The witness is dead

This fic is based in the universe of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, but it is most definitely an AU. Everything follows the book until after the maze — when Harry returns with Cedric’s body and tearfully warns everyone that Voldemort has returned. But no one believes him.People are split into two opposing views some believe Harry is a dangerous monster, that his traumatic childhood made him snap, and that he murdered Cedric. They think he should be locked up and the key thrown into the depths of the Black Lake. Others — those who once saw him as a friend, or even as family are convinced he’s not evil, just deeply unwell, and in need of help.But no one believes he didn’t kill Cedric.No one, except Sirius Black Harry’s godfather and the only person who truly understands what he’s going through. Sirius was also framed for the murder of someone he loved, and no one believed him either.Now, as Harry awaits trial in a secure ward at St. Mungo’s, his world is unraveling. The isolation, the confusion, the trauma all of it stirs up long-suppressed mental health issues that only serve to hurt his case. And with most of his former support system turning away, seeing him as someone he’s not…