The laws took up Adrian and Terence's time. Hours were spent at the ministry in their new office and at their home study. "There's just no point anymore," Adrian sighed. "There are too many laws and too many ethic and moral codes. It's exhausting."

Terence walked over and hugged his anxious boyfriend. Adrian continued ranting, "And we haven't figured out the loopholes Draco is looking for. I don't know how he's going to be able to keep Granger under his care or Blaise and Theo with whoever. I don't know how we can be together. We're not the traditional set up for His followers. I don't know how we can win or protect people."

"It's going to work out, Adrian," Terence reassured him.

"How?"

"Have you looked at the real ancient laws? The laws from the era prior to the burnings and hunts, I believe that's the time between 900 and 1300," a deep voice said from the study entrance. "That was the Middle Ages. The laws are more friendly. No idea how considering the time."

Marcus Flint walked into the light of the study. "I couldn't put my finger on why you guys were doing this. Now I know."

"You can't turn us in, Marcus. There's too much at stake," Terence pleaded.

Marcus snorted. "Why would I get rid of you when I need you guys at my disposal?"

"What do you want Flint?" Adrian sneered.

"Same reason Draco has you digging through thousands, maybe even millions, of old, dusty, outdated laws: to protect those who cannot be protected," Marcus sat down across from the two men. "Draco's trying to protect a mudblood for Merlin knows why. I am trying to protect my sweetheart."

"You in love with mudblood Flint?" Adrian asked. "Does she like it when you call her that?"

Marcus glared at him. "Muggle actually. Saved her during a raid and I just couldn't let her go. I've heard rumors of laws from that time that'll protect muggle and wizard and mudblood relationships. I just don't know what they entail. I need you two to find them and bring them to light again.

"This could help Draco and the boys too. Rumors also have it that Theo Nott is marrying the Lovegood girl even though she's a blood traitor and rebel. Apparently it's suppose to be a way to show her the correct way to live. A lot of hippogriff shit if you ask me."

"We'll help," Terence said.

"Terence!" Adrian cried, "You can't dive head first into this. You're suppose to be the practical one here."

"We're still in the 1920s for laws, Adrian, and it's been a week. If we skip to Middle Ages of Europe then we have a better shot of finding what we need and then go back to the other laws that won't help us accomplish our mission," Terence countered. "For once, I agree with Marcus."

Adrian sighed and agreed. Perhaps this was the start of hopeful path inconsideration of the laws and Adrian and Terence's future.

*.*.*.*.*.*.*.

Blaise had been trying for three weeks to get Ginny Weasley to trust him. All the others Weasleys except her trusted him after all he had done for them. Luna and Theo were set to marry the following day. The announcement sparked controversy everywhere. Shockingly, the Dark Lord accepted the engagement, which caused the stir to settle.

George answered the door Saturday morning. He immediately pulled Blaise up the stairs when he walked through. "Your friend's getting married tomorrow to Luna, right?" Blaise nodded. "Why? Why is he marrying her?"

"To teach the rebel a correct way of life," Blaise lied. None of them had came up with a solid reason.

"You're lying," George said. "Why is he actually doing? Also, you're close in contact with Hermione. Something is going on."

Blaise stayed quiet.

"Blaise," George said quietly. He never called Blaise by his first name. Never. "I need to know what's going on. They took Percy away the other day. Dolohov and Rookwood showed up Wednesday night. Mum and dad were at Bill's house visiting, since they are still allowed to do that. It was just Percy, Ginny, and I when they busted through the floo."

George shook his head. "I didn't even know it was possible to get through the floo without the access. Though I suppose they gave themselves access at the Ministry. Anyway, they took Percy. Dolohov took him back through the floo to the Ministry and Rookwood hung back. He started towards Ginny and I tried to get him away. He stunned me. I woke up about an hour later. I panicked at first because Ginny wasn't there. She was in her room. She's only left a handful of times since then. She won't tell me what happened.

"I'm worried, Blaise. I owled mum and dad that night and told them to stay there. I know it's against system rules. They should be back anytime today though," Blaise could see the tears in George's eyes. "I feel like I have failed. I lost Fred. I lost Percy. And I'm close to losing Ginny. I fear they might come back for her."

"What do you want from me then?" Blaise asked.

"I think you and your friends are protecting Hermione and Luna. I need you to protect Ginny. I don't doubt her abilities but this isn't the time to play rebel. Please Blaise, protect my sister," George begged.

This was his chance. "Can you agree to one condition? And you can since you are technically leader of the Weasley house."

"Yes you can marry her," George agreed. "Good luck getting her to agree though."

Blaise was surprised. "How did you know that's what I would ask?"

"Common sense. Besides, isn't that what Nott is doing to protect Luna?" George had figured it out. He was smarter than anyone had ever given him credit. Blaise was sure Fred was the exact same way. "I have no idea what Malfoy is doing with Hermione though but the glimpses I've gotten from letters she seems fine. I know you and Nott and Malfoy all live together. She'd have Luna and Hermione around her. Just protect her; that's all I ask."

"Trying to give me away brother?" Her voice came from the doorway. "I'm not some possession, George. I'm a person."

"A person at risk," George added. "I believe you would be safer under his protection instead of mine."

"Bollocks."

"Gin, Percy is missing. Ron is… we don't know."

"You don't know?" Blaise asked shocked.

"You know where Ron is?" Ginny asked. "Is he with you guys?"

Blaise shook his head. "No, he's at Parkinson Manor. He is to marry Pansy Parkinson in a few weeks. I'm surprised you weren't aware. I mean, it's obvious you wouldn't be invited, no offense, but I would've at least assumed someone would've notified or even taunted you about it."

"Ron's getting married to a pug?" George whispered. "Why?"

Blaise shrugged. "It's not my place to know I suppose. I'm just told I have to attend," He glanced at Ginny. "Will you come? I don't want to take you by force. I can come back once I'm done with today's rounds and George has filled you in and you've seen your parents."

Ginny nodded. "Alright, I'll be back in a few hours then."

Blaise apparated away with a quiet pop to his next stop. His concentration depleted at each stop he made. He had extra work today since Theo was getting married tomorrow. Adrian Pucey was his last stop before heading back to see Ginevra.

"Please tell me you guys have good news," Blaise said as he walked into Terence and Adrian's study.

Adrian swiveled around in his chair. "We actually found something somewhat promising about a week and a half ago. The keyword is somewhat because it's in the same boat with Nott's marriage of protective convenience."

"Then why the bloody hell didn't you owl to tell us?" Blaise snapped.

"He said it is somewhat promising," Terence said walking in. "We have no idea if it'll work. It's a set of laws we slipped into spell from the Middle Ages. We are having someone test it out first before we give Draco the all clear."

"I'll be honest," Terence continued, "It wasn't at all what you were probably hoping for but it's the solution you have."

"What does it entail?" Blaise asked.

"That is for you to find out if it works," Adrian answered. "It'll be about another month before we know if it will actually work. I advise Draco and Granger to get comfy with each other."

Blaise snorted. "They hardly talk," Blaise paused for a moment of thought. "But then again they do have their own wing, and Draco went to the muggle village the other day talking nonsense about a hooded robin in green tights and how the robin and Draco are not similar."

Blaise's eyes widened. "He won't even let us go to his wing. Merlin! I bet Draco and Granger are shagging."

Adrian and Terence looked amused. "Then there is nothing to worry about." Adrian said.

Terence shook his head. "You know that's not true, Ade. This law will upset many, dangerous, people."

"When is life never dangerous?" Adrian questioned.

"You must be specific, Pucey," Blaise interrupted. "This life is always dangerous."

*.*.*.*.*.*.*.

It was dusk when Blaise returned to the Burrow. George opened the door and pulled Blaise in before he could even knock. They trekked towards the Weasley's living room. "I want you to take her away from here and make sure she doesn't return," he said.

"I want her safe in your estate. Maybe keep the officiant from Theo's wedding back a bit and marry her then," Ginny was waiting by the floo. "Just keep my baby sister safe, Zabini. That's all I want. Keep her safe and, maybe someday, keep her happy."

"What happened?" Blaise could tell something happened while he was gone.

"They came back," Ginny whispered. "Well, it was just Rookwood. He came back as a surprise visit he called it and said he would be back very soon."

Blaise nodded. He noticed it was only the two Weasleys home. Everything was eerily quiet. Even the house ghoul was silent. "Can I talk to George privately, Ginny?" He asked. She nodded and walked out.

"What happened?" Blaise asked once more.

"They're picking us off one by one," George admitted. "Your capture of Neville and his willingness into a submissive life might have saved him, and Luna marrying Nott has saved her, but we are not safe. Charlie is safe in Romania. Ron is I guess safe. There has to be a reason they kept him alive and having him marry Parkinson. Percy is dead. Bill flooed about an hour after you left. I told him to get out. He is taking mum and dad to Romania while him and Fleur will be in France with her family."

"What about you? Why not go with them along with Ginny?" It was a curious thought that had struck Blaise. Granted, Blaise needed her for the plan but it would've made sense for the Weasleys to leave together.

"I had planned to send Gin with but then Rookwood showed up to tell us about Percy," George's voice faltered. "Apparently, he'd cursed her with I don't know what but she can't leave the country. At least that's what he said, and maybe he's lying but I can't, won't, risk it. So Bill and them are fleeing while they can."

"That doesn't explain you."

"Someone has to take the blame and the consequences."

"You can't do that," Blaise snapped. "You can't just leave her on her own."

"She won't be on her own. She'll have you and Luna and Hermione and Neville and your friends and maybe Ron. That's also why you have to marry as soon as possible. They won't harm if she has your name," George said.

Blaise nodded. The twin was right. Blaise was ready for this to be over but they weren't miracle workers. They were teenagers. They weren't fighters. They were children. They were going to try to start a revolution but who knew when it would take off. They were young. Three years ago, Blaise had planned for him to be in Italy at this time. He had planned to stay at the villa his mother owned near Florence. But here he was fighting in a never ending battle.

"Besides, maybe I'll see Fred again."

"You can't be negative, George. You can't give up," Ginny cried coming back in. "I can't lose you too. I just can't."

She cried into her brother's shoulder. Blaise could feel his heart crack. He missed the fiery Red.

"I'm not giving up, Gin. I'm fighting till the very end. You can't give up though. Blaise, Hermione, and Luna won't let you. In the end, everything will work out for you," he reassured her. "I know it will but you can't give up hope. Hope is the one thing they can't take away from you."

Ginny kept weeping into her brother. Tears began to slide down George's cheeks too. He finally let go of her. "You two need to go. They'll figure out soon that mum, dad, Bill, and Fleur have left the country and will come for us. You can't be here when they return."

"What about you?" Ginny asked. She looked at Blaise. "And you? Won't they question your paperwork and us?"

Blaise answered first. "I took care of that already. I forged it with basic information. I just changed the time I came to see you and George for after Rookwood came and put I saw Bill and Fleur and your parents at the time I originally saw you. As for you with me, I'll just throw Rookwood under the bus, as I believe I've heard Granger say, and explain he's cursed you and maybe throw in an additional white lie or two. Nobody likes him anyway."

"As for me," George replied, "I will be here for the consequences."

"But George…" Ginny whimpered.

George held up his hand. "Trust him, Gin," He glanced at the Italian. "I do."

Blaise gently grabbed her wrist. "We need to leave, Ginevra. It's getting darker out and we will have to trek through a forest to reach the estate. Hopefully we will be there in time for dinner."

Ginny nodded and hugged George one last time. George walked them to their apparation point. He looked at Blaise. "Remember what I've said and take care of her." Blaise nodded.

"Try to take care of yourself, George, and live as long as you can," Blaise replied.

George smirked. "That's the plan," He hugged Ginny. "Don't give up hope, Gin. Promise me that. Promise me you won't give up."

She nodded into his shoulder. "I promise, George," she mumbled. "I love you brother."

Blaise could see the tears George was trying to hold back. "And I love you my dear sister."

They let go. "Don't give up hope. I mean that for both of you. You can't ever let go of the hope you possess."

Ginny hugged him one last time before grabbing Blaise's hand to apparate away. All Ginny wanted was to let go of her hope, but George made her promise. All Blaise could do was have hope. George just hoped they would have a good future since his would end so soon.

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