A/N Its coming, its coming... the end of the story is coming... but first lets wrap up a few loose ends. and ruin an old mans plans.
And thank you all for sticking with me after that last chapter, I know it raised a few heckles but I was going for the aspect of just how far the manipulator was going to go for his Greater Good. Enjoy the mayhem.
Chapter 12- Heart(s) of the matter
That Friday the pair received a summons to the Head mistress's office. She was looking rather pleased as they entered. "Well I found the best loophole. You can't get out of the Hogwart's contract till you complete your schooling but should you complete your OWLs and NEWTS, then you have done just that. Basically your far more educated than even the teachers combined. Your Magical theory is non existent do to how you learned your spells but the fact you can do the spells even with different theory makes this even more entertaining. I have asked the ICW to see about offering some examiners."
Harry thought about it and even Metra seemed to like the idea. "We will see what the ICW says as to the theory... we do have access to all the books and other study material. We can do it our way and still do it your way if needed. Besides, we can easily pull up the data so memorizing such things is antiquated." He grinned at the scowl on Minerva's face.
They left to inform Samus of the plan then joined her in reducing the Acromantula population. Hagrid was not happy but Arogog did warn him that some of the children were getting unruly. Arogog also knew anything that killed as effectively as those armored creatures was not to be attacked. Those that tried, died.
Dinner came and so did the fact that Ron Weasley seemed to glare at Harry the whole time he sat to the Gryffindor table. The twins told him any action on his part would be seen as shame to the Weasley house. He still kept up his scowl and his silent aggression. Harry told the twins it was not their job to protect one who refused to learn.
The students did ask about different things that made them so far backwards to the muggle world. Harry had finally tapped into the 'internet' and collected data from various countries. He showed the advanced machines and devices that did what magic could do . And the ways they governed their people. Even the slow introduction of women in major political roles. The purebloods were still skeptical but after seeing news articles in the same format as the Prophet they simply observed and analyzed.
The next day they met with the twins who used the Headmistress floo to get to the Burrow. To say they were not completely shock seemed accurate. They explained that after so many different cultures and structures, this was actually moderate. Mr. Weasley greeted them and led them to a large dinning area. They saw three others they were not familiar with.
The one called William or Bill as he preferred actually worked for the Goblins but was never needed by them so never met. The one called Charlie seemed to sense Metra as a dangerous threat but was told to not antagonize them. He compared her to the Protective mother dragons at the reserve.
The last one made Harry and Metra think of a desk jockey, he was too stiff and looked like he needed one of those pills to flush your system.
"Thank you for coming Mr. Aran. Ms. Prime. I want to let you know that we will do as you advise in the case of Molly's punishment..."
Percy stood up, "What punishment. I have not heard of anything."
Charlie also glared at the two. "Perhaps some one should start from the beginning. I heard that something happened to my sister so lets get all the cards on the table."
Metra growled but Harry calmed her. He told of the event, the Contract ( he showed the copy), and the scans. "So you see, your mother decided to use every trick Dumbledore told her to make your sister commit Line Theft. I see the girl as being used. Her punishment will be worse when they finally get her mind straight. But Molly, she did these things to her daughter. She even instructed her own daughter to commit rape. Even if an underage virgin herself. Will you still stand by her and Dumbledore?"
The twins already growled out a NO. Percy was still reeling from all the laws and the fact it was involving his family, his only sister. He finally returned to reality with a cold glare. "She is no mother of mine."
Bill and Charlie looked over the documents and the transcripts from the Aurors. They both agreed with Percy. All of them looked to Ron.
He sat in silence but Arthur saw something in his eyes. "As Head of House I hereby order you to tell us what you have with held."
"I was paid to be Harry's friend and push him to Gryffindor, He was to be talked into trusting Dumbledore's actions. I also knew about the Marriage Contract. He said Ginny would be taken care of when Harry went to fight the Dark Lord again. He knew the evil blighter would return. He even convinced mom to make loyalty potions for Harry and for Ginny. He said he would find a way to get the other girl out of the picture."
"Ronald Weasley!" Charlie was ready to kill his own brother but Bill stopped him. Arthur however Had enough, he pulled back and slugged Ron in the nose and out of his chair. The room stood still as a very pissed off Head of house was glaring. "I hereby as Head of House, place Ronald Weasley on retention until deemed innocent or guilty. So mote it be. If you have anything else you kept from us then you better talk now!"
The boy spilled his guts of all the times Dumbledore was involved in 'training' Ginny and even about the potions he saw the man slip Ginny. He told of how Molly would slip some potions in the others food but not his as long as he stayed loyal to Dumbledore. He finished with how he over heard Dumbledore saying the old cottage was nice but he had no one to cook for him. And Something about his brother being to stupid too remember who's name the old thing was under."
Percy headed for the Floo saying he was getting the Aurors to look for property under Albus brother's name. Bill agreed and said he would get the Goblins on it as a favor for Mr. Aran.
Charlie looked at the boy before storming off to the back porch. Ron was sent to his room and the twins followed to ensure he did not try to leave it. Mr. Weasley sat down as he finally realized his family was broken. Even the fact that no one paid attention to Samus leaning on the wall was a moot point.
"She has done something that no mother for any reason and even under any spell would do. She betrayed the trust and love of her child and her family. The Prudish one was right. She is no mother to them now. As for the boy...he was seen repeatedly being smug. He did not warn you or anyone and thus he too betrayed the family. The girl, Ginny, poor soul caught in this scheme. She deserves better than she got."
Samus placed her hand on Arthur's shoulder. "Live for the family, defend the family. And kill any who harm the family. They will never be family again. By the way, the Aran family motto: One does not stand against the family of hunters."
Metra followed Harry as he stepped out the back door to look for the other man. "What do you want?"
Her growl made him react as if a Dragon was nearby. He looked at her again and felt that he needed to be cautious. "Why do you keep setting off my instincts. I work in a dragon reserve but your just a girl. And yet I feel I need to stay in line of sight with you. Same as the mother dragons."
Her glare was ended as Harry smiled at her. "Told you your over-protectiveness would be a threat to the trained ones. Now Charlie, we come to ask you something. We want to know what she was like before all this."
He had the look of surprise. This boy that could have his whole family jailed or even killed wanted to know what his sister was really like. He spent an hour remembering the fun she had when he was around as well as holidays he came by. Her love of flying and her feisty spirit. He let a tear fall as he finally said it was Molly's over controlling attitude that made him decide to leave Britain. He also felt that if he stayed he could have protected the girl.
That night the twins let Ron out of his room. But Arthur set a rule that he could not leave the school or the burrow and if he did he would be Disowned. If Dumbledore tried to contact him, Ron was to let Mr. Aran or the twins know right away.
The trio left by portal and arrived at the school. They informed Mcgonagall of the new information. She told them they needed to go to ST. Mungos and let the healers know as well.
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When they arrived at the Hospital they were confronted by Aurors. Someone had tried to get to the Weasley girl. Oddly enough it was during an escorted stroll that Bellatrix Black asked why some man was in lots of glamours. The escorts all being Aurors confronted the man who had a portkey. He escaped but when they realized he was near the Weasley girls room they set up guards.
Harry was led to the room and heard from the healers that there was no change in her. He told them of the potions Molly made as well as the dosing she did to the girl. Metra looked at the girl with scowl. This thing tried to hurt her Harry but it was because of those she trusted. How could anyone do that and still be considered a mother. She realized it was not only her Queen like instincts but how she felt raising Harry that caused this.
She did not hate the girl, she hated what the girl was turned into. She hated Dumbledore for hurting another innocent child. Her anger seemed to leak as she reached for the girl and carefully touched her head. She saw all the times the girls inner self screamed out but was unheard. All the times she fought to end the control and lost. Finally she saw herself with Harry but her inner self was in tears sating this was not how she wanted to be with him. She did not want any of it.
Metra looked at Harry and growled. He had a second to put up a containment bubble before Metra took on her blue suit. Her energy wrapped around Ginny causing the girl to shake and cry out. After a minute or two all the energy came bake to Metra and Harry dropped the bubble in time to catch her.
"Ginny's free of the potions and other spells. They both need rest." He picked up Metra and portaled back to the ship.
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The next day they arrived to see the girl awake. She was talking with the woman who saved her from Albus. When she saw Harry she panicked and hid under the blankets saying she was so sorry and she never wanted to...
"Enough. You had no chance to do what you wanted. We do not see you as the one to punish. We do see you as a victim. Bella good to see you again. If you have not heard the cup has been dealt with as was a book in the Malfoy's care and a locket your cousin Regulus stole from the thing. Now. There is one more thing we have been asked to do after helping young Ginny here. Good to see both of you feeling better."
They were led to a different area to meet with some one who asked for them directly. When they arrived a boy they knew from school was sitting between two beds. AN older woman looked at the pair with a stern glare. "What is it, your not to be here if you have no business."
"Gran stop, Forgive her Lord Potter Aran. I asked for you after hearing the nurses talk of what happened to Ginny. I wanted to ask you if you can also help or find out how to help my Parents. I'm sorry we have not been properly introduced. I am Neville Longbottom."
The old woman's eyes bugged out as she caught on to who she was insulting.
Metra walked to the woman first, her fingers softly on the forehead. She smiled and looked at Harry before signing. Harry blinked but nodded. " Has anyone tried to enter their minds to see the state it is in?"
"No, only spells to scan the mind and a couple for physical health. Why do you ask?"
"I need permission to do as I have stated. Metra found the woman but she is deep in her own mind and needs to be guided back out."
The old one growled at the implications. "Are you sure you know what your doing?"
Harry activated his suit and stood over the woman. "Are you sure you have enough information to question us? The medical reports at the foot of the bed shows they are being kept comfortable. Not being treated for mental issues or spells. You have more concern with why your money was not being spent on actually curing them and just leaving them here to suffer."
The suit dropped as he picked up the chart pointing to the potions and such. " None of these are for mental curses. Take this to the Director and no one else and take an Auror with you, that will make them think twice about trying to deny there actions."
Metra was already tending to the man as Neville looked on with hope. Harry asked the boy to open his mom's eye carefully and hold it open. After about three minutes the woman blinked and pulled away from the hand on her eye. "wha... Ba...My baby? My Neville?"
After repeating the process for the dad Harry walked away from the room hearing the nurses claim that the recovery was impossible. He stopped one of them and asked why they did not try any of the standard Ligimens to even see what was happening in their minds. The reply made Metra Growl so deep it vibrated the walls. The Aurors ran to them prepared to fight. "Tell the Director he had better explain to the DMLE why he still followed the advise of Albus Dumbledore even after all the evidence of that mans crimes?"