My Pov

Harry and I walked into Dumbledore's office behind Will and Padfoot stayed right behind me. We sat down and faced Dumbledore.

"Now then... Harry, Holly. I'd like to inquire about your... dog." Dumbledore asked. I glupped. I was worried this was about me having a pet that was on the non-approved list. "Holly... when did you acquire this dog?"

"It was on Halloween. After the troll attack. I just found him wondering the halls." I said. I noticed how all of the people were looking from me, to Harry, to Padfoot.

"I see." Dumbledore said. He took a moment and then spoke again. "Has the dog been threatening to you or Harry in any way?" I was confused by the question.

"No sir." I said.

"The few times I've been around Padfoot, he's been affectionate and protective." Harry said.

"Especially around you." I said.

"I told you all he won't hurt them." one of the women said.

"Calm yourself Malta." Dumbledore said. She nodded. I noticed looks exchanged between the adults before they all looked to Dumbledore. "Harry and Holly, please wait in the hall with Mr. Sheehan until I call you both back." We got up and started to leave. "Except leave your... companion behind for a moment." I stopped and looked back at Padfoot. He whimpered but looked at me.

"Go on Prongsette." Padfoot said. I nodded to Padfoot and walked out.

Malta's Pov

I walked over to the the dog and patted his head. He turned around and licked my cheek.

"Hello love." I said. The dog barked and wagged his tail. "As much as love you Sirius, I would prefer you change back to your human form. I want to be able to hug and kiss you properly." He hesitated before complying. He shifted back into his human form and my heart jerked. He was so haggard and pale but even so, he was still handsome. He wrapped his arms around me.

"Mr. Black." Dumbledore said. We parted and were met with three angry stares.

"Why? Why are you even here? Why are you even near them?" Remus asked.

"Someone had to. I didn't see any of you being there for them." Sirius said, sneering at them.

"How dare you!" Sarah yelled.

"He's telling the truth! Sirius has at least made an effort to be there for them." I yelled back.

"He lost any right to be near Harry or Holly when he betrayed James and Lily." Martin said.

"It wasn't me! It was the rat!" Sirius yelled.

"SILENCE!" Dumbledore yelled. All of us jumped and went quiet. "Now... Sirius, what did you mean 'rat'?"

"Pettigrew! He's alive and he's inside the school halls right now!" Sirius yelled. All of them looked at each other. They were all uncertain if they should believe me. "He's in his Animagus form. A rat. He's been living with the Weasleys."

"Can you prove this Sirius?" Dumbledore asked.

"Have the rat brought here and I'll show you." Sirius answered. Everyone looked at each other before Dumbledore spoke again.

"Very well Sirius." Dumbledore said. He got up and walked from his desk. He opened the door and went into the hall. We heard him say something to seventh-year and the kids before we heard footsteps fade away. That's when both Harry and Holly walked in.

My Pov

I gripped Harry's arm as the people turned their attention to us. I noticed the other man that hadn't been in the room before. I also saw Padfoot was gone. One of the women knelt down in front of us and placed a hand on either of our shoulders. We kept our heads low so we didn't see their faces.

"Hello Harry. Hello Holly." the woman said.

"Hello." we mumbled lowly. She lightly cupped our cheeks and we looked right at her. She has long black hair and beautiful blue eyes.

"My name is Malta Black. I was a close friend of your parents." the woman said. Our eyes widen. "We all were." She gestured to the other people in the room. That's when I really looked at the other man. Sirius Black!

"Y-Y-You... you let our parents die." I whimpered. I noticed that his face turned sad at my saying this. Malta made me look at her.

"No Holly. My husband isn't responsible for your parents' deaths." she said.

"Then who-" I started but was interrupted by Will and Professor Dumbledore returning. Will had a cage in his hand and inside was Scabbers. Malta pointed to Scabbers.

"He is." Malta said. Both Harry and I looked at each other and confusion. Scabbers started squeaking up a fit. Almost like her was frightened. Will sat the cage on Dumbledore's desk. Malta pulled out a wand. "You can borrow my wand, love." Sirius took her wand and pointed it at the cage.

"Now your deceit ends Peter Pettigrew!" Sirius exclaimed. Sirius recited some kind of spell and a light came from Malta's wand and went toward the cage. The cage fell apart and Scabbers started changing. Soon, instead of a rat, there stood a trembling man. All eyes widen at this. "Remus, Martin, Sarah, Professor... say hello to the supposedly dead Peter Pettigrew."

I'm not dead! So sorry I haven't posted anything. I've been working different shifts and most of the time when I'm off, I go swimming. I've also had serious writer's block. The stories I will be focusing primarily on are this, my TWDG stories and possibly my Residue story. Everyone please be safe.