Disclaimer in chapter one.
Harry was sitting on the couch in front of the fire place in the common room. His eyes were unfocused and he seemed to be in deep thought. Entering the room Hermione and Ron both glanced at one another. They hadn't known Harry for long, but they did know him enough to know something was bothering him.
A tap on his shoulder brought Harry out of his thoughts, looking up he saw Ron and Hermione staring back at him. "Hey." Ron said giving him a small smile, but Harry could see the concern in his eyes. "You okay?" Ron continued.
"I'm okay." Harry stated vaguly. Ron and Hermione had learned that he was usually vague and evasive about telling his feelings or his thoughts.
"But your worried about something." Hermione said, the tone of her voice telling Harry it wasn't a question, it was a statement.
Harry nodded, but didn't reply.
"About what?" Ron asked settling down on the couch opposite of Harry. Hermione followed suite.
"The usual. The trial, Sirius, school, ect." Harry answered turing his gaze back to the fire in the fire place.
"How was Sirius when you visited him?" Hermione asked.
"He seemed okay." Harry said after a moment. Ron and Hermione were silent so after a moment Harry continued. "Do you think things will turn out okay?" Harry asked hesitantly. He wasn't so sure he wanted to hear their answer.
"I hope." Ron said after a moment, a thoughtful look on his face. "I don't see how things really can't. Sirius is cleared of muder charges. Now all there is is kidnapping charges. And it shouldn't be too hard to prove that his intentions were for the best. And its obvious he's taken good care of you."
"Yes, but they Weazingmont members may still hold some kind of grudge, or still believe Sirius of murder." Hermione interupted. "Its been believed for fourteen years he was a murderer and a Death Eater. There are bound to be people who still beleive that, unfortunatly."
"But Pettigrews capture proved that Sirius was innocent." Ron stated.
"Yes, but not everyone will believe that Peter is responsible for the murders." Hermione said. "Its hard to change someones veiws on something if they've believed it for so long."
Harry sat there and watched them talking back and forth. They did this a lot. Harry also noticed they argued a lot. It was entertaining to watch sometimes. He had the suspicion that they secretly liked each other. Deciding to change the topic Harry brought up homework, which he knew was bound to gain Hermiones attention. She loved to learn.
"Did you guys finish the charms homework?" Harry asked after a moment, in a pause of their conversation.
Both turned to him. Hermione's face brightened. "Yes, I finished just after dinner. What about you two?" She asked as she eyed them critically.
Ron brought up his hands in a defensive gesture. "I was busy. We had quidditch practice!" Ron said in a slightly panicked and defensive tone.
"Quidditch." Hermione huffed. "That's all you think about isn't it?"
Ron gave her a cheeky grin before turning and giving Harry a wink. "Well of course, its the best sport ever." Ron said in a proud voice.
Hermione huffed again and shook her head slightly. 'Boys!' She thought irritably.
"There are more importaint things then some sport." Hermione said staring at Ron intently.
"No there isn't!" Ron cried indignatly.
Harry watched as they began to argue again. But this arguement was more to get his mind off of the trial and his godfather. He'd picked up on Ron and Hermione's attempt to cheer him up.
"Quidditch is the BEST sport, isn't it, Harry?" Ron's voice brought Harry out of his musings.
Harry brought his hands up, not unlike Ron had just a few minutes earlier, and shook his head. "Don't bring me into this." He said grining at them.
Ron and Hermione both smiled at him.
Hermione stood up then came over to him and gave him a hug goodnight. "Well, good night Harry." She said as she pulled back. "Get some rest. And don't worry about the trial or Sirius. Sirius wouldn't want you to worry like you are. I may not have met him, but I do know he cares for you."
Harry smiled again at her, though it wasn't as wide or happy as it had been before. "So, can you help me with the charms homework? Or at least direct me to some good books?"
Hermione grined at him. "That's why you brought it up?"
Harry's smile brightened. "Of course!"
"What am I?" Ron asked, bringing himself into the conversation. "Swiss cheese?"
"You need help too, I assume?" Hermione asked knowingly.
"Well of course!" Ron cried, though you could easily see the humor in his eyes. "Why do you think we were just argueing?"
Hermione again shook her head and turned on her heel, promising to bring her books down so they could begin their Charms homework.
Ron stood after she'd left. "She's right, Harry." Ron said as he gave Harry's shoulder a squeze. "Don't worry so much. You'll probably be home with Sirius when this is all over." Then he went up the boys dormitory stairs to get his own homeowrk.
Harry shook his head after a moment. He hoped they were right. He hoped Sirius would get legal custody. He couldn't imagine his life without Sirius. It felt nice to have such good friends, Harry thought as he watched his friends come down the stairs from their dorms. Hermione's arms ladden with books, while Ron only carried his paper and writting materials.
End of Chapter Nineteen
A/N: Sorry about posting six again. I either messed up in downloading the chapters on the site, or it deleted my chapter 19. Anyway, I re-wrote the chapter. So here it is. Please review!