Sirius, Remus and even Albus spent hours in the hospital. Albus left, but not for sleep, but to make arrangements. For now the order would relocate, so Harry would have his space at Grimmauld. Albus was reminded it was Sirius' home, and Harry's as his heir, and they were the ones who had the right to live there. The war was over, and the order did not need such security any more, and could work from elsewhere. Sirius thought to move Harry to a nicer home, but one would need to be opened up. And for now, they just needed somewhere to settle him.

In the morning Sirius and Remus were asleep in the chairs, when Harry began to come around. Sirius had slept like a log, but Remus had been unable. His hearing had picked up on all the sounds, and he had been so worried.

Harry was groggy as he came to. "What…."

Remus stood and sat on the bed. "Hey cub, how are you feeling?"

Harry looked at him and around. "Moony, where am I?"

Remus sighed. "You are in the hospital."

Harry blanched. "Why?"

Sirius had come around and joined them. "What do you remember cub."

Harry was shaking. "They were touching me and trying to take pictures."

Remus soothed him. "Your Uncle and that man will never….."

Harry stopped him. "Uncle Vernon was not hurting me. He didn't take photos, or hurt me."

Sirius realized Harry didn't know about the cameras so didn't push. "You…."

Harry shook his head. "The doctors. They kept calling it a rape kit."

Remus held his hand. "They needed evidence for the police."

Harry didn't understand. "Evidence? Uncle Vernon…."

The doctor came into the room at the time, and came to see how Harry was doing. Harry was agitated around the man, remembering both the intrusive exam, and being sedated the night before. He didn't like being in the hospital, and he didn't like what they had done to him. He had not been raped, and the way they were touching him, had not been okay. He wanted out of this hospital.

The man gave them some papers, to sign, and assured the they could leave when Harry was ready. The doctor left, and Harry relaxed a moment, until he saw the headmaster come in. He didn't know why the man was there, but was not happy.

Albus had brought clothes. "I thought Harry would need these. Severus has retrieved his things."

Remus motioned. "We will let you change."

Harry was confused. "Why does Snape have my things?"

Sirius assured. "You are coming home."

Harry was blank. "I am going back to Privet. Uncle Vernon has been good, he let me do homework. Hedwig is safe."

Remus bristled. "You are never going back there."

Harry was confused. "You said home, and the headmaster said I had to stay."

Albus was pale. "I made a mistake Harry. You will come to Grimmauld now."

Harry was startled. "I need to go home, Uncle Vernon…"

Sirius tried to calm him. "He will never touch you again."

Harry shook his head. "Aunty doesn't want me to come home…."

Sirius cut in. "Harry, you…."

Albus cut him off. "Maybe this should wait until Harry is ho….at Grimmauld."

Remus nodded and kissed Harry. "Get dressed cub, and we will go."

They used a curtain, to give Harry some privacy, as he slowly changed into the clothes he was given. None of the men spoke, but they shared a look, having no idea what to do. They had been told Harry was in denial about the rape, but they had not been expecting this kind of reaction. He had always fought going back home, and he seemed to want to now. They had no idea how deep this went, and how they could reach him.

Albus reminded them. "Both Poppy and Andromeda have promised their help."


Grimmauld was empty, except Severus and Draco. The two were staying on the second floor, Harry would be in Reg's old room on the top floor. Severus had custody for now of Draco, even with Draco seventeen, as he was still in school. Narcissa had been kissed, and while Lucius was a spy and free, he was in the hospital. For some reason they had not been given the boot, and Sirius was not thrilled.

Poppy and Andromeda were both on call if needed, but Severus was also a medic. They were told, other than being raped, Harry was not in bad shape physically. His mental state was another matter altogether, and as they brought him home, they were more worried.

Sirius led Harry to his room. "This is yours now."

Harry looked around. "Okay."

Remus tried. "We had a television added up here for you."

Sirius watched as Harry sat. "Is there something we can get you?"

Harry looked up. "Can I see him?"

Sirius stopped. "Him?'

Harry nodded. "Uncle Vernon. He must be angry."

Remus knelt. "He can't hurt you again."

Harry trembled. "Why do you keep saying that? He never hurt me."

Remus shared a worried look with Sirius, and mouthed Andromeda. She was a healer, not a therapist, but she had more experience. She was also a woman, and maybe Harry would feel more comfortable opening up to her. Or Molly, they had not contacted the Weasleys, but would if needed. They were desperate to reach Harry, and would do what was needed. Sirius reluctantly left the room, to go contact her.

Remus held his hand. "Harry we know about the ra….the sex."

Harry didn't look away. "He loves me."

Remus shook his head. "Harry forcing you into sex, with himself and with others, is not love."

Harry was in tears. "He was going to be fired. It was just his boss. He loves me."

Remus ached. "Forcing you into sex is not love."

Harry pulled back. "He didn't force me, he was teaching me."

Remus was confused. "Teaching?"

Harry pulled into a ball. "You don't understand. He said she wouldn't either."

Petunia, Remus understood that much. Obviously she had not understood, how her husband would rape her own nephew. She had come home, and seeing it, she had shot him and the other man. Remus wondered if she had seen any signs, had she known what was going on, when she had left the house as well. They had no idea how much the woman had known, and though they did not wish death on any, glad it was over.

Harry asked again. "I want to see him."

Remus was worried. "Harry you can't."

Harry tried to stand. "I'll go back….."

Remus stopped him. "Harry, the police are there."

Harry stopped. "You had him arrested? He didn't hurt me."

Remus tried to hold him. "He raped you cub."

Harry pulled away. "He didn't hurt me. He shouldn't go to prison."

Remus sighed. "He wasn't arrested."

Harry was confused. "You said the police were there."

Remus took a deep breath. "Your Aunt is in prison."

Harry was confused. "Why?"

Sirius appeared back in the door, with his cousin in tow. Remus had no idea how to tell Harry, what had happened. He was shaken to the core, about how Harry talked about all of this. He needed to reach through to his cub, and help him see how wrong this had all been. But he had never experienced anything like this, and he had no idea. He had worried about how to help Harry with being raped, but not this.

Remus took a deep breath before he admitted. "Your Aunt shot both Vernon and his boss. They were both killed."