Hey thank you for the reviews again. Much appreciated guys! So here comes the next chapter! Let's hope ya enjoy it now! After this I reckon Ill probably zoom ahead to Christmas coz we got a lot to get through! Talk 2 ya!

Sirius stared at Snape vindictively as he walked behind Dumbledore and McGonagall. Lily who was holding Kyrah in her arms suggested that she and Sharina go home with the kids since the twins were falling asleep. The marauders relented amicably but Lily requested that James escort Harry and company back to the common room for safety and to ensure that they didn't follow the marauders to Dumbledore's office. After they said goodbye to each other the women left with the kids as James escorted his son and friends back to the common room assuring his friends that he would be there within ten minutes. On their journey to the common room, Harry tried to retrieve information from his father.

"Dad is something wrong?" Harry asked as he stepped beside his father gazing up at him. James smiled down at his son as he said….

"No son why would there be?"

"Well Sirius……he went ballistic at Snape….." James laughed a little as he said…

"Oh well Harry you know Sirius….heart of gold but a foul temper……"

"Yeah…..but Snape said something about Quirell…."

"Alright troops here we are safe and sound." James said as he turned around and smiled at them once reaching the common room. Hermione, Ron and Rob were in deep conversation about the recent event and smiled nervously at James who detected that something was up but said nothing.

"Well I'm sure that we all see each other soon so until then take care of yourselves. Ron, Rob stay out of trouble." They smiled meekly at James before Rob saluted him saying "Yes sir." James smiled warmly as he ruffled his golden locks whilst Ron and Hermione smirked at him. Harry just stared at his father.

"Hermione I trust you to keep this lot out of trouble. Okay well you guys better go in so give your one the password and Ill be off…."

"I beg your pardon Mr. Potter but I would appreciate a little bit more respect than that!" Everyone turned to look at the fat lady who had her arms crossed glaring at James. The kids sniggered whilst James looked abashed.

"Sorry maim I didn't mean to disrespect you…"

"Yes well I suppose I couldn't have expected anything less from you….James Potter!"

"Sorry fat lady." He whispered to the kids…."Say the password please." Hermione smiled at him before she said…..Cabot Draconis." With that the portrait swung open. One by one they entered the common room but Harry was the last to enter as he turned to his father and asked….

"Dad why must you go to Dumbledore s office?"

"Oh Harry not now mate. I have to go but I promise that we will be in touch soon." He hugged his son lightly before he bid him and the others a final goodbye and ran off in the direction of Dumbledore s office. As Harry entered the common room he was met with fellow house mates hugging him and congratulating him. Before he joined the party he said discreetly to his friends that….

"Something is going on you guys and I am going to find out what!"

"But Harry you heard what your father said….."

"I don't care Hermione! I am writing to Sirius tonight. He will tell me what is going on I know he will!" As Harry expressed a defiant look, his friends shared anxious gazes.

Meanwhile up in Dumbledore s office things were not so good. Snape was standing on the left hand side of his desk whilst Minerva was standing on his right. Three chairs were conjured in front of it for the marauders.

"….Oh come off it Albus it's obvious that he is lying!" Sirius roared at his former head master.

"Calm yourself Sirius. I understand that you do not wish to believe that Severus is innocent….."

"Yeah not bloody likely!" Sirius bellowed folding his arms across his chest.

"But I do trust him Sirius just like I trusted you when you told me that you had not betrayed Lily and James. If Severus does not trust Quirell then….."

"Oh Albus please surely you of all people realise that Snivelus will do anything to save his own greasy hide!" Sirius shouted while staring at Snape who was next to him.

"Sirius that is enough! Albus have we got anything substantial which would indicate that Quirell is not trustworthy?" Remus asked politely.

"No Remus not exactly. However……ah James…." Sirius and Remus turned around to greet their friend who was closing the door behind him. He smiled at his friends as he approached the desk.

"Sorry Albus that I am late but Lily wanted to ensure that Harry and the others returned to the common room safely so….what have I missed?"

"Not a whole lot James. Please take a seat."

"Ya nothing just Snivelus trying to save his own skin…."

"Oh shut up Sirius!" Remus and Minerva shouted in unison which made everyone but Snape smile.

"Well Remus was just inquiring about Quirell s trustworthiness and so in answer to your question Remus no we have no substantial evidence however he possessed particular interest in the philosophers stone which as you know is being hidden here at Hogwarts." The marauders nodded as Albus continued.

"I sent Hagrid to collect it from Gringotts much to Quirell s annoyance but when I requested that he aid us in ensuring its safety….well lets just say that he didn't hesitate."

"So….what? You think that Quirell is after it?"

"I have no idea James but I feel that somebody is and my biggest fear is that they are close to Lord Voldemort." Sirius who was looking at Albus turned his attention to Snape so Albus said….

"And before you say anything Sirius please don't for all our sakes…."

"Well sir if that is the case then let's just take the worst case scenario for a moment."

"Go right ahead Remus." Albus said as he crosses his hands and rested them under his chin.

"Well let's just say that Quirell does manage to retrieve the stone and that he hands it over to Voldemort who will then be immortal. Do you think that James, Lily and Harry would be in danger considering that nobody can locate their home unless you know where it is?"

"Yes Remus I do. It would very easy for Voldemort to discover your whereabouts so what we have to do is prevent any of this from happening."

"But how sir? You have no proof that Quirell is in fact after it."

"Yes well Sirius whether you like to believe it or not, Severus is keeping a close watch on Quirell. I only hope that this will be enough. So has anybody got any more questions?"

"Well what about Harry? He knows that something is going on sir so what should we tell him?"

"Does he know about the philosophers stone James?"

"No sir he doesn't but it could only be a matter of time before he figures it out…"

"Well don't say anything to him. I understand that he has an immense curiosity just like his father but the least he knows about this the better. I fear that it cannot be long before something does go arry." Everybody looked at the headmaster gravely unsure of what to expect in the near future.

Later that evening Harry sat in the common room drafting a letter to his godfather.

Dear Sirius,

Thank you for your support today at the match. I really appreciate it. And the whole Snape interrogation was really cool but there is something I wanted to ask you. I heard you mention something about a stone before Snape came along and then when he did he was saying how that it was Quirell who was jinxing my broom. None of this makes sense Sirius. I am asking you about this because I know you will give me a straight answer. Write back soon.

Harry.

The next morning Sirius was woken up by a tapping on the window. He looked over and saw that Sharina was asleep so he got up quietly and gently so as not to disturb her. As he pulled back the curtains he saw Hedwig perched on the sill with an envelope clasped in her beak. He opened the window as discreetly as possible and she flew in and landed on the dressing table. Sirius then pulled the curtains back and focused his attention on Hedwig. He held out his arm for her to jump onto so that he could go down to the kitchen. As he entered the kitchen he stretched out his arm and Hedwig flew on to the table where she dropped the letter. Sirius took a seat and rubbed his face tiredly so Hedwig began pecking at his wrist. Sirius released his hands from his face as he yawned and saying…

"Alrigh alrigh Hedwig." She stopped and looked at him.

"So what have you got for me then?" Sirius asked as he picked up the letter.

"Is your master in trouble again?" Hedwig hooted once and Sirius clasped her beak as he said…

"Shh Hedwig. Do you want to wake up the whole house? Its six O clock in the morning like! Ridiculous hour…."Dear Sirius….." A few minutes later Sirius had read the letter through fully and looked at Hedwig fearfully as he said….

"He knows about the philosopher's stone? Or at least he has the right idea…..oh god this is such a mess!" Sirius rested his elbows on the table as he ran his finger through his hair. He looked up at Hedwig as he asked…..

"I expect Harry is waiting for a reply?" She blinked at him so he sighed as he raised form the table to fetch a piece of parchment and a quill form the kitchen drawer. As he returned to the table he heard a door opening upstairs so he quickly scribbled the following…..

Harry,

Meet me in the common room tonight at 12:00. We will talk then mate. Got to go. Take care.

Sirius.

Sirius then folded the letter as he gave it to Hedwig. He ran across the room and opened the window for her to fly out.

"Sorry I couldn't give you a drink or food girl but I promise I will next time." After he stroked her head she flew out the window. Remus who was standing in the doorway made Sirius jump as he said…

"Sirius…who were you talking to?" Sirius jumped as he turned around.

"Remus! You are up early aren't ya mate?"

"So are you Sirius." Remus replied as he walked into the room and approached the coffee machine.

"I have work at seven Sirius…"

"No rest for the wicked eh mate?" Sirius said smirking a little.

Remus laughed a little before he said…."So what is your excuse Sirius?"

"Me? Oh well…I eh…fancied a drink and now that I have that I think Ill head back upstairs for another couple of hours so Ill see ya later mate." As Sirius began walking out of the kitchen, Remus who was pouring himself a cup of coffee asked….."So how is Harry?" Sirius stopped in his tracks as he turned around and said…."How should I know Remus?" Remus who was sipping his coffee stopped as he looked at his friend who had his hands on the frame of the door and looking nervous.

"Because I saw Hedwig leaving mate." Sirius bowed his head in defeat as Remus said…

"What is going on Sirius?"