Harry rolled over yet again. It was around four in the morning, the nursery was silent none of the other cribs had anyone in them. Harry was alone.

Emily hadn't come back. Poor Harry couldn't get a wink of sleep without Cesar and his blanket. He shivered, the blanket in the crib was thin, barely covering his entire body. He had cried himself out, his head was throbbing. He tried to ignore the pain in his lower half but it was extremely hard. Everytime he shifted the nappy would rub against his sore bum and make him whimper. Harry stared up at the ceiling, he hoped Daddy was okay wherever he was, and that he was on his way.

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"Your honour I really must object, this creature cannot be relied on!" Umbridge cried outraged. She glared down at Remus.

Remus stood there a small sad smile on his face as he shook his head. He wasn't surprised, most of the wizarding world saw him that way.

"Take Snape to azkaban and let us all go home!" One man yelled, Snape recognized him as one of the men who had been on Crouch's side with all of the Death Eaters, in the first war.

"I second that!" Another member yelled.

Severus' heart began to beat wildly, his face however remained calm. Would the judge just lock him up without a fair trial? Kingsley would be back eventually right?

"Should we just lock him up?" he heard the judge mutter to himself, seriously considering it. Severus needed to do something, quick. He looked to Remus, Remus slowly looked up, catching his gaze.

Severus pleaded with his eyes, begging Remus to help him. Remus stared at him his face a flurry of emotions crossing his.

Remus turned away from him, his face now blank. Severus internally screamed, this was it. He would never see Harry again. He worked hard to keep his face emotionless. He would not let them see the anguish they were causing.

"Your honour?" Severus' head whipped up as Remus stepped forward to say a something.

The judge looked down at Remus with fear in his eyes, "Y-yes Mr. Lupin?"

"Would it be alright if I said a few words, before you lock an innocent man away?" he asked kindly.

The judge looked at him for a moment and then sighed, "If you must,"

"Thank you your honour," Remus smiled up at him. Remus straightened his shoulders, looking at the audience head on.

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the Wizengamot. My name is Remus Lupin, I am, as you are all aware a werewolf.

Now, was it my choice to become a werewolf? No, it was forced upon me and yet the entire wizarding world shuns me for it. I understand there fear, and the pain other werewolves have caused. But why should I be persecuted as well?

Behind me is a man in a similar situation. I have known Severus for many years, through both good and bad times. The one thing I can and will swear to about him is this. He loves and cares deeply for those who let him.

Severus is a silver tongued, powerful wizard whom nobody would like on their bad side. But when he loves somebody he loves with all of his heart, that is not something we can all claim.

Yes he made a wrong choice, a big one. But he corrected it a thousand times over. For eighteen years he spied for Dumbledore, that is no easy feat. He fooled Voldemort and every single one of his supporters. No one else could have done that, he turned the tide of war, he saved Harry himself over ten times! It was Snape, not Dumbledore, who led Harry to destroying Voldemort and you want to repay that man with imprisonment over a lie? How could you all sit here and be okay with yourselves? This is Sirius Black all over again! I spent time with Severus and Harry a few weeks ago. Severus is an extraordinary father, he cares for and nurtures Harry, while still treating him like a human being. Not many Guardians are like that.

Please. Do not rip apart his family, he is all Harry has, would you do that to Harry Potter?"

Remus finished his speech. Every head was now turned to the judge. Most people had nodded along with what he said realizing that they were wrong. Severus just hoped it was enough.

Severus held his breath, this was it.

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