Ron walked into the room with the baby in his arms, he would not call her his child, she was not. She was his in blood, but that would soon change thanks to a little bottle, she soon would not be. Ron had planned it for months, having no job a lot left him time, and the money from the house, funded it. He wondered what Hermione and the twins would think; if they found out they funded his plan, by paying off his half of the house. He would make sure they knew, he was not sure how, but he knew the moment would be priceless. And Harry, to find out where the money had come from, would be painful, even if not intentional.
Ron felt suddenly like something was up, but he reminded himself he was just jumpy, he had never done anything criminal before. He didn't think he had now either, this was half his child, and he should have the right to profit from her. His parents had money from the twins, in rough times, this was really no different then that.
The broker pulled out the forms and motioned for Ron. "They will want to see the baby before they pay you for her."
Ron stepped forward, even if the couple was still in the shadows. "Here she is, a perfectly healthy pureblood four month old."
Harry may have not been pure, but this child had four magic grandparents, making her a pureblood. He would have commented on her roots, a Black on both sides, and of course the child of Harry Potter, but of course he knew better then that. He could not take the chance this couple may have a conscience, and when they found out the father of the baby was the hero of their world, return her. Her pureblood status was enough, he would make more, sure proof for most she would not be a squib.
He was surprised when another broker reached for the baby, but he assumed the couple were being careful, and as long as he was paid, he did not mind. He had been assured the baby could not be removed from the house, till Ron okayed it, which was when he was paid.
Shock ran through him when the man turned to the woman of the couple. "Is this the baby?"
Fleur stepped out, the baby now in her arms, and Viktor by her side. "This is Harry's little flower, those eyes you could not miss."
Ron was still in shock, when the room was filled with aurors, and he realized he had been set up. It turns out his broker had been about to be arrested anyways, and had made a deal to stay out of a black cell for the rest of his life, for help. Ron had watched the rest of the family, and the wards would have told him if any were here, but he had not counted on Fleur being the one to come. He had not known she liked Harry enough to put her own life at risk for the baby.
An auror put him in binds. "Ronald Weasley you are under arrest for kidnapping and attempted human trafficking, of the person of Remy Potter."
Ron shook his head. "You can not chare me with kidnapping my own daughter. This is a farce and you all know I will never see prison for this."
As he was read his rights, he was reminded he was not married to Harry when the baby came, and he had no rights to her at all. He had taken her from her custodial parent, and even if she was his, he had been about to sell her. He also faced a further chare of putting drugs in his parent's tea, so he could kidnap her.
He was shocked when Severus came and took the baby into his arms. "The boy wonder did not even have the balls to come? I should have known."
Severus handed the baby to Fleur to takehome to Harry and then came over. "You will be hoping for the kiss when Harry comes. I can promise you that."
Shacklebot had to put a hand on the man, Ron had never seen him so irate, he usually kept his cool, even in class. Ron had heard from his PI, how close Harry had become to the two snakes, but he had never fully believed it, even if Harry lived with them.. He would have loved the man to take a cheap shot, then he would be in prison too, and Ron could at least know he took that from Harry. It seemed the man did not need to be restrained, he could control his emotions.
Kinsley knew Severus had planned to come with them. "Harry needs you. It should be you who puts her back in Harry's arms."
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It had taken all of them to keep Harry in the house, he had wanted to follow them, but he stayed. They reminded him any look of him, and Ron would be spooked, and would run with the baby. There were other brokers out there, and they lucked out this one was looking at prison, and they had his help. Harry was in no shape anyways, and he would need to be in shape when she came home, Fleur had promised to bring her.
Fleur and Viktor finally arrived, and relief flooded through the house, but it was short lived. Neither onehad the baby in their arms, and both Draco and Bill had to reach for Harry, or he would have collapsed totally.
Harry looked at the couple. "Where is she, where is my little baby? Please tell me Ron did not escape, please."
It was Severus who answered from behind. "She is right here Harry, your daughter is right here."
Harry turned to him, and for the first time he saw the little pink bundle in the man's arms. Harry ran to him, and took Remy into his arms, having never been so happy to hold her, since he first held her. The others were so relieved to see her back, and Harry cradled her, they were told what had happened. Ron was in prison, and would stand trial in two days, and Remy had been seen by a healer, who said she was in good shape.
Severus stopped Harry when he wanted to see Ron. "You will see him before trial, I promise you will have a chance, but you and Remy need each other now."
Fleur kissed Harry on the head as he knew they were right. "Severus and I both promised to return her to you. She is home and safe."
Putting his baby to nurse, Harry ached with relief, and not simply for the milk. He wanted to rip Ron apart, but they were right, he needed this more, to be with her. The others doubted Harry would part with her easy for a long time, but could understand, after all he had been through.
Bill sunk down on to the foot stool by Harry. "She is safe and your baby is home. You know Ron will never touch her again."
