Out in Blackpool, Lancashire, England an owl flew in through an open window. The house was in fairly good condition, no broken windows, the paint wasn't pealing or chipping a way, though the color scheme was no longer discernable as the colors had faded over time making it look as though it was off white. The grounds surrounding the house were in need of attention. Most of the grass had been dried out and looked like straw. In spots it was about three feet tall.

Inside was a disaster everything had clutter piled high. Mostly old newspapers, there were a few old letters from just after finishing school everyone wanting to arrange a time when they could just have fun together, old Hogwarts letters and a few photographs of himself with Sirius, James and Peter and there were a photograph or two that had Lily in them. The kitchen was just as messy with dirty dishes piled up. It would take a very powerful cleaning spell. Scourgify might not even be enough.

Remus was slumped in his really worn out armchair, it was obvious that he spent the majority of his time there. His clothes were ratty and dirty; his hair was looking shaggy and wild. He was desperately in need of a shower.

Since 1981 Remus had isolated himself inside his house. He had no one to help or even rely on as far as getting through the time of the full moon. James was dead; Sirius was in Azkaban Prison for multiple murders, including Peter. At this point though Remus would not want Sirius around, he believed that he was guilty.

Remus had retrofitted his basement and sealed it off with bricks so that the only way in and out was if you apperated. There was a small space for his wand and clothes when he was down there. His purpose for creating this chamber is so that he would be able to contain himself and not harm anyone else during the full moon. Remus would bring enough food to last from two days before the full moon to two days after.

For Remus it was a miserable way to live. Remus felt that he had nothing to live for; he refused to go in search of other werewolves that might take him in. Most of the time he would just sit in the armchair and space out. He was beginning to give up, he had nothing to look forward to.

An owl flew in through a window that had been left open for quite some time. Remus was confused, no one sent him anything or at lest hadn't in several years. He wondered who would be sending him a letter. In Remus's curiosity and excitement he ripped open the letter and read,

Dear R.J. Lupin,

You don't know me but there is something I have to tell you. Sirius Black is innocent. He was not James and Lily's secret keeper. Peter Pettigrew was their secret keeper. He is the one that betrayed the Potter's. Sirius did not kill Pettigrew. Peter Pettigrew is an animagus, he transforms into a rat. When Sirius cast his spell at Pettigrew, he transformed into his rat from and got away, leaving only a finger behind. I know that Muggles were killed but it was not Sirius it was Peter. Sirius never got a trial, he was just sent straight to Azkaban Prison. If he had only been questioned. If Veritaserum had been used on Sirius then every one would know that he is innocent. If you can, please do something to make this wrong, right. Set an innocent man free.

Thank You.

Remus read and reread the letter several times. Who ever it was knew too many details as to what happened and somehow this person knew that Sirius, James and Peter were animagus. There was no way that it could be a hoax, it had to be true. Remus felt horrible for not believing in his friend. "What can I do to make this right? Is it even possible to do so? Who can I talk to?" Remus said softly.

Remus then had an idea and hoped that it would work. He rummaged through his house until he found some parchment, ink and a quill. Remus sat down and wrote,

Dear Albus Dumbledore,

I know this might be strange, but I really need to speak with you. It is important. Please come to my place as soon as you get this. Depending on the method of travel you use these days you may get here with plenty of time before the full moon. There is five day's until I must contain myself. I will explain when you get here. I just don't know what to do.

Remus J. Lupin

Once the letter was finished he tied it to the owl's leg and sent the bird on its way.

* * * * * * *

Dumbledore apperated just down the street from Remus's house, it was a late hour, complete darkness and not a soul was out. Dumbledore walked up to the door and knocked. A few minutes later the door swung open.

"Albus, you came."

"Why wouldn't I? You said you needed help. I am here."

"I can think of a reason or two but that's not why I sent for you. There is something more important than that."

"Before we get into that I want to know what you mean by contain you self?"

Remus explained about the chamber he had created and his routine since '81. Dumbledore was shocked at how bad things had become for Remus. He then conjured up a chair to sit in.

"Remus I am here, what is so important?"

"This" Remus said as he handed Dumbledore the letter.

"Very interesting indeed. I do believe this person. I am concerned that Peter being an un-registered animagus. Are there any others I should know about Remus?"

"Uh…James was and so is Sirius. It's my fault, I talked them all into it when we were at school."

"I see."

"Dumbledore is there anything that we can do? Is it even possible to get a hearing for Sirius and be able to set him free?" He then said more to himself than to Dumbledore, "Even if there was we would have to have some reason for bring it back up." He looked back at Dumbledore and asked, "Is Harry at Hogwarts?"

"Yes he is at Hogwarts. What are you thinking Remus?"

"I was just thinking that what if Harry were to find out about Sirius being his Godfather and wanted to know about him. Harry would have the right to know everything he can about Sirius, especially if he knew he even existed, not that I am saying that we should tell him. And I'm not saying that this is how we should play it. It was just a thought."

"Remus I think that you maybe on to something."

"Please let me know what happens. I have to know either way."

"Of course. Oh before I go, someone has informed me that the Wolfsbane potion will work for you. It is not a cure but it can help during the full moon. I have yet to find out how to have it made, but once I do I will have Severus make it and I will send some to you."

Remus gave a nod and an unsure small smile.

"I have one thing that I must do before I work on getting Sirius cleared and released. Something just as important."

Dumbledore disapperated from Remus's and straight to Privet Dr., number four to be exact. He did not care what the hour was. The Dursley's did not deserve the respect to be visited at a decent hour. They didn't deserve any respect shown towards them at all.

Dumbledore pounded on the door and then let himself in the house. He waited about a minute and then he went up stairs to Vernon and Petunia's room.

"GET UP YOU STINKIN' MUGGLES!" He yelled.

Vernon and Petunia woke with a jump. This had also woken up Dudley who pulled his blankets over his head trembling in fright so bad that his bed shook. Vernon looked around the room but did not see anyone.

"What the bloody hell!" Vernon then saw Dumbledore, "YOU! Get…"

"Don't you 'you' me! Both of you get up and I will see you down in the living room."

"How dare you tell me what do to do in my own house! What is this about? Better yet come back at a decent hour."

"No I will not come back at a decent hour. You do not get that luxury. It will be now! This is in regard to Harry's well being."

"Now what has he done? Don't tell me he's coming back here before the summer holidays?"

"Harry hasn't done anything. He'll be back for the summer holidays. What I should have said is that this has to do with how you treat Harry."

Dumbledore then turned, left the room and went down the stairs and made himself comfortable while he waited for them to come down.

Vernon came down the stairs with Petunia hiding behind him.

"We have done nothing wrong. He has a room, gets food and has clothes on his back. What more are we to do?"

"Love him. Treat Harry the same way you treat Dudley."

Petunia cringed and Vernon looked appalled.

"How is one supposed to love someone like him? He's not normal. You left him on our doorstep with out asking."

"You are the only family Harry has left."

"We didn't want him in the first place and we still don't."

"Is that why you punish Harry so cruelly? When Dudley does something wrong, do you punish him the same as you do Harry?"

"When we punish him, it fits with what he did wrong. As for Dudley, he doesn't do anything wrong."

"Nothing excuses locking Harry in his cupboard, now room without food for days, or even weeks!"

"Rubbish" Vernon tried to say with conviction. "What has he been saying? Whatever it is, it's all lies."

"You are the one that is lying, as well as your wife. We have our ways of finding out the truth from those that lie."

Vernon just stood there with his mouth hanging open. Dumbledore also knew Legilimens. The last time he had used Legilimens he was a student at Hogwarts. He never felt there was really a need for him to use it, until now. He had no problem with it and felt it was justified and necessary.

"What did you do to us?"

"Nothing you need to worry about! I know what you have done and that is what matters. Be warned, I will have you watched this summer. The mistreatment of Harry will stop! As for the money you have received all these years to help care for Harry will no longer be given. You have spent that money on Dudley. Harry has nothing of his own; Harry wears Dudley's old clothes that are too big for him. As I see it you owe Harry so much for the neglect and cruelty you have dished out the past ten years. If you don't let Harry make himself at home and make this his home as well as yours then the protection wards placed on this house will not be in affect. It has to be genuine, if Harry doesn't feel this is home and does not call it home then the wards are useless. I am sure you remember what I had told you about when leaving Harry in your care. The next time I am here it had better not be because you have been mistreating Harry in the slightest bit. Do not forget that this summer you will be watched, closely at that."

Dumbledore disapperated out of the Dursley's living room and straight to the Ministry of Magic. Once there he made his way to the Magical Law Enforcement Office. Dumbledore had to speak with Amelia Bones; he was not going to leave until he had spoken with her.

"Hello, my I help you?"

"I do hope so. Is Amelia Bones in?"

"Yes she is. And who shall I say is here wanting to speak with her?"

"Tell it is Albus Dumbledore and that it is important."

The young woman got up and disappeared for a short time.

"She will see you now." The young woman escorted Dumbledore to Amelia's office.

"Albus, what is so important that you saw fit to do this in person?"

"I have some information that could quite possibly set a man free who has been falsely imprisoned. A dear friend of mine was sent an anonymous letter in regard to Sirius Black. I must say that when I read it I was convinced that he is actually innocent. The person who wrote and sent the letter knows information that was not released to the public and know of at least one person being an unregistered animagus."

"May I see this letter?"

"Sure,' Dumbledore had made a replica of the letter Remus had received and handed that replica over to Amelia.

"I admit that I feel the need that there should be a trial at least now since there had not been one before, though I am not sure that Bartemius Crouch will agree to it not even with this letter."

"What if his Godson, Harry Potter, found out about Sirius and what he had been sent to Azkaban for and wants to know why and not what has been said but more directly from Sirius or someone Harry trusts to tell him the truth?"

"That would change things, at least I feel that it would. Let me see what I can do first and I will send you a letter or someone else will let you know if there will be a hearing or not."

"Thank you so much."

Dumbledore got up and left for Hogwarts.