Chapter eleven

'When Harry said abuse, I was worried about that,' Arthur sighed, 'Well, even though I do know Harry personally, not as close as you Ron, I have seen what type of boy he is. I'll say this, I believe him and I think we should all do what he suggests, do everything we can to keep us safe and learn what we need. Molly I know you won't like this, but it should be all of us, Ginny and Ron as well, especially Ron.'

'Are you going to let Bill and Percy know, what about Charlie?' Fred asked.

'I'll tell Bill and write to Charlie, as for Percy, I'm not sure. We can let him know what's going on, but not anything about what Harry wrote.'

'About Sirius and what Harry said, yeah, it makes sense. Dumbledore was able to convince the Wizengamot that Snape was on his side even though he was a death eater. Harry told me how he accidentally saw one of Dumbledore's memories when he left Harry alone in his office. So if he could convince them Snape was supposedly okay, then why didn't he do the same for Sirius and why didn't he show his memories of when we found out it was really Scabbers, Pettigrew,' Ron sighed.

'Yes, more things just do not make sense. But I like what Harry wrote about the fidelius charm, making it stronger. At the moment I'm the only secret keeper, but if Molly and Bill join me, then this place will have the strongest protection we can give it. Now Ron, let Harry know that we believe him, but we will not try to find him or see it, he's right, it's just too dangerous. It would be safer for him and for us if we stay away. I'll go with you later to use another owl. Molly, contact Bill, tell him we need to speak with him and it's important.'

'Hello everyone,' Tonks said as she stepped inside, 'Thanks for the note Arthur because I really needed to talk to you.'

'We knew we could trust you Tonks, so what's the problem?' Arthur asked.

'Remus is gone, so is Sirius, do you know if they went to find Harry because Mad-eye hasn't stopped trying to find him?'

'Remus and Sirius are with Harry, he showed them proof Tonks. So they have gone into hiding. Ron let Tonks read Harry's letter, then we can discuss if she will help or not.'

Ron handed the letter to tonks and everyone watched as she read, 'Raped, shoved things inside him, other men and Dumbledore knew. Mad-eye said we have to trust Dumbledore, I've always trusted Mad-eye, but if Remus believes Harry and I trust Remus, oh this is so confusing. But those spells Harry mentions, yes, it will strengthen the fidelius charm and help fight off the imperius curse and of course that revealing charm that allows you to see if anyone is under the influence of that curse. Oh I wish I knew what to do, if I could see this proof, then I would protect Harry anyway I can. He's a good kid, but it is strange that Dumbledore wants Harry to go up against you know who.'

'We know this is hard on your Tonks, you're very close to Mad-eye. But we've known Harry since he was twelve, it's only three years, nearly four years, but we know he wouldn't lie to us about this. So we all believe him even without seeing proof. I think what he wrote make sense Tonks, as an auror you know that sometimes memories are used in trials to see proof, they have been doing that for as long as I can remember. Sirius might be a bit reckless, but we all know he's not a murderer or on you know who's side, Dumbledore could have gotten Sirius to prove that back when the Potters were murdered.'

'Yes, he could have, we, the aurors will sometimes see memories to help in cases or to get information. It's well known and common for the Wizengamot to do that. The auror office has a pensieve, the Wizengamot has one and the department of mysteries has one.'

'Bill will be here soon,' Molly said then poured a cup of tea for Tonks, 'You explained to me Nymphadora, Remus is cautious today because of what happened to James and Lily Potter and how he believed Sirius was guilty when he wasn't. He would not help Sirius and Harry if he had the slightest suspicion that they were lying and Dumbledore was telling the truth. He must know that Harry was really telling the truth for him to help.'

'Yes, I know Molly and that's why I'm leaning towards Harry. Mad-eye is very good at reading me, I have to make sure he doesn't know I'm going against Dumbledore.'

Everyone turned when Hedwig and the owl from earlier flew in and landed on the table and they were carrying a pensieve and a small vial. Arthur hurried to untie the pensieve, Ron gave Hedwig a pat and a treat, then took the letter from his leg.

'Hedwig, don't let anyone know where you're going, someone could get to Harry,' Ron gave the owl another pat before giving both owls another treat and some water before they flew off, 'Now, what's this about?' Ron took the letter, 'Harry said watch the memories first, then read this after and he's saying sorry for what we're about to see,' Ron looked at his father.

Arthur read the small note with the vial, 'It's Dumbledore's pensieve, Sirius took it with him when they left. It was so Remus could see proof, but Harry decided that he would like all of us to see some of his memories to see he was telling the truth. Let's wait until Bill turns up so he can see this as well. Tonks, do you want to see this?'

'Yes, I already know Harry's not lying, but seeing is believing.'

Ron picked up the vial, 'What do you think we'll see?'

'I'm a bit worried about that Ron. If Harry truly believes he needs us to see full proof of what he has been saying, then we might see some things that those muggles did to him, I'm just not sure what.'

'Okay, I'm here, now what's going on?' Bill asked then saw all the serious looks on everyone's face.

'Harry wrote to Ron, read that then we are going to watch Harry's memories of what he said,' Arthur handed his eldest son the letter, they all watched him read.

'That bastard,' Bill roared, 'How could he let a boy go through that, isn't it bad enough he's letting Harry go up against you know who?'

'That is what we need to work out Bill, why is Dumbledore willing to let a fifteen year old boy go up against one of the most powerful dark wizards of all time, a boy who isn't trained or know spells you know who would, dark and powerful spells. Harry can't fight him, he wouldn't know how. So is everyone ready to see this because it might be shocking?'

'Even though I wish Ginny didn't see it, you are right Arthur. All of us including Ginny needs to learn and we all need to see what poor Harry has been subjected to. Then if this is ever over, we can help him deal with that.'

'You are a wise and caring woman Molly,' Arthur gave her a smile then stood up and put his arm around his wife before he looked back at his family. He could see they were apprehensive about what they might see, but Arthur knew they all needed to see this so they can help Harry, they just weren't sure how.