Author Note - So, officially Harry is out of the tournament. It also led to Moody being caught. Now just before leaving for the night, Harry remembered something. How is it going impact? Check it out.

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Chapter 3

Harry asked, "Goldtooth. What does it mean by "Oathsworn"?"

Eventhough some of the students had already left the Great Hall, the remaining majority decided to stay back at the question, because his questions and actions were worth it. The staff members and the guests also turned towards Harry.

Goldtooth grinned at the question. As if he was waiting for it to come. He replied, "Oathsworn is related to godparents actually. Godparents can either be namesake or oathsworn. Godparents who are just namesake, won't have any responsibility to take care of the child. If they want they can and even if they didn't they won't have any issues. But oathsworn godparents are different. They swear on their magic and life that they will take the responsibility seriously, will look after you if anything happens to your parents and will never ever try to harm you or let others harm you."

Harry heard the explanation thoroughly and grinned internally. 'Yes. I was waiting for this. I had a doubt if this trick might work or not. But it did'. Harry thought.

Harry was about to ask his masterstroke question, but someone beat him to it.

It was Amelia Bones. She asked, "But the test said that Sirius Black was his oathsworn godfather. Then shouldn't he be dead as he was the one who betrayed the Potters and let You-Know-Who come after Mr.Black here."

Internally Harry was having a blast of a celebration. 'Yes. The plan is working perfectly. Thank Merlin Madame Bones was here today.', Harry thought.

Goldtooth repiled, "Yes he should have. And I can assure you that he is Heir Potter-Black's oathsworn godfather. Because I was there when it happened. As he is still alive, it means he didn't betray them."

Harry decided to add his galleon into the lot, "I wonder why it didn't come up in his trial". Knowing exactly well that it will make Madame Bones to look into Sirius' trial.

Madame Bones nodded at it and turned to the auror, "Kingsley, I want you to go to the records room and get me everything on Black's trial immediately".

He was about to leave when a reply stopped him, "It won't be of any use. There won't be any records of the trial. As there wasn't one".

Harry just loved it. 'Finally', he thought.

Madame Bones gave a suspicious look and asked, "What do you mean he didn't have one? Every one who got arrested gets a trial".

Crouch simply replied, "I didn't see the need of it. We all knew Black was Potter's secret keeper. So we were on a hunt for him. When we reached that muggle village, we heard Pettigrew shouting at Black for betraying the Potters. By the time we reached the source, the blast had occured and Black was lying there laughing manically and saying that 'I killed them' and Pettigrew's remaining finger was lying there near his wand. We checked his wand and the last spell was a Bombarda. So we arrested him.".

Crouch continued, "When I reported it to Minister Bagnold, we both came to the decision of sentencing him to the Askaban as a trial would not be necessary as it was an open and shut case. And we all know about them. After all he was one of the...". Crouch stopped after realising something was wrong.

When he looked around he could see people especially the adults were staring at him with rage and disgust. Anyone with half brain can understand that what he did was wrong and utterly baseless.

But it was Harry's reply with a sneer that shocked him, "Black? Wasn't that what you were going to say right? You assumed that just because his family was shady he would be shady as well. Then shouldn't you chuck me to Askaban as well, as you have forgetten I'm a Black as well."

Crouch would have given a reply, but what Madame Bones said made any reply he had go away, "I can't beleive you actually did that? Every citizen of the Magical Britain has a right to get a trial to prove their innocence. Hell even Bellatrix Lestrange got a trial. What you have committed, is in all sense a crime. To think that I once used to admire you", Madame Bones shook her head in disappointment.

She then raised her wand and said, "I, Amelia Bones, with the power vested upon me as the Head of Department of Magical Law Enforcement, hereby charge Bartemius Crouch Sr. with judicial miscarriage, unlawful imprisonment and breach of code of duty. So mote it be". With that a white light came out of the tip of her wand and went out of the hall.

Madame Bones turned to Kingsley and said, "Kingsley. Take Lord Crouch into custody."

Crouch was shaking with rage. But there was nothing else he could do. He can't apparate from here as he was inside Hogwarts. So the only way he can escape will be by force, which will further increase the charges upon him. He thought, 'I can easily come out of this gutter in no time. It's not like Black is innocent or something'.

Kingsley put a magical binding cuff on Crouch's hand and led him out of the Great Hall.

Madame Bones again raised her wand and said, "I, Amelia Bones, with the power vested upon me as the Head of Department of Magical Law Enforcement, do hereby revoke the 'Kill at sight' order issued against Sirius Black. So mote it be". Again the white light came and went out.

If there weren't anyone around, Harry would have given some shouts of victory and even go on his broom for some victory laps. The feat he has achieved today was no less than winning a Quidditch Cup. He has given Sirius a chance to prove his innocence.

As for the students, this news meant nothing. Except for Ron and Hermione, as the latter gave an amused smile to Harry and even mouthed a silent 'Wicked'.

As for the adults the staff were in disbelief, especially McGonagall. It could be seen in their faces that they were having serious doubts about Sirius' betrayal. Snape was not at all happy by the news. But he wasn't sneering or something. Maybe he doesn't want that man to be imprisoned for something he hasn't done. Fudge looked like he was scared. Maybe he feared it might tarnish his reputation.

Dumbledore's face was a mix of shock and rage, which Harry couldn't understand why. Harry thought, 'Was he planning to make Sirius a wanted fugitive all his life? Was he ever planning to prove his innocence? What is he playing at?' Harry doesn't know why, but from this night onwards, the image he had of Dumbledore was completely changing.

Madame Bones turned to Fudge and said, "Minister, I think we should release an official news report tomorrow, stating the revoking of the Kill at sight order. And should ask Black to surrender as soon as possible and that he will be given the trial he didn't get. If he is innocent he will show up."

Fudge found his voice after the shock, "But...But Amelia, this will be a nightmare. If the people find out that we imprisoned someone without a trial, the entire ministry will go down. It will be a complete chaos".

But, Madame Bones smirked and replied, "But Minister, was it this ministry that committed such a crime? No. But what happens if this ministry corrects it. It will make your ministry much better than the one that committed this crime".

Fudge's expression started to change. His face was like he had seen a goldmine or something. This was indeed a goldmine for his ministry. "Yes, yes. We should definitely do this. We can't be seen wrong for something we haven't done. Good work, Amelia. Good work".

Madame Bones then turned to the student population and said, "I would also request to not mention anything happened here to anyone. Not even you parents. We will give out an official report tomorrow morning itself. After which you may explain it to them. Please do inform it to your friends who are not here as well". Though many were not happy with the news, they decided to comply.

Madame Bones then turned to Harry and asked with smirk, "Is there anything else you want to clarify Mr.Black?"

Harry grinned and replied, "Nothing else". He paused for a moment and said, "For now".

Harry could see Madame Bones, Professor Flitwick and some of the goblins smirking at the reply. McGongall gave an amused expression followed by a smile.

Madame Bones then turned to the students and said, "Well then you may all leave now".

With that everyone, including Harry started to file out. Before leaving Harry gave a slight nod to Madame Bones which she graciously reciprocated.

The trip to the Gryffindor tower was quiet as he intentionally chose to fall behind. He was the last one to enter into the tower. When he entered, he could see that everyone were in the common room. It looked like they were all eagerly waiting to know more about it. They looked curious. But he wasn't in a mood to explain anything. So he said, "Look guys, I know you all would like to know about what happened out there and all. But it was a really tiring night for me and frankly I don't know anything more than what you guys saw there. So, I won't be able answer any of your questions now. Goodnight everyone".

With that he went up to his dorm. It looked like they weren't trying to push him to talk. 'Well that's good.' he thought.

When he reached the dorm he saw that Ron was already there. There was something peculiar about him. He was really silent.

Harry went near his bed and asked, "Hey you alright Ron? You are really silent".

Ron looked at him and replied, "I'm alright Harry. It's just...I'm Ok".

Harry knew something was wrong, but he decided to leave it as such. "Ok then. If you need to talk, I will be here." With that Harry went to his bed and got ready for sleep.

By the time he was ready to go to change Ron came up to his bed and said, "Hey Harry. I...I would like to say that I'm sorry".

Harry was taken aback by what he said. He asked, "Sorry for what?"

Ron gulped and said, "I don't know if you had noticed, but when your name came out of the Goblet, I kind of believed that you put your name in it. I was jealous and angry with you. But when that fireball hit you and you started to roll and scream, I got scared and all I wanted to do was to save you. That was when I started to realise tḼat how stupid it was of me to think that you would have cheated. After all these years and all things we had to go through, I should have considered that someone might have intentionally put your name to harm you." He was looking down all the time.

He then lifted his head and said, "That's why I would like to apologize for what I did. It wasn't something a good friend would do."

Harry was actually stunned by this revelation. Yes he felt hurt and angry when he saw Ron's face before going to the podium. But, the way Ron realised his mistake and how maturedly he decided to accept it and apologize made his anger and hurt go away. He even felt proud of Ron.

Harry replied with a smile, "It's alright. I'm happy that you realised". With that Harry extended his hand to Ron which he happily shook.

Ron, "How are you feeling? With all the revelations and all?"

Harry let out a sigh and said, "Honestly, I don't know. On one side I want to be angry and sad about my entire life being a lie. On the other I want to be happy about escaping from the Tounament and getting Sirius a chance."

Harry then turned to Ron and said, "I think it's better to sleep over it". Ron nodded at it. He then bid his a goodnight and went to sleep and Harry went to the washroom.

When went over the sink he was shocked at seeing someone else on the mirror. That was when he started to realise, he was going to look like this from now on. His face, his voice, his hair, his body everything has changed. He thought, 'Maybe...maybe it will be good'. Shaking off those thoughts he got ready and went to bed thinking about what tomorrow is going to bring for him.

End of Chapter 3

So, that's it for Chapter 3. I wasn't actually planning for the Crouch's part initially. But, when I thought he was already there fo rthe tournament and he was also the one behind Sirius' arrest, I decided to add that part aswell.

I have also made some grammatical corrections in Chapters 1 and 2 aswell.

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