Dumbledore gazed at the Dark Mark reflected in the Pensieve and began pacing around the Headmaster's office. He had the feeling that he had overlooked something.
Just then, a portrait on the wall of the Headmaster's office suddenly spoke. "Dumbledore, Sirius would like to visit you tonight. He seems to have something about Harry he wants to discuss with you."
"I see. When will Sirius be coming?" Dumbledore nodded in agreement.
"Now, if you have time," the portrait replied without hesitation.
"Then now it is."
Not long after the portrait left, green flames suddenly rose from the fireplace in the Headmaster's office, and Sirius Black stepped out of it.
"Good evening, Dumbledore. Sorry to disturb you so suddenly." Dressed in formal robes, Black got straight to the point. "But for Harry's safety, I had to come."
"Sit down. What would you like to drink?"
"Tea." After sitting down, Sirius gathered his thoughts. "Peter didn't die in Azkaban. I don't know how he managed it, but he is definitely still alive, and he escaped. Harry had a nightmare some time ago. He dreamed of Peter and Voldemort. They seemed to be plotting something evil. I believe I mentioned it in a letter to you."
"A dream?" Dumbledore raised his brows slightly. He remembered receiving a letter from Sirius that had indeed mentioned the matter.
"Some time ago, we saw the report saying Peter had died in Azkaban, so we suspected he had faked his death to escape. Later, Harry dreamed about Peter again at the World Cup. We suspected it was a prophetic dream, so we sought out Mr. Anderson, who had also gone to watch the World Cup. You know, Mr. Anderson is an expert in prophecy."
"What did he say?" Dumbledore suddenly became very interested.
"He said it probably