Sirius and Remus were pacing, wanting so badly to be with Harry. They loved him so much, and the fact he had been told they didn't want him, killed them. They understood the pain he was in, and just wished there was something they could do. But in the day since he had broken down, he never allowed them in the room. He was never alone, one of the twins remained with him at all times, both after shop hours today. Though they didn't know why, Draco also seemed to remain close. They still did not understand that connection.

They were waiting for news from Moody that morning. His Aunt had been facing court, for the murder of two men. As Harry's rapists had been killed, he had not been required to testify in court. They were all grateful, they weren't certain he'd have survived it.

Moody appeared. "It's done."

Sirius turned. "How did it go?"

Remus agreed. "I am not sure what I hope."

Albus reminded them. "She has a son."

Sirius agreed. "And she protected Harry."

A voice came from behind. "Aunt Petunia?"

They turned in surprise to the door where Harry was in the door. He had not left his room since he had come here. His bathroom was attached to the bedroom, and allowed no one in but the twins. Andromeda had been the only exception, she had checked on him again that morning. She had taught the twins a spell, as going the bathroom would be hard for a bit.

Harry remained near the door, he looked spooked and like he would run if he was given the chance. Fred had convinced him to come down, and he had reluctantly agreed. Fred remained by his side, not touching him, but close.

Sirius tried to come near him. "Moody came to tell us the news."

Harry yanked back. "News?"

Remus gently said. "She was in court."

Sirius added. "Moody will tell us."

Harry showed some concern. "Will she go to prison?"

Sirius sighed. "I am not sure cub, she killed two men."

Harry was shaking. "But they were…..'

Fred soothed him. "It's over."

Harry refused to call it rape, before he was made to see the videos. He had broken down, and he knew the truth, but was still in rough shame. He was confused, and felt such shame in what he had allowed to happen. The fact there was videos, and people had seen what he had allowed to happen to him, hit home too. The fact he could defend his aunt, seemed one small step for him

Moody spoke up. "She was found guilty to no surprise."

Harry was shaking. "She was….."

Sirius asked. "Of what?"

Moody assured them. "Voluntary manslaughter."

Remus let out a breath. "What did she get?"

Moody looked at Harry. "A six year suspended sentence."

Harry didn't understand. "What does that mean?"

Moody explained, that such a crime usually required prison time. Dudley, and surprisingly even Marge, had come forward on her behalf. Both had witnessed the serious mental and at times, physical abuse Petunia endured. She was on parole, and ordered to undergo therapy for abused spouse syndrome. Marge had offered her sister in law and nephew a home, the house in London sold, after what happened.

Sirius noticed. "Where is Harry?"

Remus sighed. "He went back up stairs."

Moody went to leave but left a note. "Harry.'

Albus was confused. "What?"

Moody explained. "Petunia wrote it."

Remus took it up. "Maybe one day he may read."

Sirius looked up. "I hope."

They had no idea how to reach him. School began in two months, and they had no idea how he would handle it. He was being made head boy though, so he would be in a private tower with Hermione, and not in the dorms as before. But this was the first time he had allowed anyone in the same room but the twins, and they were worried. It was his senior year, and he should have been looking forward to it.

Severus grunted from the door to the cellar. "I will say it again, he doesn't need to be coddled."

George had gone to the store for the day, leaving Fred to remain with Harry. Unfortunately Fred was needed, but he was reluctant to leave Harry. Harry was asleep though, and Draco swore to keep an eye on Harry for him. He had not been in the room, but he had always been close. He knew how concerned Fred was to go, and assured him he would help. Only George understood, why Draco was there, and only part for Fred.

Harry was waking up unfortunately much sooner than had been expected. He was surprised to find himself alone, as he had never been since coming, he knew Dobby would be close. He knew the elf was always with him. Harry wasn't sure but he slipped from the room and headed down. He got scared by voices in the hall, and started hyperventilating and ducked into the library.

Harry tried to calm himself.' "You are safe…."

A voice came. "You are."

Harry turned and saw Severus. "Why are you….?"

Severus stood. "I often work in here."

Harry felt the panic seeping in. "I need to…."

Severus stopped him. "I was headed for my lab."

Harry eyed him warily. "Okay."

Severus wondered what had drawn Harry from the room. He had come out once, when they learned about Petunia, but Fred had been with him. Both twins were gone, and though Draco was meant to be there for Harry, he had to keep his distance. Draco had gone down for some lunch, he had told his Uncle on the way. Harry had a lot of potions in him, and had been sleeping a lot, as he healed.

Severus noticed Harry go stalk white by voices. "You don't need to avoid them."

Harry tried to deny it. "I am not."

Severus smirked. "Then why are you hiding?"

Harry looked upset. "I'm not…."

Severus smirked. "Those mutts love you, they just want to help."

Harry was shaking. "He loved me to, and he….."

Severus wanted to shake the boy. "He didn't love you."

Harry was pale. "He said….."

Severus grunted. "He said anything to get between your legs."

Harry shook his head. "I believed him, he said he loved me. People who love me, would want to help."

Severus was infuriated. "Are you going to sleep with Remus or Sirius next?"

Harry gaped. "What?"

Severus pushed. "They love you, surely they should teach you too."

Harry shook. "No, they wouldn't. No.'

Severus kept up. "But they love you, isn't that what they should do?"

Harry was shaking badly. "No, no, not again. They wouldn't…."

Harry sunk down to the floor, sobbing in a ball. For a moment Severus almost knelt, he almost took the boy into his arms. He was not heartless, he was reminded about Lily and this was her little boy. But like the videos, he knew the boy needed to be snapped into reality. He had plenty of people to coddle him, he needed some sharp reality as well. Draco came into the room, and shot his Uncle an angry look, seeing Harry.

Draco knelt down and gently laid a hand on Harry. "Harry?"