Draco Malfoy sat down on a bench in the great hall in a state of pure shock. No one noticed the blond haired man sitting alone and out of the way. He didn't feel like a man; more like a scared little boy who was pretending to be a man. He'd been that way his entire life.

He had just gotten out of a very surprising meeting. With the heroes of the war getting much needed sleep, things needed to be down quickly. Every former supporter of Voldemort either fleed or surrendered. Of course many had claimed not to have a choice. Draco knew exactly who had willingly fought for the dark lord which is what promoted the previously mentioned meeting.

The entire wizarding world had to be informed Voldemort was dead and his supporters gone. Apparently America, France, and a few other governments were ready to invade England as a whole so they needed updates.

The Malfoys had been invited to this meeting however. McGonagall had approached them and simply told them to follow. Without a word they followed instructions to a small hallway with many leaders of the old government and rebellion. Kingsley was appointed minister, McGonagall was appointed head mistress, and so forth.

Then they turned their attentions to the Malfoys. Draco had never been shocked before in his life when his father had spoken up.

"This is all my own fault." Luscious had sobbed. "My own damn pride got me to join him in the first place and then I dragged my wife and son into it as well. I am unworthy as a husband and father; I should be punished for their crimes as well. I am so sorry."

Draco was further shocked to learn his mother had saved Harry's life, Ron had actually vouched for him, and the ministry agreed Draco was a minor when everything started and did not have responsibility.

"Of course I do!" Draco had stated in anguish. "I was responsible for my own actions."

"No, I am." Luscious insisted. "I manipulate you into who I thought you should be. I should have never involved you. I know you wanted to make me proud and I took advantage of that."

And for the first time in four years the two hugged causing Narcissia to cry. It was then decided she was cleared of any crimes, Luscious would willingly go to Azkaban for three years since he admitted to his crimes, and Draco would do community service in the form of helping the ministry determine who had willingly been a part of the Dark Lord's plans.

They passed a law on the spot that anyone who admitted to their crimes would get an easy punishment of only small jail time and community service. Nothing would be gained from harsh punishment of those who had already rebelled against the government. Unity and peace is what was needed now.

Draco's parents had left to spend one last day together before his father would go to jail. He decided to give them some alone time and volunteered to help with the clean up that would be starting that afternoon.

It was already five in the morning and Draco decided to get some much needed sleep on the bench. Morning came all too soon and everyone was surprised when the house elves had prepared them breakfast. They were truly amazing things Draco had decided.

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Ron felt movement in his arms and he slept opened his eyes to see a restless Hermione in them. He was spooning her and he smiled slightly remembering their kiss. She started screaming however and Ron immediately tried to wake her up.

"Hermione." He turned her frame around and held her tight. "Please wake up."

"What's going on?" Came a sleepy voice from the bed next to him.

"Hermione's have a nightmare or something." Ron said worriedly.

"Hermione!" Harry tried to wake her as he rushed toned side. "Wake up!"

Hermione only screamed again as she shook violently.

"I'm going to get Fluer!" Harry shouted as he ran off. Ron slid off the bed and keeled in front, desperately trying to keep her from injuring he self. What seemed like ages later Harry ran back with Fluer, followed closely by Ginny and Mrs. Weasley.

"Move, I can help her." Fluer instructed them. They were all amazed as she started casting soft spells and Hermione fell still and silent.

"You've done that before." Mrs. Weasley stated.

"Yes, when she was at Shell Cottage." Fluer confirmed. Both Harry and Ron looked away from the two red headed women who looked enraged.

"When was this?!"

"The past week." Fluer said. "Everything will be explained later, for now she needs to rest."

"Thank you." Ron said as he sat down by her side again.

"I know I'll learn everything later, but I would like to know why she's in so much pain now." Mrs. Weasley stated as calmly as she could.

"She was tortured by Bellatrix." Harry looked towards his best friends. "Badly."

Ginny and Mrs. Weasley gasped in shock.

"Harry, we know everything already." Ron said, "I'll stay here, you go do the debriefing."

"Are you sure?" Harry asked. Ron only nodded so the group went to the great hall to see all the people eating. Harry went with them to sit with the other Weasleys. The dead had been moved to a different room but the sadness still burned silently as they all ate. Everyone then gathered to hear Harry.

Harry told them everything. He started with his first year and didn't stop until he told them he destroyed the wand. And the stone. He only omitted the invisibility cloak.

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Numb.

That was the only emotion to describe George Weasley at this moment in time.

Lee, Wood, Percy, and other were all sitting with him as he stared at nothing.

He had cried.

He had sworn and flung curses.

And now he was silent and unmoving.

No one said a word because they knew none of them could possibly understand what it felt like.

His best friend. His other half. His TWIN.

Gone.

They had never told anyone they could actually read each others minds. Like seriously have an entire inner conversation. They would do it sneaking around, playing pranks, dominating quidditch, and running their business.

And now it was gone.

Hallow.

Hallow was a better word than numb to be honest.

And now he had everything to think about from Harry. And how Fred would never know.

"George?" Came a soft voice and he realized everyone had left to give him some much needed space.

"Yeah Angelina?" He asked, looking up at her.

"We're going to start a bit on repairs here and getting people healed." She told him softly. "Would you like to help?"

"I reckon I can be of some use in the clean up department." He nodded as he stood up. He looked at Angelina with sadness. He hasn't seen her in almost a year and now he couldn't even appreciate it.

This made him feel even worse. Fred had set them up for Merlin's sake. Fred knew George liked Angelina but didn't want to risk something do to quidditch. So he asked her to be his date to the Yule ball just to get George to confess to her. Fred and Alicia had apparently worked together; Angelina liked him as well.

Fred and Alicia had gotten to know each other pretty well in the planing stages and both boys ended up losing their virginity that night.

Fred and Alicia didn't last long as a couple but remained good friends. George and Angelina however had been going strong since. Only Bill and their father knew they had moved in with the girls as their safe house during the war.

But now, he just felt distance. He knew she wanted to comfort him, but he just wasn't ready. He kissed her lightly on the top of her head before intertwining their fingers and letting her drag him off.

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