had been a week since the attack at the Greengrass home. It had been a week since Daphne and Tori watched Harry brutal kill Fenrir Greyback. It had been a week since they saw the rage and hate in his eyes. It had been a week since they had seen Harry Potter.
Tori had been taken to St. Mungo's to get evaluated. She had luckily not been bit nor scratched. Her wounds were from being tossed around by the massive werewolf. She was released the next day. Tori and Daphne could not think to stay in that house. Neither of them felt safe. They had no idea why Greyback had showed up at their house, but Tori remembered that he was surprised to see Harry. They knew that Harry was not the intended target.
The sisters went to stay with the family of Tracey Davis, a fellow Slytherin that had been in the same year as Daphne and Harry. Daphne spent the entire week having restless sleep and nightmares. Not even the Draught of Dreamless Sleep was helping her. She barely spoke and became reclusive. Everyone gave her space, and no one mentioned Harry. She was devastated. She had started to fall for him hard. After he had killed Greyback, she had pushed him away out of fear. He was covered in blood. He had just stabbed a man repeatedly with a sword. She had not meant for him to leave them, only leave the room. Now he was gone.
It had been a week and Daphne sat in the Davis' back yard crying. Harry's order for his camera and the books had arrived and were forwarded to the Davis' home. This had been the first reminder Daphne had of Harry. Tori tried to console her sister, but it was pointless.
It was close to dinner that day when a letter appeared randomly on the front porch of the Davis' home. Tracey found it addressed to Daphne. She opened the letter and then ran and found Daphne.
"This was left for you on the porch," said Tracey.
"Why did you open it," asked Daphne in a cold tone.
"Because you and Tori were targeted a week ago for no known reason. I am treating it like you could be in danger at all times until I am proven otherwise."
Daphne simply grunted and opened the letter. Tears formed in her eyes as soon as she started to read it.
"Daphne,
I'm sorry. I did not mean to cause you any pain. I lost control. You had to watch me completely lose control. I killed someone. I violently killed someone. I am a monster. It is not safe for anyone to be around me. It just seems my shitty Potter luck that just as I find someone worth living for, something has to come and fuck it all up. As you are reading this letter, I will be turning myself over to the aurors for imprisonment. I need to be locked away. Again, I am sorry for the pain I caused you. You are an incredible woman and if life hadn't decided to fuck with me again, I could have seen myself enjoying a long happy life with you. Unfortunately, I do not believe I am allowed to be happy.
Harry."
Daphne dropped the letter and began to sob into Tracey's shoulder. Mrs. Davis came down to see what was going on. Tracey showed her mother the letter. Tori then came in and also read the letter.
"We have to stop this," said Tori angrily. "He didn't murder anyone. He killed someone who tried to kill me. Did he get out of control? Yes. Would any of us been any different if we had been through what he had and been put in the same situation?"
"Hell no," said Tracey. "It would have been worse if it was me."
"Me too," said Tori. "We have to stop him."
"Daphne, were you scared of him in that moment?"
"Not of him. For him. That was years of rage and anger taken out on someone. He had been doing great. I stopped him from getting close to me and Tori because I didn't want him to see her hurt. My mistake was not saying anything and just putting my hand up to stop him."
"Then I think we need to take a trip to see the Minister of Magic," said Mrs. Davis. "I believe Harry is going to need a good attorney."
The four women quickly loaded up into the car and rushed to the entrance of the Ministry of Magic. Mrs. Davis had sent a letter to Kingsley informing her that they needed to speak immediately in regard to Harry Potter. The four arrived at the ministry and were met by Kingsley.
"Is he here," asked Daphne.
"He just arrived. I have him in a room for the time being. He is confessing to murdering someone."
"It wasn't murder," said Tori. "He is talking about Greyback."
"How was Harry involved in what happened at your house?"
"Harry had been staying with us," said Daphne. She then explained how Harry came to live with them.
"This is not good," said Kingsley. "He left the crime scene. He killed someone and then ran."
"Sir, he has been diagnosed with PTSD. He did not murder anyone. he defended himself and the two young women he had been living with," said Mrs. Davis.
"And what happens if something else happens and he snaps and then kills someone innocent because he thought they were attacking him," retorted Kingsley. "I don't like this any better than you, but we have protocol that we have to follow."
"Can I at least see him," asked Daphne?
Kingsley lead her to a small room. Harry was sitting in a chair with his head down. He looked like he had when Daphne first found him. He looked up and had a look of horror on his face.
"Why are you here?"
"To get you out of here," said Daphne, trying not to begin crying uncontrollably.
"I'm a danger to you."
"No, you are not. You saved me and Tori. You killed someone who was trying to kill not only you but me and Tori."
"But he was there because of me. It was because of me that you and Tori were in danger."
"He wasn't there for you Harry. He was surprised that you were there. He was coming after us. I don't know why, but he was."
"When I tried to approach you..."
"I stopped you because I didn't want you to see Tori in the shape she was in. I knew it would cause you to have guilt issues, even though it was nothing you could control. I should have told you to just wait outside. I didn't want you to leave."
"I lost control."
"If you hadn't, I would have. Harry, you did nothing wrong."
"I don't want to hurt you," said Harry with tears forming in his eyes.
"You didn't hurt me. During our short time together, you have been nothing but kind and sweet and gentle. This was the first time you lost control and it was because you feared for your life."
"No. I didn't fear for my life. I was scared of losing you and Tori."
"There goes that hero complex again," said Daphne, a slight grin on her face. Harry couldn't help cracking a smile.
"They aren't going to let me just walk out of here," said Harry, his smile going away as quick as it appeared.
"We brought a lawyer with us," said Daphne. "Actually, she brought us."
Harry looked at her with a confused look. She then explained how she and Tori had gone and stayed with Tracey Davis and her mother and the Mrs. Davis was an attorney. It was then that Mrs. Davis and Kingsley walked into the room with Healer Bennett.
"Mr. Minister, would it be ok if I got a few minutes with my patient alone," asked Bennett.
"We are going to release him, why do you need time now?"
"I want to check some things before he leaves."
Everyone left the room, leaving Harry and Bennett alone.
"How are you holding up Harry?"
"I lost complete control. I couldn't stop myself. I could feel all the anger and rage flowing out of me."
"I saw the letter you wrote to Daphne. You are not a monster Harry. That thought needs to leave your head right now. You are not a monster. You killed a monster. That doesn't make you dangerous to others around you. That makes you dangerous to anyone who messes with the people you care about."
"What happens the next time someone does something to those I care about, but they aren't threatening to kill them, only angering me and I lose control. That becomes murder."
"I do not see that happening any time soon. There was a condition upon your release. We are relocating you to someplace where you can focus on healing and getting your emotions under control."
"Azkaban?"
"No. But it is an island. You have your own island in the Caribbean."
"How do you know that?"
"Because you have a lot of people outside supporting you. One happens to be a goblin named Rawbone. Everyone was talking about the best way to get you away from everything while you healed. Rawbone brought up the island. I figured that it was the best idea because the ocean seemed to do you some good. When we leave here, we are going to take you to one of your family owned hotels. Apparently as the owner, you have an entire penthouse to yourself. You will stay there in the penthouse until we can get everything you need for a long stay on the island."
"So, I am being locked up in a hotel until I can be dropped off on a deserted island?"
"Not exactly. Yes, you have to stay in the penthouse for the short time. There are much worse places to be locked up in. As for the island, I would not call is deserted. It's not like you are going to be living in a straw hut and fighting to find food. I have to make sure that certain things are in place to assist in your recovery. I promise that it will not be a horrible time."
Harry felt like they were throwing him away. After Bennett left, Harry quickly met with Mrs. Davis who explained to him what Bennett had told him. She also said that there were no charges being filed and that the relocation was not a punishment. Harry was led out of the room under the escort of the aurors. They then disapparated. They apparated to the penthouse that Harry was being forced to stay in. It was massive.
"Welcome to the Potter Hotel," said a young woman. "It is an honor to finally have a Potter staying here. It has been so long since an owner has been here. If there is anything you need, my name is Krystal and I will be at the Concierge desk. Just call down if you need anything. Instructions for room service as well as the directory for the television are on the coffee table. Can I get you anything right now?"
"I could really use a Bacon Cheese Burger and a coke."
"I will have those sent right up," said Krystal. She then turned and left the room.
"Lord Potter, we will be outside if you need anything. We are not here to keep tabs on you. We are here to keep people away from you as to not bother you," said one of the aurors.
"Thank you."
The two aurors dressed in plain muggle clothes left the penthouse. Harry looked around and took in his view. Bennett had been right. There could have been much worse places to be locked up in. He looked in a mirror and realized he had started to look like a hobo again. He walked into the bathroom and realized that he did not have any of his things. He heard a pop coming from the living room and rushed in there with his wand drawn. he lowered as soon as he saw who had appeared.
"Daphne. Why are you here?"
"Because I refuse to let them isolate you and keep you away from me."
"I'm still a danger to you."
"You are not a danger to me. I'm the one who will be a danger to people if they try and keep you away from me. I told you that you were stuck with me and that I was going to help you get through your healing process."
"Remind me to never tell you that you can't do something."
"I think you will figure it out pretty quick," said Daphne. She ran over to Harry and wrapped her arms around him. "I'm sorry I made you feel like I wanted you to leave."
"I'm sorry you had to see all of that. It still scares me that I did it."
"It's over now. We can put that behind us and move forward with getting you better. There are some people that really would like to see you before we go into isolation on a private island. Hermione and Ron showed up at the ministry shortly after you left. Weasley wasn't rude to me and even thanked me for helping you. That may have been Hermione's influence."
"I'm not sure if they will let me have visitors here. You had to sneak in."
"I had to sneak in because I have no intention of leaving. We can talk to Mrs. Davis about getting permissions. She gave me a cellphone to call her if we have any problems."
"So she knows you are here. Does anyone else?"
"I am pretty sure they all have figured it out. I did leave saying keep me from him and see what I do to you."
"What about Tori?"
"She will be joining us until we leave for the island. She will then be staying with the Davis'. I am going to help Healer Bennett get everything ready for us on the island. She asked for my input into what would be needed to help you heal. I did tell her that we need more herbal medication."
"I could really use some now. Actually, I need everything right now. I have no clothes, none of my potions, nothing."
"I can get Freida to bring what we need to us."
"Is she still there?"
"Yes. Freida!"
There was a pop and the house elf appeared in front of them. The two aurors rushed into the room at the same time.
"What are you doing in here," the second auror asked.
"The minister already knows that I am going to be here. Do something stupid and you will regret it," said Daphne coldly.
Both aurors looked at each other and slowly left the room.
"Freida, can you pack up all of Harry's belongings."
"Is Master Harry no longer going to be staying with us?"
"Harry and I are going to be staying somewhere very private for a while. I also need you to pack my things as well."
"Mistress leaving Freida too?"
"It's my island right," said Harry out loud. "As in I may be getting forced to go there, but I have final say on who is allowed there, correct?"
"I would love to see them argue against you on it," said Daphne.
"Then if it is ok with you Daphne, I would love to have Freida join us. Kreacher will be coming as well."
"I would love it if you came with us Freida," said Daphne. "You are family."
"Freida honored to serve Mistress Daphne and Master Harry. Freida will return soon."
As the house elf left, Krystal returned with Harry's burger and coke.
"I wasn't expecting company, so that was all I got. Do you want something?"
Daphne looked over the menu and ordered the Salmon Steak with lemon water.
"Ask the two outside if they want anything. They are stuck there for a while. I might as well feed them," said Harry.
While Harry ate, Daphne looked around the penthouse. She loved the view overlooking London. She then remembered that his camera and the books were at the Davis' house. Frieda returned with all of their bags packed. Daphne then sent Freida to get the items from Tracey's home. Daphne began unpacking the bags while she waited for her food. After Harry ate, he grabbed a change of clothes and his razor and took off into the bathroom for a much-needed hot bath.
When Harry came out of the bath, Daphne was sitting at the table eating. He once again looked like the sexy man that Daphne had gotten to know.
"You look much better," she said.
"I feel better. How is the Salmon?"
"Perfect," she said with a smile.
"Can we talk about that night? I want to get it out of the way now, so it isn't hanging over us."
Daphne put down her fork and motioned for Harry to sit down.
"What do you want to talk about," she asked.
"I want honest answers. Were you scared of me at that moment?"
"I have actually had time to think about that actually. I wasn't scared of you. I knew you would not hurt me and Tori. I was scared for you. I was scared what it would do to you mentally. I knew it would set you back. I knew it would be a breaking point."
"Well, turns out you were right."
"What was going through your mind during all of it?"
"At first it was just protection mode. I had to protect Tori. Once he became more aggressive with me, all I could see was red. All my rage, all my anger, all my fear was forcing out of me. Once I got the sword in my hand, all I wanted to do was end him. He had killed so many people and my mind simply had me wanting to end him. Once I stabbed him the first time, I wanted to stop, but I couldn't. It was like I was fighting for control of myself at that point."
"Are you scared after that?"
"Yes. I'm scared that I will lose control again. I'm scared that it will be against someone who doesn't deserve to die. I'm scared of accidentally hurting you."
"Well, we must really focus on helping you channel that energy somewhere else," she said as she leaned over and kissed him. "I missed this."
"I didn't," said Tori coming up from behind them with a bag in her hands. "And please don't tell me what you want to channel his energy into."
"Hot steamy sex," said Daphne, causing Harry to start laughing hard. Tori just looked at her sister with horror. She had never thought Daphne would respond like that. "Are you going to stop making comments like that?"
Tori simply put down the bag and walked off.
"Wow," said Harry, catching his breath. "That was brilliant."
"It shut her up," said Daphne as she got out of her chair and picked up the bag. She then handed Harry the bag.
"What's this?"
"Something that I ordered for you."
Harry pulled the contents out of the bag and smiled. It was his camera and the books.
"They showed up yesterday. It looks like you will have plenty of time to become a master photographer."
"I'd rather focus my attention on becoming a master boyfriend."
"I think you can do both."
The two kissed and then finished getting everything settled. Tori joined them and the three of them watched movies until they all fell asleep on the couches.