The Potter Alliance

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

The court scene that Harry and Sirius dealt with was rather ridiculous, but at the time neither man could be upset. It was a miracle that Sirius Black who started this day as a mass murderer, and Enemy #1 of the country walked through the halls of the government as a free man.

Many Lords and Ladies had approached Sirius as Lord Black in hopes of strengthening or renewing the old alliances. Of course he had to remind them that he had been away for a long time, and would have to speak with his advisors at Gringotts to determine the state of his house. Some seemed to be snubbed by the fact that Lord Black would not make promises, but the man was anxious to get out of the building and did his best to remain polite.

The main moment of truth came when Sirius and Amelia came face to face and he bowed deeply, "It seems that I find myself once again in the debt of your family Madame Bones. Is there anything I can do to compensate you for your efforts? I know the risk you took, and a Black always likes to pay his debts. What will it be? Gold? Property?"

The woman stared dispassionately at the haggard man for a moment before saying, "I think you and your Godson should join my family on New Year's for the Bones annual party. Perhaps then we can discuss the state of our alliance, and perhaps other things that may be relevant at the time."

Sirius bowed once again, "I humbly await the day then my lady."

The Marauder then kissed the fair lady's hand, and put his arm back around his Godson and dragged him off to get closer and closer to the apparition point. It was there where they faced Dumbledore, who did his best to look cheery for the victory, "Congratulations gentlemen, your schemes on all fronts seemed to have paid off."

Harry shook his head, "I learned from a master Headmaster. I was sad to not see you at the trial. Perhaps you could've been Sirius' defense."

The old man faked a smile with the men before saying, "It does not seem Mr. Black needed any extra help today. He had a good ghost in his corner, and I can only hold joy that a tragedy of justice has finally been corrected. I hope this does not end any of our current arrangements."

Sirius merely shrugged his shoulders, "Oh many changes are coming Dumbledore, and I will remind you that I am Lord Black as I am the sole remaining survivor of the Black Line that holds the name. Headquarters may still be yours, as I hate the home, and you may still uphold operations there. Harry however is going to be coming with me, and we are going to revive Potter Manor, and ensure that guardianship is in my name before the day ends."

Looking grave Dumbledore said, "I don't think that is a good idea Sirius. Perhaps you should stay at Headquarters for a while, that way you have some time to find your feet once again. As for moving to Potter Manor, I do not believe that wise with Voldemort stalking through the shadows."

Sirius stepped up toe to toe with Dumbledore this time and growled out, "No more Dumbledore. The last time we listened to you it nearly killed us all. Had James listened to his father chances are he would still be here. Potter Manor's wards are still standing, and it would take Voldemort himself to rip those wards apart. Harry will be safe there, and will finally have the chance to be the young wizard that he was supposed to be. Given the world of opportunities that I know Lily and James would have wanted him to have. He will have the finest dueling instructors in the world, along with a Quidditch coach if he so desires it. Because that Dumbledore is what I think a childhood is supposed to be like, not that equivocal shit you left him in. Good day headmaster, and for once stay out of the way."

With that Sirius dragged Harry through the atrium roughly bumping the headmaster as he walked by. Before they made it to the floo network though they were stopped by a soft voice calling for Harry. Harry instantly recognized the voice and stopped to look for the source, when he saw a red head trying to make her way through the crowd and get to them, "Harry! I am sorry to catch you guys on the run, but I was wondering if we were still on for New Years Eve?"