Lupin's voice trailed off.
" I have been worried, that you may not believe me when I say that, Snape is innocent. He has indeed as Dumbledore stated many years ago, on our side. You all know we have a charm on the door of this very house, stopping Snape from entering. He is not in fact able to recollect it ever existing. I believe we should lift it, but the only way I can, is if I have the consent of Harry. He is as we all know the rightful owner and without his permission I shall not be able to life the spell that bards Snape from entering amongst us."
There was silence, and Harry was not sure he had heard Lupin clearly.
"Will you permit me ?" asked Lupin apprehensively.
" I must be given proof… I am confused. After I am convinced there is no reason why Snape will not be given access to our headquarters. But remember Lupin, Snape is partly the reason my parents are dead, and it would be foolish of me to allow someone entry to my home if… I am sure, Remus, you understand."
After Harry had finished speaking, he continued eating. He felt sick, he had never doubted whether Snape had been a death eater and was reluctant to accept an apology from his ex-potions master.
The remainder of the evening went slowly. Harry played exploding snap with the others and then decided he would not return to Hogwarts that evening. Instead, he climbed the stairs up to the bedroom. The Weasley children and Hermione went up too, but the adults stayed downstairs, no doubt discussing the Order.