Moody and the Blacks went to work looking for Remus. They knew that if he was dead it was not because of Sirius. Moody had not been able to do much for Sirius but had seen him into a normal cell. Albus had tried to remind them that he had still killed Peter and others but Moody had stepped in as had Amelia. They had got the right to administer him with a veritaserum and until they did he would be kept at the prison. If he proved true they could have him moved to a holding cell in London where he could be visited.

Moody headed to the prison to see his protege for the first time since he was sent to prison. He had always known Sirius was innocent even without the bond. Sirius had earned his dog form, he was too loyal for his own good.

Arcturus was allowed to come and snarled when he saw Albus. "What is he doing here?"

Albus smiled. "The same thing you are, to see justice."

Moody shot both men a look. "You have both got permission but you will not interfere."

Arcturus demanded. "Why can we not simply ask him about Remus while under? Then he can go home."

Moody wished it was so simple. "Unfortunately we can only ask prisoners about crimes they are charged with."

Albus sneered. "I'd have thought you'd be all for laws. The way you cling to archaic things."

Arcturus knew he spoke of the Wizengamot. "For the chief warlock you seem anxious to rid yourself of the power."

"I was elected unlike the rest of you."

"Shame your father was a criminal and lost your title."

That was a sour point for Allbus. "Of course you overturned that in time for the likes of Lucius."

Arcturus reminded him. "That was part of your modernization."

Moody growled. "Do not make me change my mind of either of you being here."

Albus reminded him. "I am chief warlock."

"And this is auror business."

Albus had long been trying to get rid of the power of the lords. The Dumbledores had lost their title and seat when his father went to prison. Though he was chief warlock he only had power in the legal court over trials and such. The legal side of the Wizengamot he could over seee but he had no seat on the parliamentary side. Only lords had a vote there and a say over the change in major laws. Albus resented when the laws were changed that families didn't lose their titles over criminal charges it wasn't done retroactively. He should have had a place all of these years but for his father's actions. Albus and Arcturus were both there due to their position but Moody was right and this was an auror matter. He was not about to allow either to interfere.

Sirius was in a holding room when they arrived at the prison. They could see he was in shock as he had been told nothing. When he was moved to a new cell and now here was the first human contact since arrest.

He ignored Albus and even Moody. "Grandsire. What are you doing here? How?"

Arcturus was sad how bad he already looked. "You have been pardoned. We know about your bond."

Sirius was relieved. "I'd have never have hurt them."

Albus looked at Moody. "He is still on trial."

Moody took out a bottle. "You will need to take this."

Sirius knew what it was. "Why?"

Moody explained as he drank it. "We need to speak to you about Peter so we can clear you of the rest."

He downed the bottle. "I never killed anyone including that rat."

Albus reminded him. "He was your friend. He confronted you."

"I am the one questioning him." Moody growled before turning to Sirius. "What happened?"

Sirius explained. "Peter was their secret keeper. We thought no one would suspect him."

"That is why you went after him"

Albus smirked. "And killed him."

Moody snarled. "One more word and chief warlock or not you are out."

Sirius spoke up."I needed to find him. He screamed about me betraying them and then cut off his fingers."

They were reminded they had only found fingers of the man. Sirius had been shocked when Peter did it and had been too late when Peter cast the spell to blow up the alley before turning into a rat to escape. Sirius had been far enough from the man to survive but he had been knocked out. Next thing he knew he woke up being arrested and thrown in prison for the murder of the Potters, Peter and the muggles. He had never been given a chance to defend himself. He would never have done anything to James but more than that to his baby or even Lily. Lily was a sister to him and he would never hurt her. They hadn't always been close but she had been amazing through his pregnancy and with the baby. Her death protecting his baby hit him nearly as bad as James.

Moody happily signed off the forms for the final part of the pardon. He had been pardoned for the Potters but not Peter until now. He should have been released but instead they transported him to a ministry cell.

Sirius demanded to know. "Why am I here?"

Moody knew the potion had worn off and he could speak. "There are suspicions you have seen to the murder of Remus Lupin."

Sirius went white. "Moony? He is dead?"

Albus glared."You should know. He hasn't been seen since September. You set him up."

Sirius glared. "I'd have never hurt him. Never."

Arcturus broke in. "And we'll prove it."

Moody showed him the cell. "You'll remain here until he is found."

Albus went to leave. "You will be back in your cell for killing him."

Sirius looked to his mentor. "My…..Harry?"

Arcturus assured him. "He is safe."

Moody sighed. "Do you have any idea where to start?"

"He was sent to Germany to deal with werewolves. I last spoke to him a month before….."

Moody went to lock the door. "We will find him."

Sirius felt a pit in his stomach when he thought about it. He knew Albus was the only one who knew where Moony had been sent. He knew Moony was back in the UK. He lied when he said that he hadn't spoken to Moony since he left. Remus had returned in October but only he knew. Remus had told him he was using a friend's safe house. He hadn't seen him but he knew he was alive. He assumed it was Severus. He wanted to tell Moody and his grandsire but he knew there were spies everywhere. He could not allow Albus to learn. He wouldn't lose his last friend.

He looked at his grandsire. "Ask the dungeon bat about his potion's partner. He has a feline house guest I am sure of it."

Arcturus and Moody both knew why he had been careful about what he said. They both knew the message had to do with Severus. The term had been used by the marauders and others for Severus in his school days. And both men were aware that Severus was friends with Remus. Very few people knew Severus was Lord Prince. His mother had been cut off from the will but Severus never was. He hid that he was a lord from most due to his role as a spy. He would have homes to hide him.

Severus was not surprised when he got word that the Blacks wanted to speak to him. He had been summoned to Potter manor. He reminded the men Christmas break was ending and he needed to be careful. Albus was in a bad mood which was even riskier.

Severus found all three men as usual and was surprised to see Harry. "I see he is on the mend."

Harry smiled a little. "No bandy."

Severus managed a small smile. "It seems not."

Arcturus cleared his throat."We brought you hear to speak."

"Not as a sitter?I am surprised."Severus turned.

Pollux as usual had no laughter. "Our grandson seems to think you can help."

"I highly doubt that mutt thinks I owe him aid."

"He told me to speak to the dungeon bat about a feline house guest."

Severus took a seat. "I have an owl. I am not the cat type."

Arcturus didn't buy it. "I believe he meant Remus."

"He is a werewolf, hardly a feline. And I certainly don't have a roommate at school."

Pollux didn't let him off. "You have the Prince homes."

"And I would open them to him why?"

Harry spoke up. "Mooey and Sevy."

Severus looked at the boy. "Lil….your….put ideas in your head."

He didn't deny he and Remus had been close. With Lily they had been inseparable for the first four years of school. He and Remus remained friends when Remus became a marauder though in private. The man had helped him to become a spy. He had thought the boy too young to catch on such things but it seemed he had heard. Lily often joked that he and Remus had made the perfect couple. Lily had often smirked that all the men in her life and not one was interested in women.

Severus could not deny that Remus had come to him for help. He had been attacked by Fenrir when he was in Germany. He knew he had been set up. He got out a call for help through Lucius to Severus who managed to bring him home unseen.

Severus could deny it but he didn't try. "I brought him back. He was near death."

Fleamont was relieved. He had cared about all his son's friends. "Where is he?"

"I don't know."

Arcturus snarled. "We need to prove he is alive. You know he'd want to help."

Severus agreed."Unfortunately I don't know."

Pollux didn't buy it. "You said he was near death."

"I healed him but he disappeared a few weeks ago."

Arcturus was confused. "Disappeared?"

"He came and went from time to time but for hours. Not like this."

Fleamont was worried."You don't think Albus….."

Severus assured them. "He is alive."

"I thought you said you have no idea where he is?" Pollux pointed out.

"And Albus could have him locked up." Fleamont added.

"No. He needs Remus dead. I have a spell on Remus. He managed to block my tracking but he is alive."

He had told the man when Remus insisted on leaving the manor he used a charm he would track Remus with. He didn't want to lose Remus. He had been able to track him physically until 2 weeks before he left all together. He had told Severus he needed privacy. They agreed he could continue with the life spell and Remus would call his elf if in danger. He hadn't and Severus hoped it a good sign.

He looked at Harry. "All four marauders were animagus though Remus learned much later."

Fleamont was surprised. "I thought due to his curse it too much."

"He learned to shift, James and I helped him. In learning to control his wolf he also learned to become an animagus."

Arcturus was impressed. "Few bitten have learned to be a shifter."

Severus agreed. "He doubted he could but succeeded a year ago. At both."

"A cat?" Pollux pushed.

Severus laughed a little. "Big gray cat. You can imagine how your grandson took it."

Arcturus had no doubt but thought. "Like Zar? Must be why he likes my cat."

Severus admitted. "He bought a stuffed cat to replace the wolf but Harry refused."

"That wolf. Harry has not let go of it or his dog."

Severus was confused. "You made him a wolf?"

The old man smirked. "No. I assume Kreacher found him. He must have been here."

Severus shook his head. "No. He was with Remus."

Remus had the wolf since the last time he babysat him. Severus had packed it up when he moved Remus' things when he believed to be dead. Remus had it with him when he recovered from the attack in Germany. He had held to it as a reminder that beyond Severus he still had family left. He was Harry's actual godfather and loved him. He had hoped to get him.

Arcturus was confused. "How did the boy get the wolf?"

The next morning at Grimmauld Kreacher was in the kitchen cooking. Little Master had refused to come down and was in his room playing. He usually preferred the yard or his playroom. It was raining but he would be in the playroom usually when Kreacher cooked. But he had chosen to stay in his room that morning. Kreacher had kept some toys up there and Old Master was in the room to watch over him. He knew little master liked being with Old Master. Mistress couldn't be here often and being close to his grandfather helped. He found comfort in the one grandfather who knew the truth and showed affection.

Harry was waiting by the window in his room playing but hoping for a visit. He loved Kitty but he wanted Moony. He was so happy when he see kitty and he open window to let him come in.

Harry hugged the cat. "You back."

Orion spoke up. "Your grandsire will not be happy to see another cat. Nor Zar."

Harry shook his head. "No kitty. Mooey."

Orion was shocked. "Moony?"

The cat transformed. "I guess the cat is out of the bag."

Orion was amazed. "What are you doing here?"

Harry held up his arms. "Mooey."

Remus scooped up the boy. "Yes cub."

Orion demanded. "How?"

Remus turned to him. "You don't think I have not watched over him."

"We thought you missing. How did you even know he was here?"

Harry answered. "He pop."

Remus explained. "How do you think he knew to come here?"

Orion was shocked. "He came as a baby."

Remus explained that he had been visiting Harry since he got well enough. A cat was easy to slip in and out in the muggle world. Arabella was the only one who knew and he had hid out with her kneazles. When he realized Harry was being abused he convinced the boy to come here. He knew Harry could apparate, he could for some reason since he was six months old, but he needed to know where. Using the invisibility cloak Remus had got his hands on, Remus had directed Harry the first two times. Harry did it alone after. Remus admitted most thought Albus had the cloak but James sent it with him to Germany. Remus had managed to keep it.

Orion was surprised but he could admit that he had been shocked that Harry had thought to come here on his own. But he was relieved as he knew Remus was needed to free his son from prison.

He spoke as Remus sunk into a chair. "My son is facing prison for killing you."

Remus was shocked to hear the news. "I was trying to get proof out of the bond."

"He has a pardon for the Potters but not for you."

Remus was irate. "He would never hurt me."

"And we need to prove that. Harry needs his dad."

Harry shook his head. "Papaddi."

"Papaddi?" Orion was confused.

Remus explained. "Daddy and Papa in a way. Harry's way of combining Padfoot and Daddy."

Harry smiled and showed his dog. "Papaddi. Paddy."

"He was told when around anyone but us and Lily he had to call Papa, Paddy."

Orion got it. "No one could know. Though he always called him Paddy when I saw them."

Remus shrugged. "He must have thought that meant around you too."

Orion sighed. "You need to reveal yourself. Our family will protect you but Sirius needs to be free."

As the men were talking Wallburga arrived in the living room. She was surprised when her father appeared with her father in law. It could have been timing but she knew they were together. She followed them into the kitchen where they found Kreacher but no sign of Harry. Kreacher simply said Harry was up in his room and for now they left him. The men filled her in what had happened the day before.

Wallburga was amazed. "You think he has had contact with Harry?"

Arcturus nodded. "That toy wolf is a sign."

Wallburga knew it made sense. "But why would he continue to hide?"

Pollux reminded her. "We have no loyalty to the wolf."

Arcturus growled. "He is nothing but my grandson's friend. But we will keep him safe."

"He is your great-grandson's…." Too late Walburga caught herself.

"What did you call him?" Arcturus demanded.

"Sirius gave birth to the baby. Its one reason he made peace." Walburga admitted.

Arcturus was mad he hadn't known but shocked. "He is my heir and you didn't tell me?"

Walburga sighed. "Orion thought it best until our son was free."

"That is why he woke my son? He is your grandson. I assume he wasn't blood adopted then."

"No he wasn't." But Walburga chose not to reveal her husband was awake before.

Arcturus stood. "We need to get the boy. There has to be a way to use him to draw out the wolf."

"You will not risk him." Walburga demanded.

"He is my great-grandson. Clearly I proved I care even before. And the wolf wouldn't hurt the boy."

They needed to find Remus and show he was alive. They would not risk the man as they knew Sirius would never want it. But they had to get Sirius home. Arcturus was angry beyond words they had lied and not told him the boy was his grandson. Even when they told him about the bond they had lied. But right now his focus was on Sirius. He would deal with the lies later. He understood now why Fleamont thought he should care for the boy and why Harry came here. He needed to sort this out. He went to go get Harry as he was sure his new found great-grandson was the key to all this. He was slightly happy to hear he had more than his grandson.

Walburga gasped and stopped him from going up. "No need."

He was confused at why she was shocked. "What?" He stopped when he turned around.

Remus stood in the door with Harry in his arms. "I am told you are looking for me."

AN: So Remus has made his entrance. Yes he will be reunited with Sirius next chapter. And a reveal to how Harry first came to Arcturus.

I was disappointed when no one caught onto the new toy or the cat Harry was talking to last chapter. Thought at least one person would.