Disclaimer: I don't own HP. Oops.

Author's Note: This is a "drabble". Drabbles are supposed to be only 100 words. So therefore, this is supposed to be short.

Remus stepped in front of Severus Snape and moved to draw his wand, "He's innocent." He said calmly, though his eyes flashed, "Listen to me."

Severus stood still and silent, his eye bruised and his nose bloodied.

"How do you know?" Harry asked, a burning anger churning through his insides.

"Do you remember the Shrieking Shack, Harry? Do you remember Sirius?" Remus asked, choosing his words carefully.

"Yes – but --" Harry snapped, his wand still pointed at Snape's forehead, "This isn't the same!"

"Yes it is..." Remus said softly, "Listen to me, please, before you do something you regret."