Chapter sixteen

'As you've read in the Daily Prophet, some death eaters who were in Azkaban were killed, in a very unusual way, but we still have no idea who did it or how it was done. We decided to have the Unspeakable's go over their bodies and they only thing they could find is the dark mark.'

'We've heard rumours that it is the dark mark that's killing them since no one was seen near them or been inside Azkaban,' Severus said.

'Yes, that is what the Unspeakable's believe. The dark mark was connected to their magical cores, they believe their magical cores burnt the marks away but destroyed their inside at the same time. We need to get you checked Severus before you end up dead.'

Harry and Severus glance at each other before Severus pulled up his sleeve revealing a mark free arm.

'How did you remove that?'

'Harry removed it, he disconnected the dark mark from my magical core then destroyed it. When he suggested it I did not believe it would work, I was wrong.'

'You certainly were, damn Harry, that shows how powerful you are.'

'Part of why I could do this was his wand, which technically belongs to me. He used his wand when marking his death eaters. Since I am the owner, the dark mark recognised me so it allowed me to separate the core from the mark, then it was simply removing it.'

'I never knew he used his wand to give them the mark, but I suppose it makes sense. Speaking of wands, what's with all these wands?'

'They're fake, I spoke with Garrick Ollivander about an idea. If I can learn how to make wands he's going to allow me to carve them,' Harry handed Kingsley the fake phoenix feather wand then took his wand out of his pocket, 'My wands core is a phoenix feather, if I made it then I would add the phoenix to the outside to match the core. I got these ready to show Garrick tomorrow.'

'So you're going to be a wand maker.'

'It still uses power Kingsley, but I've had another idea that will increase the power from the person to the wand. I have to discuss that with Garrick first. I got the idea because of Fawkes, it's one of his feather's in my wand and he saved my life when I was twelve, he used his tears. From then on the connection between me and the wand got stronger. I started to do a lot of research over the last few weeks about cores and wand lore. Anyway, away from that, you're letter had me a bit worried, it didn't sound like a friend.'

'It is serious but not dangerous Harry. As you know the Unspeakable's cannot speak about what they do, even to the minister. When they were examining the last three death eaters they brought their findings to me, which surprised me. They explained that what they found was disturbing and certain individuals would need to be found, to have healers check them over.'

'Oh god,' Harry's whole body started to shake, Severus pulled him into his arms, 'No, no, no, no.'

'Calm down Harry before you destroy the house,' Severus tightened his hold as Harry buried his face in Severus's chest, 'The Unspeakable's went into their minds.'

'They did, to try and find out why they were the only prisoners dying. They operate under an unbreakable vow, they only showed me their findings as they knew I was friends with Harry. They wanted me to find the boys then get them seen by a healer.'

'The boys don't remember minister, Harry does because of his power and his memory only returned recently. Right now I am helping him through this as I had a similar background.'

'You can't tell anyone,' Harry whispered into Severus's chest.

'These men should be punished along with Albus Dumbledore. We will need to find the boys and have obliviators see if they can find the evidence we need. We can't let this go, even if we will keep the names of the boys confidential.'

'Harry, look at me,' Severus waited until Harry lifted his pain stricken face, 'We can give them the evidence without you having to do anything. But you must make that decision,' Severus raised his eyebrows in the hope Harry understood. Harry will have those last three men dead, probably soon, but this might give Harry a chance to bury his past if Albus Dumbledore's name was finally destroyed. He would not go down in history as a powerful wizard, friend and mentor of the saviour, but a sick paedophile who molested young boys.

Harry stared into Severus's eyes and it was like he could see what his husband was saying, what he wanted. He slowly nodded then looked across at Kingsley.

'We have films, he filmed it, all of it. I never knew where we were, Severus found the house.'

'Originally were going to speak with you about this, but then we heard that the ones involved were either dead or locked up. The films show those seven men along with Albus Dumbledore, it shows everything. But Minister, if we give them to you, you must guarantee that Harry and the other boys identities remain secret. It's almost cost Harry his life, if this got out he would end it and no one will stop him.'

'We can keep the boys faces from showing. You have my vow that I will make sure no one finds out who the boys are. I have heard of films, being a halfblood I have relatives that are muggles, so I do know what they are. That's why you refused to return to Hogwarts, isn't it, because of Albus?'

Harry nodded, 'He would take me through his rooms to the house. He would bring me back to his rooms then obliviate my memory before I went back to my classes.'

'I have changed those rooms, so Harry is able to pass through but he does not linger in the office, I don't blame him.'

'Who will see them?'

'I will along with the chief warlock of the Wizengamot. We can put forth our findings which means the rest of the Wizengamot will vote as we want. It happens quite often where sensitive information on children must be kept confidential.'

'We were going to destroy the films, can they be after?'

'Once they have been seen, yes, I believe they should. I still think you should see a professional.'

'No, I talk to Severus and I even talk to Minerva, but no one else.'

'Harry's too well known Minister, it would get out even if healers are supposed to keep details from patients confidential, it doesn't always happen.'

'Very well, can you get me the films?'

Harry looked at Severus who nodded then moved his hand through the air until the boxes of canisters and the projector flew into the room, landing at Kingsley's feet. Harry just kept staring down at them, remember what was in those boxes. His body started to shake again but this time so did the house.

'Se…se…Severus.'

'You're okay, calm Harry, deep breaths,' Severus pulled Harry back into his arms, made sure his head was facing away from the boxes that was filled with his abuse. He nodded to the Minister who shrunk the items, placing them in his pocket.

Kingsley never said anything, just stared at his friend, he hoped Harry would eventually be okay, but he was going to make sure that no one found out what those boys had been subjected to. That would be his solemn promise to the young man that saved their world.

When Kingsley and his auror guard left, Severus lifted Harry into his arms and carried him upstairs. He removed the covers on the bed, placed Harry onto the bed, removed his shoes then covered him.

'Will you hold me, I don't want to be alone.'

Severus removed his robes and shoes then climbed into the bed beside Harry, who curled up against him and once again Harry's head was on Severus's chest.

'Everything will be fine, you know what is going to happen, the last three will be taken care of yet they believe it's caused by the dark mark. The minister is a friend, he will make sure your name does not come into it.'

'What about his guard?'

'Aurors take an oath to keep everything they see and hear confidential when they accompany the minister for magic.'

'So he would lose his magic if he talked?'

'Yes, he would, so you see, no one will know, the films will be destroyed and the last three will be dealt with. Minerva and I will never reveal anything about you.'

'I know, I trust you and Minerva.'

'Good, because you can, but you surprised the auror and the minister.'

'Because I was breaking down?'

'No, because you caused the house to shake, it showed how much power you truly have. They may ask for assistance if another dark wizard comes along.'

'I like to help, I just don't want it to be all about me.'

'It won't, the-boy-who-lived became the-man-that-survived and took care of the one he needed to, now it's up to the rest of the magical world to do their part.'

'Let's hope no one has to do anything, I know that's wishful thinking, but we can always hope for a peaceful life, can't we?'

'We can and I believe we do not have to worry, not anymore. Anyone dark got to see exactly what they would be up against if they started to rise. Think Harry, children, some as young as fourteen decided to fight, you were barely an adult and ended up banding together the magical world. When people see the good that some can do no matter what the cost it makes everyone open their eyes. No, we will not go through another war again, the leaders and fighters for the light will always keep this world safe and anyone dark knows that.'

Severus tightened his hold on his young husband who seemed to snuggle into him more. Severus knew once the last three men had been dealt with then he would see a big change in Harry, what type of change or how he would change, Severus did not know, but he was intrigued just what type of man Harry Potter would become.