George was stewing in the quidditch pitch stands. He could not believe this was happening. His head was spinning from what he had been told. Harry claimed to be raped. But Harry had been acting so odd. Harry had insisted on staying in the showers alone. Harry had used the prefect bathroom instead of going home. And he had not told him. Why had he not him? He had been raped in the bathroom according to Harry. George had been right there. He had come to pick him up. Harry could have told him. Harry knew he loved him. He knew George would be there for him. But Harry had lied. He didn't want to think the worst of his boyfriend. But he could not seem to shake the thought. He never understood. Harry talked to Charlie about things. But not him.
He was surprised when he saw not one but two brothers coming his way. And neither were George or Charlie who were at school. Bill and Percy were coming. He knew they must have been told. He had not been surprised. Bill loved Harry like a little brother. Percy did in his own way. He wondered how much they knew. But as soon as he saw their face he knew they had been told everything. He had never seen either of them so ready to hex him before. Even Percy looked as if he would. And Percy never lost his temper about anything.
Bill spoke. "We just came from our little brother's bed side. How the hell did you just put your boyfriend through that? You better have a good reason."
George stood. "You have no idea. You are not at school anymore Bill. You haven't seen how he has been acting lately."
Both Bill and Percy looked angrier then before. He remembered that summer. The family had joked about how hard it was they were dating. Harry was after all a brother to them as well. They would be divided on who they would have to hex. It seemed Harry had won that one. He was not sure why he was so surprised by it. Harry was such an easy victim. He did not need to even try for sympathy. He just needed to open his mouth and he got it.
Percy looked at him. "Even if you were not dating you know Harry better then that. You know that Harry would never lie about something like that."
George snorted."You know even my perfect as a god boyfriend lie sometimes too. He didn't tell me about the showers and his concerns there."
He had been told by Severus when he confronted Harry over this. His boyfriend had been scared for some time. Or so he claimed. But he only mentioned it now. He did not seem to mention it before. Now he wanted sympathy. Now he waned the world to believe. He wondered if someone had seen him. Maybe it was not Albus. Maybe it was Ron or one of his goons and Harry was trying to hide it. He was scared it was going to come out.
Bill read his mind. "Harry protects people before himself. He always has. He loves you George. You know he would never cheat on you. He would never have sex."
George paled a bit. "He barely ever even wants to kiss me. Maybe it is because he......"
Percy cut him off. "He was molested as a child. He is scared. You know he talked to Charlie, had the sex talk. The thought of even kissing a man petrified him."
He remembered how long it had taken Harry to kiss him first. Their first few kisses he always started. And Harry always pulled back from. Harry had told him. He knew what his boyfriend had bee through. He knew about the doctor and Fletcher. He knew why Harry was so scared. He had sworn to be patient with him. He had known he would have to be. If he ever tried to force Harry he would not only have faced Harry's family but his own as well.
Bill took him by the arms. "You know Harry would never have cheated on you. Or willingly had sex. You know him better then that. He is madly in love with you."
Percy nodded. "He deserves better then the hell you just put him through. Do you know he left? The Malfoys took him home. You drove him away from his dad."
That shocked him. He knew how close Harry was to his dad. And to his Uncle Moony. If Harry had been raped he would need them both. He knew deep down it was not an if. He knew it was true. Harry had left the school not out of shame. He had not been caught by George. Bill shook that thought from him. He left in pain. He left because one of the people, who he loved dearly and relied on to be there for him, had walked out on him and had broke his heart into hundreds of pieces. He had not wanted to leave the comfort of his dad and Uncle. He needed them so badly. But after the pain of having George storm out on him, he could take no more.
Bill made him sit. "You can't honestly believe that Harry is lying. Even if you could doubt your boyfriend, he was your friend first, almost a brother."
George put his head in his hands. "I didn't mean to....Oh Merlin I didn't mean to say that. I was just hit with this and I was confused. And hurt he would not tell me."
Both his brother assured him it was normal. Anyone who heard their boyfriend was raped would have been angry and confused. But Harry needed him so badly. Harry had never given him reason to doubt him. He had never given him a reason to think he would cheat. It was not in Harry. Harry needed his strength right now. He was feeling dirty and shameful enough without adding to it that his boyfriend had actually accused him of wanting it to happen to him.
George stood. "I'm angry and I am confused. I know it is not fair. I know I am hurting him. But I will hurt him worse if I go there before I make sense of this."
Percy agreed with him. "Take a few days. Calm down. Remember how much you love him and know he would never betray you. And then go make things right."
He knew they were right. He hoped Severus and the Malfoys would allow him to. He was surprised one of Harry's godfathers had not come after him. He supposed they were buy enough with trying to help Harry through this. He felt bad that he could not face Harry yet. Harry having fled to Malfoy manor bothered him. He loved the Malfoys dearly. He was as home there as the Burrow, likely more. But He should have been home to be taken care of his dad and godfathers. He needed them. He wanted to apologize to Harry. He wanted to be there for him. But he knew he needed time to adjust to what happened.
Bill held him. "Harry could probably use a few day at the manor anyways, Mum is there with Narcissa. A bit of their motherly coddling could probably help."
George was relieved to hear his mum had gone too. "I swear I didn't mean it. I have been so angry. I should have known...."
Both his brothers cut him off. They promised they would not hex him. They still thought he might deserve it. He had the right to be upset but not how he had been. But Harry's family and Fred might be another matter. Fred had reminded them to leave something left for him to kick. George had no doubt.
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When the other two were dealing with George, Fred and Charlie were Ron hunting. They needed to find out what he knew. They had a feeling he knew more. He had been lying. They would not have driven off George simply to scare Harry. They would have tried something. None of this made sense at all. They knew that Ron would say something to save his skin. And they would definitely make sure if he had anything to do with what happened to their little brother, that he would pay. He may have been their brother by blood but if he knew anything of what would happen to Harry that point would not save him from their attentions. They swore.
They found Ron not far from the scene of the crime. And he was alone. They grabbed him ad before he could react they took him to the room of requirements. Well Charlie did. Fred went in search of Severus and hopefully one of the resident auror just in case they managed to get some true evidence out of him.
Ron looked around and noticed they looked like they were in dungeons and spiders were around. "You decided you were going to torture me or something?"
Charlie smirked at him. "No. You and I are just going to have a little talk little brother. About what you were really playing at when you scared George off."
Ron glared at him. He had told Professor Snape. They were simply trying to scare the brat. They knew he was too scared to go any where without a bodyguard. They knew that Harry would be spooked. That was his story and h was sticking to it. He had already received enough detentions thank to it. He was not going to admit to anything else. He sure a hell was not going to be facing even more detentions then he already was.
Charlie glared at him. "Harry has bee assaulted. You know that when his attacked is arrested you will be arrested for aiding and abetting and facing major prison time."
Ron sneered at him. "There is no proof that I even knew he was going to be raped. And if there was why would I admit to it. I would just be arrested sooner."
The door had opened unnoticed and Fred had appeared with Severus as well as Moody. He had been there to speak about what had happened. He had said it would look more proper if it was a auror who was not personally linked to Harry. Or at least not as much as Sirius and Tonks were. He of course cared about Harry as well. But he could be seen as a lot more impartial then Harry's godfather and stepmother could have been.
Moody looked at him. "You give us the evidence of who was involved and there will be a plea bargain. You will not face prison time for your help."
Severus saw he was about to deny it. "You said rape; your brother never said the word. No one knows that Harry was raped. Like to explain how you knew?"
Sputtering Ron looked back and forth and realized he had stuck his foot in it. His brother had indeed never said the word rape to him. He knew there was no getting out of here. And he knew Moody was not joking. If they had proof, they could have him in Azkaban for a few years for aiding. He had wanted to avoid detentions. Prison was another matter all together. He was not about to ruin the rest of his life. Even if he only spent five years in prison he knew he would be ensured he would have no real future. He would not find work after that. He was desperate to save his skin.
He looked at them. "I want assurances that I face no prison time before I will say anything. I am not going to throw myself under the knight bus."
Moody nodded. "You have our word that you will face five years, three in a half way house and two years of parole. You will not face a prison cell."
Though it definitely did not sound great Ron was smart enough to see it was the best he would get. Harry was the bloody boy who lived. Everyone loved him. The court would want justice for him. He knew he and Harry's attacker were both in for it. If he could stay away from an actual trial ad get this plea bargain he knew he was better off then anything else. He would have no chance of finishing school but the half way house program would find him work of some kind. He thought about the headmaster but he knew the man would throw him under the bus to save his own skin. He would do nothing to help Ron. Ron needed to save hi own skin right now.
Severus turned to leave. "He is not going to say anything. We have enough proof. He can face Azkaban."
Ron called out. "It was the headmaster. He has had me spying on Harry from day one. He has paid me ad kept me out of detentions as well. I told him of the bath."
They were all shocked. Ron admitted not only about detentions and pay but an offer to be an animagus. When he admitted the headmaster had shown him he could turn into a lizard, that they had him. Harry had memories of the lizard several times and they were in the pensieve as well. Between Ron's testimony and the proof they already had they should be able to get him. They should be able to ensure Harry was safe once and for all. And more then that he had justice. They knew it would take time for them to get him arrested. They needed to gather the evidence all together and take it to Amelia to issue a warrant but they would soon enough.
Moody looked at Ron. "We will be taking you in for a formal statement. You will not tell the headmaster or anyone else about this or the deal is off."
Ron nodded. "I am not going to face prison time for him. He would not do it for me. I will hold my tongue."
Severus looked at him. "The school will keep an eye on you. Don't think you'll get out of here and away. You will face the punishment for this crime."
Though he looked like he had considered it Ron swore to them. He knew he would not get too far. Especially when Moody but a cap on his wad. It would ensure he could only do spells needed for his classes. Moody bottled the memories from their talk so even if Ron was scared into backing down by Albus, they would have enough to make sure they could force him to testify or at least be able to use it to arrest Albus.
Moody looked at them when Ron was gone."It should take no more then three days. Harry will have to testify though I should be able to have it done in private."
Severus clapped him on the back. "Thank you for this Alastor. We appreciate the help you have been able to give us for our son."
Back down in their apartment they were met by Bill and Percy. They explained they had spoken to George. It had not required them hexing him. But George needed time. He knew that he had been wrong. And he definitely was sorry for what he had said to Harry. But he was understandably upset. Severus and Harry's godfathers did not deny that. They knew how they would have felt if their other half had been raped. But it was just how George handled that anger which bothered them.
Severus looked at the picture of his son and them at their wedding that summer. "Through this trial Harry is going to need him. He's going to need us all."
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Severus headed for Malfoy Manor the next day. He found that his son was still out. He spent the morning explaining to Lucius and Narcissa what happened. Lucius swore he would use all his contacts. He would make sure the warrant was issued as soon as possible and the trial. And that Harry would not need to testify in open court either. He would do anything to ensure this was as easy on his nephew as was humanly possible.
Lucius looked at him. "We need to make it as soon as we can. If he becomes suspicious or Ron lets on, Albus might try to flee the country."
Severus was pale as he agreed. "I know. But we can't do anything till the warrant and if they remove Ron it would warn him. He has a lot of contacts."
The headmaster had made his life at the school. It was his power and hi life. But he would give it up for freedom. He was not stupid enough to believe he could buy his way out of trouble. They had enough evidence. And his victim was the hero of the wizarding world. He would likely attempt to flee if he got wind. They knew he had enough connections he likely could disappear quite easily. He would have a warrant on his head and likely be tried in absentia, so he could go to prison if he ever showed his face in their world but they knew it would not keep him away if he wanted revenge. They had to make sure they could get him.
Narcissa stopped him before he went into his son's bedroom. "Harry asked about a pregnancy test."
Severus stopped dead in his tracks. "I didn't even consider it. I was not sure he could still at his age. Oh Merlin. If my little boy is pregnant by that monster...."
Both Malfoys hugged him. They knew what he must have been battling. They could not even imagine if it was Draco. They said the same reassurances they had to Harry. But it was another two day before the rest could be done for sure. Severus knew as Narcissa that his son would never have an abortion. No matter what kind of mental toll there was on his son being pregnant, not to mention the physical of course.
Lucius looked in the room. "If he is you know we will all be there for him and you. Because of Tonks he is family legally as well as in our heart. He can count on us."
Severus bent and kissed his sleeping son. "I know. And I and Dora will do all he needs. But I just pray it does not come to it. He is not ready for it even if not rape."
Even if it had been George's baby Harry would still have a hard time. Even adopting the baby out would be hard. The only baby Harry should be thinking about was his little brother on the way. They would run the test a soon as they could hoping to put Harry at ease and if it came down to it, they would help him through it.
Severus shifted the blankets and tucked his son better as he had when he was little. "He's my little boy. I should have been able to keep him safe from this."