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New Resolutions II

Chapter 16- Expect the Unexpected

By: Abbie Snape

Both Leah and Harry just stood there as if they had been hit with a stunner. They couldn't believe what their ears had just heard.

"No...they are guilty," said Leah shaking her head.

"No...due to the brother, they found him guilty instead of the parents," said Sara.

"I need to sit down," said Leah practically falling on the nearest bench.

Harry looked over at her to see a tear falling down her face. She loved Tommy, as did everyone else in there family. He couldn't let him go back.

"What are we waiting for? Let's get down there and tell the Ministry what to do," said Draco coming out of his room, pulling on a cloak.

"Dray...you are in no condition to be out of bed! What happen to your potion?" asked Leah jumping up.

"Didn't take it and I am fine. Tommy is more important," he said wincing a little as he stretched his arms up.

"I agree," Ginny's voice came.

"Gin?" asked Draco.

"I came to see how you were and heard the conversation. We can't let him go back with his parents. I don't care what I have to do," she said smiling at Leah.

"Alright...let's get down there," said Harry.

"What if they are already gone?" asked Leah.

"They aren't. Justin is giving them hell as is Sirius and Remus," said Sara.

"How do they-"

"I contacted them to find out where you two were. They asked why and I told them. It took them two seconds to floo through," she said.

A small smile appeared on Harry's face. "Did you contact Dad?" he asked.

"Yes... he was the one that told me where you two were. I have to head over there now, to get Thomas. I thought I should tell you two first before I did," said Sara.

"We will met you there," said Leah taking off followed by Harry, Ginny, and Draco.

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"NO!" yelled Thomas with tears falling down his face as he hanged on to Severus.

"Tommy..." began Severus but couldn't finish his sentence when Thomas tightened his grip.

"Professor...I have to ask you to let go of him. He has to, by court, go with his parents," said Justin.

"Come on Justin, you know he can't go back with his parents. They will kill him," hissed Harry.

"I can't do anything Harry. The lawyer challenged the verdict but it will still take a little while to get the case to go back into the court room and until then, by law, he has to go back with his parents," said Justin. "Trust me Harry...I am not happy about this either."

"I can't let him go back," said Leah quietly.

"I am sorry Leah. There is nothing I can do for now."

"Mum...what is going on?" asked Jordan pulling on the end of Leah's robe.

"I will tell you later. Right now...I need you and Lily to sit down in Harry's chair and be good," said Leah.

Everyone was in Harry's office, waiting for Thomas' parents to make their way up there. No one knew what to do.

"Dad...is there anything we can do?" asked Harry, turning to his father.

"I'm sorry son but no," he said rubbing circles on Thomas' back.

A knock came to the door, making everyone turn. "Harry..." came Sara's voice.

"Shit," muttered Remus.

"We should apparate away with him so they can't get him," said Sirius.

"Then you will be a fugitive once again Sirius," said Draco.

"I didn't get caught the first time," he said.

"You aren't as young as then either," said Ginny.

"Guys," snapped Jade. "We can't do anything. Just pray for the best."

"HARRY! Open the door," yelled Sara.

Harry crossed the room and opened the door to see Sara and the Riddick's standing there.

"Thank you," said Sara.

"Not welcome," said Harry moving out of the way.

Everyone cased the Riddick's a piercing glare as they entered the room, even Lily and Jordan. This was it. Everything they had worked for was over.

"Say bye to everyone Thomas. You are leaving with us," said Mrs. Riddick.

Thomas turned and looked at her and then back to Severus. Severus whispered something in his ear that made Thomas nod. He hugged Severus before getting down and going to everyone in the room and hugging them. Leah didn't want to let him go until Draco practically pulled him away from her arms. When he got to Harry though, Harry pulled him into the corner of the room where no one could see them.

"Take this Tommy. If anything happens to you, hold this between you hands until you feel it grow warm. When it does, me, Leah, Draco, Dad, Jade, Remmy, Siri, and Ginny will all feel it and rescue you. But, I want you to hold it every night for ten seconds so I know that you are all right. Hold it longer if you are in danger, okay?" asked Harry handing him a raven's feather that was just like the one in his pocket.

Tommy nodded and placed it in his pocket before hugging Harry. Harry closed his eyes in fear that the tears that he felt would fall but he couldn't let them fall like Leah, Ginny, Jade, and the twins were doing. He had to be the strong one. He always had to be the strong one.

"Come along Thomas," said Mr. Riddick, growing impatient.

"Bye," whispered Thomas, waving.

Mrs. Riddick ushered him out of the room. Mr. Riddick began to follow but Severus grabbed his arm.

"If anything happens to that boy, it will be your head," he hissed.

"And don't think that isn't a promise," said Sirius.

"What can the two of you do?" said Riddick in a taunting voice.

"More than two. Trust me, if anything happens to him, you will pay," said Draco walking toward him.

"And trust me if you don't them. Lay a hand on him and you are dead. I am not afraid of going to Azkaban over killing you," said Harry.

Riddick's eyes shifted between them before stopping on Draco. "I've heard your father mutter that same threat once," he whispered. Draco starred at him before his eyes grew dark with furry. "Don't worry Potter. My son is in perfect hands."

Riddick broke his grip from Severus and left the room. Harry closed his eyes before taking a deep breath. He walked over to Leah and pulled her into a hug, letting her cry into his robes. Lily and Jordan crawled into his and Leah's lap, crying too.

Draco fell into one of the chairs, extending his leg. He rubbed his side, obviously still in pain for not having been probably treated. He took a deep breath before getting up.

"Draco! Where are you going?" asked Ginny.

"I have to go somewhere. I am not sure but I think I know something," he said.

"I am coming with you," she said.

"What about Kori?" he asked.

"Hermione and Ron are watching her. I'll fill them in later," she said.

Draco nodded. "I'll see you all later. I have to do something."

"Don't get in trouble whatever it is," said Severus.

"I shouldn't, but no promises."

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A/N- Sorry this chapter is a shorter then what I normally post but I promise another chapter up in the next couple days or sooner than that. I am already starting on it.

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