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Chapter 2

Where Harry got the idea for Snuffles was beyond him. It just came, like Snuffles himself.

Snuffles was actually a very well – behaved dog, for a stray. He had awful, lonesome eyes that that almost tried to tell you that he was guilty of some horrible crime. He looked human, if you ignored the fact that he had a tail and four legs. But hey, he did a great dog- version of the chicken dance and the Macarena!

After about a day, though, Harry realized that they would get caught if they didn't leave soon, so they set off, dog and boy, not knowing what was in store for them.

Back in the Wizarding World

Remus Lupin was sitting at his kitchen table, reading the Daily Prophet and taking an occasional sip from his cup of hot chocolate. He always saved the front page for last, knowing that most of the time he wouldn't want to know what it said, so he busied himself with the paper. He skimmed two articles on potions for hair growth, read one editorial on the registering of werewolves (he would have to have a chat with this Umbridge woman), amused himself with the morning comics, and learned that once again, the Chudley Cannons were out of the running for the Quidditch World Cup. Finally, he moved on to the front page.

At first, he just stared, his mouth hanging at an odd angle. Then, recovering slightly, he spewed out a mouthful of hot chocolate.

Dumbledore had to see this.

PRISONER ESCAPES FROM AZKABAN

Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic, was shocked to discover during his monthly inspection of Azkaban prison that Sirius Black had been missing for three days. There had evidently been a problem with the human staff there, which had all plunged into extremely severe depression, and no one had noticed that Black had escaped.

"There is no doubt in my mind that Black has used some kind of unimaginable dark magic to escape," says Fudge.

Sirius spent many years spying on the "light side" for He – Who – Must – Not – Be – Named. He had apparently been promoted to You – Know – Who's right hand man when he was defeated by Harry Potter six years ago. In a fit of madness, Black attacked a street full of muggles, killing twelve. He also killed one wizard by the name of Peter Pettigrew. Black laughed uncontrollably as he was transported immediately to Azkaban.

"We have a good lead, and are bound to catch him soon. Azkaban has driven him madder than he already is." says Kinglsey Shacklebolt, head Auror in charge of Black's capture. "Azkaban drives everyone mad after a while.

Although Black does not have a wand, he is still very dangerous. If you see this man, do not approach him. Instead, contact the Ministry of Magic immediately.

At the bottom, a picture of a man pale, deathly skin, matted, shoulder – length black hair and hollow eyes that seemed to look beyond the world stared out with no expression on his face.