Alastor stood up and said, "We might. I have here a rat that is an animagus. We haven't transformed him we wanted to do this here. I currently do not have any rats on the animagus registry list. And this rat is missing a digit on one of his hands; all we found of Petegrew was a finger."

Albus said, "Very well please proceed."

First Alastor stunned the rat, he then removed him from the cage and used the spell to force him to transform back to his human form. It looked like Petegrew so he pulled out a vile and dropped three drops on the man's tongue.

Mean while Arthur had returned to the dog's side, he held him by the neck and was whispering into his ear. The dog was growling a low menacing growl the whole time.

Alastor revived the man and helped him into a chair. And the questions began Alastor asked, "What is your name."

The man in the chair answered, "Peter Petegrew."

"Was Sirius Black the Potter's secret keeper?"

"No."

"Who was?"

"I was."

"Did you give You-Know-Who the location of the Potter's safe house?

"Yes."

"Were you there that night?"

"I was outside the house."

"What did you see?"

"It was quiet until the top of the house exploded and then the screaming black cloud went by."

"What was this cloud?"

"I don't know but it screamed like a human."

"Who convinced the Potter's to make you the secret keeper instead of Sirius Black?"

"I did, I said it would be a great prank on You-Know-Who. But it was really a prank on them."

"How long have you been a death eater?"

"Six years."

"How long have you been an unregister animagus?"

"Eight years."

Albus said, "All those in favor of clearing Sirius Black on all charges." Every hand was raised, Albus continued, "All in favor of sentencing Peter Petegrew to the full sentence that was given to Sirius Black." Again every hand was raised. "All in favor of increasing the sentence three years for being an unregister animagus." A third time every hand was raised.

Albus looked at the dog, "A grave injustice has been done to Sirius Black. Not only did he loose two friends to death, he lost the others to treachery. However there is still the matter of another unregistered animagus that must be dealt with."

Sirius changed and stood up next to Arthur, "I fully accept my punishment for being unregistered. However I would like to register before I go back."

Albus said, "I believe the maximum sentence for unregister animagus is three years. All in favor of declaring that the sentence has already been fulfilled." For the fourth time all hands in the Wizengamot were raised.

Albus said, "Very well Mr. Black you may go in peace but to be at peace today you may want to go four legged. Arthur please make sure he gets to the registry office. Good day gentlemen."

Arthur clapped Sirius on the back; Sirius was still too stunned to speak.

Albus said, "Alastor I leave to you the task of taking out the trash."

Alastor nodded and called for a couple of guards. Once they had Peter firmly in their grasp Alastor walked over to Sirius and stuck out his hand, "Sirius, I have never been so glad to be wrong in my life. I am sorry for my part in your imprisonment."

Sirius shook his hand, "I would have done the same had roles been reversed. No hard feelings." Sirius whooped with joy and gave Arthur a bear hug, "Let's go get me registered."

Arthur laughed, "Ok, go to puppy mode and let's get you out of here."

Arthur dropped Sirius off after showing the form that he was free. While he was registering Arthur stepped to the floo.

When Molly saw his head in the flames she ran to the fireplace, "What happened are you ok?"

Arthur said, "Tell Percy I'm sorry there was nothing we could do for Scabbers. And we will be having a guest for dinner and probably spend the night. He'll need to be safe at least for tonight."

Molly understood, "Fine I'll let Percy know, we may have to buy him another pet."

Arthur smiled, "Well I'm bringing home a dog for a couple of days will that do?" He then signed off before Molly could question him.

After Sirius had register he and Arthur met Albus in the lift. Albus said, "Sirius I have some news for you. The healers won't let anyone see Harry tonight he is too unstable, but tomorrow they will be happy to let you in. Second your brother Regulus hasn't been seen since before you were imprisoned. You will need to check with the Goblins, they have ways of knowing if a vault has any owners and who they are. I wanted to say how terribly sorry I am about your conviction, if you will allow me to I wish to buy you some new clothes as an apology. I know this will not even begin to cover the damages you and Harry have sustained but please take it as a sign of my remorse for what you and Harry have gone through at my hands."

Sirius said, "Albus I hold no ill will on my part. I would have done the same if things were reversed. However Harry is a different thing all together. Didn't you remember how horrid Petunia was to Lily at their parents funeral? The only thing that can begin to gain my forgiveness is for you to help me gain guardianship and let me take care of him."

Albus replied, "I am already working on the guardianship issue. I thought Petunia was just distraught, many families fight at funerals they want someone to blame. But please take the money and buy clothes, you really stink and I don't think St. Mungos will let you see Harry in that outfit." Sirius laughed then Albus had one more question, "How did you know about Harry?"

Sirius said, "I had a dream my last night at Azkaban. I dreamed I was in his hospital room and I saw Vernon come in and threaten him."