'I don't have a good feeling about this Minerva' Severus stated when he entered the office

'That makes two of us' the headmistress sighed

'You know that Harry would never do something like that he hasn't got it in him to deliberately hurt someone' Severus murmured

'Of course he wouldn't he is as gentle as they come, Molly was raving about the both of you being in on it together payback for Ginny harassing Harry all the time. So its not only Harry that I am concerned about Severus its you as well.' Minerva rubbed her eyes in frustration.

'Is Harry alright?' Minerva added

'He is asleep I gave him a draught Draco and Hermione are with him' Severus replied.

'Probably best he gets a restful night because tomorrow could be a very long day. You do realize that if she accuses Harry I will have to tell the Minster?' Minerva said with a sad expression etched in her face.

'I understand that Minerva and if comes to that I will not stop until I have proven his innocence' Severus countered.

'I would expect nothing less Severus, go be with Harry and we will talk in the morning' she answered.

Severus left the office and went back down to the dungeons. He found Hermione and Draco laying either side of his lover arms draped over him.

They looked up when he walked in and gave him a sheepish smile.

'He was mumbling in his sleep' Draco offered by way of explanation

'As long as you remember he is mine then we will have no problems' Severus gave a small smirk to reassure the pair it was ok

He explained what he and Minerva had spoken about; both Draco and Hermione were livid to think that Molly thought he and Harry had anything to do with Ginny.

'She probably did it to herself or got someone else to do it for her' Hermione seethed.

'I have been thinking along the same lines Miss Granger but proving it will be another story.' Severus replied

'You would have to be sick in the head to do that to yourself' Draco sneered.

'She isn't in her right mind look at the things she has done in front of Harry, that definitely tells me she has a problem' Hermione remarked

'We wont know anything until she wakes so the best thing we can do is get some rest and wait' Severus sighed

After the pair had gone Severus changed and climbed in beside Harry he pulled the young man towards him and held on tight.

It was lunchtime when Ginny woke the next day the first person she saw was her mother sitting beside her bed.

'How are you Ginny dear?' Molly asked her daughter

'Sore and tired' she responded.

At that moment Poppy appeared from her office and noticed that the young redhead had woken.

'Ah Miss Weasley you are awake?' Poppy said as she waved her wand over the young girl.

'Who did this to you Ginny you need to tell me so they can pay for what they have done' Molly said

Before Ginny had a chance to respond to her mother Poppy interrupted.

'I must inform the Headmistress that you have woken before you go any further Miss Weasley' she said sternly as set sent her Patronus to Minerva

Molly glared at the Matron as she took Ginny's hand and commenced her questioning again.

'I have warned you once Molly either wait for Minerva or you will be asked to leave' she remarked coldly.

'You cannot make me leave my daughter Poppy' Molly growled

'It is my hospital Molly what I say goes' she replied in her no nonsense voice

Minerva arrived a short time later and took a seat near the bed. Poppy stood at the end of the bed. Molly shot dark looks at both women.

'Before we commence Miss Weasley I must inform you that this conversation will be recorded as is required by the Ministry' she removed a spherical globe from her robes and placed it on the bedside cabinet.

'This is a memory ball everything you tell us will be placed in here as a memory then the minister will be able to observe the conversation should the need arise' Minerva explained.

'You may begin Miss Weasley' Minerva added.

'I was walking down near Hagrids hut yesterday afternoon getting some fresh air. I was just near the edge of the forest when someone grabbed me from behind and dragged me further in behind some trees.

He forced me onto the ground and started punching me; he ripped my shirt and fondled my breasts. He sat over my stomach while he took my jeans and underwear off, he undid his zipper and pulled his penis out and shoved it in me.

He covered my mouth while he raped me saying if I screamed he would hit me again. So I didn't do anything I was so scared. He said it was payback for everything I had done to him and for threatening him in the hall on Halloween.

Minerva felt physically ill when she heard Halloween mentioned she knew what was coming next and there was nothing she could do.

'It was Harry he raped me and beat me up in the forest, said if I told anyone he would do it again' she sobbed into her hands.

'I want him arrested and charged with rape' Molly shouted.

'I will contact the Minister Molly and go from there you need to be very sure Miss Weasley before I contact him that it was Harry that committed the offence against you' Minerva eyed the girl carefully

'Why would she lie about something like this Minerva, how can accuse her of lying' Molly fumed.

'I am not accusing anyone Molly I am simply asking your daughter to be quite certain before I inform the Minister' she replied and left the room.

Kingsley was working in his office when the floo flared and Minerva appeared in the flames.

'Afternoon Minerva what can I do for you?' Kingsley asked

I have an urgent matter at the school that requires your attention Minister. Ginny Weasley has been attacked and she is accusing Harry as being the culprit.'

Kingsley almost choked on his tea. 'I'll be right there Minerva' he replied.

'Before you do Minister is Arthur at work today?' she queried

'Yes he is' he replied

'Might be best if you inform him I do not believe that Molly has' Minerva answered

'I'll collect him and meet you in your office' He rose from his chair and went to find Arthur Weasley.

The two men stepped from the fireplace and into the office 20 minutes later Minerva led them down to the infirmary.

Molly had a look of indignation on her face when she saw her husband walk in with the Minister and Minerva. The headmistress concluded that Molly hadn't bothered to tell her husband about Ginny and she wondered why.

'Molly why didn't you tell me about this' Arthur asked not hiding his annoyance.

'There wasn't time Arthur I had to be here for Ginny' she snapped

Kingsley stepped forward and stood next to the bed. 'Now Miss Weasley I need you to tell me what happened even though the Headmistress has recorded your story in a memory ball I need to do the same so there are no discrepancies' he explained removing another memory ball from his robes.

'Surely this is unnecessary Minister she has already told Minerva everything' Molly snipped.

'It's the law Molly' he replied.

'Now Ginny I need you to tell me again what happened'

Ginny recounted the incident again all the while Molly was holding her hand, the woman's gaze did not leave Ginny's the entire time, Minerva had a feeling that it had been rehearsed and Molly wanted to make sure Ginny didn't falter.

When she had finished Kingsley took the ball and placed it back into his robes.

'You are going to arrest that little bastard aren't you?' Molly snarled.

'I am going to speak to Harry yes' he replied in a calm voice. He felt anything but calm

'I demand that you arrest him for what he did to my daughter' she shouted

'I will get his side of the story first Molly and make my decision then' Kingsley replied.

'Let him get away with more to the point' she sneered

'I will do my job Molly' he said sternly shooting a warning glance at the woman.

Kingsley and Minerva left the hospital and walked to the Great Hall.

Harry was eating lunch with his friends when Kingsley and the Headmistress entered the hall and walked towards him. Severus was on his feet and by Harry's side in seconds. Draco and Hermione took each of Harry's hands and held tight.

'Harry I have just spoken to Ginny Weasley she has accused you of raping and beating her in the forbidden forest yesterday afternoon. You will accompany me to the Ministry and be interviewed in the matter' Kingsley explained.

'I didn't do anything to her Minister she is lying, its her that has been giving me a hard time. You cant honestly think I would do something like that' he began to sob.

'I'm sorry Harry but I have no choice, you need to come with me and we will get this sorted.' Kingsley was on the verge of tears himself as he led Harry from the hall.

Back in Minerva's office Kingsley and Harry stepped into the floo and disappeared in a flash of green flames. Severus, Draco and Hermione had followed them to the Headmistresses office.

Hermione broke down and Draco wrapped his arms around her. Severus was in a state of shock and stared at the fireplace.

Minerva opened a glass cabinet and removed a bottle of Firewhiskey and 4 glasses. She poured the amber liquid into each and handed them out. She took a long swig and leant back in her chair.

'What are we going to do?' she asked.

'We need to prove that the little bitch is lying Harry would never do something like that' Hermione sobbed.

Minerva told them about Molly's reaction when Arthur walked in and when Kingsley explained she had to tell the story again. She explained that Molly had kept her gaze on Ginny the entire time.