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Chapter 4: Relationship and Trial

Sunday, September 19th, 1993

With Sirius in custody the Dementor's were removed from Hogwart's. For the second day of the Hogsmeade Weekend Harry went to the bookstore. Today was Hermione's birthday and he hoped to find something that she would love and he did. The common room got to witness as Hermione lost her propriety and screamed, hugged and kissed Harry when he gave her the third edition copy of Hogwarts - A History.

"Uhm… I'm sorry… I just…" tried Hermione.

"Loved the book?" asked Harry.

"Yes." said Hermione blushing.

"I tried to find a first edition, but I'm glad you like it. Happy Birthday, Hermione." said Harry pulling her into a hug and whispering, "It was a good kiss."

"Thank you, Harry." said Hermione blushing.

Monday, September 20th, 1993

At breakfast the next morning Hedwig came flying with the rest of the Post Owls and landed in front of Harry. He took the letter from her.

Mr. Potter,

You are hereby called as a witness in
the upcoming trial of Sirius Orion Black.
Please be at Courtroom Ten at 9:00am on
Wednesday, September 22nd.

Thank you,
Gabrielle Derwent
Court Scribe

"Sirius is getting his trial and I have to go as a witness." said Harry.

"That's good. I wonder if you might be able to fit in a trip to Gringott's also to see if there are any other journals that can tell us about the Dragon Warriors." said Hermione.

"I can try. Hermione would you like to come down and see Sally after classes today?" asked Harry.

"Sure." said Hermione.

So when classes ended Hermione and Harry went down to the chamber.

"I see you brought your mate with you again. Will you ask if she will rub my scales? I like it when she does that." said Sally.

"Hermione's not my mate, but I'll ask her." said Harry.

"I can tell that she wants to be your mate and that you want her to be as well." said Sally.

"What did she say?" asked Hermione.

"She wants you to rub her scales." said Harry.

"Is that all because you are blushing like crazy." said Hermione.

"Uhm… she thought you were my mate." said Harry.

"Tell her the rest, coward." said Sally.

"And she said she can tell that we want you to be also." said Harry looking away from Hermione.

"Do you?" asked Hermione.

"I do, but there's a complication." said Harry.

"What's the complication?" asked Hermione.

"I need to find two wives. I have both Slytherin and Potter to continue. Could you be with me and someone else?" asked Harry.

"I don't know, but we're not getting married tomorrow so let's just think about us for now." said Hermione.

"That sounds good. Hermione will you be my mate… erm I mean my girlfriend?" asked Harry.

"Yes, Harry. I'll be your mate." said Hermione and before he could correct her she grabbed hold of him and kissed him deeply.

"I thought I was going to get my scales rubbed." said Sally.

Wednesday, September 22nd, 1993

Harry flooed into the Ministry and after registering his wand he headed to Courtroom Ten. Since he was a witness he was taken into the courtroom by an Auror and shown to his seat. The Wizengamot members were taking their seats and Dumbledore was calling for silence.

"Lords and Ladies of the Wizengamot a travesty of justice has been found. Sirius Black who you all know escaped from Azkaban has been found have not received a trial. Furthermore it has been found that one of his victims was in hiding and not dead like previously thought. To get us to the truth bring in Sirius Orion Black." said Dumbledore.

Sirius was brought in.

"Madam Bones the floor is yours." said Dumbledore.

"Thank you, Chief Warlock. Sirius Orion Black you are accused of the betrayal of James and Lily Potter by revealing the secret of their location to He Who Must Not Be Named on October 31st, 1981 and the murder of Peter Pettigrew and twelve Muggles on November 1st, 1981. How do you plea?" asked Madam Bones.

"Not Guilty." said Sirius.

"Do you consent to the use of Veritaserum to prove your innocence?" asked Madam Bones.

"Yes, I do." said Sirius.

"Auror Shacklebolt, please check Mr. Black for any antidote and if you find none give him the Veritaserum." said Madam Bones.

Auror Shacklebolt checked Sirius and applied the three drops of Veritaserum in his mouth.

"What is your name?" asked Madam Bones.

"Sirius Orion Black." said Sirius.

"Are you the Minister of Magic?" asked Madam Bones.

"No." said Sirius.

"Are you or have you ever been a Death Eater?" asked Madam Bones.

"No." said Sirius.

"Ok. Did you betray the Potter's on the night of October 31st, 1981?" asked Madam Bones.

"No." said Sirius.

"How did you not? Weren't you their Secret Keeper?" asked Madam Bones.

"I couldn't betray them because I wasn't their Secret Keeper." said Sirius.

"Who was the Secret Keeper?" asked Madam Bones.

"Peter Pettigrew." said Sirius.

"So you killed Pettigrew for betraying the Potter's?" asked Madam Bones.

"No." said Sirius.

"Why did you kill Peter Pettigrew?" asked Madam Bones.

"I didn't." said Sirius.

"Who did?" asked Madam Bones.

"Nobody." said Sirius.

"So you're saying Peter Pettigrew is still alive?" asked Madam Bones.

"Yes." said Sirius.

"What about the twelve Muggles? Who killed them?" asked Madam Bones.

"Peter Pettigrew." said Sirius.

"This is preposterous! Obviously he is lying. Peter Pettigrew is dead and the man who killed him is right there." said Fudge pointing at Sirius.

"Silence, Minister Fudge. You have no authority over this trial." said Dumbledore.

"Auror Shacklebolt, please give Sirius the antidote. I call Harry James Potter to the stand." said Madam Bones.

Harry got up and sat in the chair that was reserved for witnesses who weren't the accused.

"Mr. Potter do you consent to the use of Veritaserum?" asked Madam Bones.

"Yes, Madam Bones. I do." said Harry.

After being asked Auror Shacklebolt checked Harry for the antidote and administered the drops of Veritaserum.

"What is your name?"

"Harry James Potter." said Harry

"Are you the Lord of your House?" asked Madam Bones.

"Yes." said Harry.

There was an uproar from everyone in the courtroom.

"Silence. His answer to that question has no bearing on this trial. Are you the Lord of House Fudge?" asked Madam Bones.

"No." said Harry.

"Ok. You are named as a witness for Sirius Black. How can you be a witness when you weren't there when the crime happened?" asked Madam Bones.

"I'm a witness because I proved that Sirius was innocent by capturing Peter Pettigrew." said Harry.

There was an uproar again.

"Silence or I'll clear the courtroom. So you've seen Peter Pettigrew alive?" asked Madam Bones.

"Yes." said Harry.

"That'll be all. Auror Shacklebolt, please give Lord Potter the antidote. We have two people who claim that Peter Pettigrew is alive. Let's bring out our final witness and see what he has to say. Auror Shacklebolt?" said Madam Bones.

Auror Shacklebolt went out of the courtroom and returned with Peter Pettigrew and the crowd started yelling so loudly that it took Dumbledore shooting sparks out of his wand to silence them.

"Peter Pettigrew I already know that you don't consent to the use of Veritaserum, however you were officially declared dead twelve years ago and therefore have no right to refuse. Auror Shacklebolt check for the antidote and administer the Veritaserum." said Madam Bones.

Auror Shacklebolt did as told.

"What is your name?" asked Madam Bones.

"Peter Ian Pettigrew." said Peter.

"Are you the Headmaster of Hogwarts?" asked Madam Bones.

"No." said Peter.

"Ok. Are you or have you ever been a Death Eater?" asked Madam Bones.

"Yes." said Peter.

"Were you the Secret Keeper for the Potter's?" asked Madam Bones.

"Yes." said Peter.

"Did you betray the Potter's location to He Who Must Not Be Named?" asked Madam Bones.

"Yes." said Peter.

"Were you responsible for the murder of the twelve Muggles on November 1st, 1981?" asked Madam Bones.

"Yes." said Peter.

"Give him the antidote. After twelve years we finally have the truth. All those who find Sirius Black innocent of all charges raise your hands." said Madam Bones.

With the information that they just learned everyone raised their hands.

"All those who find Peter Pettigrew guilty of betraying James and Lily Potter and the Murder of twelve Muggles raise your hands." said Madam Bones.

Everyone rose their hands again.

"Peter Pettigrew you are hereby sentenced to life in Azkaban and will be taken there immediately. Sirius Black you are free to go. The Ministry will compensate you 1,000 Galleons for every year you were incarcerated. Case closed." said Madam Bones.

Auror Shacklebolt released Sirius and Harry ran up and hugged Sirius. Minister Fudge interrupted their celebration and told them that there was a press conference in the Atrium that they needed to do. He then started walking ahead of them. Harry heard someone start to yell, "Avada", and grabbed Sirius and ducked as a green spell flew over them. Several people screamed and Harry looked around him and saw a man that was down having been hit with several stunners and in front of them Minister Fudge was on the ground dead.

After being questioned and against Dumbledore's wishes, Harry went with Sirius to Diagon Alley to go to Gringott's. Sirius was going to take up the Black Lordship and Harry wanted to visit the Slytherin vault to see if there were any other journals.

Harry was taken down to his vault by Griphook and after searching for what seemed like forever he actually found some more journals, but they were all written in Parseltongue, which meant he'd have to read them and Hermione wouldn't be able to for him. He left the vault and met back up with Sirius and they went had a quick meal at The Leaky Cauldron before Harry flooed back to Hogwart's.

Apparently the news had already reached the castle because as soon as he entered the common room Hermione slammed into him in a hug.

"I was so worried about you." said Hermione.

"It's ok, Hermione. I'm here." said Harry.

"You'd better promise to never leave me." said Hermione.

"I promise." said Harry as Hermione pulled him into a kiss.

Everyone else in the common room found something else to occupy their attention.

Author's Note: I went back and forth trying to decide whether I was going to change the previous chapter, but eventually decided not to. I will try and slow things down for the future though. Even though Sirius and the Dementor's are done there is still more to year three to go. Thank you to everyone for reading and to those who have favorited, followed and reviewed. If you haven't please favorite, follow and review to let me know what you think. Happy Holidays.