A/N: I'm sorry for the delay on this epi. I had it written and just didn't like how it ended with Molly. So I had to sit back and think of a different punishment. One that would satisfy Hermione's desire for vengeance (without going all DarkHermione) but would not be viewed as too heavy handed by the government. I think this aligns with Hermione's tendency for the dramatic (etching 'snitch' into the forehead) and devious practicality (sending the Toad to the centaurs). FYI, Draco was not pleased. He wanted her to suffer more but since he didn't want to piss off his wife, he agreed to her plans. For any man reading this, remember - Happy Wife Happy Life.

Enjoy and see you at the end.

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Kingsley sat in his office discussing exactly what needed to be done with four of his most trusted aurors. The group was shocked to learn exactly what they would be up against upon entering Harry Potter's home. Kingsley was the secret-keeper for the home and as such, he was able to grant access to whomever he desired. After discussing things with Hermione, he made the decision to see if he could get Harry the help he desperately needed.

"Minster, if I could be blunt?" At Kingsley's nod, the tall man who would be in-charge continued. "If you knew he was taking these things, why did you allow it to continue?" This was a question Kingsley was going to have to answer both publicly and privately. He sighed before answering.

"That is a good question with no good answer Seamus. Harry started stealing right after the war. While he thought he deserved to be put directly into the auror corps, I knew he couldn't handle it and after he publicly stated he wouldn't accept favoritism I was able to easily keep him out. But the public was decidedly still pro-Harry then so I couldn't do anything that would tarnish his reputation. I suspected he was the thief but, needed iron clad proof. It didn't take as long as I had expected because he was taking something everyday. I simply disillusion myself and watched him for two days. After obtaining the evidence of his theft, I had to determine if the items he took were related or just random. Once I understood he was just taking whatever he could get his hands on, it was easy to make sure what he took was non-functioning. The rooms he would access had been faked and set up to look just like the ones he thought he was entering. When he would take something, it would be logged and recorded. None of the things he took can do anything, they are junk items made to look like the devices that might be of use to him. The few items he got prior to being discovered have been replaced over the years with non-functioning duplicates as well."

None of the men standing before the Minister could truly believe what they were hearing. All had their own opinions of the 'savior of the wizarding world', but were shocked at just how off the bend he had become. Seamus remembered sixth year and the near-psychotic behavior Harry had displayed. Seamus and Dean Thomas had spent many nights discussing just what was wrong with their bunkmate. Since the release of Hermione's book, Seamus had been thinking about those late night conversations with his best friend. "Minister, is Harry a risk to us or himself at this point?"

"Both, after Hermione's memories were erased his behavior calmed but now he suspects her memories are back, I worry what he will do to protect her from herself. Hermione was of the opinion that Harry and Ron would not be able to accept Draco and would whatever they felt was necessary to protect her. As we have come to expect, she was correct in that belief." Since the return from Australia and subsequent release from Ministry custody, Kingsley had assigned someone to trail the three of them. Kingsley knew that Ginny had holed herself up at the Burrow while Ron had moved back to the Burrow after his dismissal from the Ministry. Without a job, and never having saved a knut of his salary, there was no way for him to maintain renting an apartment. Harry seemed to be acting as if Hermione's memories hadn't returned but Kingsley knew that Harry suspected it.

"One final question Minister. What about the Weasleys, won't they be a problem once the arrest becomes known?" Seamus had really grown into his role and it was one he took extremely serious. The attack, because that is what Seamus believed it to be, on Hermione had shattered his belief in the innocence of everyone he had known as a child.

"Harry is a single employee of the Ministry. The Ministry and by extension me have power of attorney over Harry. As long as we can get him without a fight the story will stay out of the papers unless the Weasleys themselves do something. Right now, they are fighting a public relations battle and claiming Harry is now missing could be twisted into a distraction by them to defuse the attention." Looking at his group, he gave them one final thought. "Harry was vital to the defeat of Voldemort but the boy and now man needs help. It's our job as Ministry employees and more importantly as fellow wizards to save him before he hurts himself. Be prepared for anything."

It was with those final thoughts the group blinked away to the twelfth home on Grimmauld Place.

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Harry was too surprised by the arrival of the five men to do anything before his wand had been taken and he was surrounded. His eyes slipped to the armory and was pissed he hadn't just kept one piece on him at all times. Kingsley watched the man's actions and cursed at just how much Harry's childhood had destroyed the chance for him to be a good member of society.

Once it was verified that Harry was secured and would not be able to escape, the group began to catalog all the items in the home. Seamus was the first to notice the wall with pictures. After examining the information he was sickened at just what Harry had planned. He only needed to ask one question to the boy that had been his roommate for seven years.

"Harry?" When the man's green (and slightly crazed) eyes looked up, Seamus knew the answer but needed to hear it. "Do you truly believe what you have written here?" Seamus motioned to the wall with pictures and outlandish threat scenarios. Harry had been having some brilliant thoughts over the time since he was released from the Ministry holding area.

"Of course Seamus! You remember the war and how it was Slytherin driven! If they could they would be running around in robes and masks now. They are just waiting for Malfoy to step back into his roll as leader. I would bet that Malfoy was actually Voldemort's kid. I mean, how else would you explain him getting brought into the Death Eaters at such a young age. Only someone close to the heart of Voldemort would be trusted." Harry began to nod and mumble to himself about how Lucius probably offered his wife up to ensure Voldemort's spawn would be tied to the Malfoy lineage as well.

Seamus was truly surprised at just how delusional this friend was. Not that he had really every hung out with Harry. Ron ensured that Harry stayed at arm's length from every other boy at school. Ron made sure they were in the same classes and unless Ron was made at Harry, they always sat together. Being so insulated from the rest of the wizards made it easy for the Weasley (or more specifically Molly's) hatred of all thing pureblood to spill over and envelope Harry.

"Harry you are being brought to Ministry to be evaluated. This will determine how your theft will be handled." With that Kingsley and Harry left Grimmauld Place. It was quite likely Harry would never return to the home that had become a mad house for him. Kingsley placed the man he had known as a child in a solitary area. The last thing Harry needed was for someone to let the papers know about Harry's arrest before the Ministry had to release the official notice. Kingsley sat in his office and rubbed his temples.

It took a few hours for Wizengamot to gather for the hearing. Harry sat in the defendant's chair not fully aware of where he was. It was during the examination that he went into a rant about all the evils of the world. Just based on that evidence the Wizengamot was convinced the man had some very intense mental issues. When Seamus took the stand and discussed the wall of theories found at Grimmauld Place the members of the board (some of whom were identified as Death Eaters by Harry) all agreed something drastic needed to be done before Harry Potter ended up splitting the Wizarding world again.

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Harry Potter sat on an Adirondack chair in the warm sun. This place was nice, his room was small but the weather was warm and the sun always seemed to come out. He didn't actually remember how he got here but he was pleased.

The guy who worked here with him was nice. Harry humored the American wizard it was obvious that Healer Ross (for some reason they guy wanted to be called that) didn't understand the complex workings of the British magical world. Maybe the slow and relaxed lifestyle of the Americans would be a good idea. Harry sighed deeply and shut his eyes. Maybe a morning nap with the sun beating on him would be a good idea. He always felt better after his sunny naps.

Healer Ross watched the young man and sighed. He had spent the last six months doing very intense therapy with Harry. As the days turned to weeks, the man had told him all about his childhood abuse and when he got to being brought into the magical world Ross was truly shocked at just how the abuse changed. It seemed every person who got close to the boy had ulterior motives. It was sad but the manipulations done by these people had irrevocably scarred Harry Potter.

Healer Ross noted his diagnosis and forwarded his recommendation to the American and British Ministries. It would probably take another year or two before the Ministries would be able to negotiate an agreement. Maybe by then Harry would feel some level of remorse for something he did. Ross felt the best chance was related to Hermione Granger (now Malfoy). During their discussions, Harry refused to acknowledge that his friend had married the Malfoy heir. Ross noted that during the therapy sessions any mention of Hermione should use her maiden name and not reference the Malfoy family at all.

When Harry spoke of Hermione, it appeared that she was the only person who did not befriend Harry with any motive other than just being friends. Hermione battled with Harry because she wanted a free world. It wasn't until after the introduction of Harry to his godfather (Ross had his own theories on Sirius Black) and Grimmauld Place that Harry started to truly slip into his delusions.

Ross's diagnosis and suggested therapy was for Harry to remain a resident of the center. There was very little hope he would be able to overcome his neurosis and because of that, the man would forever be a threat to the Wizarding world. Ross noted his concern that if any person from his former life could trigger a violent response. Wizarding prisons were the last thing the man with a fragile mental state needed.

It actually took the American and British Ministries four years to come to an agreement. In that time Harry had a few breakthroughs. He did regret removing Hermione's memories because now she was mad. But he wasn't remorseful about the reason he participated in the removal of her memories. He still refused to acknowledge Hermione's relationship to his school yard rival.

Harry was to remain a resident of the North American Center for Therapy and Rest in the American southwest. The center was located in a remote section of Nevada. The muggles believe the place to be part of the US Muggle Government's effort to mask the existence of extra-terrestrials. In reality, the land was deeded to the American Wizarding world. The center was built in the middle of the land where lay lines crossed and natural magic was the most soothing. Healer Ross and his eventual replacement, a witch named Erica Ward, would become the closest things to friends Harry Potter would experience. They didn't need or want anything from Harry and Harry didn't use them as he did with Hermione. He made friends with a few of the other residents. They were all broken and the one's that acknowledged their frailty made inroads. By the end of his life, Harry had watched the world he knew change from one of fear and loathing, to wizards actually working together. Harry liked the idea, but never got over the hatred of all things Slytherin. That lone fact is why the man never left the grounds of the center in Nevada again.

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While Ron Weasley wasn't arrested for any of his actions, he never achieved any of the acclaim he undeservedly thrust onto himself. After the public outcry over what had happened to Hermione Granger (now Malfoy), the Ministry completed a very thorough investigation under the watchful eye of the outraged populous. None of those involved in the Ministry review could risk over looking anything or be seen as drawing a conclusion without supporting evidence.

The subsequent report noted that while Ronald Bilius Weasley fully supported the actions of Molly and Ginevra Weasley, he played no real part in the attack. In addition, the report documented the various infractions and disciplinary actions that had occurred while Ronald was employed by the Ministry. This included the threats made to the Australian Minister of Magic. After the report was issued the public had one view on Ron Weasley, he was a lazy ass.

Ron was never able to gain meaningful employment. But, as had been seen throughout his childhood, the reasons were always because of someone else. After realizing Harry was missing, Ron spent weeks trying to rally people into believing Harry had been taken in retaliation. The finger, at least Ron's finger, was solely pointed at Hermione Malfoy. While Hermione had a rock solid alibi, not that she needed it, Ron refused to listen to those around him. At the end, a restraining order was placed against Ron with the threat of legal action if he didn't cease the false accusations. As Ron attempted to find a way around the order, the Ministry announced the arrest and confinement of Harry Potter. The announcement also noted the arrest of Harry had occurred three months prior. Most people did the quick calculation to realize Harry had been "gone" for over two months before his best friend even took notice of his absence. After the official announcement, the media sat outside of the Weasley family home waiting for a response.

The only response that was publishable was a photo of Ron Weasley that had a black bar over the single middle finger raised to the camping reporters.

Unlike Harry, who ended up enjoying the unofficial prison where he had landed himself, the remainder of Ron's life was miserable to him. He lived at the Burrow with his father, after Arthur's return from his muggle sabbatical. Arthur spent the remainder of his days flitting between the two worlds and identifying threats to the Statute of Secrecy.

Ron, never wanting to help in anyway as it would appear to be work, sat in the garden and would occasionally throw a gnome or two over the garden wall. Arthur never made a fortune in his work but it was enough to ensure the home was always warm, full of food and available to his children. Since the remainder of the Weasley men had become successful in their own rights, Ron was allowed to remain in the Burrow after Arthur's death.

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Unlike Ron, Molly and Ginny Weasley were found to be extremely culpable in the events that altered Hermione Granger's (now Malfoy) life. While both woman immediately blamed Harry Potter for the plan, it was obvious the majority of the plot had been done by them. The notebook stolen from Hermione and Draco's apartment was found in the possession of Ginny Weasley. It appeared to have been hastily hidden under the bed but with no real effort.

Both witches were eventually found guilty. As Ginny had been pulled into the arrangement while she was still underage (just barely, but she wasn't quite seventeen) her sentence was slightly reduced. In addition to her age, she was found to have been over controlled by her mother. Under veritaserum Ginny spoke of her childhood and how for as long as she could remember, Molly had always said Ginny would marry Harry Potter. The delusions were only fed more intensely once Harry became a part of the family. Ginny admitted her part was driven by the desire to make Harry happy. She would have been just as happy if Hermione had gone away but everyone involved knew Harry would get very moody if Hermione were to disappear.

What saved Ginny from a horrid stay at Azkaban was her truthful remorse in the plot. She admitted to having doubts but was talked around by Molly. Instead of the rocky island in the North Atlantic, Ginny was sentenced to 5 years at one of the prisons in Norway. The Scandinavian Wizarding prisons were not at all like Azkaban, instead they helped those sentenced to find peace with what they did and rehabilitate. However, those same people took a dim view on repeat offenders. In the end, Ginny spent the rest of her life in Norway. The prison on Spitsbergen island had a program allowing inmates to find work and make connections while still being incarcerated. Ginny had been communicating with a few people through a prison pen pal program. When nearing her release Ginny lamented having to return to Britain and mentioned it in her letters. One of her friends offered a spare bedroom for a reasonable rent. Eventually this friendship would lead to more and Ginny would marry the girl's brother.

Ginny and Andres lived a long life in the isolated Wizarding village outside of Hammerfest on the Norwegian Sea. Three of their grandchildren would lead the Norwegian National Quidditch Team to their first championship. Ginny watched happily as her fame was finally eclipsed by something more innocent.

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Molly Weasley was another story entirely. She had no remorse for what she did and claimed it was for the better of everyone that Malfoy was kept from the muggleborn girl. Molly's testimony alluded to her belief the Malfoy heir should have been killed along with his mother. Molly truly believed Hermione should be with Ron and the both of them would be happy.

Hermione had been shocked at the callous comments the witch, who had claimed to be her magical mother, made. The guilty verdict was a fait accompli as the witch admitted to using the stolen notes to create the potion. In a backhanded compliment, Molly stated she didn't really believe Hermione had come up with the potion since, as a muggleborn, the girl would have the practical knowledge to understand the nuance needed for a potion that complex. Severus, who was sitting with Hermione that day, had to be restrained.

While the verdict was simple, the sentence was not. The Wizengamot could have easily sent her to Azkaban for the crime but that seemed too much for the crime in some ways. Draco, who had claimed the Malfoy seat, sat and watched the debate. He had stated he would observe but would not vote until absolutely necessary due to the conflict his decision may cause. After a week of debates Draco was bored. He had spent the previous evening telling Hermione all the options that had been put forth to see what she wanted to happen. It took her all night to decide and her punishment didn't seem enough to Draco but, Hermione told him that in the end they would have their HEA and destroying the Weasley family more than the family had already accomplished was not necessary.

With that Draco walked into the room and announced he was tired of bickering. The room quieted and looked to the young wizard. Some figured he would rant and rave before sitting without offering any viable solution. Others assumed he would have some naive thoughts they could scold him about before getting back to what they had to do. In the end, no one expected the solution he put forth.

Molly Weasley was sentenced to live four years not knowing she was a witch. Using the potion and charm Hermione created, the spell would wipe any memory of magic but she would retain memories of her family. She and Arthur would live in the muggle world. Her punishment was to experience a life that was ripped away. The difference was Hermione allowed for Molly to remember her husband and their children.

As far as Muggle Molly was concerned, her children were happily off living their normal muggle lives. The Weasley sons, sans Ron, agreed to the punishment and to work together to ensure their mother didn't find out about magic until her memories returned. Molly lived almost the same life as before, she cooked and cleaned and kept house but this time without a flick of a wand. She didn't remember wars or hatred, just that she loved her husband and children.

Arthur enjoyed the years away and by the time the spell had worn off the pair's relationship was stronger than ever. When her memories returned Arthur informed her of the rest of the punishment. She could return to the Wizarding world, since that was where they belonged, but she would have no contact with anyone originally targeted. After being brought caught up on what actually had happened during those four years, Molly did return to the Burrow and resumed her life. While Ron stayed to mope, Molly had finally learned remorse and spent the rest of her years staying to herself. She had no desire to interfere in the lives of others anymore. It seemed she had done more harm than good.

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A/N: So that's the epilogue. I know, where's Hermione & Draco. What happened? Did they get their HEA? So of course they get their HEA, I'm not super angsty which is why I skipped the detail of the whole time they separated and it was only really discussed in flashback. The next few updates will be chapters from the book and there isn't really a set schedule. With work it will probably take me another couple weeks to get them loaded. Sorry, after staring at a computer all day, sometimes the last thing I want to do is look at one when I get home. Plus it's almost spring here and I want to enjoy a little sunshine before it gets too blasted hot to do anything. I love living in the middle of the country.

As for the chapters, you'll hear from everyone you love...Hermione, Draco, Jean and Severus. Yes, Hermione was able to get Severus to talk about himself. What shall he say... *devilish grin*

Thanks for the favorites and follows. The reviews are always awesome, but as I fail to comment on most stories I've ever read, I totally get it.

The first of the supplemental chapters will Hermione's prologue to the book.