A Life Changing Moment

Chapter Three

Bright and early the next morning, Harry wakes up to find himself still in the common room between Hermione and Ron. With that small gesture on that his friends made show him that they would always be there to get him through anything.

Seconds later, both Ron and Hermione where awake as well.

"We should get dress and head down to the Great Hall for breakfast" says Hermione knowing that they need to eat before Sirius trial to keep their strength for what will be a busy day.

Either Ron or Harry disagree with Hermione instructions, so they did as they where told.

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The golden trio arrives in the Great Hall for breakfast to find it nearly empty expect for a few early risers among the student body. However, they sat at the Gryffindor table filling there plates with French toast and bacon along with their choice of juice.

At about nine o'clock, they went to Dumbledore's office to receive their instructions as they are leaving the school grounds.

Once inside of the office, Dumbledore instructs them to sit down in the chairs in front of his desk.

"Today as schedule is Sirius's trial; however, Fudge has change the time to nine-thirty to avoid the press that would certainly be present" says Dumbledore hoping that they understand his remarks.

Hermione asks knowingly "This means that we can't find out who Harry's father truly is and even if that is his true name" looking to her professor for answers.

"I prefer it this way" whispers Harry before speaking out "It might be better since Sirius would be by my side when I find out the truth"

Ron looks at his friends before asking Dumbledore "Professor, how are we getting to the Ministry?" knowing more about the ministry of magic better then Hermione or Harry.

Dumbledore says patiently "We shall use the floo network from my office and these individual portkeys will take you to Gringotts afterwards" handing them each a pendant of lion which was on a gold necklace "This shall be wore throughout the day and the activation phrase of the portkey will be: Lemon Drops. The portkey will take you to Ranglock office"

In this particular order of Ron, Hermione, Harry, and finally Dumbledore walk into the fireplace shouting out "Ministry Office of Amelia Bones"

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Within seconds, they where all standing in what appears to be a office decorated with comfortable leather chairs and walls of book shelves on one side of the room.

The Golden Trio did not recognize either women or the man awaiting their arrival.

Dumbledore takes it upon himself to introduce his students to the adults present "This is Amelia Bones the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement" gesturing towards an older woman with brown hair and blue eyes who has a serious expression on her face "This is Rufus Scrimgeour the Head of the Auror Office" recognizing him as the only unknown man in the room "Finally, this Nymphadora Tonks who is a first year auror" while they look at the young woman with bubblegum pink hair.

Amelia says professional "Auror Tonks and Auror Scrimegeour shall escort you three to the court room where the trial is being held and you might be called for questioning by the Wizengamot" with Dumbledore waiting by the door to escort her down to the chambers of the Wizengamot leaving behind the other five still in her office.

"You are require to wear these visitation badges during your time in the Ministry building today" states Scrimgeour wishing that he did not have to babysit these three teenagers handing them each a badge with their names and reason for the visit "Stay by our side no matter what"

With that the Golden Trio was trailing behind Scrimegour fast pace walk with Tonks will by their side.

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Minutes later they found themselves in seats in the visitor section of the Wizengamot chambers awaiting the trial to begin. When they saw Sirius escorted by two senior aurors of the Ministry with chains around his waist and hands bound together.

Dumbledore says "Welcome to this session of the Wizengamot. Today's agenda is the criminal trial of Lord Sirius Orion Black of the Most Ancient & Noble House of Black" pausing for a moment then continuing to say "Madame Amelia Bones the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement and Proxy of the Most Ancient & Noble House of Bones shall conduct the questioning of the prisoner"

Amelia walks calmly over to Sirius, she asks her auror "Where did you get this sealed vial of veritaserum from?"

"Randomly selected from the auror supply of veritaserum that several potion masters produced for our use" states this particular auror pouring it carefully down Sirius throat.

Seconds later, Amelia began her questioning period of Sirius to say "Please state your full name, your date of birth, and your parents names"

Sirius looks emotionless to answer "I am Sirius Orion Black born on December 1st of 1959 to Lord Orion Arcturus Black and Lady Walburga Bellatrix Black nee Black"

"Where you the secret keeper for Lord James Charlus Potter and Lady Lily Marie Potter nee Evans on the night of October 31st of 1981 or anytime before that and if you were not who was the secret keeper?" asks Amelia knowing that this question would clear Sirius of being a traitor to the boy-who-lived family.

"I was the Potter's secret keeper until October 30th of 1981when our friend Peter Pettigrew became their secret keeper" states Sirius carefully worded.

Amelia looks at Dumbledore before asking the next question "Where you responsible for the deaths of the twelve muggles on November 1st of 1981?"

"No" says Sirius before continuing to add "The person responsible was Peter Pettigrew who escape as a rat before aurors arrived and cut off this own finger framing me for the crime"

The mention of a rat was quietly ignore for the time being when Amelia then asks "How did you escape from Azkaban during the summer of 1993?"

"I escape using my animagus form of a big black dog and swam to shore" states Sirius knowing that he just admitted to being a illegal animagus.

That statement stun Amelia along many members of the Wizengamot and visitors section.

"List these known animagus like yourself who were not registered and their animal forms" asks Amelia knowing that the veritaserum will be wearing off in less then a minute.

"James Potter who was a stag and Peter Pettigrew who is a rat" states Sirius coming out of the effects of being under the veritaserum.

Dumbledore then says "All of those in favour of clearing Lord Black with all criminal charges previously charged with" all hands arose in favour of the judgement "All of those in favour of a guilty verdict on charges of escaping Azkaban and illegal animagus" all hands arose in judgement "All of those in favour of clearing those clearing those charges in relation to time spend in Azkaban already" everyone was in agreement.

"The ministry shall compensate Lord Black with 10,000 galleons per year spend in Azkaban" states Amelia in her official position as the Head of the Magical Enforcement while Dumbledore says "This concludes this session of the Wizengamot"

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Harry rushes to down the stairs to hug his godfather, while the others gather behind them. Godfather and godson stayed like that until Dumbledore informs them they must be getting to Gringotts for their appointment.

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