Harry Potter Getting Even

July 23 rd 1992, The Leaky Cauldron.

After leaving the bank, Sirius and Harry returned to the pub and went upstairs. Remus was waiting anxiously for them to return and practically pounced when they closed the door.

"How did it go?" he asked.

"You're looking at the new Lord Black," Sirius said, holding out his arms and spinning on the spot so that his robes billowed slightly.

Harry shook his head at his antics but smiled. "It was as we expected. Dumbledore had him dosed, but they've been removed. By becoming Lord Black, Sirius is protected - we should look at getting you something for that," he said to Remus.

"The goblins also think I should be able to get custody of Harry easily, I just have to move back to Grimmauld," Sirius said.

"And get treatment," Harry reminded the animagus.

Remus smiled at their easy dynamic. "You look better, Pads," he said.

Sirius smiled. "I'm not, but I will be," he said.

Harry sighed. "Right, tomorrow we will have a busy day. Sirius, you need to go to your appointment at St. Mungo's; I don't really want you going alone, but Remus and I are needed at the DMLE. Afterwards, we should meet back here for the interview I'm about to set up. It's best if we get out ahead of this and tell the world the truth in our own words," Harry said to the men.

Remus chuckled at Sirius' bewildered face. "Yeah, he does that," he told his friend.

"He's not a normal child, is he?" the animagus asked the wolf.

"No, not at all," the wolf whispered back, "but he's Harry."

"He can also hear you," Harry said back to the men. "I don't think I'm missing anything, so does anybody have anything to add?"

"Who's interviewing you?" Remus asked, making Harry groan as he had had to explain the situation twice.

After they had all made their solid plans, Harry went about writing several letters. First to Rita Skeeter, getting her to come tomorrow. Harry knew he would have to entice her.

Miss Skeeter,

My name is Harrison Potter, I am writing to you as I believe I have a story that you would be perfect for.

I'm offering you the exclusive as well as a chance to interview myself and another influential member of our society.

If you're interested, please be at the Leaky Cauldron at 3 o'clock tomorrow.

Yours,

Harrison J Potter

Heir Potter

Next, Harry had to write to his friends; he started with Susan, who he knew was probably writing to him already.

Dear Susan,

Now, before you plan where to bury my body, please know the only reason I didn't tell you guys was because I was worried and didn't even know if Sirius would get a trial.

So, please, don't be mad. I didn't want to involve you if Dumbledore got involved and made things difficult.

Ask your aunt if you don't believe me - Dumbledore has a very unhealthy interest in me. However, I am seeing her tomorrow about my relatives, so you don't have to worry about them anymore.

I promise I will explain everything properly when I see you! Which will be soon! I want us all to meet up in Diagon Alley on the 1 st .

We can do our school shopping as our school list should be here later this week.

Please forgive me, Susie!

Your loving and very worthy of forgiveness friend,

Harry

Harry's letter to Hannah was slightly less pleading, but still followed a similar pattern as he knew the girls were neighbours and what one knew, the other was bound to find out.

Dear Hannah,

I'm sure you've been told but, if not, here goes: I helped get Sirius Black freed from Azkaban. Now, before you freak out, he's innocent. He never had a trial.

The only reason I didn't tell you guys was because I didn't want you all to worry and get involved, especially if Dumbledore got involved. I'm sorry!

I promise I will explain properly when I see you! Which will be soon! I want us all to meet up in Diagon Alley on the 1 st .

We can do our school shopping as our school list should be here later this week.

Your loving and very worthy of forgiveness friend,

Harry

Neville's letter was less begging as Harry felt his relationship with the other boy was, not necessarily stronger, but Neville seemed to always understand why Harry did things. However, he didn't want to risk it so he did ask for forgiveness.

Nev,

You probably won't find out until tomorrow's papers, but I thought you should hear it from me first.

I helped get Sirius Black freed from Azkaban. Now, before you freak out, he's innocent. He never had a trial. He's my godfather and I wanted to help him.

The only reason I didn't tell you guys was because I didn't want you all to worry and get involved, especially if Dumbledore got involved. I'm sorry!

The girls will probably already know because Susie's aunt Amelia oversaw the trial, but I wanted you to know, too.

I promise I will explain properly when I see you! Which will be soon! I want us all to meet up in Diagon Alley on the 1 st .

We can do our school shopping as our school list should be here later this week.

Your loving and very worthy of forgiveness friend,

Harry

With the letters written, Harry attached them to Hedwig, making sure to tell her to deliver Rita's letter last as he wouldn't put it past her to look through the rest. The white bird was excited for her task and jumped on Harry's shoulder for a moment to nuzzle his hair, before she took flight.

"She's a sweet bird," Sirius commented.

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