Chapter 31: Viktor's surprise

Molly and Arthur hoped never to be here again, after collecting Ginny from the hospital. They had not been allowed contact and seeing her with her head nearly shaved and scars from two suicide attempts had been painful, not forgotten. Molly was kicking herself as her husband had wanted to keep her home for another year with the tournament, but she had not agreed. Now she was filled with so many doubts, wondering if Ginny would have been fine if she had remained at home for the school year. She would never know but the thought would haunt her, as she was once again about to commit her daughter to the mental hospital.

Ginny had been in a holding cell at the ministry for two days, under suicide watch though. They had to wait and see if Harry had been rescued, even though she could still face a prison hospital ward for her part in what happened.

Harry was led into the room by his dads. Arthur was surprised. "Harry, what are you doing here?"

Lucius spoke for his son."Harry has had the charges dropped; on the condition Ginny receives proper long term care."

If he hadn't Ginny would have gone to court, and she would have not only been in a prison ward but could have faced a proper prison cell when better. With this Ginny would be committed not to the psyche ward she was in before, but a proper asylum in Wales. She was looking at likely a few years at least; the healer from the hospital and her old one both concluded she had a complete break this time. Normally the hospital was private and cost a lot, but they were making an exception for her.

Molly was in tears as she hugged Harry. "I am so sorry for all she did to you; I would never forgive myself if..."

Harry cut her off."It isn't your fault Mrs. Weasley, and I am just happy she will be cared for.'

The hospital had done what they could but they had limited resources, the asylum was better equipped. Ginny would have the best therapy and medicine out there, and perhaps one day she would be well enough for a half way house. The couple were shocked not only Harry dropped the charges, but his dads had pulled some strings. The couple knew full well the asylum only took her due to some persuasion, and likely donations.

The couple were taken into a room to see Ginny before she was taken, is would be at least three months before they would be allowed to see her. They were shocked to find her in a muggle straight jacket and sedated, her head shaved bald. They could not see, but she was diapered.

Molly was pale as she touched her daughter and her scalp. "The hospital cut if for they could not be bothered, even with spells. I thought...'

The healer sighed."In the last two days she has taken to ripping her hair out by the roots. It had to be done."

The last time she had lucid moments where she felt guilt but was aware, it was in those times they did therapy. This time was worse and she went between being child like almost infantile, and in a rage. She knew her hair had been a sign she went off her meds, and she started ripping is from her head so they would have no proof. She had needed medical attention for it, and in the end her head was shaved. She could or would not use the bathroom, and had broken free from magic restraints and attacked a nurse and her healer, hence the jacket. For now she was looking at full confinement in a padded cell even for therapy.

Arthur held his wife as Ginny was wheeled through the floo. "I know this is hard Molly, but this is the best for her. It is this or a prison cell."

Molly clung to her husband, they both knew Ginny would not survive in prison "I know, but she is our baby."

Like last time Arthur was just as shaken as his wife was, but he had to hold is together for her. Molly had always been strong, other then last time with Ginny the only time she was like this was when her brothers were killed. Back then he really had worried she only made it because she had been pregnant with the twins, and when they were born and both boys, saw it as a sign. Her daughter was alive so there was still hope, and he knew she would go on as she had six sons to worry about.

Arthur led his wife out."The boys will expect us at the train, and you know they will need us."

His kidnapping and all that happened before and during shook Harry bad, and since Viktor had left Harry barely spoke. His dads were not surprised he wanted to help Ginny, and had the hospital arranged before he asked. The girl had been stalking their son and had him kidnapped and nearly killed, but she was ill. Harry had not been willing to see her in prison even if after the hospital, more for the sake of her brothers though than anything. Draco and even the twins had a hard time understanding how he could be so forgiving, but the twins were grateful and Draco supported it.

Rodolphus and Bella backed off for a few weeks; they wanted to know the boys but knew how much they had been through. It was agreed Bella and her husband would come though to the belated birthday for Draco, their nephew after all. Andromeda had been shocked to hear, and was anxious for a reunion.

Andromeda loved her nephew and was there for him too but she looked to her sister. "Bella?"

Bellatrix turned and practically shot into her arms. "Romy, I have missed you so much."

Narcissa may never have been involved but her husband was, allowing the sisters to be close and her to help the couple become spies. Andromeda had wed a muggle though, and until Lucius was outed as a spy she had no contact even with Draco. Her husband and daughter were there, and it was a full reunion. Bella hoped there may still be a chance for her and her husband to have a child. Draco and Harry were included in the reunion.

Harry was also getting a surprise for the day, Draco had been told and he was more than agreed. The boys were huge quidditch fans so Lucius renting a box for them and their friends was no shock, but the game was. Harry and Draco were United fans but this was a cannons and Pride game, but Harry soon had the answer.

The announcer called."And the new starting seeker for the Pride, Viktor Krum."

Draco laughed at the stunned look on Harry."I thought this would be a good smile today. You have been depressed."

He had helped get Harry and Viktor together even though he knew it would be hard, Viktor from another school. In a lot of ways it was good Viktor was three years older and done school, he could be here and not only see Harry in Italy in August. It was in Naples when Harry turned nine that they first met, and this summer was the first time they were going back. Harry wanted the game to end quickly, he wanted both Viktor to win and to go and see him.

Viktor didn't disappoint when he won the game in less then an hour, and Harry was anxious to see him. He felt bad as is was his brother's birthday and he got the best surprise, but Draco assured Harry he was more than happy for him.

Harry ran to Viktor when he came out."I could smack you, how could you not tell me that you were playing here?"

Viktor laughed. "Is would not have been a surprise then. If you punch me though, I will rethink coming to Italy.'

It was the off season and an exhibition game, Viktor wouldn't start for real till September so he was still coming on the trip. Viktor pulled Harry into his arms for a long tender kiss, assuring his boyfriend he missed him as much. He would be able to come see Harry on weekends and the odd week night, now he lived here.

He directed attention back to Draco. "I think though we have stolen enough attention from your brother, its his birthday. But I promise I'm not going any where."