Chapter fourteen

The Wizengamot went over the medical file of Harry Potter before Gawain opened the door to allow Magorian, the centaur that aided Harry that morning.

'I don't believe we've ever had a centaur in the courtroom before.'

'Centaurs do not get involved with the problems of wizards and witches.' Magorian said.

'Yes, then can you explain why you are here today?'

'I was in the forbidden forest that morning. I heard a voice calling for help. When Harry Potter heard me he asked who I was, so I explain I was Magorian. He asked if I could help him find his way back to the castle that he had been attacked. I allowed Harry Potter to touch me so we could walk back together. He asked how he's eyes looked and I told him, they looked burned, they had no colour and were bleeding, but his groin was also covered in blood. I told him he would need to be healed before he ended up with an infection.'

'Did you take him back to the castle?'

'No, only to the edge of the forest. I told him which way he needed to face once we reach the clearing. He thanked me for helping him but also for fighting, that we didn't need to put ourselves in danger. We do not like humans in our forest, but Harry Potter is welcome anytime because he always treated us with respect.'

'Did you see who attacked Mr. Potter?'

'No, I was seeing to my herd who were all suffering injuries.'

'Thank you for your testimony Magorian, we do appreciate you coming into the ministry.'

'Thank you Magorian, for everything,' Harry said softly.

'You are welcome Harry Potter, I am pleased to see you are well,' Magorian bowed to Harry even though he couldn't see then left the courtroom.

'After the chief centaur helped you to the edge of the forest, what did you do Mr. Potter?'

'I put my invisibility cloak on and walked with my hands out towards the castle. When I felt the wall I was slowly making my way towards the steps as Magorian told me which way to go. Just before I reached the steps I heard familiar voices talking about Draco jumping off the astronomy tower because I had supposedly betrayed and tricked him. I stumbled back into the forest and cried. Finally I called for my house elf and asked him to take me to my parent's home in Godric's Hollow, which he did, then I asked if he could get Madame Pomfrey for me, she arrived about ten minutes later.'

'Can you explain why that house as it's not very safe?'

'Dumbledore told me that he sealed the house after taking my parents bodies out of there, he said he used a blood spell which meant only my blood would unseal the house. I wanted somewhere I would be safe and where no one would think to look. But inside isn't as bad as it looks, it's only upstairs that is wrecked. Dumbledore also enchanted the ceiling to stop it falling any further, so it's safe enough.'

'Then that was a wise decision. We read Healer Pomfrey's report on your injuries Mr. Potter. Tell us, did you know with certainty that either Mr. Weasley or Mrs. Weasley hit you with a spell the second time?'

'No, only the spell to my eyes.'

'Did you recognise the voices speaking about Mr. Malfoy?'

'No, they sounded familiar but I was in too much pain to really concentrate.'

'I read head auror Robards report that said you knew it was Mr. Weasley and Mrs. Weasley that said Mr. Malfoy jumped off the astronomy tower.'

'About a month later I had Kreacher and Madame Pomfrey go in and see my memory. Naturally they could not see anything, but they could hear. Madame Pomfrey thought it sounded like Ron and Hermione, but she could not be positive, Kreacher on the other hand used his own magic to identify who was speaking, Ron and Hermione. I myself went over the memory a lot, then compared it to other memories of them speaking and I gave those to Mr. Robards who made a positive identification.'

'Did you show your memory of the attack?'

'Yes, Mr. Robards removed that memory from me.'

'We have read Mr. Robards report regarding what he saw. Now Mr. Potter, tell us why you never let anyone know you were alive?'

'After the attack and after I spoke with Madame Pomfrey, she told me I was pregnant. I was scared for my unborn son, so I decided to leave to make sure he was safe.'

'Which is understandable, but how were you able to care for a child when you couldn't see?'

'Madame Pomfrey helped, but she has a niece, Eileen, she stayed with me for five years to help me with Evan while she taught me everything I would need. My house elf, Kreacher, he was a great help as well.'

'At any time did you go into the magical world?'

'Yes, my son was two years old before I ventured out of my home. But by that time I had legally changed my name and always kept a hat and glasses on, I even changed the colour of my hair.'

'Yes, I read here that you changed your name, even though we have been calling you Mr. Potter.'

'Once Kingsley, Draco, Minerva and Severus knew I was alive, they just kept calling me Harry instead of Jasper.'

'Jasper Motet, yes, very clever Mr. Potter, James Potter in an anagram. Thank you for your testimony, you can take a seat while we get ready to question Mr. Weasley and Mrs. Weasley.'

Gawain put his hand near Harry's who took his arm and led him over to Draco, who took his hand and led him to a seat beside their son, Harry put his arm around his son, but kept hold of Draco's hand.

'We'll take a five minute break,' the head of the Wizengamot said and they all filed out through a door at the back.

'Are you alright Harry?' Minerva asked.

'I'm fine Minerva, I just hate knowing everyone is staring at me and what their saying.'

'It won't be much longer and the truth will be out.'

'Can you tell me what type of reaction came from the Weasley's?'

'Most looked confused, when you first walked in they looked shocked. Now they just keep staring at Ron.'

'I haven't heard a word from them, why?'

'It's enchanted so they can interrupt while you were giving evidence.' Kingsley explained.

'How do they look, especially when their looking at me?'

'Ron looks angry, Hermione, it's hard to tell, she's just looking down, not staring at anything. Even though they both know the law, I think Hermione realises that she will be in the most trouble once the truth is out.'

'Do they know Gawain got permission to use veritaserum and take their memories?'

'No, they find that out once they are being questioned, which won't be long,' Gawain said, 'Relax for a few more minutes while you have the chance.'

'That's a good idea, clear your mind, all this stress is not good for you and Draco is worried so the stress is not good for the baby,' Minerva said.

Harry put his hands down on Draco's stomach, then felt Draco put his hands on his own stomach as well. So the two men sat together with their hands joined over Draco's pregnant stomach. As they did everyone in the courtroom watched the two men, one thing they could see was how much Harry and Draco loved each, it was clearly evident just by their looks.