Harry watched Albus being fed the potion and he wasn't sure how to answer the question. And it wasn't simply because it was Percy with him. He would have rather one of the twins or Charlie there for support but he didn't think he'd have found the words any easier. He reminded himself despite their differences Percy was a brother too and was there as support. He knew without a doubt the other brothers and the parents would all be behind them. Though they had followed Albus in the war they had not been blinded to him either. He worried what he was going to hear but not only for himself. He thought about Ron, about Molly's brothers and so many others. He wasn't the only one this man could hurt with his talk. Harry knew he would have to tell Neville and his grandmother that Albus had been involved with sending Voldemort after him and his parents.

Percy put a hand on Harry and wasn't surprised he didn't get an answer from him. He wished he could call another brother but knew he couldn't. He cared about Harry and was happy he could be here for him. He saw how Harry reacted to Moody's death and knew it would get worse.

Albus had been asked a few questions to prove the potion was working. He was angry. "You will never get me in a cell."

Kingsley glared at the man. "From what we already know you will be lucky not to get the kiss."

Albus was cocky as ever. "Oh you have no power to bring me down."

Kingsley didn't back down. "Lets start with the easiest. Did you order the kidnapping of Edward Lupin?"

Albus smirked at that. "Of course I did. I didn't mean any harm to the brat. I just thought to make his bloody big brother to see sense."

Harry was so furious. "Teddy is an innocent baby."

Percy put his hand on Harry. "He is safe and will stay safe."

Kingsley asked. "We have your conspirator. He has told us you hired him to put Mundungus Fletcher under the imperius. For what purpose?"

Albus didn't blanch. "Alastor Moody was a thorn in my side. He had ran out of uses. I needed the man out of the way for good."

Kingsley looked at Harry through the magic two way mirror as he asked next. "Is Moody the only target you used the man for?"

Albus shrugged. "Oh he had his uses to feed information to Voldemort over the years."

"What was the first?"

"I will have to think about that there were so many." Albus said without blanching. "I assume it would be the Prewetts."

Percy was the one who stopped this time. "What? What does he mean?"

Kingsley voiced it for Percy. "Gideon and Fabian were even more loyal than Moody."

"They stumbled across some papers of mine about money. It was too risky to keep them around. I had him set up a small trap."

Percy was shaking and felt sick. "They only found pieces. Mum…..this will kill her. She trusted that man."

Harry was reminded of being told by Alastor of how the twins had died. They had been an army unto themselves and could have made great aurors but they were not the kind to go into that. They were a lot like the twins who were named for them. He had been told Molly had nearly died from heart break when she lost her brothers. Arthur often thought the only thing that kept her going was she was pregnant. She had found out shortly after they died she was carrying twin boys. Frederick Gideon and George Fabian became a living reminder of their Uncles to her. And the twins having so much of their spirit even seemed more of a sign. Harry had no idea how they would tell Molly. Molly and Arthur had followed Albus blindly and they had put themselves and their kids in danger. To find out he had been behind her brothers' murder would destroy her.

Harry had so many questions and he wanted to know about his parents and so much more. But they were limited until the trial. When they took him to trial they could ask about all of his crimes. But for now he could only be questioned in association with his partner.

One last shock came with Kingsley's last question. "Did you use him to feed information about the Potters to Voldemort?"

Albus reminded him. "That was Peter. But I did use him for the Longbottoms."

Harry stopped. "What? Why?"

Kingsley did the asking. "Why would you turn on Alice and Frank?"

Albus explained. "I had realized Harry was the boy who lived. I wanted Voldemort to go after Neville and think that the prophecy was done."

"But Voldemort didn't go after them. He sent the Lestranges."

"He seemed to have seen through my lies. But the Longbottoms still served a purpose."

A shocking voice came from behind Harry. "That bastard."

Harry turned in shock to see Augusta behind him. "Lady Longbottom what are you doing here?"

The woman seemed more angry then he had ever seen her and he didn't blame her. "I have friends in the office. I was told."

Percy put a hand on her when she came to their side. "He will be tried for them as well."

Augusta was pale. "My son and his wife are all but dead. If my elf didn't get Neville out, my entire family….."

Harry knew the feeling all too well. "You have him and I am sure he will give you great grandkids in a few years."

The woman turned to him. "You have both suffered greatly due to the man."

Harry watched as the questioning ended. "At least you have answers."

Kingsley came into the room and heard Harry. He wasn't shocked to see Augusta. "And you will as well."

Harry turned to the man. "Can you question him?"

Kingsley assured him. "When he is on trial we can question all his crimes. But right now I could only cover those part of the arrest."

Augusta was still shaking. "He will stand trial soon. He will pay."

"His trial will be in a few days latest. The murder of Alastor and Prewetts, and attempt on your family have been added."

The woman turned around and left without another word. Harry had always thought when he was younger that she was a cold and aloof woman. She was so hard on Neville and it seemed hard to see a different side. But Neville had told Harry that it was just how she was in public. She was very much a loving grandmother, the only mother he ever had. She did compare him to his dad but she had always been there for him. Harry's heart went out both to his friend and for the old woman. He knew many people would be rocked by this trial.

Percy sunk into a chair. "I have to go home. How do I tell her?"

Harry sat down with him. "I will come with you."

Lucius thought. "You could wait until the trial."

Percy shook his head. "I cant let her be blind sided like that."

Harry agreed with Percy. "She deserves to know."

Lucius reminded Harry. "I thought you were headed to see Hagrid."

Harry had planned to. "He will understand if I wait until tomorrow. I will send word."

Percy turned to Harry when he heard what happened. "If you want to see Hagrid…."

Harry cut him off. "I love Hagrid but you are my family. Your Mum is going to need us all."

Percy nodded. "I don't even know what to say."

Lucius motioned. "I will send word to school for you. And to Remus as well."

Harry simply nodded and led Percy from the room. He knew that Percy was in shock in a way and he was as well. He needed to focus on who and what he could focus on right now. He knew he would have his answers when Albus stood trial. But right now the people he loved needed him. He would see justice for them all including the man he was finally starting to see as his father. He could admit there was a part of him that wished the man was alive right now to see Albus go down. And not simply because he deserved to get justice in his life time though that was a part.

Kingsley said to Percy as he left. "Let me know if your mother needs anything. And I will let you know when the trial is."


Molly was happy as she was making dinner for almost her entire family. Percy was late at work but the others were all coming. She had tried to contact Harry to come but she had not got a hold of him. She left a message with his elf saying he was welcome to join them for dinner if he got home. She had ben told that Remus and Teddy were away or they would have been invited as well. Molly was always happy to have all of her family home and around her. Everyone was there and she smiled at the sound of them in her house, all the life and voices.

She headed into the living room to call them in for dinner. Her eyes drifted to the clock and her thoughts went to Ron as they usually did. The loss of her youngest son ripped her heart in two. Her mind went to her brothers for a moment though she wasn't sure why.

She was about to say something when she was surprised to see Percy and Harry come in. "Hey boys I wasn't expecting you."

Arthur smiled when they came in. "Not very often we see you together. I thought you were working late Percy."

Percy had been intended to come but sent a floo to his mum when he stayed for Harry. "I wish we came for dinner."

Molly was confused and she worried when she noticed how white both were. "What do you mean? What is wrong?"

Harry motioned. "Maybe we should sit down first."

Percy nodded. "Maybe you should turn off the heat on dinner."

Molly sunk into a chair as she was truly worried. "It will keep."

Arthur knew something was bad. "What happened? I haven't seen you like this since the war."

Harry took a deep breath. "Albus was arrested."

Molly was truly confused. "Arrested? For what?"

Bill knew a bit about Harry's money worries at least. "Embezzling."

Percy shook his head. "I am sure that will be added but he was arrested for an attack on Ted and Teddy."

Molly's head snapped up. "An attack? I thought Remus and Teddy were away."

Harry explained what had happened in the book store. "Remus took Teddy and the Tonks away until it was safe."

Arthur looked at Harry, not doubting he was telling the truth. "He went after those you care about."

Harry was worried they were angry he didn't warn them. "I have had security keeping an eye on you and the house. I swear."

Molly cut him off. "We know. We know you wouldn't risk us. But Albus. Why?"

Harry and Percy sat down with the others, and Harry explained what had been happening. He could see the shock when he told them about being the heir of Gryffindor. He didn't plan to make that public knowledge but he knew he could trust the family with the knowledge. There was more shock when he admitted that Severus was his biological father. He had told a few of the brothers but it was still news to Ginny and the parents. He hadn't doubted they would take it well and they proved true on that. The parents had never had an issue with Severus and worked with him. Besides they would have always loved Harry no matter his parenting. Harry had just not wanted to put anyone at risk.

Harry and Percy explained the man had been arrested and on what evidence. The shock ran through the room. They had all had doubts about Albus being totally above the board but he had got away with stuff during the war. But this went above and beyond anything.

Percy found the words to say what came next. "He was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and murder for five people."

Arthur was shocked. "Who?"

Harry explained about Moody. But he added. "It seems he ordered the attack on Neville's parents. They survived so its only attempted."

Molly realized something. "You said five. Who?"

Percy was worried to tell her. "Mum. You need to take a breath before we tell you."

Molly went white. "Ron? But no we know who killed him. And you said two. Who?"

Harry could see Percy couldn't do it. He had a hard time himself but he got it out. "Your brothers."

Only Bill found words as everyone was in total shock. "Our Uncles?"

Harry explained about what they found out. "He worried they would turn on him. The raid was a set up."

Molly had stood and she was shaking in rage. "There was nothing of them to burry."

Arthur moved over to her. "Molly."

She pulled away from her husband. "I remember when we thought Peter was killed and they found fingers."

Harry knew the story all too well as Sirius had been accused. "Its…."

Molly picked up what Harry realized was an order of the phoenix pendant. "I thought his mum lucky. She at least got fingers to bury."

Arthur tried to calm her. She had got a pendant one of the twins had been wearing. The rest was just bits. "Molly they will have justice."

Molly threw the pendant in the fire in absolute rage. "They were young. They had their whole lives. Damn him. The kiss is too good."

She broke down crying in her husband's arms as Harry and her kids watched on. Molly had eventually moved passed the pain of her brothers but they were still with her. Her father had died around the time Charlie was born and he was named for his grandfather. Her mother had died when she was young. Her great Aunts Muriel and Tessy were the only family she had left outside this room. Her Uncle Ignatius had died and he and his wife had no children. Harry knew all too well the feeling of having lost ones entire family and not from old age either.

Molly calmed a bit and said. "We should eat."

Arthur tried to stop her. "Molly food can wait. You…."

Molly stood up. "We should have dinner before it goes bad."

Harry looked at Fred when Molly went into the kitchen. "I said once she would feed us in the middle of a battle field."

Fred agreed with him. "Cooking and feeding us calms her. We should eat."

Bill agreed with his little brother. "She will be more upset if we don't."

Harry thought out loud. "My watch."

George knew his mind. He wore Gideon's himself. "Fred has the pendant, the one that…"

Harry knew why he stopped. Harry kind of wondered why he had ended up with Fabian's watch and not Fred as he knew George had Gideon's. But it seemed that Fred had been given the pendant. As they sat down for dinner all their minds were on Albus and none really had an appetite. Molly didn't mention it other then asking to be told when the trial was. There was no doubt the whole family would be there for it.

He hugged Molly before he left. "He will pay for their deaths and everyone he hurt. Your brothers will have justice I promise you."


It had been a very rough night for Harry. He wished Remus was there as he could have used his dad right now. But he chose not to send for them until the next day because of the baby. He wanted them home now that it was safe. He loved the Weasleys as they were his family but he wanted Remus there. And he also didn't want to put more on Molly through this. He did send word to Hermione as she needed to know as much as any. He had to head to the school the next day anyways. He had sworn to visit Hagrid and he knew he needed to speak to Minerva.

He wasn't surprised in the morning when Lucius appeared at his door. He brought some breakfast for them but they both knew they were headed for school as well. Harry had just finished a floo with Moony and with Hermione before that, and he was happy for the company.

Lucius went to accompany him to school. "The governors have appointed Minerva to take over. Unless you…."

Harry turned to look at him. "You are he head governor. I have barely taken my seat."

Lucius reminded him. "You have three seats and enough sway. But we met this morning and since she was assistant headmistress."

Harry nodded. "She is the right choice. She is strict but she cares. She is the most senior."

Lucius shook his head. "Filius is by far but he refused assistant more then once. He prefers teaching. But he will fill it now."

"We will need a new transfiguration teacher." Harry thought.

"Minerva will likely finish the year. But I wouldn't be surprised if Remus was offered. You may be able to teach one day/"

Harry was reminded he told Lucius he'd like to one day after quidditch. "This isn't the way I wanted it."

Lucius assured him. "I know, we all know. He started long before you were born."

Harry admitted. "I was shocked when Molly told me how the twins were found. Moody told me about Benjy but not…."

Lucius sighed. "He likely spared you as you had no connection to Benjy. They weren't as badly mutilated as Benjy was but still."

Harry felt sick to his stomach. "I cant even imagine."

Harry and Lucius headed up and into the school to meet with Minerva who knew they were coming of course. He would speak to Hagrid after. He had been told he would get an elf if Grawp died so he knew the giant was alive. He wanted to get business done so he could focus on his old friend and his brother. The next few days were going to be some of the most rough ones in his life. He tried to shake the picture of the Prewett twins out of his head. He remembered Moody saying Benjy was found scattered all over and had been sick at the thought. He couldn't believe he hadn't known the twins had died in a similar way. He knew Dolohov had been one of the main attackers. He had been kissed.

Minerva was waiting for them in the office but so was Filius. Harry was not surprised as Lucius had tod him Filius would be appointed deputy now. It was almost always a head of a house and neither Pomona or Horace had any interest in it.

Minerva looked at both of them as she came in. "Should I be vacating the chair?"

Lucius assured her. "We are here to ask you to accept the position as headmistress."

Minerva smiled at the confirmation. "I would be proud. Filius I would ask you to finally step up as deputy."

Filius agreed. "But as I plan to slow down and hope to train a replacement to take my job in a few years."

Harry saw the man's eyes on him. "I admit I always hoped when done quidditch down the road I could teach."

Minerva mentioned. "I am considering asking Remus to take over my class in the fall so he would be close."

Harry assured them. "I will think on it but there is more things to focus on."

Minerva agreed with him. "I hope you know we had no idea what he was up to. With you or with the….."

Harry cut his former teacher off. "I never doubted it. I know you will make a great head mistress."

Lucius spoke up. "I have some forms for us to see to."

Filius turned to Harry. "I planned to visit Hagrid and check on his brother."

Harry went to go with the man. "I hope he is okay. I never meant any harm to come to him."

Filius assured him. "Poppy told me he woke up soon after you left. And even Hagrid knows you'd never hurt his brother."

Harry and Filius found Hagrid and his brother were down near the paddocks where Harry had left them. He was happy to see the big giant looked little worse for wear for the spell he took. He had a slight bump on the head and had a giant size bandage across it, but he was smiling and content. Harry noticed not only the hippogriffs but a few of the thestrals were there.

Hagrid turned to Harry when he saw him. "You came back."

Harry hugged him. "I told you I would. You know I was worried about your brother. I am sorry we got him hurt."

Hagrid shook his head. "You were protecting the kids. Grawp is okay. Well Poppy says the spell at least didn't hurt him."

Filius heard the last part. "Is there something wrong?"

Hagrid nodded. "He isn't eating."

That startled Harry. "Why? I am sure there is plenty in the woods."

It was Firenze who was nearby who answered. "He has refused to hunt for weeks now."

Hagrid explained. "He realized the animals were scared not only by his size but because he might eat them. He doesn't want them scared."

Harry was shocked to realize the giant decided to become a vegetarian. "He needs to eat something."

Firenze suggested. "He could be taught to fish. I don't think he sees fish as friends. And then plants."

Grawp spotted them. "Har-ry."

Harry smiled at the big giant. "Hi Grawp, I am happy you are okay. But I hear you are not eating?"

Grawp shook his head and pointed at the animals. "No hurt."

Harry smiled. "Firenze is going to teach you to fish so you wont have to hurt any of your little friends. You need to stay strong."

Hagrid agreed with him. "I only have you Grawp. You need to eat."

Filius made the suggestion they could also work with him to learn what he could eat other then hunting. The big giant seemed happy enough with that. He didn't seem to want to befriend fish and had no problem eating them. The tiny animals may still be scared of him but it seemed now he calmed and wasn't hunting some of the other animals like the thestrals were coming to se him. And he did seem genuinely happier with it. Harry smiled when he realized that Grawp shared his brother's love for animals. He seemed as Grawp tamed and calmed down he had a gentle side.

Harry left the school and headed for home. He was glad he had stopped and seen Hagrid as he had needed a chance to smile. He found he was not alone when he came through the door and he was relieved to see who it was.

Remus was in the kitchen and to his surprise he was alone. "Cub."

Harry went into his arms. "I am so glad you're back."

Remus held him tight. "I would have been back last night if you told me sooner."

Harry knew that but didn't feel guilt in waiting. "Where is Teddy?"

Remus got Harry into a chair and went for some tea. "He is with Andromeda and Ted."

Harry was confused. "Did they not come back as well?"

Remus handed him some tea. "They did but Andromeda and I thought you could use some time with me without a baby."

Harry was relieved. "I love him but…."

Remus assured him. "You have been through hell in the past few days. The past few months. I am just happy I could be here."

Harry and Remus spent the afternoon talking and Remus told him more about Molly's brothers and others. He too was shocked and enraged over the death of Moody and the twins, and Frank and Alice's fait. He knew Albus had done a lot but this was worse then he had imagined. Harry noticed Kreacher set the table for three and said nothing. He was some how not surprised when Hermione arrived for dinner with them. Remus knew that Harry could use her and that Hermione would be in bad shape too. Her parents weren't in their world and didn't fully understand. Both he and Hermione thought of Ron as they talked over dinner that night. Albus had not killed Ron but there were so many thoughts.

Remus assured his son. "We will have answers soon. The trial is the day after tomorrow and they can ask him about it all."

AN: Albus will meet his fait next chapter. And we will get back to Harry finding his future with Lucius, including some more Severus of course.