They had to find a way to trap the man. Harry could not continue to be forced to hide away from the school. They had limited what people came in. They had to limit who might know. Their true friends were expected to be known. They knew they would not intentionally do anything to hurt Harry. But there were still risks. There were still chances that something could slip by. It had been almost a month now. Ron had been sentenced to five years in minimum security at Azkaban. He had been lucky after helping the headmaster but the information that Harry was the heir of Gryffindor had helped to make sure that he did not face eight. Molly and Arthur had been shaken with the news. To learn their youngest son was facing prison had been a serious blow. They had been at his side for sentencing but they knew it was right. They knew he had committed crimes and he had to pay. He had been given a chance to redeem himself and get parole ad he had thrown it away. They loved Harry as a son. And they definitely understood Ron being put away for what he had done. Molly had come to the school a few times to be with him as had the Malfoys as well.

By Christmas time it was a relief. Harry was to the point where he was feeling like a prisoner. He and his dad, Dora and his godfathers were going to Malfoy Manor. Usually Harry would have spent some time at the Burrow. But not this year. The wards and the aurors at the manor would keep Harry safe. And hopefully be free. He had not been to classes. He had not been allowed to play quidditch. He had missed the last Hogsmeade weekend. George had to do his Christmas shopping for him. He had his dad handled George's. Feeling like a prisoner was not helping him heal. He needed this over. He needed to return to classes. He needed to return to quidditch. He needed to go with his boyfriend to Hogsmeade on a date on the weekend. He needed to have a chance to get back to kissing George. Severus never in a hundred years would have thought he would say he missed seeing his son snogging George but he was saying it.

The first day of holidays they headed for the manor. Harry brought his broom. He could not deny it would be great to be back on his broom. To not be confined in a few rooms. The Weasleys and Tonks were coming for Christmas Eve. They prayed a few weeks of near normality would help Harry feel a bit better. But Severus and Harry's godfathers had something else they hoped would work as well.

Severus found his son, Remus in tow, by the indoor pool the Malfoys added a few years ago. "Harry can we talk to you for a bit? We have an early gift for you."

Harry nodded but was surprised. "An early gift for me? I have never been able to open a gift before Christmas Eve. Even when I was little."

Smiling a bit Severus was happy. Some of his son's spirit was back. Harry had never had to be told no. He had never been big on gifts. Severus had never met so one so stubbornly against being spoiled. He thought it was just the first five years of his life. But Harry had never grown out of it. Gifts were never big for him. It was family. His perfect gift that year was having Max to open gifts with. And his new little brother on the way. Everything he had been through lately made that even more clearly.

Harry looked at the bottle which his father had handed to him. "What is this Dad?"

Severus explained. "It is a polyjuice potion. I have made several batches of it. They are just waiting to have your hair added to them."

Harry was shocked and looked between them. They had known they could not keep this up. They had found no signs of Albus. But they knew deep down he was in the school. They needed to find some way to fish him out. Moody had suggested more then once they needed to use Harry. But they would never have used him as bait. They had almost hexed him over the very suggestion. But they knew he had a point. They just needed a way to do it without risking Harry. And this was it,

Severus explained. "I needed time to brew it. Like when we brewed it to show your Uncle did not hurt you when you were little."

Harry nodded. "You are still worried that the headmaster may have some contacts in the ministry and did not want it leaked."

They were not sure if Albus had contact outside of the school. They really had no idea where he was. But there was a chance. They had brewed a potion to show Harry after what they thought was Dung but turned out to be Albus, had tried to molest him looking like his Uncle. Harry had been too young to understand back then. Albus had no idea they had used it back then and Severus had mad sure to make the potion in his private lab ad to leave no record of the ingredients. He wanted there to be no chance that Albus would fid out what they were up to.

Harry was pale. "But who? I don't want to put anyone else at risk, I won't. I won't take the chance that someone will be......I won't risk him doing this to someone."

Remus took him into his arms. "It will be adults Harry and they will not be alone. We promise. We need to catch him Harry. We will not risk you as bait, we won't."

They understood his fear. They knew that he would not risk anyone else being hurt. He had been so traumatized by what happened. He could not even imagine someone else being raped like that. And the guilt for him would have been unbearable if they had been raped because of him. They knew there was a risk. Even adults there were a chance. But they would take every precaution. And right now it really was the only option. Albus seemed to think he could just wait them out. And it really was not that far off. It was not fair that Harry was not able to be back.

Severus kissed his son. "You will be staying here when we go back. Someone will go back as you. The school will think you are easing back into things."

Remus added. "We have enough for a few weeks of someone posing as you for appearances here and there through the days. Hopefully it will not take us that long."

They had not decided fully. But likely it would be Bill. Even Percy had volunteered as well. And some aurors. They needed people who were normally not at school. Obviously if they used someone at school then they would be seen as missing. They could not risk raising suspicion. They had to ensure that this all ran smoothly. They wanted it over. But like Harry they also did not want to risk the safety of who ever it was that took Harry's place.

Severus took the bottle back. "I know you did not want to stay long last time. And we hope it won't be a long stay but it is a lot less risk if you are here."

Harry nodded. "I did not want to be here last time because I needed you so bad. But I'll be fine this time. I just want to have my life back. I want to be safe."

Both men assured him that they wanted the same thing for him as well. They just wanted their son to get better. Remus looked at Max. And Severus looked at his wife's growing belly. And they just wanted to give their older so the same peace and security they hoped to give the other two. Harry had suffered more then enough.

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By Christmas Harry was feeling a bit better. George stayed over night after his family spent Christmas Eve. He did not know but both Bill and Percy had agreed. Bill would take the first two weeks. If it still had not worked by then he needed to return back to work. But Percy would go from there. They both loved Harry so much. Neither had thought twice about volunteering for it. Charlie would have but of course he was a teacher. They knew the risk and they were willing to take it. But they left off such talk. Everyone knew Harry was in need of a break from all of this and they would worry about such things in January when the time had come.

On Christmas mooring Harry actually seemed interested in gifts. That was a change. But a welcome sign of normality. Though most of his focus on gifts was helping his brother tear into his gifts. Dora and Severus received a lot for the baby. Since the men were doing the nursery Dora for her wish for no baby shower so they were not surprised. They smiled as they imagined next Christmas when Harry would be helping his real baby brother open his gifts at his first Christmas. Max would be a bit older and more into it. There would definitely be more life and hopefully the mood would be good and not just that day.

George handed Harry a gift and kissed him tenderly. "I hope this makes you smile my love. I have a lot to make up for."

Harry shook his head. "You have been making up for it. Besides it would have to be a pretty expensive gift for it to be enough to buy forgiveness."

George laughed ad told Harry to open it. Harry was amazed when he opened the box and found a key and what at first he thought was a key ring but he realized it was a ring and that a key had been added to it. It was a beautiful white gold ring that had the Celtic knot design to it. He knew both the ring and the knot were both signs of never ending and both usually were a symbol of love and loyalty. George took the key off and slid the rig on to Harry's opposite hand from a wedding ring.

He kissed the hand. "A sign that though I was a complete and absolute fool a month ago I have come to my senses and you are the love of my life forever."

Harry pulled him into a tender kiss. "It looks like we had the same idea. But how did you afford something like this? You were supposed to use it for your shop."

George had bee given a pendent from Harry that he now wore around his neck, the same knot pattern to it. George explained the ring his mother had. It had actually belonged to Fabian, her brother. It was one of the things she had of the twins after they died. George had told his mom he wanted something special to give Harry for Christmas. She had known it had been a combination over what Harry had been through and what George had put him through as well. She had known her brother would have been honoured for the nephew that was named in part in honour of him would have it, for his boyfriend. It was not an engagement ring but she hoped in a few years when Harry was doe school, that there would be an engagement ring. She definitely wanted Harry as a son.

Harry looked at the key. "Okay I definitely get the ring but what about the key?"

George smiled. "You know how at Halloween w sold all those products, ad got some sold to muggles? Well Fred and I just signed the papers on Zonko's yesterday."

Between Halloween and Christmas sales they had enough. Well thanks to Harry refusing his shares. Harry was their silent third partner. They still would not have had enough without a loan but they had a secret benefactor. They had found quite a bit of money added to their account and a note that told them that some people might think jokes were not a proper career goal but that sometimes a good laugh could be proper medicine. Though they knew Harry would have loved to help more then he had, they knew he could not have touched his Potter inheritance. And they definitely had an idea who had given them it. They did not take possession until July when they were done school. They hoped to save up more before the so they could give the shop a face lift. George still did not tell his boyfriend but he was also talking to Madam Hooch and she confirmed she would like him to take over as flying teacher the ext year when she retired.

Madam Hooch had reffed professional as well as taught. Flying coach was not full time. And George could easily balance the shop and teaching. And both would ensure he was close to Harry. Until Harry was in his senior year he could only leave campus with his family or on Hogsmeade weekends so he being on campus would help. In seventh year they could leave evenings and weekends which would help. But the shop was enough right now to pick up Harry's spirits. Georg and Fred had their suspicions on who gave them the money ad thy planned on finding out some time.

Harry snuggled into his arms. "This is the best gift. You know I could not imagine next year without you at school. Problem with dating an older man."

Draco smirked. "You know a few of the younger kids thought you were going for a real cradle robber and were dating Charlie before you came out with George."

A few worried about the comment would bring memories of Albus because of the age comment but Harry just laughed. A ghost had seen him kissing a red head and rumours had gone around. Everyone had known how close Harry and Charlie were. But they were brothers. Harry had heard the rumour and practically choked on it. He could not eve imagine having dated Charlie or Bill. Percy was nearly as bad. Fred and George probably because of their age had always had a different bond to him.

Dora looked over at Harry with tears in her eyes. "Harry this is amazing. I knew you were helping with the nursery but this is beautiful."

Harry shared a smile with Max and Rory. "You said you wanted these two to help with the nursery. The gift is in a way a hint as well as an answer to your request."

With some help from Remus he had transfigured three blue frames and he had made one have a quidditch theme, one had little cauldrons and potions things and the third had different animals which could be found at school. All three had the different house crests on it, one on each side. It was inspired by the schoolman's was a finger painting which you could not tell at all what it was but it was in the Severus inspired potions frame and had been labelled as a first year potions mess. Rory had done one for the animal one which had been inspired by Dora and the marauders and had a picture of a hippogriff, and fang and Harry's owl and even Sir Whiskers. Harry's was a photograph and was of Harry, his dad and Dora though there was an IOU for it to be replaced with one when the baby was born.

The sentiment of the moment was cut off by a loud squeal from Aurora. "I see you opened my gift to little sis. Do you like?"

Rory was holding her own kitten, a smoky gray one that looked like Sir Whiskers when he got him. Rory was amazed. "It is for me?"

Harry nodded and her dads assured her she was allowed to keep it. Harry had not even through all of this forgotten his wish to get her a cat of her own. She ran over and strangled him with a hug and ended up naming her new kitten Sir Seeker, in honour of her big brother as well as Sir Whiskers. Harry knew he would likely have to get a new cat in a few years as Whiskers was getting quite told. But he was happy to carry on the tradition. It made him think of Mrs Fig who he still wrote to all of the time and who sent him a book for Christmas. She had started breeding cats and had provided him with the kitten and side when his did, she would have one for him too.

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Harry was not sure he liked this. He knew it had to be done. And he had agreed. But he still did not feel good. He loved Bill. Bill had been his big brother since he was five years old. He had protected Harry and let him hang out. He could not stand the thought that his brother might get hurt for him. He did not care what they had said. Bill might have been an adult. But Harry had stronger powers. And he had still been attacked. But they kept promising him it would work fine.

Bill hugged him. "Do not worry about me. This is a two week vacation from work. I get to hang out with your dad and play you a few hours a day."

Harry shook his head. "No. Don't even try that. We both know there is a risk to you in this. Bill please be safe. I don't want you to get hurt because of me."

Hugging Harry Bill reminded him it was not because of him. Albus was the one causing this. Bill swore he would be carful. He was taking this seriously. He was just trying to calm Harry. He knew Harry was not okay with this. And he would not relax until this was over. But they needed to end it. Bill hoped before he switched. For he felt like Harry did for him when he thought about Percy. Percy was his little brother even if he was twenty and he did not like risking him either.

Severus had taken some hairs from his son and he came to Harry. "We will keep your brother safe. Just focus on your studies. We will hopefully have you home."

Harry nodded and looked at Bill. "Be careful. And at least I do not have to worry about my boyfriend snogging with my replacement while I am gone."

That made Bill snort and cut some of the tension though Harry was still on edge. Bill would definitely not be snogging with his brother. Even if he had been into guys. Fleur had been okay with Bill going. She had been all for it. Like the other Weasleys she was starting to see Harry as family.