Remus was sat down for breakfast as he read Harry and Susan's latest letters that Hedwig had just dropped off. She was now stood on the table with what was SUPPOSED to be HIS bacon. Harry writes to Remus once a week. Usually he didn't write much a bit of small talk, how one of the 'idiots' made a arse out of themselves this time. A bit of advise for revision. Especially potions and history, because Harry found Snape to be; "So stupid he couldn't teach a stone to stay still, because the idiot would keep throwing it into rapids!" And he had heard the line about Binns having successfully board himself to death before. Regardless, Remus was happy to help, in a attempt to redeem himself. If not in Harry's eyes, then his own.

Amelia sat down opposite Remus at the table and picked up the letter Susan sent her. "Morning."

"Mornin'" Amelia had managed to persuade (strong armed) Remus into staying at the Bones family manner since he agreed to start working for her as a private investigator and she didn't want to be seen meeting with him, especially by Skeeter.

Hedwig felt it best to make sure she was being paid attention to, so she hooted at the others. "I think she wants us to write our replies." Amelia commented. "Robbie!" A male house elf appeared in a clean cloth.

"What can Robbie do for Miss Amy?" The house elf asked.

"Please get some writing supplies from the drawing room for myself and Remus to send a letter." Amelia requested.

Robbie popped out and returned a moment later, with some ink, a quill, a piece of parchment and envelope. "Here are the letter things for Mistress Amy and Mister Loopy." Robbie beamed.

Remus's bulged out of his head and Amelia blew tea out her nose and began coughing. Her coughing was soon swapped for laughter. "I forgot Sirius told him to do that." She chuckled.

Remus rolled his eyes. "Of course he would." He muttered before looking to Robbie. "Thank you Robbie, but I'd rather you called me something else."

"Master Siri told Robbie yous say that, and that yous be lying." With that said, Robbie popped away.

"Maybe we should just leave Sirius in Azkaban." Remus commented.

"Harry killed a mountain troll and can manipulate his enemies. Are you sure you want to be the reason he can't reunite with Pad-oo'?" Amelia smiled, remembering the name both Harry and Susan had given Sirius.

"He won't notice if we leave him for a extra day. Or two." Remus joked before they both writing their responses to Harry and Susan.

Dear Harry.

I'm glad to hear that Susan and Amelia are looking out for you. I went to your parents grave to pay my respects in the morning, because groups typically show up in the afternoon. It will get easier over time, but you will never stop missing them.

As for what to get Susan for her birthday. Amelia recommends-

Remus looked up from his letter to the mentioned witch. "Amelia. Harry wants to know what to get Susan for her birthday." He mentioned.

"Well Susan likes dancing and I'm sending her a radio. If he can organise some kind of dance party for her, she'll appreciate that more than any present."

"Alright." Remus nodded.

- that instead of getting her a present you set up a dance for her to go with the radio. Ask her best friend to send the invitations and find a classroom for the house-elves to set the party up in.

"I told Harry to write about the troll." Remus commented in confusion. Harry had used the mirror to tell Remus about the troll as soon as he drew the curtains and put a silencing charm around his bed. Just like he did when he found the Marauder's map. Remus told him to write about the troll regardless as a precaution.

"Strange, it's not in Susan's letter either." Amelia responded. She put on her monocle and scanned the letter. Her expression remand unreadable. "Can I look at Harry's?" She stretched out her hand and Remus complied. After scanning the letter, she looked to Remus. "There is a notice-me-not charm on a paragraph on each letter." She announced. Amelia noticed Remus' curios expression, as he tried to figure out how it was done. "It's called a non-disclosed ward." She answered the unspoken question. It was a unspeakable project during the blood war headed by Crouch in a attempt to stop leaks within the ministry. But it was scrapped due to complications and bribery."

"So Dumbledore hired the unspeakables to create one for Hogwarts." Remus mentioned as he began to put the pieces together.

"It'll be designed to cover paragraphs with key words or phrases." Amelia commented.

"I'll tell Harry tonight." Remus announced. Amelia nodded. The only sound in the room became the scratching of quills on parchment. Followed by the sound of parchment being folded. Neither spoke a word until they left the table.

Soon at Azkaban.

Inside Azkaban, there was only darkness and despair. The Dementors saw to that. One cell near the top appeared empty, with a larger shadow than the others. But when a silver wolf made of mist came through the window, the shadow opened it's eyes. The cell became a bit warmer. It felt as if hope had returned to the world.

"Hey Padfoot." The wolf spoke. "I just got Pronglet's letter for Halloween. He's never liked the holiday and he hates even more now he knows it's the day his parents died." The shadow whimpered a little in response. "His little miss and her aunt took him to their graves. I'll save you the little romance article that was published." The silver wolf chuckled and the shadow let out a ambushed huff. "Our map was found by Weasley twins. From what I've heard their worse than their uncles." Another chuckle escaped the mist, followed by another amused huff. "Oh, and I found out what you told Robbie to call me. Cheeky bastard." At this the shadow barked. "Stay strong Padfoot. We'll get you out soon." With that the silver mist dissipated and the dark hopelessness returned. The shadow closed its eyes once more.

Later with Harry.

Harry was sat at a table in the Slytherin common room alongside; Tracy, Lilly and Daphne. Each of them was reading book based on healing. Tracey wants to work as a healer at Saint Mungos. Lilly wanted to become one for the orphanage her great-grandfather started. The only magical orphanage in magical Britain, and the place Tracy and Lily became friends. Daphne wants to become a unspeakable, exploring healing magic, before she took control of the family business. Although she didn't tell Tracey and Lilly why, Harry knew it was for Astoria. Harry just thought it would be useful in case he found himself in a bad situation.

As the group continued to read, occasionally asking a question or answering, when they were approached.

"Potter." Draco spoke.

"What?" Harry responded without looking up from his book. It annoyed Draco to no end, how Harry never used any edicate when talking to him. Especially since he knows it's not pure ignorance, as he had seen him talk respectfully to Daphne. Harry struggled to keep a straight face as Draco glared at him.

"You should know better than to talk to the heir to a most ancient and noble house." Draco snarled and clenched his fists.

Harry rolled his eyes. They have had the conversation over a hundred times already. "I have not taken up headship of my house and this isn't a formal setting. I can talk how I like. Now What do you want?" Harry finally looked up from his book. Seeing that Draco was flanked by Vincent and Gregory was no surprise. But Pansy, Millicent, Theodore and Blaise were a surprise.

"I came to warn you." Draco answered. His stance was similar to that of a bouncer. Harry noticed that Vincent and Gregory had adopted a similar stance, Pansy and Millicent had their arms by their sides, Theodor had his crossed over his chest and Blaise stood at the back with his arms folded behind him.

Harry looked at them with a raised eyebrow. "I'm listening." Harry was on guard, but did his best to not show it.

"You need to watch yourself Potter. You are a outcast here in Slytherin and you are pushing your luck." Draco snarled at Harry, the others glared venomously at him.

Harry stood up and looked Draco in the eye. "I'm not afraid of a loud mouth, a gold digger, a backstabber, three inbred morons and some payed help." He snarled everyone but Blaise looked affronted, who merely shrugged. "If you want to try something, do it now. Or leave me alone." Harry's cold fury sent shivers up the groups spines.

Draco began shrinking into himself. Glancing around Draco saw they had a audience. Something he originally wanted, but whether Harry was aware of it or not, he had flipped the tables of the threat. Draco looked back to Harry and saw he already had his wand in hand.

The second Draco pulled his wand, Harry grabbed his wrist, forced him to point his wand to the side, punch him in the face with his wand hand and then pulled him in close to use as a shield as he stunned the others. He gets Vincent, Gregory, Pansy and Millicent before they can pull their wands. Theodore manages to fire a stunner but it hits Draco, before he is taken out. Blase manages to block Harry's spell, but forced caused him to stagger, leaving Blaise open for a second stunner. Harry released Draco from his grip, cascading him to the side.

The common room is silent as everyone looks at Harry. "What?" Harry sat back down and picked up his book. "Now where was I?"

Soon.

The spirits of Lily and James Potter watched as a a furious Severus Snape marched their son to the headmasters office. James watched on with a grin that singed of the pride he felt for his heir. While Lily eyed the filth she used to call a friend with pure disgust and hate. During the entire walk, Harry's expression was completely emotionless.

"Come in." The headmaster calls. Upon entering they see that Mcgonagall is also waiting for Harry, with the sorting hat waiting on the desk. "Harry my boy, take a seat." Harry responds before sitting down. Snape moves to the opposite side of Dumbledore's throne to Mcgonagall. All three stared down at him.

"Thank you Albus." Calmly answered as he sat before him.

Dumbledore chuckled, while his co-workers looked on in surprise. "While you are a student here at Hogwarts, I would advise you to refrefer to me as either proffer or headmaster." He said in a grandfatherly tone that made Lilly want to strangle him. The only reason she wasn't ranting like she did the first time is because they wanted be able to hear the conversation.

"Then shouldn't you refer to me as Mr Potter as well?" Harry answered.

Dumbledore chuckled again. "I suppose I should." He smiled. "So tell me, Mr Potter. How come you are involved in more fights than any other student so far this year?"

"Because I'm a Slytherin who doesn't believe in blood purity and I'm not afraid to say so." Harry answered.

"Or perhaps, Slytherin is not the right house for you. I'm sure that you are aware of the fact that both of your parents were Gryffindors."

"How dear you use our names to manipulate our child!" Lilly roared.

"Perhaps you would be more comfortable their." Dumbledore suggested with a twinkle in his eye.

And then Harry felt it. It was barely a whisper, but he felt it. "Take the offer." The compulsion said.

Dumbledore took Harry's silence as contemplation. He was not surprised it had no immediate effect as James was the same. "I have heard that you are quite talented on a broom. While Mr Flint might hold a grudge against you for past action, I'm sure Mr Wood would be delighted to have you on the Gryffindor quidditch team, you would be a outstanding seeker." Dumbledore's eyes twinkled again.

"Take the offer."

Harry broke eye contact with the headmaster and looked to the hat. It was tempting, but harry knew it was not what needed to be done. He needed to stay in Slytherin. But how to word it. "I appreciate the offer Headmaster, but I must decline." Harry answered without looking up.

"Oh? And why is that my boy?" Dumbledore questioned.

"If I leave Slytherin, Malfoy and others like him will keep thinking they came get away with whatever they want. I have heard "mudblood" be said so many times in the common room, that you'd think you won a prize for saying it. Lillan Moon has been called pathetic because her family runs a orphanage, that is mostly filled with muggleborns and Tracey Davis is constantly being called a "half-blood bastard". So far I am the only one who is willing to do something about it. If I leave who's going to stick up for them, and others like them!?" Harry took a breath to help him rein in his emotions. "Gryffindor is the house of courage and putting others before yourself. The most Gryffindor thing I can do is stay in Slytherin. Wouldn't you agree?"

Harry's parents beamed at him with pride, with a tear rolling down her face.

"You are correct Mr Potter." The Sorting Hat answered. The hat seemed to smile.

Dumbledore cleared his throat and Harry looked back up at him. "Well, in light of your passionate speech and the hat's agreement. I suppose you are where you belong. However if these scuffles continue, I will be forced to move you to another house."

"Do you think they would leave me alone if I moved to another house?" Harry asked with a raised brow.

"Perhaps not, but you would spend less time around each other. Now I do believe you have appointment with Miss Greengrass to keep." Dumbledore responded.

"She wasn't happy about how little I knew about The-Wizarding-World with my position. Good Day." Once he was out of the office he tore through hallways and passageways alike to get to Daphne to warn everyone the compulsion theory was true.

The spirits of James and Lily Potter were troubled by the life their son has lived since their passing. But when he spoke to the longbottoms tha day in Diagon Alley, they began to hope that Harry James Potter will be lost to a early grave.

The next day.

Harry was leaving the duelling room wit Su Li. Flitwick had joined them today, he had them hit ten plates each with bludgeoning hexes as they floated around the room. It was a challenge that would improve their speed and accuracy.

"Mr Potter, you need to regulate the amount of power you put behind you hexes, If you can do that you will be able duel for longer, without exhausting yourself. Miss Li, you are rushing and it causing you to fail. Speed will come with practice, focus on your accuracy first." He advised them.

Leaving Flitwicks dueling room, they found the Weasley Twins waiting for them. "Fred, George, what's up?" Harry asked. While Harry poster was relaxed, Su was guarded, holding her wand tightly.

"Well we have something you might be interested in..."

"...But we're not quite sure how to handle it."

"We think discretion is best for now." They both looked to Su.

"I trust her." Harry responded. The twins nodded and indicated for the duo to follow them.

As Harry took his first step forward, Su grabbed his wrist. "What if it's a trap?" She asked him.

"It's not. Their body language is wrong." Harry responded without a hint of uncertainty. They both followed the twins into a empty classroom. Once Fred and George had locked down the room with spells that went over Harry and Su's heads.

Once they were done, one of the twins spoke in a serious tone. "We found Wormtail."

Harry's fists clenched and a bloodthirsty snarl. "Where?"

The other twin took a stunned rat out of his pocket and placed it on the table. Harry snatched the rat up and began to inspect it's front paws. It was missing a toe. Harry dropped the rat on the table and ripped his communication mirror out of his robe's pocket. "Moony, are you there!? Moony!"

Remus' face quickly emerged with a panicked expression. "Harry what's wrong!?" He panicked.

"We've got Wormtail!"

"What!? Show me!"

Harry turned the mirror to face the rat. Su and the Wesley twins had their wands trained on the rodent. "Yeah, that's him." Remus snarled. "Bring him to The Shrieking Shack. I'll meet you their shortly." With that the mirror became reflective once more. Harry snatched up Wormtail and stuffed him into his pocket, before the quartet left for the Whomping Willow.

Su hit the knot in the sort tempered tree's root, causing it to jolt up straight. The group made their way through the secret passage to The Shack. Upon arriving they were greeted by Remus Lupin and Alastor Moody.

Before Harry could get a word out, Alastor had his wand aimed between Harry's eyes. "How many witnesses were there to your parents will?" He questioned.

"Two." Harry answered quickly.

"Who were they?" Su asked, with her wand already aimed at the seasoned auror.

Alastor ginned. "Sirius Black and Edward Tonks."

"He's right." Harry mentioned.

Alastor lowered his wand and so did Su. "Identity questions, good way to tell if they who they seem to be. Especially useful with confidential stuff." Alastor then looked to the others. "Can you confirm your friends Potter?"

"I've been with Su the entire day and the twins are to connected to just impersonate." Harry answered.

"Yeah well..."

"...that's a twin bond for you." The twins answered.

"Twin bond?" Harry repeated.

"It's a special kind of soul bond, only happens with twins, obviously. Apparently, they can even experience each others memories." Alastor elaborated.

"It's true..."

"...we used to get stuck in our minds for hours when we was young."

And sometimes we would do it to try and get out of chores." The twins responded.

Remus cleared his throat. "The rat?"

Harry took Wormtail out of his pocket and Alastor conjured a carrier with engravings on it. Ruines if Harry had to guess. Once Wormtail was secured, Alastor waved his wand over the rat and he glowed green. "It's a animagus alright. the fact he was caught in the boys bed rooms should be enough to make this quick." He commented before nodding and apperating away.

"Remus looked to the group with a smile. "Well done you lot, we might be able to clear Sirius' name before Yule." The group smiled back. "Gred, Forge can you give Harry the map before the holidays? I want to tinker with it a little." Remus requested.

The twins both kneeled. "Yes your greatness." They answered.

Remus chuckled. "Get up. And for the love of Merlin, don't do that to Sirius. He's got a big enough ego as it is." Once he calmed down, Remus looked to Harry. "I'll make sure you get to go to the trail." Harry nodded and Remus apperated away.

"Sooo..."

"... What's you next plan Harrykins?" The twins asked.

Harry looked to them a smiled. "Nothing much."

A few days later.

Sussan looked at the door Harry's note told her to go to. She had hardly seen any of her friends all day. Today was her birthday and everyone had given her, her gifts and then they just disappeared, only leaving her a note. Susan opened the door and with greeted with a cheer.

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSAN!"

Susan jumped and squealed in delight. She was going to kiss whoever planned this!