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Chapter Six.
The regular news program came back after Mr. Fudge walked off the podium. The two witches looked stunned to say the least as they tried to get back to the normal news that they were going to report.
“Remus, did I hear him right? That Mr. Fudge just admitted that Sirius Black is a free Wizard?” asked Harry.
“I think that is what he just said, Harry.” Remus replied, shocked that his friend Sirius was now freed officially. “Sirius must be overjoyed, if he is watching the Witch TV right now.”
Harry looked at him. “Then, we must hurry to Hogwarts and get Hedwig to send a message to him to come to Hogwarts as he is a free Wizard!”
Remus nodded his head as he dropped off a few coins for the drinks that they had and ran like kids back to Hogwarts where Harry went to the Owlery to collect Hedwig before they wrote Sirius a letter telling him to come to Hogwarts immediately for he has been freed.
Harry watched as Hedwig flew into the sky and disappear from view. He turned to Remus and said, “We need to talk to Dumbledore about this news.”
Remus nodded as they headed towards the stone statue where Dumbledore’s office was located at. After they called out the muggle candy of the week, they went to the office to speak with Dumbledore about the news that they heard over the TV. There was Mr. Fudge and another man wearing robes of a Judge sitting with Dumbledore.
“Harry, my boy. Come and meet Judge Rainwater. Because of your letter that you sent to him via Remus Lupin, he made a search of the files and found that we didn’t have the legal right to hold Sirius Black in Azkaban and after testing both wands,” Mr. Fudge said.
“Both wands? Sir, what do you mean by that?” asked Harry.
“We had both Pettigrew’s and Black’s wands in the evidence room. We tested them both in front of each other and Black’s wand showed the spell to open a locked door. Pettigrew’s on the other hand was one that made something explode. I realized that what you were telling me back when we captured him that he was innocent and I didn’t believe you that you were telling me that Sirius Black was in fact innocent of the crime that we placed him in Azkaban for. We’re here to remedy all the pain that those years had caused with monetary and the public announcement of his innocence. Now all we need to do is find the poor man and let him know that he is freed.” Mr. Fudge admitted.
“I know where he is but I want your assurance that the Dementors have been summoned back to Azkaban where they belong and are no longer targeting my Godfather for their ‘Kiss’?” asked Harry, looking firmly at Mr. Fudge.
“In Merlin’s name, I swear everything that I have said is the truth and that the Dementors are back at Azkaban right where they belong.” Mr. Fudge stated, looking at Harry seriously.
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Meanwhile, Sirius was in his dog form hanging out with an old wizard, who was watching Witch TV when the Minister of Magic came on. The old wizard griped about missing his noon news and got up out of his chair and wandered into the kitchen. “So pup, do you want some food to eat? I think I got a can of dog food from when my old dog was around.”
Sirius moaned mentally as he acted like the dog he was by barking happily and wagging his tail. But he turned back to the TV set and barked loudly till the old man came shuffling into the room.
“What is it, pup? Oh they’re talking about that Black fella again. I bet they caught him.” The old man said.
“This was just stated moments ago from the Minister of Magic himself, Sirius Black has been officially released from Azkaban. He is a free man.” Spoke the Witch on the noon news program.
Sirius nearly came out of his dog form but he resisted it and started to bark joyously as he licked the old man’s face. He bounded to the door wagging his tail, jumping up and down at the door knob.
“Okay, pup. I’m coming. But come back soon, I’ll have lunch on the table in a few.” The old Wizard said, as he watched as the black dog leapt over his fence and race off into an alley. “Pup, come back here!”
Sirius watched from the shadows of the alley. ‘Sorry but pup won’t be coming back for a very long time, as he has been set free by the Minister. Now I need to get to Hogwarts and fast to see Harry!’
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It was after all the classes were done, Harry finally told Ron, Hermione and Selene to come with him to the Owlery. His friends didn’t know why they were being asked to come up there with him, but they knew it had to be serious as he held a newspaper under his arm.
Once, there in the Owlery, Harry made sure that no one was there or around the area before he turned to look at his friends. “You remember when I went to see Remus about what you said about seeing about getting Sirius a new trial or at least have the evidence re-examined.”
“Yes, Harry so what about it? Did Rainwater give you good or bad news about it?” asked Hermione.
“He gave me the most precious news imaginable!” Harry cried out, joyously.
“Then, spit it out, mate, what is it?” Ron asked.
“He’s freed! Sirius Black is free!” Harry yelled.
Both Ron and Hermione started to scream with joy as Selene leaned against the wall eyes closed and a smile on her face.
“If it wasn’t because of you, Selene, I probably wouldn’t have this news. Thank you for helping me set my Godfather free.” Harry said, as he shook her hand and then hugged her tightly.
“I only suggested the idea, it is you who should get the credit for it, Harry, it was you who pushed the letter to be written and sent to the judge. You are the reason why your Godfather is now free.” Selene stated.
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Meanwhile, a ragged man came hurrying into the courtyard of Hogwarts before he stopped and looked around, he looked around and spoke, “It is so long since I stood here as a free man. I better go find Harry and Remus.”
“Well, well, well. Look what the dog dragged in.” A silky voice said, coming from the shadows of the courtyard. “And here I thought I would never get to see the Dementors give you their long awaited ‘Kiss’, Sirius.”
“Severus Snape, always the last one to get anything.” Sirius taunted the Potion Master as he walked into view of him. “But this time, you are in the wrong, as I have been set free by the Minister of Magic.”
“I never heard anything like that. I’m taking you to Dumbledore and then summoning the Aurors to bring the Dementors here to give you their long awaited ‘Kiss’, Sirius.” Snape sneered. “And this time, there will be no escape.”
Sirius smirked at him. “You will be sorely disappointed then, Severus, when Albus tells you that I am innocent of all charges.”
“Innocent, then I am Lord Voldemort.” Snape hissed, as he held his wand up and motioned him to walk forward.
“Oh, I get to bring Voldie to Dumbledore then! Oh goodie!” Sirius smiled, as he walked towards the stone Gargoyle and waited for Snape to call out the muggle candy of the week for the statue to move to reveal the door of the office to reveal Harry Potter, Remus Lupin and Mr. Fudge standing there.
The next thing, Severus knew was a bedlam of a crying adult and a teenager. Harry cried out and raced to Sirius’s side crying out that he’s free as he hugged his Godfather who broke down and started to bawl his eyes out. Severus didn’t know what to make of this scene as he went to Dumbledore’s side. “Headmaster, what does Harry mean, Sirius Black is a convicted murderer.”
“Not anymore, Severus. Minister Fudge and Judge Rainwater went to the evidence room and checked the files and then checked the wands of both wizards and found Sirius Black innocent of all charges and charged Peter Pettigrew with murder. They have a warrant out for his arrest.” Dumbledore said.
“What do you mean they found him innocent?” asked Severus.
Mr. Fudge spoke up, “Does the spell Aloramora break open a gas pipe under ground, Severus?”
“No, it opens locked doors. I don’t see why that is so important?” Severus replied.
“That is the last spell that Sirius Black used that fateful day. He never used any other spell that day. We tested his wand and that was the only spell it cast that day.” Mr. Fudge stated. He turned to walk towards Sirius Black. “I believe this belongs to you, Mr. Black.” He held out a box to him.
Sirius opened the box to reveal his wand. “Oh good, I feared that you broke it when you threw me in prison.” He turned to look at Severus Snape. “Oh and I brought Lord Voldemort to the party too.”
“Where is he?” asked Fudge, looking around for the Dark Lord.
“There,” Sirius pointed towards Snape. “I told him that I was a free man and he told me that he’s Voldemort if that was the case.”
Harry and Remus both broke out into giggles as they looked at Severus. But they turned their backs to him and started to talk to Sirius about getting some new clothes on him.
“Mr. Black, there is one more thing we must deal with. I hope ninety thousand gallons will suffice for the loss of freedom for the last thirteen years?” asked Mr. Fudge.
Sirius thought for a moment and spoke, “One hundred thousand gallons will suffice. No more no less.”
“Very well, here is the check. Your bank account at Gringotts has been released back to you. You can place the money within your account immediately.” Mr. Fudge stated. “Now I must go. I have many things to do. Have a good day all.” And then, with a smidge of floo powder and a yell to the Minister of Magic’s office, Mr. Fudge was gone.
Dumbledore turned to Sirius Black. “Now that you are freed, what will you now be doing next, Sirius?”
“Going to Diagon Alley and getting some cleaner clothes and depositing this check into my account and hopefully, get my life back on track once more. I also need to remove a House Elf from my home that I should have dealt with months ago.” Sirius replied.
Dumbledore nodded. “Can this House Elf be sold to another family, instead of being . . . killed?”
“Kreature, no, I don’t think he would like being with another family. But I will ask him if he would rather live with another family or die by my hands.” Sirius stated.
Harry thought before he spoke up. “There might be a family who might take him in, if he would rather live with another family.”
“Who Harry?” asked Remus.
“Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, they would probably take him in.” said Harry. “I’ll Owl them asking if they would take in a House Elf who was about to be put to death by his previous Master.”
“Very well, Harry.” Remus stated.
Harry went to Dumbledore’s desk and borrowed a parchment and a quill. He wrote down a message to Mrs. Weasley and once it was done, he was about to race towards the door.
“Harry, let me take it to the Owlery so you can spend more time with your godfather?” Selene asked.
“You would do that for me, Selene?” asked Harry.
“Yes, besides you need to have time to be with your godfather now that he’s freed.” Selene stated, holding her hand out to him.
Harry handed the letter to her and watched as she rushed out of the room. He turned to Sirius and hugged him tightly. “I am so thrilled that you have been finally freed!”
“It is good to be free, Harry, my boy. I can finally do what your parents wanted me to do all those years ago.” Sirius stated.
“And what is that?” asked Harry, very curious to what his parents wanted Sirius to do.
“Adopt you as my son.” Sirius replied.
TBC. . .
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