He could not believe his luck. Finally after twelve years they had caught Peter Pettigrew. Sirius just knew that once Lupin had been affected by the full moon that they would have lost Pettigrew for good. But Hermione knew what was going to happen before it did so she was ready. As soon as the full-moon appeared and Pete transformed Hermione was after him. She simply stepped on the rats tail which stopped him from getting out of their reach. And everything fell into place from there. And now there he was pacing the length of Dumbledore's office waiting for the old wizard to get there. Once the Ministry officals came and get Peter than he would be a free man after all this time. He would be able to keep his promise to Harry and give him a real home, he could not help but smile to himself. He never imagined this day would come. He would finally be able to take care of his best friend's son like he had promise them so many years ago on that July day when Harry was born. As he paced the room he ran his hand over the large wooden oak table, his finger left behind marks in the dust. Him and James had spent so many times in the Headmaster's Office but never Peter or Lupin, they were the good ones. He shook his head and laughed to himself, him and James were so foolish back then. Always trying to out do one another with a prank, to see who could get away with the most before they would get caught. But than in their seventh year James calmed down some, he was dating Lily by then and wanted to make a good impression on her. What Lily ever saw in James was beyond him, sure James was a good guy but he had such a knack for trouble. At the same time Lily was good for James, made him see that there was more to life than just laughs and causing trouble. In a way he felt as if he had lost his friends in his seventh year. They had all goals, they had all matured, and they all knew where they were going in life. They even had someone to love them. Yes, even Lupin and Peter. But than there he was, alone. Of course he loved seeing his friends happy and growing into adults but he felt as if he was left behind. He did not have someone who loved him in a way he longed to be loved, he had no plans for his future, he did not know what he wanted. And than that night came all too quick and he lost everything. He lost his best friends and his Godson. He lost his life. But now here he stood as a soon to be free man and worry knawled at his insides, once he was free what was he going to do? Was he responsible enough to raise Harry like those muggles have done for so long? Would he even be able to support them? What if staying with the muggles was the best thing for Harry? Would he finally have a reason to grow up and become more of a man than he had ever been? The opening of a door behind him startled him out of his thoughts and he turned to see Dumbldore there.

"Have a seat Sirius." Said the old man with a sparkle in his eyes. He moved across the room and took place at his desk, his half moon glasses sitting on the bridge of his nose. As Sirius took his seat across from the man he could not help but smile, he felt like he was in there getting in trouble again like he had done so so many years ago.

Albus folded his hands and placed them on top of his desk and leaned forward a bit looking at Sirius, "Peter has been taken into custody. He is on his way to the Ministry with our top Aurors. But you are needed there as well Sirius."

"Me? Why? I'm a free man now Dumbledore."

"Ah, yes. You see you are still subjected to a trial Sirius. They are going to question Peter tonight and than they will need to question you and make sure that the two stories, the two truths match. And than you will be a free man Sirius."

Sirius sighed and leaned back against the chair, "What about Harry? I am his Godfather after all."

He saw the man's eyes twinkle and he watched as he leaned even more on his desk, "Once your name is cleared you are free to take Harry. But there will be paperwork you and the Dursley's both need to fill out. But once everything works out, Harry will be yours."

"He'll finally be in the place he belongs." Sirius whispered more to himself but the old wizard heard him as well.

"Yes, he will. Now the Aurors are waiting for you Sirius. But if you wish to say goodbye to Harry for now I am sure I can stall them for a moment."

"Thank you sir." Dumbledore nodded at him and Sirius got up walked over to the door and down the stair case where he saw the Aurors waiting for him.

He noticed many of the faces, wizards and witches from the Order of the Phoenix. He crept passed them and made his way to the Gryffindor Common Room, he could have made the trip with his eyes closed. Yes, his name had not been cleared yet but as he walked through the empty halls be felt the weight of the world lifted off of his shoulders. When he came to the Fat Lady he gave her the password that he had heard earlier in the week hoping that she did not change it. And much to his luck the portrait swung open and he climbed in through the hole. For a moment he stood in middle of the Common Room and took in his surroundings. The chair in the corner was still there, the four of them had spent many nights call trying to cram into the chair because it was the best one in the Common Room. He shook his head coming out of his thoughts and made his way up to the boys room. He prayed that it would be empty except for Harry, most of the students in the school were still afraid of him and he was sure they would try to attack him if they saw him waltzing into their dorm. As pushed the door open he let out a breathe he did not realize he was holding, there Harry was the only in there sitting on the edge of his bed.

"Harry…" the boy looked up at him and smiled, he placed the book he was reading down on the bed and headed over to his Godfather. Without any words he embraced the boy in a hug, neither of them wanted to let go but Sirius broke free and lead Harry back over to his bed.

"Are you free now Sirius?" asked the jet black haired boy.

Sirius could not help but smile at the eagerness in the boys voice, "Not yet. I have to go to trial tomorrow after they question Peter tonight. They want to make sure that the stories of what happen that night match up. And than I will be free. Once my name is cleared and of course if you would want too you can come live with me." He watched the boy's eyes light up at this and he continued, "Your aunt and uncle would have to sign papers of course giving me permission to be your guardian but if you would like it than we can continue on with the process one I'm cleared."

"Are you kidding Sirius? I would love it!"

Sirius reached over and ruffled Harry's hair, "I have to go now, the Aurors are waiting for me. But once everything is in order and I'm cleared I will send an owl to you. And than I will come over and have your aunt and uncle sign those papers. It might be a few days before you hear from me though. I want to try and find a place before you can come and live with me." He stood up and Harry followed, "Now you take care of yourself kiddo, okay? And you have my word, I will send you an owl very soon."

Sirius pulled Harry into yet another hug and than left and headed out of the dorm room, Harry watched him go. This was it, he was finally going to be able to leave the Dursley's and have a proper family. He sprawled out on his bed and looked up at the maroon canopy, for once in his life he was excited to get on that train tomorrow and head back to Surrey. Because once he got there it would only be a few days until Sirius would come and take him away. He was going to have a real home very soon.

A/n: It's been a long time since I have wrote fanfiction but with the movie coming out I have been in such a Harry Potter mood. Haha. So, just let me know what you think. Good or bad! I will try to update often but I am also doing NanoWriMo this month as well. And yeah, you see that review button? You should press it and let me know what you think of this so far! And I don't own anything!