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Notes: Okay I know I promised you an explanation of what was wrong with Harry but that's going to have to wait until the next chapter because I took my work to the library and I forgot to take the explanation with me. Sorry! Anyway, here's another chapter. It's kind of rushed through because I didn't want to spend too much time on describing Sirius or the rest of 3rd year. Enjoy it anyway and please review.
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Chapter 12 – Summer, Sirius and Sand.
Dear Harry, Dudley, Madeline and, Sidonie.
School is going fine. All my classes are good, even potions is better. Snape…Professor Snape isn't so mean in class anymore but he isn't exactly nice either. He tends to ignore me and my friends but there hasn't been any problems so I'm quite happy about it. I hope classes are okay back home. How're you doing Dud? Magic's fun isn't it!
Better go, it's nearly curfew and I want to go out and see Hagrid quickly. Do you remember Buckbeak? Well it looks like the council wants to execute him, Hagrid's really upset. It's all that arse Malfoy's fault!
Danny.
Danny,
Everything's fine here. Dudley and I share classes though because I've been learning longer I'm further ahead than Dudley. Dud is doing great though, he's learning really fast. He told me to tell you that his wand is ten inches willow and unicorn hair. Ollivander said it was a wand that would help him with spells and release his magic. Dudley says it's not as powerful as mine or yours but he didn't want to be powerful just do spells. He's brilliant at charms and pranking. He turned Madeline's hair pink the other day.
Anyway, I'm so sorry about Buckbeak. It's not fair. Tell Hagrid I'm sorry too, and Dudley is and Sidonie Snape.
It's kind of lonely here without you again. Sure I've got Dudley but I can't wait for the holidays because then we can all do magic together. It was brilliant doing magic with both you and Dudley.
Harry.
Harry.
You'll never believe it! Sirius Black, the horrible criminal, is our Godfather! He's our GODFATHER and he's the reason MUM AND DAD ARE DEAD! I HATE him! I really, really HATE him. I hope the Dementors get him! I hope he rots!
He told Voldemort how to find Mum and Dad when they went into hiding. Something about the Fidilius Charm? He lead Voldemort to them and got them killed. Then he killed his other best friend Peter Pettigrew in the middle of a street along with fourteen other people. The only thing left of Pettigrew is his finger. I HATE Sirius Black. If the Dementors don't get to him first then I'll kill him.
Danny.
Harry,
This is so unbelievable Harry! After my Divination exam yesterday the teacher, who perhaps isn't such a fake, went into a sort of trance and spoke in this really weird way. Basically though she said that the Dark Lord's follower would be returning tonight to Voldemort's side. Anyway, we knew we had to find Sirius before then but Buckbeaks execution was set for yesterday as well.
So, Hermione, Ron and I went down to comfort Buckbeak only to have to leave quickly because Hagrid said he didn't want us to see Buckbeak get killed. We left but on the way back Scabbers, Ron's rat, went crazy and tried to run away from Ron. Then this huge black dog pounced on Ron and dragged him and Scabbers down into a secret passage beneath the whomping willow. Crookshanks, Hermione's cat, helped the dog! How weird is that!
Anyway, Hermione and I followed after getting beaten up by the stupid tree and we ended up in Shreaking Shack in Hogsmead. When we got there we found out that Sirius Black was the black dog and it was his animagus form or something. Anyhow, after a big argument, Remus Lupin appeared and we had ano6ther large argument. Hermione told us that Lupin was a werewolf.
To cut a long story short we found out that Sirius was innocent and that Peter Pettigrew was the traitor and that he was Mum and Dad's secret keeper (you know what that is right?) Anyway, Peter turned out to be Scabbers. WE agreed to turn Peter in to the Dementors when Snape turned up and sneered how we were going to be expelled and he'd be famous for the capture of the infamous and notorious Sirius Black. Anyway, Ron, Hermione and I stunned Snape and all of us left. Sirius said we could go and live with him instead of the Dursleys and I told him that would be great except I loved Dudley, Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon so I wouldn't be able to stay too far away.
When we got out of the tunnel Lupin got turned into a werewolf because of the full moon and tried to attack us. Sirius changed into a dog and fought it and Snape woke up to try and protect us. Anyway, I went after Sirius whilst Snape fell back unconscious and Pettigrew changed into a rat to escape.
I found Sirius collapsed by the lake surrounded by Dementors. I used the spell we'd been practising but it didn't work properly at first. Then I saw something across the lake. It looked like Dad and he made a Stag corporeal form appear and it chased away the dementors.
Next thing I know I'm waking up in the hospital wing and Sirius is locked away awaiting the Dementor Kiss. Dumbledore comes in and says he believes our story but that no-one else would. Hermione then pulls out this Time Turner and we go back in TIME by THREE HOURS! How amazing is that!
Hermione and I then managed to save Buckbeak from being killed and then we went to hide for a while so we could save Sirius without being seen by ourselves…God that sounds weird. Anyhow, I went to the lake to find out whether it was Dad that cast the Patronus Spell and guess what! It wasn't Dad at all. I figured it out, it was actually me seeing me across the lake. I cast the spell and my Patronus is the Stag!
Hermione and I then used Buckbeak to fly up and rescue Sirius and he used Buckbeak to go into hiding. I hope it's okay but I sent him to France to stay with you. He really is innocent! You have to believe he is innocent! Please keep him safe so that I can see him when I come back.
Now though Snape hates me again because I stole his chance for glory apparently. He's horrible though! He wanted to put an innocent man in prison or kill him! How evil is that! (Sorry Sidonie!)
Anyway, I love you bro. Keep Sirius safe for me and give him a bath and some food. I will see you soon.
Danny.
Harry turned and fled the room in a desperate hurry to find his French Family before Sirius arrived. He had to explain it to them and show them Danny's letter. If Sirius was his Godfather then that made him family and since he was innocent Harry would make sure his family stayed near him.
A few days later Sirius arrived looking half dead on his feet. Madeline, Philip, Pierre and Xavier were there along with Harry and Dudley and no sooner had Sirius landed was Buckbeak fed and Sirius dragged inside for a much needed bath and food. Once he had been scrubbed from head to foot by Xavier, Pierre and the house elves, Xavier healed any injuries he would need. Sidonie arrived not long later and gave Sirius numerous potions before ordering him to eat. Harry stayed silent as he watched Sirius eat from across the table. Once Sirius was finished Harry slid out of his seat and walked around the table to the man.
"Come on, I'll show you your bedroom." Harry took Sirius' hand before the man could reply and gently tugged him through the manor.
"Harry, you must believe I'm innocent. I didn't' kill your parents. I swear I didn't" Sirius pledged as Harry pushed him towards the bed. Blue eyes looked imploringly at Harry literally begging him to believe Sirius. Harry pushed the bed covers over the man before smiling gently.
"I know, my brother told me and Danny never lies." Harry smiled proudly before walking out of the room. At the door Harry looked back over his shoulder at the weary man who had tears silently falling down his cheeks. "Sirius? Get some rest. You will be safe here. You are family after all."
Harry left then and Sirius slept. Over the next few days Sirius recovered from his time in prison and grew to be very well loved by Harry, Dudley, Petunia and Vernon who had come to greet their nephew's godfather and the Tremaine family. Sirius even got along with Sidonie. After getting over the fact that Sidonie was a Snape Sirius became quite charming towards her and she bore no grudge on him for his actions to her brother.
When the time came to pick up Danny from Hogwarts Harry decided that he wanted to go and nothing could deter him from it. Dudley also agreed he was going but no amount of persuasion could get Sirius to be allowed to accompany them. Sirius grudgingly decided to stay and Madeline went with the boys to get Danny.
On the station Danny, Ron and Hermione literally flew off the train and over to where Dudley and Harry stood. Danny ran straight up to Harry and pulled his still smaller twin into a bone crushing hug.
"Danny you're gonna crush me!" Harry protested but hugged back anyway. Danny then released Harry and pulled Dudley into a brief hug. Turning shining brown eyes onto his brother again Danny asked the question on his and his friends minds. The worry had been plaguing them all the remaining days of term.
"How is…"
"Absolutely fine and very happy." Harry interrupted with an affectionate smile. Danny, Hermione and Ron sighed visibly in relief and Dudley laughed at them.
After long winded goodbyes and promises to visit Danny and Harry in France the four of them departed to the nearest floo to get back home. Danny didn't even wait for everyone else to appear in the fire place as no sooner had he arrived at the Manor House he ran into the hall way and yelled out for his godfather.
"SIRIUS! SIRIUS!" Danny screamed loud enough to be heard almost anywhere in the house. Immediately a loud crash was heard from the kitchen that sounded suspiciously like a large pot being dropped to the floor. Grinning wickedly Danny took off towards the kitchen. Finding Sirius apologising for the mess he'd made Danny ran up and tackled his godfather into a hug.
"Wow, careful there. I'm not as young as I used to be." Sirius chuckled completely relaxed and at home with the situation. Danny pulled back with a grin.
"I'm just glad you're okay. Harry and Dudley have taken care of you then."
"Oh yes. Everyone has been brilliant. I never expected such a welcome." Danny just shrugged and walked over to Petunia who was trying to clean the mess that the house elves were already cleaning up.
"You're family." Was the only explanation to Sirius that Danny provided before hugging the rest of his family.
Dinner was a casual ordeal. The house elves served soup for started followed by a large roast dinner and chocolate gateaux for pudding. Everyone ate their fill and Sirius, still believing that the food was going to disappear, ate more than anyone. It appeared that being in prison for thirteen years had helped not hindered his appetite. As soon as the last pieces of cutlery were put down though Philip spoke up drawing everyone's attention to him.
"I have an announcement to make. I have concluded my research."
Sorry about the cliffy. I should update it again soon though so you shouldn't be waiting long. I've been good though this week haven't I? That's 3 chapters in 2days.
I do need your help with something though - as per usual. Harry is going to Hogwarts and I need to know what House he is going to be in because he can go into any house. He's loyal and affectionate (Hufflepuff), he loves to read and is veryintelligent (Ravenclaw), he has a stong thirst to prove himself and has lots of self preservation (Slytherin) but he is also brave and willing to fight for what he believes in and to protect others (Gryffindor). I was thinking about putting him in Slytherin but someone was against the idea, said it had been used quite a bit. I'm not adverse to a change, it would be workable to put Harry in another House, but then I would have to make up some more characters! It's your choice.