Harry sat quaking on the couch. The injuries may have been healed but the physical pain was still there as well as the fear and stress of what had been done to him and watching Ginny and the other three being arrested.

Dumbledore stepped forward. "I will have their wands."

Ron sneered. "We are entitled to a trial first. You can't do this to us."

Lucius spoke up. "For charges yes you get a trial but you all broke numerous school rules and the headmaster is well within his rights."

Sirius had all of their wands and he looked over at his trembling son as he handed the wands to Albus. For a moment they considered allowing Harry to do the honours but it was against protocol and they knew he at least deserved to see it done.

Albus snapped all four wands. "The four of you are officially expelled from Hogwarts."

Mr Thomas spoke to the aurors. "On what charges are our children being arrested on? We deserve to know that."

Tonks spoke. "The boys are being arrested on unlawful imprisonment and conspiracy to commit rape. Ginny with unlawful imprisonment, assault and attempted rape."

Seamus looked at his parents. "Please you have to stop this. We can't be arrested. Please dad."

Mr Finnegan looked up from his crying wife. "You will face the consequences for your obvious crimes Seams. Your mother and I will be there through the trial."

It seemed the shared consensus between the three sets of parents that their children deserved to be arrested after seeing and hearing what had been done. Severus had already told them about the run in for which he had given detentions and Lucius of what he knew as well. Both men and Neville would be called to testify and Harry.

Tonks and the other auror moved to take the kids but Sirius did not leave at first. He knelt down in front of Harry. "I know it will be hard but you'll have to testify."

Harry knew enough to know that the pensive was used for validity but in a trial he'd have to speak. "I know dad."

Sirius kissed his head. "I have to go with Tonks but I'm going to send Remy here for you. He'll come tomorrow. Please just get some rest."

Harry reached out to touch the bump that was his sister. "You too dad for her sake please. I won't have my little sister at risk because of me."

Kissing his son one last time and assuring Harry he'd head home soon and let his husband put him to bed, Sirius was still reluctant to leave. He only did so when Lucius and Draco both swore they would get him to rest and make sure he was safe. Sirius left and soon everyone but the Weasleys, the headmaster and Severus.

Molly came to him. "I am so sorry Harry for what happened to you. You know Arthur and I are here for you and so are your brothers. Please know that."

Harry looked up. "I'd understand if you weren't. I mean they are your two youngest children."

Arthur stopped him. "Like the Finnegans and Thomases we will be at the trial as they are our kids but they need to know they have to face the consequences."

Molly kissed his head. "Your brothers all know about Lucius and you know like the twins they agree with us. You need us just write and we'll come here."

When the Weasleys left the headmaster seemed to want to make Harry answer a number of questions but Harry was having a hard time trying to even focus his thoughts any more and he was loosing the battle with control of his emotions. Draco noticed first and made his father see.

Lucius looked at the headmaster. "It is late Friday night, after curfew and Harry has had a long day. I will be taking him to our rooms."

Albus nodded. "Arrangements will be made for when Harry needs to be in London for the trial, with classes so all of you can be there through it."

They all knew with a juvenile case it was likely to start by Monday or Tuesday for the kids had to be held in a holding cell in the ministry. Seeing Harry was in no shape to walk, Lucius bent down and scooped him into his arms and carried him towards their apartments. They were followed by Draco and Severus.

Severus came when Harry was propped up in bed. "I'm sorry we couldn't give this sooner. Something for the pain and the other is to help you sleep."

Lucius saw Harry was about to protest but he cut Harry off with a tender kiss. "After the scare and ordeal you went through you need sleep. Please let Sev."

Relenting Harry had to admit the pain reliever helped and when the sleeping draught started to take effect he had to admit while he was exhausted and the fear and pain and everything else was catching up with him. As he drifted off he clutched at Lucius' hand in desperation.

"Stay with me." Harry pleaded.

Lucius reached down and kissed him tenderly on the head. "As long as you want me to."

Draco and Severus left and though they were both shaken by what happened to Harry they both smiled to see the bond that had obviously developed with Harry seeking comfort by choice from Lucius when he could have asked for Draco or had Luna sent for.

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Thanks to the weekend Harry was not required to leave their apartments and Harry refused to leave. His team came to see him, worried after what had happened to Harry and feeling guilt that no one had stayed with him. As Sirius promised Remus came on Saturday and ended up staying two nights in Harry's official bedroom. Sunday evening word arrived that the trial would start on Monday morning. The trial would likely only take a day as they preferred with minors but Lucius had spoken with the headmaster and made arrangements for he and Harry to have a few days away if needed. The next week was Easter.

Lucius, Draco and Severus were with him as he entered the ministry Monday morning but his dads and the Weasleys were there. All of his brothers had come and he was a bit surprised when Xeno was there.

He noticed Harry's look. "Luna wanted to be here for her brother but because of school she couldn't. I offered to come and be here with you, for her instead."

Harry thanked the man as Fred pulled him into a hug. "My sister and brother, I can't believe they'd do this to you. I'm so sorry Harry."

Sirius came to his side. "I'm here as your dad and not for work today. Moody gave me the day off so I could be here at your side to help you through it."

Eventually they made their way into the courtroom and he watched as Ginny and the others were brought in. They were juveniles so they were kept in a cell here at the ministry and not in Azkaban but he had thought to see them at least a bit shaken from being on trial. Harry would be the last to testify and Lucius gave up his place at his side for his dads on either side. Lucius, Severus, Draco and Neville were all called forward to testify and after the pensieve memories were shown so was Harry.

Harry stood up. "Harry James Potter-Black, 16."

"When did the troubles with the defendants start?"

Harry sighed. "I was named apprentice to Lucius Malfoy this summer and my closeness to his son created problems with the four. They accused me of turning snake and dating Draco. They confronted me in the halls numerous times before Friday."

"We have seen the memories but can you tell us what happened on Friday evening?" He was asked.

Harry took a deep breath and the memories that had been plaguing his dreams at night since they happened came flooding back to him but he kept his eyes not on those who involved but on his dads and Lucius and managed to recount the events.

Ginny looked up, "He is lying. He doesn't want his boyfriend to know he wanted to sleep with me. His little lover even is tattooed on him."

Madam Bones spoke up. "Who Mr Potter is or is not involved with does not matter. And the physical condition Mr Potter was in tells he was not willing."

The courtroom was called to recess while a decision was made. Moody ushered their group into a private set of rooms off the courtroom so Harry would not have to deal with anyone else while they waited. Everyone was worried as they knew he had barely slept in days and he was too calm but they did not press him.

Lucius sat with him. "We're going to Grimmauld to spend a few days with your dads after this. You need some time away from school."

Harry nodded. "Thanks Luc."

Even Sirius could see like he started at Christmas to notice his son's affection for Lucius, it had grown even more. He had hated this but even he could see Harry clinging to Lucius for strength and more then that, that Lucius was providing it. They let go when twenty minutes they were called back into the courtroom. It was quicker then usual but with all the testimony and evidence it had been really more a question of what the sentenced would be.

Madam Bones stood. "Ronald Weasley, Seamus Finnegan and Dean Thomas are found guilty of unlawful imprisonment and conspiracy to commit rape. They are remanded into a maximum security juvenile detention center until they reach eighteen at which point they will serve parole till twenty one in a half way house."

Sirius squeezed his hand as the boys were led off silent but shooting death glares at him. "It's almost over Harry. It's almost over."

"Ginevra Weasley is found guilty of unlawful imprisonment, physical and magical assault and attempted rape. For the more serious actions she has been sentenced as an adult and is reprimanded to Azkaban to a medium security cell till she is twenty."

Ginny was not silent like her brother. "You sick little freak. Karma will catch up with you. You will pay for this one day."

The court room emptied out and Harry found himself led out by his dads and thanks to the aurors through a back door so they had no need to deal with the media. They had all been a bit shocked Ginny actually got Azkaban though not high security. Her term of incarceration was five years like the boys but the boys were in juvenile detention and only three years of parole after.

Before they left for Grimmauld Molly hugged him. "Don't listen to what she said. You're the victim here Harry and they'll never hurt you again."

Harry thanked them all but he needed to get away from this. He turned to his dads. "Can we head to Grimmauld please?"

He had never thought even after all of the renovations that he'd ever want to head back to Grimmauld but right now he could not take all the concern. He barely noticed the changes to the house which was not all dark and gloomy, with bright windows and light colors and furniture bringing new life. Lucius led him up to his bedroom for he knew Harry needed to lie down. He and Harry's dads were relieved to see he drifted off into an exhausted sleep.

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Later that evening Lucius came to see if he was awake for dinner but found the bed empty and was a bit worried where he was but he walked down the hall and saw the door he knew was the nursery from the tour they had been given.

He saw Harry in the nursery and was surprised but went and put an arm around him. "Harry?"

Harry turned into his arms. "I was thinking about her. I'm going to be a good brother to her. Like the Weasleys to me. I'll keep her safe."

Lucius kissed him. "You will and she'll be so lucky to have such an amazing big brother to look out for her. Any child would be lucky to have you in their life."

Though Harry knew he was talking about children for the two of them Harry did not protest as he usually did. Even since Harry admitted he cared he had never been willing to consider the prospect of kids and marriage down the road.

Harry let himself be drawn out of the room but as they headed down he looked at Lucius. "Draco is lucky to have you too. As would others."

Lucius held him close. "I know we're supposed to go away next week on our trip but I'd understand if you didn't want to go. It could wait till summer."

Harry shook his head. "I want to go. I have been looking forward to it for so long. And I could really use some time away and just..."

Lucius understood. "We will go as planned then. I agree, a week on a beach having some fun and being away from everything will be good for both of us."

Harry kept his hold on his arm and hand when they entered the dinning room. If one good thing had come from this it was that in front of those that knew, Harry was willing to show his affection now. Even though his dads had known, after New Years Harry had still been reluctant to touch him or kiss in front of them. Lucius could see that his dads were both able to deal with their relationship better as well and even Sirius smiled slightly.

Remus was a bit surprised when Harry said they were still going away but he nodded. "It sounds like a good idea. You were so excited about learning about the dive."

Sirius agreed. "I know you guys are returning for some classes but it would be good to get away and things might settle down a bit when you return full time after."

Harry sighed. "I don't think things will ever be the same at school but it will be nice to be able to walk places and not be scared to be in the halls."

Remus squeezed his hand. "We're sorry it took you being attacked for it to happen but we're a lot more at ease about you going to school. As is your sister."

That brought a bit of smiles and laughter and for the first time since the attack Harry relaxed a bit though he spent after dinner most of the evening curled up in Lucius' arms in their bed talking about it all. Lucius felt bad that he actually was slightly relieved by the attack. It meant Harry would not have to look over his shoulder all the time at school and it had also brought them closer to each other.

As Harry drifted off into his second exhausted sleep of the day Lucius kissed him. "I love you Harry."