of got a little angsty at the end but I dunno…it was sad so I couldn't help it lol! Well please be kind and review on your way out! Love ya tons!

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Katie