"So, according to the prophecy, Harry and Voldemort would eventually fight each other to the death, and only one of them would survive?"
After learning what the Prophecy Orb contained, Sirius stared at Dumbledore in disbelief and said excitedly, "How could Harry possibly defeat Voldemort? How could he do that?"
"You should have faith in Harry, Sirius," Dumbledore said calmly.
"Of course I have faith in Harry, but even... this is..." Sirius took a deep breath, suppressing his agitation and complicated emotions before asking, "Does Harry already know?"
"I have already told Harry. That child is braver than you imagine," Dumbledore said reassuringly.
"Harry has always been brave, just like James!" Sirius muttered. "Lately, Harry has become much more level-headed too, but... you must have a way, right?"
"Don't worry, Sirius. Harry still has a very good chance of defeating Voldemort," Dumbledore reassured him. "I will help Harry as much as I can, teach him certain things, but that part must remain confidential."
"But I'm Harry's godfather. I can help too," Sirius said eagerly. "I can't—"
"Some things need to remain secret. That is very important." Dumbledore looked Sirius in the eye and said seriously, "Just as I told you the contents of the prophecy, I hope you will keep it secret as well. Voldemort must never learn of it."
"I will," Sirius promised.
"Good..."
Just then, Dumbledore and Sirius both turned toward the fireplace, where green flames had erupted.
"Dumbledore, the Death Eaters escaped."
Tonks stepped out of the fireplace and said anxiously.
"The Death Eaters escaped?"
Upon hearing the bad news, Sirius frowned. "How is that possible? In less than an hour, the Ministry of Magic let that pack of Death Eaters escape? Are they all idiots?"
Tonks felt somewhat embarrassed, because she was an Auror at the