Heaven in Hiding [H.P.] ✓

Without question

Regulus had barely settled into their home when more news had shaken the wizarding world.
James and Lily Potter had died. Their son, Harry, had survived the killing curse, a miracle, certainly, resulting in the vanishing.. of Voldemort. Bellatrix, Rodolphus and Rabastan Lestrange all had been imprisoned on charges of torture and murder. And so had Sirius Black.. for killing Pettigrew.
That last part.. truly had put Juniper Pucey on a warpath.. and hell hath no fury.. over the rage of Winter.
"Are you sure you are ready to do this, Regulus? I can do this alone. You don't need to.." "He's my brother, Juni. And as much as I want to hide.. I also always wanted to be more like him.. have that Gryffindor courage. I need to do this."

Juniper gently holds Regulus's hand as he is questioned under the influence of Verita-serum his left arm with the jarring mark exposed, his hand clasping tightly onto hers. The Wizengamot had debated rather hard on their choice. Especially with Dumbledore. Who had been quick to try and put guilt on the older Black brother which finally had made the blonde snap.
"I have received a lot of letters from Sirius over the years, Dumbledore. During my Hogwarts years I was asked by his cousin to watch over him and protect him, then also his younger brother, from harm. And I know through one he sent from Azkaban that You have Dared to put the young Harry Potter in a few cloths and placed him before his aunts doorstep. This is why you are so terribly insistent that Sirius Black remains in Azkaban, isn't it? Because he is their chosen caretaker for the boy and you don't wish for that to happen. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Wizengamot, let me describe to you the things I know from James Potter, Remus Lupin and Sirius Black about the Dursleys and very specifically about Petunia Dursley, born Petunia Evans. Petunia Dursley was verbally and occasionally physically abusive towards her sister as she despised her for being born a witch. She would find ways for her to get deprived of food. Would steal her belongings and keep them for herself. Would isolate her from her friends to then belittle and hurt her. THAT is the type of person Albus Percival Wolfrick Dumbledore is trying to keep a young boy who just had to suffer such a terribly traumatic event and who has such a great meaning to all of wizarding britain. THAT is the types of treatment that young boy will have to grow up with if YOU allow him to sway your vote. I respect you.. your title and your abilities a tremendous amount, Dumbledore. But not even a Chief Warlock has the right to unlawfully imprison a man for their own plans to work out or the right to condemn a young boy to grow up being treated like a bloody houseelf!!!", she had yelled, handing the minister of magic the letters mentioned. Murmurs pass through the wizengamot as they look at the letters with terror. "One last question. How was Peter Pettigrew able to escape?" "In their third year of visiting Hogwarts, Peter Pettigrew and his friends became illegal animagi. And Pettigrew happens to be a rat. It would have been incredibly easy to cut off his finger, turn into a rat and escape into the sewers, the streets.. anywhere.", Juniper says calmly. And considering that she too had taken the veritaserum.. there was no chance that she could have been lying. Dumbledore tries to speak up again, but the minister silences him. "Those in favour of keeping Sirius Black contained in Azkaban may raise their hands." Only Dumbledores raises. "Those in favour of releasing Sirius Black immediately and with compensation for the wrongful imprisonment raise their hands." The wizards and witches around all lift their hands. And Juniper casts a small smile towards Lucius, Lachlan, Atlas, Michael.. All of her good friends. "I hereby declare Sirius Black an innocent man. And Harry Potter is to be brought into the custody of his godfather. On account of Mr. Regulus Black.. the wizengamot needs to make a decision as well."

There was no real debate. Both Black brothers were free. And, holding his hand pridefully, Juniper watches beside Regulus as Dumbledore storms out of the room. "Keep them save, little Frost.", Lucius tells her softly. "Same goes to you. Send Draco over to play sometime. I would love to see my nephew from time to time." Lucius Malfoy smiles, leaning down to press a kiss to her blonde locks. "I'm proud of you." With that he leaves. Michael too gives her a quick greeting, promising to visit with Emanuelle and their son Graham soon. Finally Atlas and Lachlan join them. "Are you sure you are a Slytherin, my love? You fight like a lioness." "I guess.. I just feel responsible for Harry. It's complicated but.. in a way, that little boy is part of the family. Us Slytherins.. we are known for our loyalty, my love. And for this family.. I am more than happy to fight." Atlas kisses her temple. "I'll go pick up Adrian. You and Regulus go and pick him up.. him and the boy." Juniper nods. "See you soon. I love you.", she hums. He smiles and leaves with Lachlan while Regulus and Juniper apparate.