Penny was pacing back and forth in the sitting room. She had Felix this time. She knew Angelina and Alicia were doing their best. Alicia was due in weeks. Her belly and the happy children though were a painful reminder of her nine month old daughter. They kept assuring her Harry would do anything to get her home. He loved Melissa as dearly as Rosie. There was no way he would not make sure both babies were home safe. Penny could not believe it was her ex husband. She had thought he could sink no lower. They had married during the war. They had been trying for a baby for years, healers unable to explain why they were having trouble but something Percy had said when he left led her to believe he had been using contraception. She had not seen it coming till George warned her Percy was cheating and then she caught him herself. He had walked out before Melissa was even born. He had never once asked to see her. Now he had kidnapped her baby girl. She could not understand this. Or how the Weasleys were acting. Molly had once welcomed her to the family with open arms. And then slammed the door in her face and called her a whore when she tried to come tell them about the baby after Percy left her. If not for the twins and Harry she had no idea how she would have made it. And now John who had been amazing. She knew he was already thinking marriage though they had only been together six months. But she was considering it.
She was lost in her thought when the door opened and she heard Harry's voice. "We have her Penny."
Penny saw Harry come in with Rosie cradled against him but Bill had Melissa in his arms. She ran to him. "Melissa, my little honey bee."
Bill handed the baby over to her mother. Penny had never thought it was possible to miss something as bad as this. She never wanted to put her daughter down. She shared a grateful smile with Harry. She could see the relief in him too. At least Melissa was nine months old. Rosie was not even a week old. Draco and Blaise came with the boys and were soon surrounding them. But Penny had just as many with her between the twins, their wives and John. She was surprised Bill remained.
She looked up at Bill. "Thank you Bill. I know you and the rest of your family have blamed me for my marriage breaking up. But Melissa is innocent."
Bill shook his head. "We have been fools. I am sorry Penny. You were the victim in your marriage. I would like to be a part of my niece's life if you let me be."
Though she was a bit reluctant she nodded. She was reminded that not all Weasleys were bad. The twins were examples of that. And he had helped get her daughter home. She had not wanted to cut them out. She had invited them to the hospital when her daughter was born. They had refused to come see her. She wanted Melissa to have family. She was an only child. And her parents were dead. Harry and the twin had stepped up as family but she would not turn down more.
They were talking when Moody came into the house. He told them the trial would take place in three days. It should take a day, maybe a second for verdict and sentencing. The couple were charged with two counts of kidnapping and child endangerment and one count of trespassing.
Harry looked at Moody before he left. "You told me you would protect her as you have Teddy. What did you mean by that?
Moody smiled. "You didn't think my protégé hid her pregnancy without telling me did you? I have known who Teddy was from day one Harry."
Tonks had known she would raise suspicion if she left being an auror. But she had not wanted to risk the baby. Both she and Remus had known they could trust Moody. Moody thought of Tonks like the daughter he never had. And Remus was a friend. He had made it possible for Tonks to hide her pregnancy. And for Harry to take Teddy. Technically Harry was Teddy's legal dad. There had not been an issue of legality. But Harry had been trying to get Teddy to the US without people knowing about him. He wanted to protect his son from the press as well as fears. Moody had learned he was getting passports for a baby and had covered it up for him. Xeno had done his best to cover his tracks but had a slip up.
Harry was amazed. "Thank you Moody for both my son and my daughter's safety. Your help meant a lot to me."
Moody smiled at the kids. "Your dads and godfather were all good friends. I owed it to them to watch over their cub as they called you. And your brood."
As Moody left Harry looked at his daughter and at Teddy. He knew the marauders were watching over the three of them. He had no doubt especially Rosie while gone. He wished at least on of them was alive to be here for him. He loved being Teddy's daddy. But if it meant that Harry had a dad he would have settled for big brother. But it meant a lot to have someone like Moody or Andromeda and Ted who could tell him stories. He wanted both of his children to know about them.
Lucius watched as his daughter started to fuss. "Maybe she is ready for a nap. I have missed seeing her in that cradle so much."
Harry shook his head. "She is hungry aren't you little one? Your daddy has missed you so much princess."
Watching as Harry nursed no one could miss the look on his face. For Lucius it was like watching the first time Harry had nursed Rosie. There was the same look of pure heaven on his face. He had been aching for his little girl since she was taken. And having her back felt better then he could ever have put into words. Moody and Bill slipped away as Harry and Penny took in their daughters being home. Lucius was not surprised when he had a hard time coaxing Rosie out of his husband's arms for a burp. Harry was reminded though he was not the only one who had been missing their daughter all of this time.
Draco looked over at them from where he was holding his own son. "I wish just once this family could have a bit of peace. Hopefully after this trial is over."
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Harry and Lucius as well as Penny came for the trial. Their families were all there. They had been reluctant to leave the girls. But Andromeda and Ted were at the manor with the kids as well as Alicia though she was not much help except with Teddy. Harry was surprised when Oliver managed to be there and Viktor had even come with him. Oliver had remained him that Rosie was his goddaughter and he considered Harry practically a brother. Harry had not see Viktor in quite some time but when they came back to the manor when court adjourned for the day Harry had to say it again, they made a cute couple. They were to be married at Christmas and Harry had been touched to be asked to Oliver's best man. The couple were already talking kids which made Harry laugh for Oliver had been the consomate bachelor. Oliver snorted and reminded Harry that until Lucius appeared in his lie the same could be said for Harry except for the fact he had Teddy.
The next day no one was surprised but they were all relieved when Hermione and Percy were found guilty. They were both sentenced to ten years in medium security for the charges. Harry had not cared about the sentence. He just wanted to know justice was done. And to be sure his little girl was safe. And Melissa of course.
George looked towards his family as they were leaving. "I heard Ron has decided to do the paternal thing. He has taken custody of Lynette after all of this."
Harry was only slightly surprised. "She has been staying with your parents and him through this. I wonder what that chaser he was seeing thinks about it.
Any comment was cut off by Molly and Arthur. The couple had started heading in their direction. Harry was not sure what to expect. He had definitely not expected to talk to them after the Burrow. He believed Bill when he said the family had not known the couple had the girls. But he was still having trouble being near them again. Harry had respect for Bill and Fleur. And was grateful for their help. But the others this was just another painful nail in what he thought a coffin to their bond.
Molly looked at Harry. "I am happy your daughter is safe and back with you." and at Penny. "And our granddaughter. We never wanted any harm to com to her."