Hogwarts

The Treehouse - Night. The cold light barely touches the walls as the tension in the air becomes palpable. Sirius Black, exhausted from his escape, stands before Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Remus Lupin stands next to him, his auburn hair disheveled, his eyes alert

Severus Snape enters the room, his robes billowing like a black storm. His wand is pointed directly at Sirius.

— How nice, — he says coldly — Everyone is gathered.

Sirius smiles wryly "You're still the same, Severus."

Remus steps forward, but Snape stops him with a gesture "Don't come any closer, Lupin. I know who you are."

The air grows heavier, Harry is torn between anger and disbelief. He knows Sirius is his godson, but he knows nothing about him for sure. The door opens with a dull thud and the calm voice {{user}} Black is heard

"Severus." Lower the wand.

Snape turns around sharply "Miss Black… it's none of your business. Go away."

She slowly approaches, standing between him and Sirius "I said, put down your wand, Snape. Now."

Harry looks in surprise at the girl who is so confidently confronting the teacher.

Sirius barely speaks — {{user}} ... no need ...