"Vix, take a look at this."

"Oh shit."

"Someone hide Snivelus. There's going to be a murder. JADE YOU CANNOT GO TO AZKABAN! YOU HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF MY SON! DON'T KILL HIM! YOU CAN KILL HIM ONCE THE YEAR IS UP! WE NEED HIM FOR THE WOLFSBANE! THINK OF MOONY! PLEASE!"

"What's up?" I sat down on the desk and Remus handed me the essays. "I'll be right back."

"Oh no you're not. You have to stay right here." Remus held me back and tightened his grip on me once I started to struggle.

"I'll make it quick but painful. I have a score to settle." Remus picked me up and sat me back on the desk. "Okay, that's just rude."

"Remember the wolfsbane. He's the only one who knows the correct dosage of aconite." I sighed and nodded defeatedly.

"You feeling okay? You wanna talk about it?"

"What's there to talk about? Snape took my one chance of presenting myself as a normal human being and not a monster. I was going to do it in a way that would make them see that werewolves are not so bad after all. He took my only chance." Remus started to cry and I felt my blood boil.

"Okay, I take it back. KILL HIM! KILL HIM GOOD!"

"JAMES HE'S A TEACHER!"

"And not a very good one. Slughorn was better. I liked his classes even though my cauldron exploded like ten times."

"Twelve to be exact."

"You know what? Fuck Snape and his childish ways. He refused to make the potion for you in the first place until Dumbledore begged him. I would've figured it out if I had Dad's notes but the Ministry has them. I'm here and I know that you're not a monster. I've defended you once, and I'll gladly do it again. Besides, nobody in their right mind would think that you're a wolf." At least I hope so.

"Well, you see. Hermoine kinda figured it out. BUT AT LEAST SHE'S A DECENT HUMAN BEING!"

"She reminds me of Jade, you know."

"Smart and terrifying?"

"And knows when to keep her mouth shut."

"YES!"

"You sure about that, Little Vixen? There are some pretty smart kids in this class. Look at Hermoine's." Remus handed me her essay. "She's bloody brilliant. I'm sure she figured it out."

"So? We figured it out by actually following you, until you sat me down and told me. Well except for Sirius, that just created a whole new trauma for him when he researched about abusive households. My point is, if Hermione is as brilliant as her grades show, she won't rat you out if she truly knows. Why? Because you're the best damn Professor these kids have seen, Moony. Even I'm learning things that I never knew existed, and I took the same class as you. You're a brilliant professor and finally working up to your full potential. These kids won't let that go so easily."

"Yeah? What about Lucius' kid? You've heard what he says about me." Remus mumbled and I scoffed.

"Draco's an idiot. He wouldn't know a werewolf if it slapped him in the face. He's right behind Hermoine in grades but that don't mean that he knows too. Out of all the kids, I'd bet all my galleons that Hermoine is the only one who knows. Snape's just being pathetic. Let it go, Moony. You still have a chance to present yourself properly." I shrugged and played with his hair. "Besides, we've got bigger things to worry about."

"Like?"

"The Minister wants to speak to me again." Remus tensed and looked at me in shock. "And you're not going. You're still way too exhausted from last night. You're staying and resting. I'll take care of it."

"But-"

"No buts. You're not going, Remus. I have my reasons." I have him a look and he nodded.

"Fine."

"When are you teaching Harry the patronus charm? He needs to learn it soon. I have a bad feeling about the dementors and it's not the depression they're causing me." Remus handed me some chocolate smiling slightly. "Thanks, Moony."

"After the holidays. I'm still pretty banged up from last night and walked with a limp the entire time I was with him today."

"Alright. Just teach him before it's too late. It doesn't have to be a corporeal patronus, but just enough. Now I have to go. You should take a nap. I'll help you correct those essays when I get back." I kissed his cheek and grabbed my jacket.

"See you later, Little Vixen."
...

"Jade, it's so good to see you again!"

"Wish I could say the same, Cornelius." I rolled my eyes and hugged Hagrid. "It's been a while, hasn't it?"

"Twelve years to be precise. How are you Jade?" Hagrid hugged me back making me smile.

"Living in my own personal hell, but what else is new?" I shrugged and hugged Madame Rosmerta. "Hello there, Rosie."

"Jade! I missed you!" She hugged me back and glared at Fudge. "Business would be a lot better if the Ministry weren't sending dementors into my pub every other night."

"Yeah, Fudge! What's the deal with that? I got trampled twice by them on my way here." I lied and gave Minnie a look. She nodded hiding a smile.

"We have a killer on the loose!" Fudge protested and I rolled my eyes.

"Sirius Black! In Hogsmeade!? Now, what would bring him here?" Rosie rolled her eyes and fixed the sign. "Warm butterbeer, Jade? I still remember. One warm butterbeer with extra ginger and foam. On the house!"

"I never got free butterbeer!"

"It's Jade, love. Who doesn't love her?"

"That would be great, Rosie! And it was just the extra ginger. Extra foam was James' favorite." I smiled sadly and glared at Fudge. "I don't know why I'm here. I already answered everything you wanted me to answer."

"He's here for Harry Potter." Fudge whispered and I fought the urge to punch his throat.

"Harry Potter!?" Rosie exclaimed and I facepalmed.

"Let's talk inside." I whispered to them and we entered the three Broomsticks.

...

"The damn door opened again." Rosie mumbled and shut the door. I looked at the floor and saw wet footprints. They're not mine. Unless. HARRY HAS THE CLOAK. MERLIN'S BEARD!

"YES HE DOES AND HE HAS THE MAP! LILY! THIS IS WHAT DIDI AND I DREAMED OF! IT'S COME FULL CIRCLE!"

"He called the map rubbish, though."

"I overlooked that for the moment. Why? BECAUSE OUR SON HAS THE MARAUDER LEGACY IN HIS BACK POCKET! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!"

"Hush. It's happening."

"I suppose you know what I'm going to ask you, Jade." Fudge said and sat down next to me.

"And I suppose you already know my answer. I don't know where Sirius is. You can use Veritaserum on me all you want, I'm telling the truth."

"Tell what this is all about." Rosie demanded and I sighed putting my face in my hands. I gave Minnie a look and she nodded.

"At least Minnie will always have our backs."

"Years ago, when Harry's parents realized they were marked for death, you remember they went into hiding? Only three other people knew where they were. That was Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and Jade here." Rosie looked at me and I waved. "However, one of them was made secretkeeper. That was Sirius."

"Lies." I mumbled hopefully loud enough so that Harry could've heard me.

"He didn't. Dammit Harry, move closer to your godmother."

"Hush, James."

"Sirius Black told you-know-who!" Minnie finished and gave me a sad look. I nodded in understanding and sighed looking at the ceiling. Bam Bam, Lils, I'm sorry.

"Not your fault."

"Not only did he rat James and Lily, he also killed the other person who knew which was Peter Pettigrew!" Fudge exclaimed and I stood up pissed.

"Get me some popcorn! This is going to be good!"

"We should really try to control her. Her face is red and she's tearing up."

"Nah, just let her explode. Harry needs to know."

"ENOUGH! I've heard this story for twelve years and I'm sick of it! I've tried to bite my damn tongue but it never seems to work out for me." I wiped my tears and looked at Fudge. "Twelve years, Cornelius! I've grieved my brother for twelve years. I also miscarried, by the way. I've been hiding for twelve years trying to find my godson so that I can raise him the way James and Lily would've wanted. I've begged to you on my damn knees to do something about this and you've done shit! I lost my twin brother twelve years ago and I still haven't avenged his death. Listen to me very clearly because I won't say it again. Sirius Orion Black the third didn't betray James and Lily Potter. We were all a family sucked into a war we didn't ask for."

"Jade-"

"And if he really killed the other person who knew about where James and Lily were hiding, why didn't he kill me and his unborn child!?" I spat back and glared at him.

"Is he about to piss his pants?"

"I think. He's not really cut out for this job, huh?"

"Bagnold was better."

"You were his wife, Jade. He would never kill you." Fudge defended and I scoffed.

"Look, Cornelius. You don't know Sirius and James like I do. You don't know the hell we've been through during the war. I could tell you stories that would make you never want to sleep again.Sirius was an extremely loyal husband to me and loyal to his best friends. He put his life on the line countless times for James. But you people never see that, huh? All it takes is for one person to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Sirius Black may be an idiot, a player, a troublemaker, whatever, but he's anything but a murderer. He's not a murderer and I'm sick of people treating him like he is." I was pretty much sobbing at this point but I didn't care. Harry needs to know that his godfather is not a murderer.

"Don't you mean-"

"James, no."

"DOGFATHER!"

"He went there."

"He murdered Pettigrew, Jade." Rosie tried to but in but I shook my head.

"He didn't kill Pettigrew, he destroyed him! A finger, was all that was found." Fudge said and I felt myself getting dizzy. I looked at Minnie who immediately rushed towards me and kept me upright.

"Don't faint yet. I know the truth." I nodded and took deep breaths trying to calm myself down.

"Point is, he wants to finish what he started." Fudge shrugged and looked at me. "We can put a stop to it. All you have to do is tell me where he is."

"BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE HE IS, CORNELIUS! DON'T YOU SEE WHAT YOU'RE DOING TO ME!? I HAVEN'T BEEN THE SAME PERSON ON TWELVE YEARS! I'VE BEEN GRASPING AT STRAWS THE ENTIRE TIME. HOW COULD I POSSIBLY KNOW WHERE SIRIUS IS IF HE HAS MADE NO EFFORT TO CONTACT ME!?" I sobbed and Minnie hugged me. "He hasn't tried to contact his wife, Cornelius. How could I possibly know where he is? It's been twelve years."

"Lily, are you crying?"

"These are angry tears, James. Look at what Fudge doing to Jade. He's breaking her in the cruelest way possible."

"I can't believe this." Rosie mumbled and made her way towards me.

"It gets worse." Fudge said looking at me and I sobbed harder.

"How could it be worse?"

"Sirius Black was, and continues to be, Harry's godfather alongside his wife, Jade." Fudge mumbled and it took all of my willpower not to push him into the fireplace.

"Go on, don't be shy."

"LILY!"

I saw the door shut and I sighed knowing that Harry left.

I'm so sorry, Harry. I tried to give you the true story. I'm sorry nobody believes me.

"I haven't seen my godson in twelve years, Fudge. Neither you, or Dumbledore, will let me see him. You two won't tell me where he's at. Capture Sirius for all I care, but give me my godson. He deserves a chance to know his godmother. It's what James and Lily wanted. I don't want Sirius, I just want my godson. That's all I want. Please." I sobbed to him and he took a step back.

"James and Lily didn't write that in their will. They wrote Sirius and Jade Black will take care of Harry if they died. I'm sorry."

"WE DIDN'T WRITE THAT! YOU STUPID SHITFACE SON OF A WHORE!"

"LILY!"

"SO YOU GET TO BE ANGRY, BUT I CAN'T!? LOOK AT YOUR SISTER, JAMES. FUDGE BROKE HER!"

"I'm not even going to comment. But, JADE KICK IS ASS! KICK FUDGE IN THE BALLS! DO IT!"

"OVERLOOK IT! It's not that hard! I want to know my godson, Fudge. Just let me meet him at least once! That's all I want." I begged and Minnie hugged me again.

"Happy, Cornelius? You broke her. You broke the strongest person I have ever seen. Feel proud yet?" Minnie sneered and Fudge looked down ashamed.

"My idiot, Minnie. My favorite idiot." I sobbed on her shoulder and Rosie joined on the hug. "My boys. My stupid boys."

"Jade, I'm sorry but we need to find Sirius Black. You're his wife so we just assumed that you knew." Fudge looked at me sadly and I walked up to him making him take ten steps back.

"SLAP HIM!"

"GUT HIM LIKE A FISH!"

"Right, right! Let's just ask the wife who hasn't seen her family in twelve years and is shaken with grief. Let's just barge into her home when she's cooking dinner for her and her best friend who, by the way, is the only person keeping her sane. Let's just interrogate her until she's a crying mess on the floor. Or better yet, let's interrogate her until she's at her breaking point. That sounds so much better, doesn't it?" I smiled at Fudge making him tense up.

"He did what!?" Rosie and Minnie yelled.

"I always knew the Ministry was corrupt the moment they didn't give Sirius a trial. You didn't give a twenty-one year old, who was shaking with grief and scared out of his damn mind for his wife and unborn daughter, a trial. But you did something even better! You gave countless death eaters a trial and even set them free! And if my memory serves me correct, you're currently sucking Lucius' Malfoy's dick. And let me remind all of you, he was a practically You-know-who's right hand man alongside Bellatrix, Crouch Jr. and Severus Snape, who teaches kids for Merlin's sake! You're a puppet Cornelius, nothing more. So go ahead. Lock me up in Azkaban for whatever, kill me, I don't care." I shrugged.

"Fuck him up, Didi! Now, SLAP HIM!"

"Screw that! She still has that silver tongue that we know and love. FINISH HIM, JADE!"

"Jade-"

"Tell me Minister, you have children?" I said with no emotion whatsoever.

"Well, no-"

"Then you wouldn't know what it's like to hold your little girl in your arms. Mind you, she was dead." I shrugged and wiped my tears. "Of course, I don't blame you. No, no. I blame the Ministry. Why? Let's see. My brother and sister-in-law died, my best friend is also dead, and my husband was wrongly imprisoned. I begged the Ministry and Dumbledore for my godson and I was denied that right. And guess what happened? My body went into shock and the baby couldn't keep fighting for its life and it died. So there I was, giving birth to an unborn child for five hours. But it's okay, you know why? Because someday I'll have my revenge. So if I were you, I'd watch my back. For the last time, I don't know where Sirius Black is and I don't care. Good day to all of you and I'll gladly return to the hole which I crawled out of." I gave Minnie a nod and she nodded back.

"Jade-"

"Know this Minister. You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become a villain. And guess what? I haven't died yet, have I?" I smirked and left slamming the door.

I'm so sorry, Sirius. I couldn't set you free.