Chapter 30: heroes revealed

Shock ran through Lucius as he looked at the pair, he had never thought any death eater would help but these two never. He may have once been considered inner circle before he had come out, but there had been no one deeper then this pair. His son didn't seem to be under the imperius curse and said they had saved them, but there had to be some reason. Maybe they thought they would earn a pardon from saving Harry and the other two boys, he had no idea but he would find out.

Harry clung to his dad and wanted to go back to school, he could see both Viktor and Cedric were with their dads now as well. Harry was terrified and he was weak, and the confusion over all this was not helping him.

Cornelius surprised every one when he appeared."I am sure the school infirmary would be a better place for this talk. It seems the boys can use some help."

Bellatrix looked at Lucius. "My sister helped me and my husband become spies.I owed is to her to protect her son's brother."

Lucius and Severus had been spies from day one, but while his wife had to play a role Narcissa had never been involved. He had loved Sirius since they were teens but he had deep respect and care for his wife, sentiments that were returned. They had both demanded if forced to wed they would not bond as Lucius wanted to marry Sirius, and she hoped to find love one day. It turned out not to be necessary as Narcissa died in labour, and Lucius had mourned a dear friend.

The apparition wards for the infirmary were opened, and the boys with their dads and part of the order came. Draco and Remus who had stayed back were in the infirmary, Severus and Sirius came back with Harry and Lucius. Harry found himself in hugs from them all.

Lucius turned once again to the couple when Albus came in." Explain."

Rodolphus spoke. "I wish we could say we had been spies as long as you were, but we have done all we could to make up for our crimes."

The couple were in it for a few years and thought they were too deep, but they had wanted out. Bella had turned to her sister for advice as she knew Narcissa never supported it, and she had brought the couple to Cornelius. He was not minister back then but he had the position enough to have them pardoned, and like Lucius they took an oath on their magic. They had not had kids to worry about and since they knew Voldemort had not been gone, they had agreed to continue.

Bella looked at Harry and explained they could not prevent him from being kidnapped, but were well placed. Rodolphus was the one with the knife and he had repeated more than once the comment on blood, hoping Harry would understand. He had a portkey and would have gotten Harry out if it hadn't worked.

Draco looked at the Aunt he never knew for he was told she was a criminal. "Thank you for saving my brother and the other two."

Bella kissed his head. "Harry saved the other two and our world, we only helped. But your brother I am happy we could save."

Looking at Draco Bella knew her sister would have been so proud of her son; Lucius had raised him to be such a wonderful kid. Rabastan had been among the others and got away, and their roles as spies were over. Bella hoped she would have a chance not only with Draco but her remaining sister and her daughter, her sister's muggle born husband made it impossible before. The couple had never been able to even consider their own kids, but hoped that would change.

Rodolphus watched as Harry was being patched up. "This is not over, even without a leader the others are still out there. We will do anything we can to help."

Lucius offered his hand to his former brother in law. "I am grateful for what you did for our son tonight, and would work with you.'

Albus didn't look happy at all, and Sirius wondered if it was because there was no way he could take credit for what happened. There was danger out there but without Voldemort Dumbledore knew his stock was down, former spies like Bella would be of more use. The order had already been moving away from him as leader, and he had to know he would slip further. He had still bee recovering from his loss of control over Harry, now this.

Poppy directed their attention back to what was needed."I won't keep them, but I would suggest all three boys go home and get some rest.'

Sirius took a shaken Harry into his arms. "I think Harry could probably use some quiet."

Harry and Viktor would be staying with their parents but Cedric was a prefect, and he insisted on his own room. Harry protested when his dads tried to give him a sleeping potion but they would not hear him, he was in part shock already. Harry only took it when they threatened to take him to the infirmary, and meant it.

Sirius kissed his son when he was asleep and looked to his husband. "I just wish we had caught them all. I wish our son could have a normal life for once."

Harry, Viktor and Cedric had all been the focus the next afternoon, both with the end of the tournament and the war. The events of the night before had hit the papers and the world was once again celebrating the end of Voldemort, this time for good. There were still criminals on the run but they were not only without Voldemort, but they were not the more powerful followers. The world was sure it would be no time before they were captured.

Harry had been awarded the Order of Merlin first class, but the other two got the second class as well as the Lestranges. Viktor tried to give Cedric the title and prize money as he risked so much for Harry but Cedric refused; they both won and both took the risk.

Harry kissed Viktor when the ceremony was over. "I wish you didn't have to go."

Viktor more than agreed with Harry on that."I have to drive the boat back; I am the only one who can with Igor gone."

He reminded Harry again that he would see Harry that summer in Italy, holding his tongue on the rest. He had a try out with the Pride in two weeks time, and if he made the team he would be in the UK and could see Harry on weekends. He had other try outs as well and was sure to move, but he wanted is to be a surprise.

Viktor's mom whispered to her son. "You know you could put him out of his misery and just tell him."

Viktor quieted his mom. "Where would be the fun in that? Besides we don't know if I will make a team here."

Her son was far too humble and his parents knew he would be moving, and were fully in support of is. The league was not big back home and they could come visit all the time, besides they liked the boys together. Harry had three years left of school, but the Krums and Malfoys could see them married one day.

Draco came to his brother when the boat was leaving. "I know it is hard, but you will see him soon."

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