Narcissa was basking in the glory of the party, she always loved a reason to host a party, unfortunately her husband didn't allow them as often as she'd like. Her life was perfect; she was married to one of the most powerful men in the UK, her son was good looking, and she had people dancing on strings. The youngest of three daughters, of the younger brother of Lord Black, she had done well for herself. She looked at her son and Harry, and though she did not quite approve of gay unions, they could do worse. Harry was already Lord Potter and rivalled Lucius, and was the Black heir as well, by adoption so there was no blood concerns there of course.

Narcissa walked into the gardens, where she rarely went, reminded of how far she had gone for all of this. Well you only deserved what you were willing to fight for, and she had been willing to fight, not like the greasy little half blood. She loved Rabastan, always had and always would, but he was a poor second son. If she had known his brother would be dumb enough to get kissed, and he would be Lord Lestrange, things could have been different.

She was shocked when a hooded figure appeared and would have freaked but she saw the pendant. "Rabastan that isn't funny."

The man came closer to her and had a knife in hand. "I have come to finish what I started fourteen years ago."

Rabastan always did have a sick sense of humour that was for sure, but she had no idea what he was up to now, this was not funny. They had a manor full of guests and this was no time to play games, especially this one. They had been playing for years, but in the bedroom and not out here, especially when her husband was home. Her husband didn't love her, and sure as hell didn't care if she cheated, but not in his home, or at least when he was home to see.

Narcissa snarled at him. "Rabastan stop playing games, you didn't scare me that night and you won't now. That spell you used on the knife, never felt a thing."

Lucius' voice came from behind her."What the hell did you just say?"

She whirled around to see her husband as well as Sirius and the boys standing there, but she almost fainted. Rabastan was there, and she could see she had been over heard, as her lover was trying to make a break for it, but Lucius floored him with a spell. Lucius was not as stupid as he seemed to her, he knew his wife was a whore and with that man, but what she had just confessed, was more then anything.

Narcissa backed away. "This was a set up, you have no proof I did anything."

The hooded figure pushed it back to reveal Moody. "Narcissa Black-Malfoy you are under arrest for fraud, and obstructing justice."

This time the woman would undergo vertiserum, she had been the victim last time, no one would have dared to use it on her. She and her little lover were facing a minimum ten years in prison, they would be given minimum what they ensured Severus had got in prison. When the truth came out, and the abuse of Draco though, they would be likely facing life in prison for this. There was no ministry stacked with pureblood lords and ladies any more.

Narcissa spat in the face of her husband and son as she was being put in restraints. "I will get out. Your little whore deserved to rot in prison for his life."

Lucius restrained himself from punching her by holding his son. "I will make sure you never see he light of day again."

She watched as her husband went to Rabastan and reached inside of his shirt, and tore the pendant he wore from around his neck, the true one. Rabastan had been a fool to keep it, she had told him it was proof, but he had wanted a trophy. He took pride in wearing the pendant Lucius had designed for his lover, knowing he was the one who ensured the little filth spent so much time in prison. His only regret was the bastard had not got more then ten years in prison.

Narcissa called as she was being led off. "If I go to prison, I at least know I ruined your miserable life as well."

Lucius held his son when the woman was taken off. "Oh Merlin, father and Severus forgive me. Forgive me."

They had not told him of the plan, Draco had led his dad out here, and he was shocked when he heard. He should have known, he should have trusted the man he loved, and instead he had spent fourteen years miserable, married to the real criminal, for this. He deserved it, what he had done to Severus, and to his dad as well.

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The trial was nothing but a formality, as it had been for Severus, but this time it was for the right reasons. They had the confession from Narcissa at the party, the pendant which had been evidence in the first trial, and their testimony under vertiserum. Narcissa had promised her lover money and power for helping her, and they used a spell so she felt no pain, and Rabastan knew where to strike her. The woman had not only been not attacked by Severus, but never in any danger.

Charges of child abuse, neglect and endangerment were added to the list, when Draco had testified. Harry had convinced his best friend it was safe for him to testify, and the man and woman deserved to pay for what they had done, not only to Severus but him as well.

Lucius was so shaken when he realized what his son had been through. "Dragon you should have told me. I allowed that woman to....."

Draco cut his dad off."I knew you would hex him and I didn't want you to go to prison. You're the only parent I have, ever had."

He was miserable, he had hurt everyone he loved, including his precious son. He may not have saved Severus from prison, but if he had believed in him, his love would not have been tormented by his betrayal for ten years. His dad's stroke he knew was his fault, he had begged Lucius to go to Severus and make things right. He actually accused his dad of loving Severus more then him, and the old man died a year later. He married the woman, and he should have divorced her long ago, but he let her stay, and his son's bed wetting and claustrophobia, he helped cause.

Sirius looked over at them. "I am surprised Severus did not come to the trial. I would have thought he would want to be here when his name was cleared."

Remus shook his head. "He has always known he was innocent, and he didn't need to be here."

He didn't want to be here, he didn't want to see Lucius, was what Remus didn't say. A lesser person would have come to gloat, would have rubbed it in to Lucius how wrong he had been, but Severus was better then that. Even after years in prison, and now as a low assistant, he had no desire to gloat.

Sirius squeezed his hand."Narcissa's dowry money reverts to us. I have recommended it be given to Severus as compensation for what he has suffered."

Remus was surprised but was reminded Sirius was trying to do better."I am not certain any amount could ever make up for all he lost, but thank you."

Watching the trial, Sirius was feeling a lot of Lucius' guilt as well, not for Severus, but what he had put Remus through. He prayed they could repair their friendship and there would be no restrictions on when Harry could see him, when ever Remus and Harry wanted it. Remus was such a good man, he had given up a lot to support a friend who he knew was innocent, and Sirius had punished them both for it.

Their attention all went back to court. "Narcissa Malfoy and Rabastan Lestrange you are hereby sentenced to life in a black cell."

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Severus was surprised when he had been summoned to Albus' office, but since he had not heard from Remus, he went. He knew those two would pay, Remus promised that it was only a formality, and Severus would be cleared. He had never believed the boys could succeed, Remus had failed for so many years, but the boys had. Remus tried to convince him to come, but as much as he wanted to see them pay for what they did to him, he could not face the room again.

He was shocked when he found a full office, including the marauders, and Harry. Horace was there as well and there was a member of the ministry as well. He had no idea what was going on but Remus, Harry and Albus all gave him smiles.

The official spoke."Severus Tobias Snape you are here by cleared of all charges. Any mark on your record is removed."

Sirius came and removed the ex-con block from his wand and handed him forms. "Narcissa's dowry, compensation for all you lost."

He looked down at the forms and realized he was rich, but it mattered little to him, it would not give him back the ten years that he had lost. He knew though it could help, he could pay Remus back for all he had done, and he could make a life for himself. He wouldn't need to live in one room, an out cast.

Horace spoke. "I have made arrangements for you to take your exam finally. And when you pass as I know you will, I plan to retire."

Severus was shocked when he realized he could be a master in a week. "Horace, I am so grateful for all you have done for me."

The old man kissed him on the cheek, telling him he thought of him as a son, and was so happy to see his name cleared. He further shocked Severus by revealing the patent he had on most of the potions, the more important ones they made, had Severus' name on them too. Now his name was cleared, he could take true credit.

Albus smiled."I am sorry it took so long my boy, but thanks to Harry and Draco, this fall you will finally be Professor Snape."