Lions, Snakes, and Babies

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Parseltounge
[Letters]
[Flashback]
{Dreams}

The ride to the ministry was tense and awkward. Ron refused to talk to Harry or even look at him. He had sat as far away from Harry as possible. He was also making sure that no one talked to Harry but he was failing since the Twins continued to talk to him anyway.

They both knew that Harry was worried about Orion since this was the first time he was away from him as well as apprehensive about the trial. Seeing Ginny meant reliving what had happened the summer as well as the hospital.

Fred and George understood what he was going through. Seeing Ginny was going to be hard on them too. Because of her their family ignored her and turned on Harry. She also tried to kill her own child because her plan failed.

The car stopped and they all piled out. The twins hid Harry from the reporters as they walked into the building. They knew that they would be vicious especially when their little brother was concerned. The sight of Rita Skeeter had them scowling and walking faster.

As soon as they were safe inside they gave their wands to the proper people before going inside the courtroom. All around stared at the boy-who-lived. Some could see how tired he was while others sneered at the boy.

Harry knew that most of these people could never believe that a child from the lightest family could do something so horrible. They blamed him and he knew it. He sighed as he cuddled into Fred as George wrapped his arm around his shoulder.

Albus entered the room next and sat down near Harry. Because of his position as Headmaster of Hogwarts he was not allowed to take part in the trial because of bias opinions that could occur.

"Good morning Mr. Potter."

"Good morning headmaster."

"I hope you know that Hogwarts will help support you as you raise your son."

"You will?" Harry asked in shock.

"Yes. Poppy and Minerva are setting up a suit for you and Orion. I have the elves stocking up on baby supplies. Severus has been brewing baby safe potion just in case. I myself will help you whenever you need."

"Really?" Harry was shocked.

"Yes. Harry we all know that Orion's birth had not been because of you. Why make things hard when you are being responsible for a child that was born out of someone stealing your sperm."

Harry smiled. "Thank you, headmaster."

"You are welcome." He looked at the twins. "Poppy and Minerva also placed beds in there for you both as well." The twins grinned and began thinking of thank you gifts.

"Silence the court is now in session." Penelope Clearwater called out. "Madam Bones will judge this trial."

The room quieted down and soon the Wizengamot entered the room and sat down. Next Ginny and her court appointed lawyer entered the room and sat down. Ginny glared at Harry and her family when she saw them.

"Because of the circumstances the court will be using veritaserum." Madam Bones said causing Ginny to splutter in shock. "Those who take the stand will take the potion."

"Madam that isn't fair to my client. The prosecution could use questions designed to harm my client."

"I have taken that into consideration Mr. Ulex but as you can understand this is a serious accusation against your client. She is being accused of stealing sperm to get herself pregnant so that the father would have to be with her. Miss Weasley is also being charged with attempted murder of her newborn child." Mr. Ulex nodded although the frown was still on his face. "Mrs. Night begin."

"Thank you, madam Bones. Last year around yule miss Weasley became pregnant with Mr. Potter's child. Mr. Potter never had sex with miss Weasley. He was with her older brothers at the time. He is also gay and therefore not attracted to her. After the baby was born and the father confirmed Mr. Potter told miss Weasley that he would help with the baby but no be with her. She told him he understood and he left. As soon as he was gone miss Weasley tried to murder her own child only to be stopped by her parents. As she was taken away she yelled that she stole his sperm before impregnating herself to get Mr. Potter to be with her. Throughout this trial I will present evidence to support my claim so that justice can be done. Ginevra Margaret Margret Weasley is guilty. Thank you." She sat down.

Mr. Ulex stood up next. "I want you all to forget what Mrs. Night has just told you. Look at my client. You will see a scared 13-year-old girl. Miss Weasley and Mr. Potter had been secretly dating last year and before miss Weasley left to celebrate yule with her family these two kids had sex. Mr. Potter convinced her by telling her that if she really loved him then she would have sex with him. He later broke up with her and later in the year she found out she was pregnant. When she was confronted by her mother she told her everything. He was kicked out. Her brothers were jealous of her being the favorite and lied but that did not work. Miss Weasley had the child and afterwards mr. Potter had the child tested trying to prove that miss Weasley was a player. The baby turned out to be his and set forth a plan. Her parents thought that she was trying to kill the baby when she, depressed by Mr. Potter's words, tried to kill herself. I hope you all reach the conclusion that I have and find my client innocent and put that boy to justice instead." He sat down not noticing the venomous looks he was receiving from the Weasleys.

"The prosecution calls Fred Weasley to the stand." Harry sat up and let go of Fred so that he could take the stands.

A healer came over and checked the boy for spells and potions before administering the veritaserum. She asked some questions to make sure that it was working before sitting back down. The prosecutor took over.

"Mr. Weasley please tell the court what your relationship is with your little sister?"

"Not well."

"Do you dislike her?"

"No. I love my sister."

"Why isn't the relationship well?"

"She changed since Harry entered our lives."

"Changed?"

"She has gotten very snobby. Ginny goes around acting like she is better than anyone and constantly puts others down."

"Do you blame your parents?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

"They encouraged her obsession with Harry."

"I see. How about Harry? Do you blame him?"

"No. He was uncomfortable around Ginny and even told her that while he liked her it was as a friend. He even told her that he was gay."

"Thank you. Now what is your relationship with Mr. Potter?"

"He is like my baby brother."

"Would you lie for him?"

"Depends."

"Depends on what?"

"The circumstances. I lied to my brother and sister about where he was on a few occasions when Harry needed to be alone. If Harry was in trouble, then it depends on what kind. If he cheated, then no but if it was because he was in danger then yes."

Mrs. Night nodded and continued. "Do you know where Mr. Potter was during yule?"

"Yes I do. He was with George and I like he had been that whole year."

"Was there a time he wasn't with you?"

"Yes. During classes and when he went to the bathroom."

Mrs. Night turned towards the Wizengamot. "I have evidence here that shows that Harry never left the room that he and the Fred and George Weasley were in on the day miss Weasley claims that they had sex." She handed them a memory that they watched. "Thank you Mr. Weasley. The prosecution rest."

(Family during questioning)

As the parents listened to their son answer under the veritaserumthey were filled with feelings of shame and guilt. The truth was that they denied and ignored Ginny's obvious obsession and instead chose to believe that Ginny loved Harry. They failed the twins, Harry, and even Ginny. Molly and Arthur knew that they should have stopped it before it began.

Arthur grabbed his wife's hand. Both silently vowing to make it up to the boys as well as do better.

George on the other had was happy that his parents were finally hearing the truth. Hopefully they would be treated better and their prank shop idea wouldn't be shot down.

(Back to the trial)

Mr. Ulex stood up with a smirk. "Mr. Weasley you previously stated that the only time that Mr. Potter wasn't with you was during classes and bathroom breaks, correct?"

"Yes."

"How do you know he went to class or was actually in the bathroom?" Mr. Ulex thought that he caught the boy but Fred's answer did not go his way.

"If he wasn't in class then the teachers, other students, and his friends would have noticed. I don't recall hearing about Harry being absent and since Harry is a big topic among gossipers then it would have been talked about. Since we would spend time in the dorms for our year Harry went to our year's bathroom." Mr. Ulex frowned.

"Was it possible that while mr. Potter was in the bathroom he was having sex with your sister?"

"No."

"How do you know this?"

"There is a spell to keep girls out of the boy's bathroom." Mr. Ulex frowned again.

"Do you have proof that this spell actually existed?"

"Yes. On the first day of Hogwarts a female prefect will show us what happened. She attempts to enter but a wall prevents her and alerts the head of house."

"I have no further questions madam."

"The prosecution as no questions either."

"Mr. Weasley you may go back to your seat now." Fred was given the ant-serum before he nodded and went back to sitting next to Harry.

George was called but like is twin he had the same answers. "The prosecution calls Hermione Granger to the stand." Harry was shocked since Hermione had stopped talking to him during the school year thinking that he was cheating until proven otherwise but never decided to talk to him.