A/N: first I would like to say thank you to everyone who has put this story on alert or favorites. You guys rock! I know it took forever to get this chapter up but I had finals. I'm out for the summer though so hopefully I will write faster. Not much happens this does get some interesting letters though. Enjoy!

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An insistent tapping on the window woke harry from a wonderful dream. He was upset at having been pulled from such a nice dream but the sight of Hedwig at the window snapped him out of it.

He quickly let her in and was surprised to see she had replies to both letters tied to her leg. He hadn't expected answers so quickly as it had only been two days since he had sent his letters.

His hands were shaking as he opened the one from lupin first. Lupin was a much calmer man than Sirius and would have been able to write about his old nemesis without a problem.

As he opened the letter he noticed that lupin had indeed written quite a lot and he became even more nervous and excited.

Dear harry,

It was wonderful to receive your letter. I trust you are doing well? I was quite surprised as too the nature of your letter but I suppose it is only natural to be curious about your fathers school rival. Hopefully what I have written can answer your questions and instill in you some trust. He's a good man and has done a lot for our side in the war. I regret the way I behaved and allowed your father and Sirius to behave. We were young and stupid. I don't remember too much as I had more pressing issues to deal with in my school years but I do remember a quiet young man, always alone. He looked much the same as he does now though not as sullen, just sad. We often found him out by the lake reading or studying. He always looked rather serene before your father would interrupt. That was when he truly looked unhappy. Your father always felt threatened by Snape. Your mother was friends with him before coming to Hogwarts and she often stood up to your father in his defense. James hated Snape purely because he had your mother's attention. And Snape hated your father because he was taking it. Your mother often expressed regret at having lost that friendship but she didn't have the time to reestablish connections. I know it would make her happy if the two of you could look past your disagreements. You don't have to like the man, just show him the respect he deserves. I must go for now cub but I will be seeing you soon.

With love,

Moony

Harry set the letter down and fell back on his bed. He had gotten more than he had hoped for and yet not enough. With a sigh he pulled himself back up and grabbed Sirius's letter. This one was probably full of insults and what was meant to be entertaining stories and would probably just make him mad. His expectations were low as he opened the letter.

Harry,

How are you doing? Are the muggles treating you alright? I asked Dumbledore if you could come earlier but he said no. I'm tempted to come get you anyways. The house is empty without you. The order members come and go but they don't talk to me much. It's funny you want to know about Snape as lately I have been spending time talking to him. I have apologized for my teenage ways and he graciously accepted. He's actually pretty decent once you get past the snark and the grease. We've talked about him being so unfair towards you in school and he admits that he is wrong and said he will try not to be a git. My opinion of him from our school days is biased so I wont talk about it but the man I've gotten to know recently is quiet and slow to trust. He likes to keep to himself mostly but is actually very fun to talk to. He isn't afraid to give his opinion and is very witty. I know you probably don't want me to talk to him but I think you should give him a chance. Must go for now. I cant wait to see you.

Love, snuffles

Harry couldn't believe it! Sirius and Snape were friends? Ron was going to freak.

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A/N: well I finally got another chapter done. Finals were horrible and completely drained all my energy. I'm losing interest in this story but I promise not to abandon might just be shorter than I originally planned. Will try to get the next one out as soon as I get my muse back. Suggestions are welcome. Thank you for reading!