Chapter 59 - Greatest Wizard Alive

When Sirius Black opened his eyes he found himself strapped to a chair in Dumbledore's Office. It wasn't an unfamiliar scene as he and his three friends used to find themselves here quite often. Only this time instead of Professor McGonagall there ranting at Dumbledore to punish him.

He found the greatest wizard of their time there staring at him with eyes filled with life despite being over one hundred and ten. Next to him was his godson leaning on the stair railing with his arms crossed. Muscle definition covering his arms as he wore a black vest and short sleeve shirt.

Finally the escaped wizard found Minister Fudge there with a few aurors with their wands drawn. Only they weren't pointed at him but next to him where he found another person bound to a chair.

There a balding and chubby man with dirt covering him sat there terrified. His crooked teeth were on display as he appeared to be pleading but no sounds were heard.

"Looks like our guest is finally awake." Dumbledore said, slightly cheerful. "Harry's stunner must have been a bit more powerful than he thought."

"Yes, while it's nice to see a powerful wizard as young as he is. I would like to know why you have an escaped convict and a not so dead man in your office." Fudge asked, trying to appear brave.

"Well, Sirius isn't really a convicted convict from my understanding. There isn't much of a trail record." Harry said as he tossed a small file on to the large wooden desk.

"Unless, not many wished to speak during such a trial. Most of the transcripted was poorly made as even his birthday was recorded wrong. He doesn't look like a ninety-nine year old man to me."

Picking up the file Fudge looked it over and relent agreed before handing it off to a woman behind him. She wore a monocle in one eye as she scanned over the file before balling her hand into a fist.

"It's the official record." She said before storing it away.

Fudge looked very displeased but he could only wait to see what the two had planned. However he has some inking to what it was. Afterall the two bound to the chair were a dead give away.

"What is it you want?"

"Just a proper investigation." Harry shrugged. "Well, more just interview them to discover what happened that night."

"Fine, fine." Fudge said as he waved for Amelia Bones to begin. "I rather keep this on the down low for the time being. So we just have to do it here."

Harry had to nod as marching the pair of men through the ministry probably wasn't the smartest idea. Both would probably be dead before the day is out by one of Voldemort's soldiers or sympathisers. It was just Harry was more surprised at Fudge thinking about that.

'If we do it here, I can gain some time to figure out how to boost my popularity with this.' Fudge thought.

The interview that took place surprised Harry as it was fairly simple. It was only then he remembered that after the war, did the interviewing process get more detailed. Due to most purebloods that followed Voldermort, the auror department was downgraded. So most of the investigating and power they might once had was gone so the pureblood could get away doing illegal trades.

It only really covered their name, age, what happened and if they were the secret keeper. In the end Sirius was ready to do the jig while Peter looked deathly pale. For Fudge looked like he swallowed a lemon as it was going to be tricky to use this information.

"For the time being, this meeting never took place and Sirius is still on the run." Amelia said as she rubbed her forehead. "Until we can figure something out."

"I have to agree. If Sirius goes out now someone will probably attempt to kill him." Harry sighed as fanatics were always the worst at times. Reasoning and logic doesn't work on them if they think they're doing Harry a great favor such as avenging his parents.

"Then what should we do." Fuge asked.

"Take Peter and say some new evidence came to light. Say you are investigating and after a while say that the Ministry made a mistake. To make yourself look better, say you are going to try your best so this doesn't happen again in the future." Dumbledore explained as he and Harry discussed this beforehand.

"Very well." after saying their peace, most left leaving only Harry, Sirius and Dumbledore behind.

Left behind, Sirius found himself wondering what he was going to be doing now. For the time being he was still on the run and his target of revenge was taken away. His godson appeared to be in good health and from what he heard is the apprentice of Dumbledore.

"Sirius, why were you late. We were expecting you on Halloween." Harry asked which Sirius could only look at him confused.

"Something dangerous and unexpected always happens on Halloween. So I figured you would have appeared." Harry clarified only to confuse the man more.

Seeing it didn't help Harry try something else. "An actual seer sent a letter saying you would appear on Halloween."

"Ah," Sirius said as he leaned back. Before explaining with a wink, "Well, I found a hidden mansion filled with 'playful' beautiful women."

"Sirius do you remember where that mansion is?" Harry asked, trying not to sound excited as he caught onto the hidden meaning.

"Sure." Sirius grinned.

"Boys, before you two run off peeking or whatever. We need to figure out where Sirius will be staying for the time being." Dumbledore interrupted the two.

"We can just say that he is my second familiar I found." Harry suggested with a shrug. "While rare it isn't uncommon for wizards or witches to have two or three of them. No one should be able to identify his animagus form now that Remus isn't here."

"Sirius?" Dumbledore looked towards the bound man for his answer.

Sirius thought about it before nodding. At least this way he could stay near his godson while trying to figure out what to do with his life. Now that he was on the way to being free. A day he thought would never happen.

"Very well. Now off you two go and if you two slip away on Hogmead weekend. Be sure to be back on time." Dumbledore gave them a wink to the duo.

'Greatest wizard alive indeed.' Sirius thought.