Sirius couldn't believe his luck. Harry wanted to go explore the forbidden corridor. He thought it would take weeks for Harry to reach this stage in his Marauder training. Though he'd never admit it to anyone but himself Sirius had been terrified that the Dursleys had managed to destroy the love of trouble and mischief making that was part of Harry's DNA. But instead Harry was quietly leading Draco and the big black dog down the stairs and into the Gryffindor common room. They slunk towards the portrait hole moving as silently as humanly possible.
"Where are you going?" A voice hissed behind them and Sirius wheeled teeth bared images of Death Eater's throwing curses at his godson filling his mind. But it was only Hermione.
You almost gave me a heart attack! Do you realize I'm 210 in dog years? You can't be running around scaring the hell out of me like that. Sirius fought to calm his racing heart while Harry stuttered out something about Sirius needing to go out. Hey! Keep my bathroom habits out of this. Ohh you need an excuse to be out of bed…. Say you need to take Draco for a walk. It's more believable.
Discover moreMovies fanfiction storiesPlays fanfiction storiesMoviesFan merchandiseCartoons fanfiction storiesHermione starred at them not looking in the least bit convinced. "You're going to pull another prank on someone aren't you? I happen to know it was one of you who put the Boil-Cure in Professor Dumbledore's wine. I saw the bottle sticking out of Padfoot's backpack after class. And you put the maggots in Professor Snape's rice. You two were the only ones watching him while everyone else was staring at the Headmaster trying to get that awful hair off." She stopped to take a breath and Sirius snorted in disbelief. She's a mini Moony! It would be his luck to be reincarnated as a chick. Well he was always the most feminine of us. Wait can you be reincarnated if your still breathing?
But apparently no one had learned to speak dog since supper since he was ignored. Hermione had started on again about how they were going to lose Gryffindor points and get detention and a bunch of other things that Sirius could care less about. He wanted to go explore not listen to some girl complain. Draco seemed to mirror his thoughts since the blond cut her off. "Get this through your skull Granger. I don't give a damn if I lose points or get detention. After mail tomorrow I most likely will be dead so I want to have some fun. So either shut up and let us go on our merry little way or I will hex you."
Discover moreMobile app developmentCartoons fanfiction storiesFan fiction communityComicsBooksAnger blazed in Hermione's golden brown eyes but the three males had already turned and climbed out the portrait hole. A moment later they heard her scrambling after them.
"Is she following us?" Harry asked.
Draco shook his head seeming torn between being surprised and pissed off. Sirius on the other hand couldn't care less about some girl tagging along. Ignoring Hermione huffing and grumbling behind them the three Gryffindor boys set off in the direction of the third floor. Harry and Draco instantly fell into step side by side with Sirius a few paces ahead leading the way and Hermione trailed the boys still lecturing them. A strong sense of déjà vu hit Sirius as they walked. How many times had the Marauders wandered these hallways? It was almost as if the last decade had been a bad dream especially if he didn't look too closely at Harry. He could pretend that he was back to being a hot headed teenager following his best friend into trouble. But as soon as he thought it guilt washed over him. Harry wasn't James. No matter how much he looked like his father Harry wasn't. He was his own person.
Discover moreFan merchandiseMoviesCrossover fiction guidesFanfiction writing toolsFiction writing resourcesTail slumping slightly he turned his attention to what the pups were saying.
"I would hide at breakfast." Draco was saying. "My parents would have gotten my letter about being sorted in Gryffindor today so I should get my response tomorrow."
Harry leaned his head against Draco's shoulder. "Is it really that big of a deal? You've tried to explain it a few times but I don't get it."
Draco sighed. "I can try an explain it all I want but unless you know my family you can't really understand it."
I get it. Sirius thought wishing Hermione hadn't followed them so he could turn and comfort Draco.
"Explain again. I want to understand so I can help you." Harry whispered.
The blond favored him with small smile and slung his arm over Harry's shoulder ignoring Harry flinching from the contact but Sirius saw Hermione's eyes zone in on it and she fell silent. Draco bit his lip before speaking. "I'm gonna be considered a blood traitor."
Harry looked puzzled and Draco smacked his face with his palm. "Sorry forgot you were raised by Muggles. I'm a pureblood. Basically I'm only descended from witches and wizards no muggle-borns in my pedigree. My family thinks muggle-borns are beneath them and Slytherin shares those ideas."
"Do you? Think Muggle-Borns are beneath you?" Hermione asked interrupting the boys chat.
Draco glanced at her like he wanted to snap at her but Harry whimpered seeing the anger on his friend's face and Draco's blue-gray eyes softened. For that simple gesture Sirius wanted to lick his face off. Maybe Draco did have a heart. Of course his next words had to ruin that thought. "Well I defiantly don't think they are as good as purebloods. I mean they have no clue about being witches and wizards."
Harry pulled away from Draco hurt flashing in his eyes and Sirius licked his cheek before throwing Draco his most disgusted glare. It took a moment before he realized what he said. "I didn't mean I thought less of you Harry. It isn't your fault you were raised my muggles. You're a half-blood at least Harry and your dad was from one of the best pureblood families there was but I don't know anything about your mother. So you could be a pureblood which more than makes up for being raised by muggles."
Sirius snickered. Harry is a half-blood you idiot. Oh yeah fun fact…did you know that many so called purebloods aren't actually purebloods? If witches and wizards only married fellow purebloods we would be so inbred that we'd be sterile. A lot of pureblood children were suddenly conceived when mommy got a new half-blood gardener. Which means that many purebloods are actually half-bloods not to mention bastards. Still like being a pureblood Draco?
"But if it isn't Harry's fault he was raised by Muggles then how is it the fault of a muggle-born for being born and raised by Muggles?" Hermione asked.
Ooh she's got you there Drakie.
"It just is!"
Yeah that is totally going to convince her. Why don't you follow it up by saying the sky is purple because you say so? Really get your point…OWWW WHO PUT THIS DOOR HERE!
Sirius growled at the door that he had just walked into 99% sure that someone had put it there just so his muzzle would hurt. Harry hurried to his side to make sure he was okay while Draco and Hermione tried to hide grins. He whined rubbing his muzzle with his paw cursing in dog.
"Hey this is the forbidden corridor." Draco grinned as he looked around and Sirius brightened injured muzzle forgotten. Harry tried the door tuning out Hermione's objections but found it locked. Sirius whined wishing more then ever he was human so he could tell Harry the spell to open the door.
"Paddy can you knock it open?" Harry asked slamming his own shoulder into the door without results.
He prowled back a few steps crouching down and eyeing the door before launching himself forward and slamming his massive body into the door. It groaned under the collision but the sound was drowned out by Sirius yelp of pain. His shoulder twinged painfully and he could practically feel a bruise forming.
Why do I let Harry talk me into doing stupid things? Sirius groaned.
"Padfoot it moved. Hit it again it might open." Draco urged.
How about we use your skull for a battering ram? Might be more effective.
Hermione watched smugly and Sirius growled figuring she knew the correct spell. Sirius sighed as Harry and Draco hit the door together but honestly if two hundred pounds of dog hadn't opened it he doubted a pair of eleven year olds could. After a few unsuccessful hits Harry put a hand out to stop Draco and examined the doorknob. "Think I can pick it?" He asked pulling out a paperclip from his pocket and setting to work on the lock.
Prongslet the door has been sealed by magic I highly doubt muggle means will…. Sirius jaw dropped as the lock clicked and Harry grinned. "Wizards seem to forget about muggle way don't they?" Harry asked conversationally as he stowed his paperclip back in his pocket and moved to open the door. Sirius rose to his feet and stood protectively beside the boys as Hermione peered over their shoulders clearly her sense of curiosity getting the better of her. Harry reached forward and turned the knob and moving as one the three males entered the room Hermione right on their heels. Sirius was instantly overwhelmed by the smell of dog and in an instant he saw why. A massive three headed dog lay on the opposite side of the long room it lifted its heads at the sight of the them baring teeth longer then a sword. Gryffindor courage was the only thing that kept Sirius from turning tail and running. He always thought he was a large dog but next to this beast he looked like a yorkie next to a Great Dane. Before anyone could move the door swung shut behind them with a loud band and Harry jerked on it. "It's locked!"
Draco go get eaten while I save Harry and Hermione!Sirius shouted but Draco had frozen his whole body shaking and his face deathly pale. Hermione drew her wand and started screaming spells at the door while Harry frantically tried to pick the lock. The Cerberus was on its paws now and loping towards the pups and Sirius and he knew he had no choice but to try and fight the thing. Ignoring the fact that one of its heads was roughly the size of his body Sirius snarled his fiercest snarl and launch himself forward. His powerful body collided with the dog's and it stumbled back and Sirius went for the middle throat his jaws clamping onto flesh. Hot canine blood washed over his mouth and Sirius hung suspended from the air as the dog let out a howl of pain and the middle head began to thrash and Sirius struggled to hold on. His only thought was to distract the dog. To give Harry a chance to escape. The other heads snapped at his body their teeth grazing his fur but not doing any damage. They seemed to not want to harm their fellow head that was now trying so hard to dislodge Sirius that the Animagus knew if he let go he would be flung so hard it would break every bone in his body. His jaws ached from supporting his weight and Sirius wasn't sure if seconds or hours had gone on. Protect Harry. Don't let go. Protect Harry. Don't let go. Protect Harry don't let go. Protectharrydon'tletgo…. He repeated over and over in his thoughts the martyr blocking everything else.
Distantly he heard a triumphed cry but unsure what was happening Sirius kept up his death grip. Then finally. "Paddy let go! Hermione got the door open!" Harry's voice punctured the cloud Sirius had formed around himself as only it could and Sirius waited for the perfect moment. He released his grip while at the same time kicking his powerful back legs into the throat of the beast shoving himself into open air. He flipped in midair and landed painfully hard on his paws but he barely noticed it as adrenaline forced his battered body to run towards the door where he could see Harry's terrified face. Draco was frozen in place still with Hermione holding the door open. As he barreled towards the pups Sirius heard the roar of anger from the dog behind him. Harry grabbed Draco's arm and tugged at his friend but Draco had a good 4 inches and 30 or so pounds on the smaller boy yet Harry struggled to save his friend.
"Protect the fawns!" James's voice ripped through his thoughts and Sirius didn't hesitate. He flung himself at the boys and knocked into them and propelling them through the door. Hot breath misted his back and Sirius felt teeth catch the end of his tail as Hermione slammed the door shut.
The wall shook as the dog slammed it but the four wasted no time seeing if it would hold. Harry and Hermione both grabbed Draco's hands and dragged him after them as Sirius lead them at a break neck pace through the corridors. It wasn't until they were all panting in the safety of the Gryffindor common room that Sirius allowed himself to do more than react. He instantly went to Harry.
"I'm okay Paddy." Harry murmured burying his face in the thick black fur and Sirius allowed his racing heart to calm down and looked over the other children and saw no signs of harm on them.
"You almost got us killed! If Padfoot hadn't attacked that thing we'd all be dead!" Hermione hissed crossing her arms and glowering at the three. Harry whimpered and tightened his grip on Padfoot until it was difficult for the Animagus to breath. Sirius didn't bother to snarl at her. The weight of the situation crashed down on Sirius and it was all he could do not to howl in anguish. Hermione stormed off to bed and Harry and Draco followed Harry still clinging to Sirius. Neville, Seamus, and Dean were still asleep and without hesitation Sirius turned human and scooped Harry up into his arms. The boy weighed only slightly more than a large sack of dog feed and Sirius held him with ease. Harry wrapped his arms tightly around Sirius's neck and Sirius managed to get his wand out and cast a quick silencing spell before sitting down and transferring Harry to his lap.
Sirius wasn't sure who was shaking more him or Harry as he rocked the boy back and forth in his arms his face hidden in Harry's hair as he reassured himself Harry was safe in his arms. Harry always eager for love buried his head against Sirius's shoulder and allowed the older man to plant kisses in his hair.
How had he lead his godson into danger? His stupid suggestion had nearly gotten Harry killed not to mention Hermione and Draco. He'd failed to protect Harry once again thought this time it was so much worse. He had been the one to put Harry in danger. Images of Harry's body being ripped to shreds by the Cerberus danced behind his eyelids and he pulled Harry against him even tighter so he could feel Harry's heartbeat perfectly in match with his own beating against his chest.
"I'm so sorry pup. I'm so so so sorry." Sirius chanted against Harry's unruly hair his gray eyes filling up with tears as he clung to his godson. The more he sat their holding Harry the more he realized how close he had lead Harry to death. That thing could have killed him so easily. If he hadn't been able to get ahold of its neck, or if that monster had been any closer to the doorway his godson, his reason for living, his baby, would have been killed.
Eventually Harry dozed off still wrapped in Sirius arms and the Animagus laid back so Harry was lying on his chest stroking the soft black hair that tickled his nose. His eyes burned with exhaustion as his adrenaline rush wore off yet he didn't allow himself to sleep. He needed every second to reassure himself that Harry was okay. To inhale his warm scent and see his small chest rise up and down. He starred at Harry tracing the features he knew better than his own face. Hours ticked by and he heard the stirring of the other boys. Sighing he shook Harry's shoulder lightly. "Time to wake up my little lion." He murmured and Harry stirred opening his eyes to reveal his emerald eyes. He smiled slightly and snuggled closer to his godfather. "Morning."
Sirius checked the silencing spells and saw they were still strong so he decided to chance talking to Harry for a bit. "How'd you sleep?"
"Fine." Harry yawned stretching lazily and Sirius shifted him to the side so Harry was curled up next to him instead of lying on his chest. He ran his fingers through the messy black hair that was sticking out in all directions trying to smooth it.
"Paddy I'm sorry I cried last night. I've never had someone take care of me or try and protect me before."
Sirius chocked back the snarl that threaten to escape and answered. "Prongslet that was all my fault. I'm too damn nosy for my own good and I put you and Draco in danger because of it. And I'm not the only person who ever protect you pup. Your mom and dad died protecting you." Sirius planted a kiss on Harry's forehead right over the scar as if his love could erase the mark left from the night Lily and James died. Tears welled up in the gray eyes and Harry noticed instantly. "Paddy what's wrong?"
"I put you in danger Harry. I screwed up and I could have lost you." He explained wiping his eyes and pulling Harry close again.
Harry hugged him tightly. "I'm okay Padfoot. Please don't cry."
"I know you are pup. My brain just keeps coming up with how you couldn't be okay. I keep seeing all the way you could have been hurt." All the ways I could fail you.
"Harry wake up!" Draco shouted tugging open the curtains just enough so he could stick his head through but not let the other boys see. Noticing Sirius he rolled his eyes and glancing over his shoulder he clambered onto Harry's bed sitting so Sirius was between the two boys.
He glowered at the Animagus. "Your idiotic plan nearly got me eaten last night."
Sirius snorted somehow managing to not feel guilty with Draco annoying him. "You're the one that froze. Harry and I had to drag your pathetic ass out of there. Next time I'm leaving you for the dog. That thing looked like it could use a nice chew toy."
Draco huffed and flopped back so his head was lying on Sirius's shoulder exactly as Harry's was doing on his opposite side. "Okay let's get something straight pups. I may be adorable and cuddly but I'm not your personal pillow. Get a girlfriend and or boyfriend for that. Actually as long as it doesn't try and eat you or murder you I'm pretty good with you guys using it for a pillow."
The boys shared grins clearly realizing that Sirius was defiantly not serious about his use as a pillow. Normally Sirius would have been all for skipping class and sleeping but since they had History of Magic (honestly who didn't sleep through that class) followed by Transfiguration, lunch, then double charms Sirius figured they actually should get up and go to class. It took a little urging to get Harry to move since his eyes had already drifted shut to get ready. Draco on the other hand took Sirius getting up and dumping the kid on the floor to get him to move. And even then it was only with much whining and complaining that the blond was dressed and Sirius ended up carrying not only his own doggy backpack, but also Draco and Harry's down the stairs and to the Great Hall. Apparently the dog was now a servant for the boys. From their conversations Sirius realized that neither Harry or Draco had realized how easily their lives could have been snuffed out last night since they were already chatting about going back seeming to have decided the Cerebus must be guarding something interesting and the whole thing had been a grand adventure.
"I think we should go back and see if we can figure out what that thing was there for. It had to be protecting something or someone or else Dumbledore wouldn't have let it in the school right?" Harry said with Draco agreeing adamantly.
Great Harry. You inherited James's insanity. Okay yeah it was a great adventure if you take out me getting throw around like a rag doll but that was dangerous and we shall not be playing with the dog again.
Hermione sat down as far from the three males as possible at breakfast clearly giving them the silent treatment. Draco kept glancing nervously at the ceiling and Sirius nuzzled his face knowing he was waiting for the owl from his parents. As the post swooped in Hedwig landed neatly in front of Harry a letter clutched in her beak. A second after her Athena appeared a much thinner letter tied to her leg. Both owls accepted some bacon from their owners after delivering their mail before heading off.
Harry eagerly tore open his letter but before Sirius or Draco could lean over to read it screaming erupted from the Slytherin table. Apparently the red headed boy had received a Howler.
"RONALD WEASLEY HOW DARE YOU INSULT THE FAMILIES HONOR BY BEING SORTED INTO SLYTHERIN. WE HAVE PRINCIPLES TO KEEP UP. OH I'M SURE YOU MUST THINK THIS IS AWFUL FUNNY BUT THINK ABOUT YOUR POOR FAMILY. DO YOU REALIZE HOW MUCH DANGER YOU PUT US IN. WE ARE PUREBLOODS. WITH A SON IN SLYTHERIN PEOPLE ARE GOING TO START THINKING WE'RE SIDING WITH YOU-KNOW-WHO. THINK WHAT PEOPLE ARE GOING TO SAY! GO STRAIGHT TO THE HEADMASTER AND DEMAND HE PUT YOU IN ANOTHER HOUSE THIS INSTANT RON!"
Harry released his death grip on Sirius collar as the Howler went up in smoke. Draco along with a good portion of the school laughed as Ron's face turned bright red and he looked as if he was going to catch fire if he blushed anymore. His twin brothers looked around worriedly as if wondering if any of their fellow Gryffindor's had noticed they were related to the Slytherin.
If his mother really cared about the family image she wouldn't have sent a Howler. That's how you ruin the family's reputation. Makes it look like the whole family has lost its marbles.
Harry eyed his letter warily as if wondering if it to would start screaming at you. Sirius nudged it and gave the most reassuring look he could give while still trying not to laugh. Draco and him both leaned over as Harry ripped it open.
"Do you two mind? It's my letter." Harry grumbled and Draco grinned leaning his chin on Harry's shoulder so he could see better while Sirius just looked over his head being quite a bit taller sitting then the two boys.
Dear Harry,
I'm so glad you got into Gryffindor. James would have been thrilled. Has that moron gotten you detention yet? Hava says if he has let her know and she'll pay him a little visit. Though I think it's safe to say Padfoot won't come out of it in one piece. She's been worried sick over you little one. If I get one more lecture about how I should dress up as a wizard and sneak into Hogwarts to watch you I'm moving out. On second thought I'd probably starve to death. I blew up the kitchen my last attempt at cooking.
So how are you? What classes have you gotten Hava and me aren't to aware of what they teach at Hogwarts? Has Padfoot killed anyone yet?
Those are my questions. Now on to Hava's. You might want to get a snack and drink this is going to take awhile.
What has Padfoot done stupid? Are you sleeping well? Do you like the food? Do you need more cookies? Have you been eating enough? Have you made any new little friends? Do they want cookies or anything? Has Padfoot let you out of his sight? Has he let you do anything stupid? Do you need more gold? What about clothes? You are growing so much now those jeans must be awfully tight. Send me anything you need mended. What do you want for Christmas? Can I come visit you? Do you want to stay with me for Christmas. You can leave the dog behind.
And I am running out of ink but rest assured Hava has about 40 other questions. She expects an answer to all her questions when you right back. Her deadline is 3 days with no response of else she's going to go get you and murder Padfoot. Which we all know she's capable of. I'm gonna let you get to class. Say hi to Padfoot for me. Tell him I have yet to be able to check into what he asked me about. Be good and please write soon. For my sake as well as Padfoot's. I do have to live with Hava.
Love,
Larc and Hava.
"Who are Larc and Hava. And why does she sound mental?" Draco asked as he finished the letter seconds ahead of Harry. Padfoot on the other hand had skimmed the letter and was rapidly yanking a quill and parchment out of Harry's bag and trying to figure out if as a dog he could replicate Harry's handwriting. Knowing Hava 3 days in fact meant 36 hours with no response. It took roughly 15 hours for an owl to fly from Hogwarts to London so a speedy reply meant survival. And though he would never ever admit it. Sirius was terrified of Hava. He shivered at the memory of the last time he'd angered her. He'd woken up in a vet's office with magic binding him as a dog in a cage scheduled to be neutered. It was only James's timely intervention that had saved him and the Black family line.
"Larc and Hava are friends of Padfoot's and my dad's. They're goblins."
Draco blinked at Harry before snorting. "Potter that is a very bad joke."
Harry only looked confused and Sirius didn't bother to attempt to explain. He was too busy trying to grasp a quill in his mouth and only ended up chocking on a feather.
"What's a bad joke?" Harry asked looking hurt.
Chocking to death here!
"Goblins hate wizards 'cuz we won't give them wands."
Don't worry about the dog dying. Just carry on with your conversation.
"Hava and Larc don't." Harry grabbed his bag ignoring Sirius's retching on the feather that had gone down his throat and tugged out a small photo from the front pocket and handed it over to Draco. "Proof."
Sirius managed to spit out the feather and looked at the photo to see a picture of Harry sitting on the bed in the Leaky Caldron arms wrapped around Padfoot's neck with Larc rolling his eyes and Hava shooing the massive dog in an attempt to get him off the bed. But both goblins were clearly laughing.
"That is mental. How the hell did you manage to get goblins of all creatures to like you?"
Harry shrugged and Sirius went back to trying to write a letter with his teeth. Why couldn't dogs have opposable thumbs? "They knew my dad so maybe that's why." He tucked his photo away and looked at Draco as he ate his waffles. "What about your letter?"
Sirius looked up concerned for Draco who had quickly snatched his letter away from Harry. "It's nothing." He muttered.
"I let you read my letter."
If someone doesn't help me write this letter I swear to Merlin Draco is going to be joining the Headless hunt. Sirius snarled looking down and seeing that he had managed to write a barely recognizable 'Dear'. Finally giving up he dropped the drool covered quill and began to devour a plateful of scrambled eggs.
Ignoring Harry Draco ripped open his letter his eyes quickly scanning it. His face grew hard and he threw on the empty emotionless mask that all purebloods were taught. Harry had been watching silently and went to lean his head on Draco's arm like he'd been doing all through breakfast and the previous day's classes but Draco jerked away.
"Draco what's wrong?" Harry asked clearly concerned and Sirius lifted his head focusing more intently on the pups though still gnawing on a piece of toast.
"Just leave it Potter." Draco snapped and Sirius forgot about his food and he let a low warning snarl rumble in his throat. Draco glared at both of them before grabbing his bag and storming out of the Great Hall taking his letter with him.
"What did I do?" Harry asked looking ready to cry and Sirius quickly licked his face.
Nothing pup. That letter was probably from his pureblood fanatic family and he's upset with them and himself. So he lashed out and you just happened to be in the area. Sirius explained unable to get angry with Draco like he would have of anyone else who upset Harry. How could he when he knew what that letter contained better than anybody?
Harry didn't seem too comforted by a bunch of whines and barks and together they went to class. They were early and since the door was unlocked Harry sulked inside the empty classroom and took a seat Sirius jumping up on the seat next to him. Sirius whimpered as Harry took out parchment and a quill before hiding his face in his arms and not moving even after frequent nudges from Sirius. Slowly people began to trickle in and Harry would look up hopefully each time he heard the door open but Draco didn't show up. As seconds ticked by concern blossomed in the green eyes and even Sirius was beginning to grow worried.
Draco might be pissed at the world but he wouldn't have skipped class. Draco was smart and actually cared about his grades. Sirius had learned that the night before when he got he got hexed for stealing Draco's homework. Something was defiantly off and Harry seemed to be picking up on it too. Draco didn't' show up at all through History of Magic. By the end of class Harry was all for turning the school upside down looking for his friend but Sirius dragged him to Transfiguration. If Draco didn't attend McGongall's class then he must be either suicidal or in major trouble.
Harry sat down right beside the door and starred at it as though he could will Draco to walk through it. Sirius paced around the table his fur up the waves of anxiety coming off Harry putting him on edge. Finally moments before the bell rang Draco's familiar blond head appeared in the doorway and he looked around. Spotting Harry he hesitated before sitting beside the black haired Gryffindor.
"Where have you been?" Harry hissed to Draco as the pureblood began to pull parchment from his bag.
Yes, where have you been? Harry has been driving me insane worrying about you. Did you know he had to actually stayed awake all through History of Magic he was so upset? James would have thrown a fit if he saw his kid actually paying attention.
Draco shook his head and nodded at Professor McGongall as she walked into the classroom. She surveyed the students for a moment before her eyes fell on Sirius who was currently sprawled out under Harry's desk. She wrinkled her nose in something close to disgust before promptly turning her desk into a pig.
Sirius snorted at everyone's amazed looks. Harry and Draco on the other hand looked slightly less impressed. They shared smiles before both glancing down at Sirius who gave them a dogish-grin. Desk turning into pigs just weren't as amazing after you met an Animagus. Good old Minnie then launched into a lecture about how difficult of a subject Transfiguration was and how if anyone acted like an idiot they would be expelled which Sirius knew personally was a lie. James had done just about every idiotic thing in the class including turning McGongall's hat into a hive of bumblebees and he had never been expelled.
The class was tasked with turning matchsticks into a needle which Sirius figured Harry should have no problems with. James Potter had been the most talent student in Transfiguration in when he was at school. And Harry did quite good if not up to his father's level. His matchstick had gone pointy and silver but it was still made of wood. Draco had only managed to make his silver while Hermione had of course turned hers into a perfect needle. Draco gagged when McGongall gave Gryffindor 5 points for Hermione. Harry and him exchanged grins and Sirius nuzzled them both glad that they seemed to be over there little spat. As the bell rang the two boys gathered their thing and made to leave. "Mr. Potter a word please."
YAY! My little Prongslet is already in trouble with Minni. He is gonna be a brilliant Marauder.
Draco hesitated at the door and McGongall rolled her eyes. "It's fine Mr. Malfoy I need to speak to you to."
Harry and Draco exchanged glances and Draco mouthed. "Dog?" Harry shrugged and side by side they approached McGongall Sirius prowling along behind them.
"Mr. Potter I'm pleased that you managed to keep your…pet in line. I've talked to the other teachers and we agree given situation that its probably better if you have some sort of protection with Sirius Black being on the loose."
Draco coughed to hide his laugh and McGongall stared at him for a moment before refocusing on Harry who was looking annoyed. "I'm not sure if your relatives told you but Black was a close friend of your fathers. We have reason to believe that Black may be trying to find you. His attentions if he does capture you are unknown but we can only think that his attentions would not be good if he did."
Harry glared back and Sirius groaned.
Harry love that you're getting pissed with her talking bad about me but don't do anything suspicious.
"Sirius Black can't hurt Harry right?" Draco piped up and McGongall turned to the blond.
"What do you mean Mr. Malfoy?"
"Harry's dad was James Potter right? James Potter was a pureblood and so was Sirius Black. My dad says that Sirius Black was made Harry's godfather. Now if Harry's dad used any of the old pureblood traditions Sirius couldn't hurt Harry even if he wanted to. Sirius would have had to take an Unbreakable Vow that he would protect Harry with his life and do everything in his power to make sure Harry's was happy. So as long as Harry's father did what any pureblood would have Harry would be safer with Sirius Black than anyone else." Draco explained and Sirius starred at the boy in amazement. Of course Sirius had taken an Unbreakable Vow the instant Harry was born and he was asked to be godfather. James hadn't even needed to ask him. He had planned on taking the Vow even if he wasn't made godfather. It was one of the reasons Lily allowed him to become Harry's guardian. It had been an old pureblood tradition and Sirius was amazed anyone knew about it. He licked Draco's hand trying to convey his thanks while Harry just looked confused not understanding what an Unbreakable Vow was.
McGongall on the other hand paused her lips thinner than usual. It was several minutes before she replied and even then her words were slow. "That is a very interesting but since we have no proof that Sirius Black actually took any vows it won't make any difference without proof.
Story of my life. I need proof that I did anything decent but I'm blamed with no proof. Where the hell is the justice? Innocent until proven guilty and all that. How come I'm guilty until proven innocent. Actually how am I supposed to prove my innocence if I get handed over to the Dementors the instant someone sees me?
Harry snorted. "How is he suppose to prove anything when no one even wants to believe him?" He whispered so softy that Sirius with his Animagus hearing standing at Harry's side barley heard him.
"Now Sirius Black wasn't the only thing I wanted to speak to you about." She hesitated and Sirius whimpered having never seen his former teacher look so torn. Finally she put her hands on Harry's shoulder and looked the boy straight in the eye. "Harry I saw how you reacted yesterday to that article in the Daily Prophet. Now I understand that you don't know me very well but do understand I've known you since you we're born and I would have gladly taken you in as my own child if… someone hadn't forbidden me from adopting you or even visiting you. I care very much about what happens to you. So rest assured you can tell me anything and I will believe you. Now is there anything about your relatives you would like me to know?"
Harry tensed and looked ready to bolt. Draco wrapped and arm around his shoulders protectively while Sirius whined torn between wanting Harry to confess what his Aunt and Uncle had done to him
So shall Harry reveal that he was abused at the Dursleys. Will McGongall get susicpicous of why Harry is protective of a murder? Where was Draco through History of Magic? How long until Sirius lets the pups go see Fluffy again? Will Hava show up at Hogwarts?
Was Draco more in character this chap? I think he's going to develop into a big brother for Harry.
Next chap we have some Animagus training and more pranks.
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