"Please don't hurt me!" He begged, tears pouring down his face. "He would have killed me! What would you have done Sirius? What would you have done?!" I glared at the rat in front of me. The first thing he did was try to blame Dad? I walked up to him and pulled my hand back to slap him, but Daddy stopped me.

"Gracie no! Let me speak to him!" I took a deep breath and stepped back. Pettigrew looked into my eyes and shivered. That's right! I'm mad baby! He better hope I'm a daddy's girl, otherwise he's in for a helluva lot of pain! "I would have died Peter! I would have died rather than betray James and Lilly!"

"They were our friends! How could you? After all James did for you!" Uncle Lupin stepped out of the fireplace, covered in soot and steaming mad! Uh oh, me, Dad, and Uncle Lupin all in one room. Not gonna end well! Peter flinched at his tone.

"Minister, I have vertiseum ready!" Dumbledore spoke calmly beside me, clapping a hand on my shoulder as I took another step towards Peter. The minister nodded and motioned for him to bring it forward. When he let go, I walked past the murder and to my dad, who Uncle Remus was standing beside. When I walked past, he flinched as if I was going to hit him. Now that I think about it, I'd rather hex him!

Professor Dumbledore stepped towards Pettigrew. He shoved a potion down his throat and stepped away. The minister started asking questions. "Did you, Peter Pettigrew, frame Sirius Black for your death?"

"Yes."

"Did you betray Lilly and James Potter to he who must not be named?" I rolled my eyes, Dumbledore's words streaming through my head. 'Fear of the name only increases fear of the thing itself!'

"Yes."

"Did Black do anything to you the day you staged your death?"

"Threatened me. Said he was turning me in as a death eater. But I couldn't go to Azkaban! I can't! I won't!" He started changing, turning back to a rat.

"No you don't! Stupefy!" I screamed, stunning him in the head as I jumped forward. He froze, brown fur covering parts of his body, a pointy, whiskery face. He was still chained though. I heard Uncle Remus and Dad cheering behind me. "Ugly git!" I grumbled, stepping back beside them. I received many smiles while they brought vertiseum to Dad.

"Did you, Sirius Black, have the intentions of killing Peter Pettigrew the day you were accused of doing so?"

"I admit, I thought about it, but I was a dad. Gracie was with me at the time and I cleared the thought quicker than you could say quidditch! I decided that I would ruin both our lives if I killed him and settled for handing him over to a dementor!" Dad answered confidently.

"Thank you Mr. Black. As of right now, I decree that Sirius Black is cleared of any crime. He will receive two thousand galleons in order to fix the house he left behind to make it a suitable place for his child to live, and to get himself started again. This, of course, is the ministry's way of saying we're very sorry we so wrongly accused you Mr. Black. If there's anything else we can do for you, please, don't hesitate to ask!" I squealed, hugging my father as they released him from the chair.

"Actually. There is one thing. My godson, Harry Potter. Lilly and James stated that if anything were ever to happen to them, they wanted me to take care of Harry. I'd like to file for custody. I can assure you minister, during my time in Azkaban, I had my daughter to think of. This allowed me to stay happy and hopeful. I am completely sane and fully eligible to take care if him. May I talk to him? And see if he'd like to live with me?"

"Are you sure you're financially able? Do you have room?"

"Of course. My home has at least a dozen guest rooms. I'd be delighted to give one to my godson!" Dad sounded indignant, like they'd insulted him or something. The minister smiled as he wrapped his arms over my shoulder, keeping me close to him.

"If the boy wants it, yes. You are granted full custody!" I grinned and clapped loudly, jumping up and down. "Anything else Mr. Black?"

"The only other thin I could possibly think of is whether or not I can have my wand back?"

"Oh! Here you go mate! I almost forgot!" An auror with a goofy grin handed it to him. He smiled and gave it a swish. A banquet of roses appeared in my arms.

"Aw thank you daddy!" I smelled the roses with a small laugh while he cheered. He even fist pumped the air.

"It works!" We all laughed as the ministry people started to leave. They cast a spell, making sure that Peter could not shift, and apparated with him, leaving my Dad, godfather, Dumbledore, and I alone.

"Can we call Harry up here? And maybe Ron and Mione? Oh and Natalyn!" They all chuckled.

"I'd love to see my niece! And my godson slash daughters boyfriend. And the boy who has been a big brother to her her whole life. And her best friend!" He chuckled, counting them off on his fingers. I laughed while Uncle Lupin laughed as well.

"Boyfriend? Since when? Last I heard you were, 'best friends and nothing more!'" Uncle Lupin mimicked me with a teasing grin. I blushed and stared at my shoes.

"A few hours ago!" I whispered. They all laughed some more. Dumbledore left us alone to go get my friends. A few minutes later, they returned and Nat was the first one in.

"Well well, time has not been kind Uncle Sirius!" She chuckled, looking dad up and down. I frowned, it was just because of where he was, but I don't know if she knows that. He pulled her into a hug laughing.

"Hey Natty! Hello Harry! Hi Ron! How are you Hermione?" He turned to each of my friends, while I took a seat in the chair. Dumbledore quickly conjured more so everyone could sit down.

"Now. Ms. Black has decided to share this moment with you, all of you being very close to her! Mr. Weasley, I'm not sure how you will take this, please try to stay calm!" Ron paled visibly, but nodded his head anyway. With that said, Dad explained everything. Telling them about Peter and Azkaban and how I went to visit tonight and what just took place. Ron looked sick, Natalyn and Hermione were definitely shocked, and Harry and I sat in silence.

"So he's gone? The man who betrayed my parents has been taken care of?" Dad nodded at Harry, who looked as if a major wait has been lifted from his shoulders.

"Harry. There's something else." Harry nodded for him to continue. "I'm your godfather. And now that I'm cleared, you no longer have to live with the Dursley's. Gracie is going to be living with me from now on, and if you'd like, so can you!" Harry stared at him in shock. But I knew he would say yes. It's a chance to get away from those awful people.

"I. I'd love to!" He smiled, another smile appeared in my dad's face. He hugged Harry and me tightly.

"Hey! What about me?" Nat asked, sounding hurt. "I was staying with the Weasley's because Gracelyn was there. Where do I go now?" Dad rolled his eyes.

"And I thought you were so smart!" He teased. "Your coming with me smart one!" He laughed, dodging a hex from Natalyn. She poked her tongue out at him but smiled nonetheless.

"So, your leaving?" Ron whispered, he sounded sad, like he was going to cry.

"Yes. But I talked to Dad. I get to visit you guys on holiday and stuff. Ron, promise me you won't ditch me just because I'm not living with you? Please don't! I still think of you as my big brother!" I whispered, tears comin to my eyes. He looked shocked for a minute, but smiled and moved to put a comforting arm around my shoulders. I don't even care that everyone else is watching!

"You can't get rid of me that easy! You're always going to be my little sister! You're always going to have to put up with me being over protective and everything else big brothers do! Promise you'll write? And visit?" I nodded, drying my tears. "Good. Then go! Get to know your Dad! You deserve it!" I smiled and wrapped my arms around my big brother's neck.

"Thanks bub!" He smiled and patted my back.

"Ms. Black. I was thinking. You've already missed so many classes, but you seem to be just fine. Your homework is all very well done, you've still managed to brew your potions perfectly, and I know you completed the things you've done in class while in the wing. If you'd like to continue doing this while helping your father at the house, restoring and such, you may." Dumbledore smiled at me, the familiar twinkle in his eye.

"You mean, do my Hogwarts stuff at home?"

"Yes. You could stay there and learn, while helping your father fix up the house. You'd be aloud to do magic while you were there, unless you're on break or summer holiday. That is, if your father doesn't mind?"

"Not at all. I'd have help with the house, I'd get a little personal time with my daughter, and she'd still get an eduction!" Dad beamed, smiling at me. "What do you say kiddo?"

I looked at each of my friends. They all smiled at me encouragingly. Even Harry. They're hiding something. "Okay guys. Spill it. Why do you want me to go so bad? Something's happened!" I sat back in my chair, placing my hands behind my head. Dad and Uncle Lupin looked at us in confusion.

"Okay. There was another petrifying tonight. That's why we were all so worried when you came running in. We were afraid you'd seen whoever was doing it or been attacked. We think you'd be safer with your dad! You'd be a good target since your still on the mend from your bite and we're worried!" Hermione broke first, tears welling in her eyes, but she dried them quickly and looked at me with a determined face.

Dad and Uncle Lupin stared at me in awe. "How'd you know?"

"Easy. They made it obvious because they didn't even seem hesitant in telling me to go. Like they wouldn't miss me!" I shrugged answering them with a smirk. "Okay. Since we all know how are little group works. I know you guys are trying to figure the mystery out. I'll go, but I expect weekly reports! And I'm returning at the end of the year to take exams! I expect to be included on anything you find out! No not telling me because the bites! By then I'll be perfectly fine. Understood?" They all nodded cheerily. "Okay. When do we leave?"

"You may leave now if you wish. As to not cause an uproar tomorrow. I'll have Professor McGonagall send your things along with this weeks assignments and things you'll need to practice with! I'll owl Mr. And Mrs. Weasley explaining what's happened and what's going on. Sirius, Remus, maybe we should give the children time to say goodbye?" They nodded, standing up. Dad kissed my head before leaving. They shut the door, but I have a feeling they'll be listening.

"Make sure you don't slack on your work! I'll miss you so much Gracie!" Mione hugged me tightly, causing a few bones to pop. Not in a bad way, just where they make the crack sound. But you don't feel it. I hugged her back.

"I'll miss you too!"

"Take care!" I nodded and she left the room. Next Ron hugged me.

"Take care if yourself eh? Write us everyday! All of us! Send it with your homework. We'll get it! I'll miss you sis!" I said my goodbyes to Ron and he left. Natalyn gave me a smirk before tackling me.

"Your the bestest cousin ever!" She teased, laughing at me as I struggled to get up. "Take care of yourself! Clean Uncle Sirius up! I don't want to look at those teeth next time I see him!" She shuddered, laughing a bit. I laughed too.

"Will do! I'll miss ya Nat!"

"You to Gracie. Natalyn and Gracelyn, Malfoy was right. Our names do rhyme! Coming to live with you and the Weasley's was the best thing that's ever happened to me Gracie! I have a family again! Be careful and I'll see ya soon! Kay?" I nodded, smiling at her. We hugged again before she left, leaving me alone with Harry.

"I'll miss you!" I whispered, looking at the floor. I heard him stand up and the next thing I know, he'd wrapped his arms around my waist.

"I'll miss you too Gracie. But we'll see each other again soon! I'll come visit in holiday! And we're going to live together! Don't be sad and mopey while you're there! Have fun with your dad! I promise we'll keep you posted on the Hogwarts situation. I love you Gracie! Your the best friend I've ever and will ever have, and I'm glad you said yes today!"

"I love you too Harry!" I smiled at him and hugged him tightly. "Your my best friend too! I think that's why we work so well together!" He chuckled, hugging me again. He gave me a soft kiss before pulling away. It wasn't a long kiss, it was short and sweet. I'm going to miss him so much!

"I think your right! But you have to go now! Write me soon?" I nodded, bringing a smile to his face. "I'll see you later Gracelyn Paige Black!" He smirked at me as he walked towards the door. When he opened it, Ron, Hermione and Natalyn fell to the floor, and Dad and Lupin stumbled over them. I laughed really loud, and so did Harry.

Once they all straightened up, all my friends headed towards the door while Dad and I headed to the fire place. We were using the floo network. I called to Harry as he got to the door, but everyone turned to watch. "Oi! Potter! Better not be chasing any other girls!" I teased smirking at him. He returned it easily.

"Wouldn't dream of it Black! I told you I love ya Gracie! I don't care who knows it! Besides, you have six brothers, a father, a godfather, adopted parents, a little sister, a cousin, and a best friend who are all fiercely protective. I'm not a twit!" He smiled at me one last time before leaving. I smiled to myself in contentment.

"I'll keep an eye in him Gracie!" Nat skipped out the door behind the other three. I watched her go, rolling my eyes.

"Ready?" I nodded at my father with a smile. He dropped the powder and we started to spin.