Harry Potter: The Saviour's Awakening

Remus turned white as a sheet. "But Dumbledore -"

"Ah, yes, Dumbledore, funny story," said Harry sarcastically. He would never have been this candid about his experience at the Dursleys, but he had been pissed ever since he had learnt about Remus Lupin's existence.

"As I mentioned earlier, he left me there on a bloody doorstep, knowing that my father had expressly forbidden me to be placed there in his Will. He also sealed the said Will which clearly stated that Sirius was not the Secret Keeper. He has been lying to you the whole time. He knew what life I would lead when he gave me to the Dursleys. He knowingly threw Sirius in Azkaban. I was nearly beaten to death by my uncle, and the only reason I'm alive today is because I escaped through pure desperation and accidental magic."

Harry took a deep breath. Logically, he knew that Remus Lupin didn't have to care about him at all. He was not his godfather not did he shoulder any responsibility in raising him, but Harry remembered all those times when he had cried in his cupboard, broken and bruised, wishing that someone, anyone , on his father's side would come and take him away. It was difficult to forgive the man, even though Harry tried. He didn't think for a moment that he could ever have a relationship with Remus like he did with Sirius.

"No, I can't believe that," said Remus vehemently. "Dumbledore would never do something like that, Harry. You must be mistaken. He told me that you both hold a grudge against him but I never realised that it was to this level. Sirius, this is Dumbledore we're talking about. Surely you can't honestly believe that!"

"Once upon a time, you would be right, I wouldn't have believed it," said Sirius quietly. "But times change and people change. There are too many inconstancies regarding Dumbledore and his actions against me and Harry. He was the one to perform the Fidelius Charm, from what I found out later. How could he not know that Pettigrew was the Secret Keeper? Don't even get me started on his actions with Harry. He testified for Snape, Snape, but decided I was guilty and denied me a trial. He is nothing but a manipulative old bastard."

Remus fought the urge to growl. To him, Albus Dumbledore was the Alpha. To not obey the alpha or for someone to insult the alpha was something he couldn't handle. But at the same time, Sirius and Harry were part of the pack. The way this was going, Remus knew he would be forced to choose a side and his inner wolf was howling in pain.

"Sirius, think rationally," he pleaded. "Albus Dumbledore is the Leader of the Light. He was the fighting force against the war with Voldemort. I can't believe you can believe such things about him. This isn't you. Dumbledore told me you are also spending time with Malfoy and his ilk, joining their faction of the Wizengamot. What's happening to you, Sirius? Can't you see that you are letting your hatred for Dumbledore blind you against your true enemies? If Voldemort ever returns like the headmaster believes, we won't stand a chance! Professor Dumbledore is our only hope!"

Harry's eye twitched as he fought to keep his anger in check. Clamping down his Occlumency shields, he suddenly moved forward.

"Permission to leave, Godfather?" he asked formally. He needed to burn some steam, and much to his joy, Sirius had gotten him a new Nimbus Thousand and One for his birthday. Flying always helped him calm down.

"Of course, Harry," said Sirius as he watched the boy walk out of the drawing room. A minute later, he felt the wards inform him that he had gone back to Black Castle.

"He's nothing like what I expected," said Remus quietly. "Is he always that cold?"

"Yes. And he's quite different from James," commented Sirius. "He's more like his mother, but even that's barely noticeable. He's quite - unique. Or rather, his experiences have made him unique."

"Do you really believe all those things about Dumbledore, Sirius?" asked Remus desperately.

"Tell me something," said Sirius, after a pause. "It's been a whole year since Harry came to Hogwarts. Why didn't you at least write him a letter? He's an orphan who doesn't know about his parents. A simple letter saying, 'I was your father's best friend and would you like to know more about him' would have been enough."

"I thought it would be prudent not to," exhaled Remus. "I didn't have any contact with him all these years, so I figured he wouldn't appreciate me writing to him now. Besides, Dumbledore didn't want me to get in touch with him at all."

Sirius was quickly losing patience. "Dumbledore, Dumbledore, Dumbledore !" he yelled in anger. "Even with all the evidence in your face, you still look up to that man. I can't believe it! What has he done for you that make you worship him like that?"

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