Remus had to swallow a few times before he was able to speak. "Who are you?"

She laughed. "Me? I'm Victoria Williams, Interdimensional Time Traveler Extraordinaire, General of the Association of Aura Users, or the AAU. You're Remus Lupin, werewolf, though neither me or my elite team care. We honestly think it's kind of cool. We know some werewolves who can transform on command and retain control of their minds. I can get you some treatments if you want.

"But anyway, back to my original question. Why aren't you saving Harry from that trash pit?"

Remus gulped. "Dumbledore says-"

"I don't give a DARN what Dumbledore says! Those blood wards would be stronger if he lived with you and Sirius. I need to get involved." Victoria released Remus and stepped back, rubbing her face.

"But, Sirius-"

"Yes, yes, fell through the Veil. He's not dead, though. I'd prefer to tell the full story with Harry present, but without Dumbledore. Saves time, and I don't like to repeat myself. Stay here. I'll get Harry and handle the blood wards." She turned to leave, but Remus grabbed her shoulder, voicing complaints.

Quick as lightning, she twisted Remus's arm behind his back and pinned him against the wall. She spoke in a soft but deadly voice. "Remus, I'm considered a Muggle by the Wizarding World because my magic is not like yours. Mine is entirely different. However, I could single-handedly take on the Wizarding World and win, maybe with a little help from my second-in-command. Do you think you can stop me?"

Remus gulped. Victoria released him and stepped out from behind the gate. She stomped up the path and banged on the door.

Vernon answered. "What do you think you're doing, banging on the door in the night? Disrupting our sleep? Who do you…" he trailed off as he took in Victoria's outfit. "You're one of the freaks, aren't you?"

Victoria's smile was feral. "My name is Victoria, not 'freak'. I'm here for Harry Potter. Step out of the way unless you want your intestines strung up like Christmas decorations."

Vernon's face purpled, but as Victoria raised her hand she withdrew a silver knife from its holster Remus felt his heart stutter, silver being one of the only things that could kill a werewolf. The knife had a pearl-encrusted hilt and was both beautiful and deadly. Remus and Vernon could both tell that if they crossed Victoria, she could gut them like a fish.

Vernon stumbled out of the way as Victoria entered the house. She let the knife fizzle away as she unbolted the locks on Harry's door. She pulled it open gradually and peered around the corner. "Harry?"

A pair of green eyes appeared in the doorway. "Who are you?" With her enhanced vision, Victoria could tell Harry had a white-knuckled grip on his wand.

"I'm not a Death Eater, I'm a friend of Sirius and Remus. My name is Victoria Williams. I'm here to get you out of this trash pit."

Harry pushed the door the rest of the way open. "How did you find me?"

"Could I explain some other time? I'm not brushing you off, I just don't know how safe this place is. If you're worried about Dumbledore finding out, you can stop worrying. I'm going to transfer the blood wards to 12 Grimmauld Place. You and Remus can live there."

Harry's face brightened. "Sounds good. I'd do anything to get out of here. Just give me a minute to pack."

"Not necessary. Here-" Victoria waved her hand and the cupboard under the stairs opened. The remainder of Harry's few belongings floated out and glided into Harry's school trunk. The stuff he had managed to smuggle out of the cupboard flew in also.

At Harry's expression of alarm, Victoria quickly explained. "My power isn't based off of a magical core like that of the Wizarding World, so the Ministry is unable to pick up anything I do. Don't worry, you won't be getting your wand snapped tonight." Victoria grabbed the trunk and walked into the entrance hall, Harry following close behind. Petunia was now out of bed, clutching Vernon's arm in fright.

"I'm taking down the blood wards here so Harry can find a better home. I'm not evil though, so I'm raising new wards to keep the Death Eaters from finding you. However, any future acts of evil from this family will bring those wards crashing down. For example, abuse. Tread softly."

Victoria turned to Harry. "Ready?"

Harry hesitated, then nodded. "Ready."

Victoria offered Harry her arm, and he took it. With the trunk floating behind them, the twosome walked out the door and down the walk, straight to where Remus was.

"Harry, I assume you remember Remus Lupin. Remus, I'm very sure you remember Harry. Take my arm, please. I'd prefer to keep you out of limbo, since I already need to go fetch Sirius. Way more trouble than it's worth honestly, Limbo's quite stressful…"

With both men gaping at her, Victoria felt for the seam in the world and stepped through. She left the in-between dimension and appeared inside Grimmauld Place with her two passengers in tow.