Harry had never thought he would turn to Lucius for advice on anything. He had gone to dinner there a few times but this was different. But the man had spoken to him the night before about his legal options. Harry was reminded that the man was family, Andromeda always pointed it out. Well Draco was family though through his late mother and not Lucius. Harry had money but he had never had an attorney or worried about this. He hoped that Lucius would be willing to meet with him and give him some legal advice.

Lucius was a bit surprised when his elf had come to him in his office. He had informed Lucius that Harry was in the floo and asking to speak to him. He remembered the talk the night before but was still surprised. He hadn't been sure Harry would take any of their advice.

Lucius came to the floo. "Harry, what can I do for you?"

Harry sighed. "I was hoping for a bit of legal advice."

Lucius nodded. "Why don't you come through and we can speak?"

Harry thought. "I have my son."

Lucius suggested. "I could come through to you."

Harry almost agreed but then remembered Severus. "I will leave Teddy with Kreacher. He is taking a nap."

Lucius nodded. "I will see you in a few then."

Harry summoned Kreacher. "You are to keep an eye on my son. No one but Severus is to go near him, absolutely no one."

Kreacher nodded. "Yes master."

Harry took floo powder. "I mean it, no one."

Kreacher bowed. "I won't fail master."

Harry was reluctant to leave his son. "Maybe I should take him."

Kreacher shake head. "Master I no let him be touched."

Harry sighed. "I know I am being foolish. You and Severus will keep him safe."

Harry knew he would return to work eventually as he only took a week off. His son would be home at the manor though when he did. But Harry was reminded this home was just as secure as his manor was. And neither Kreacher nor Severus would allow his son to be taken from here. The girl at the day care had not been doing her job as she was meant to. Kreacher wouldn't allow anyone near Teddy even George or Andromeda. He had sworn to his master and Harry trusted him with his son, with his very life. And Severus as well would watch over him.

Lucius was waiting for him and had already been busy. He had contacted one of his many staff attorneys and mentioned he may need him. Lucius had an army of sharks for all different kinds of cases. He had one which specialized in this kind of work to no surprise.

Lucius motioned Harry to sit. "I assume this is about Ginny."

Harry nodded. "I am considering pressing charges."

Lucius handed him tea. "I think it a wise choice."

Harry put in some sugar. "I am reluctant because of the family."

Lucius reminded him. "You do not wish for her to come after Teddy again."

Harry agreed. "You suggested I may be able to recommend parole."

Lucius nodded. "The court usually take a victim's preference into account."

Harry had to ask. "Usually?"

Lucius sighed. "It is up to the court's discretion of course."

That was part of Harry's reluctance. "I'd not like to see her in prison for years."

Lucius shook his head. "You're asking for leniency. If not parole, she'll likely only gain a small sentence."

Harry drank his tea before saying. "I don't have an attorney to handle this kind of thing."

Lucius put down his cup. "I thought you may say that."

Harry shook his head when an attorney soon appeared. "I should have known."

Harry spoke with the attorney for some time before heading to the ministry. Lucius accompanied them as well. Harry spoke with Kingsley who seemed happy he had chosen to press charges. He was fond of the family but the girl obviously needed to learn. Harry also spoke to Thomas Bones, who had taken over as head of the department, after the war. Father of Susan, he had been Amelia's older brother, and an attorney as well. Harry was relieved not to run into Hermione while there. They would know eventually but he didn't need it right now. Hermione was still in law school and only interned there. Draco and her were in law school, she wanted to work for the ministry, and Draco for his dad. Percy had worked for the department for a short time, but had gone back to his old job, in international cooperation.

Harry was permitted to accompany the aurors when they made the arrest. Ginny would be processed, and likely held until trial unless bail was made. George would never pay it but one of the other brothers might Harry knew.

Harry was relieved Ginny wasn't home but leaving practice. "Thankfully not the Burrow."

Lucius looked at Harry, the lawyer having gone. "You'll have to face them."

Harry watched as Ginny appeared. "Not yet."

Ginny was shocked to see him. "Harry. I knew you would see reason."

Harry stopped her. "I have pressed charges."

Ginny stared at him. "No. You couldn't. You wouldn't."

An auror stepped up. "Ginnevra Molly Weasley you are under arrest for kidnapping."

Ginny was in shock as she was bound. "Harry you can't do this to me."

Harry turned to leave. "You did this to yourself."

Ginny was taken to the ministry where she was processed. She was informed that the court was already done for the day and she would have to face bail in the morning. Until then she would be kept in a holding cell overnight in the ministry. She was allowed to place one floo call first. She called Hermione, hoping Hermione might know an attorney who could help her out.

Hermione nodded. "I will see what I can do. I will also tell your parents what happened."


Harry returned back to the manor as soon as he could. He hated having left his son even if he knew Teddy would be okay. He had told Kreacher not to tell the others he left unless they asked. When he returned to the manor he found they were no longer on the beach. Severus and Teddy were in the sitting room just off to the left when you came in the door. Harry had been in the room when he placed the floo call.

He smiled as he stood in the door watching the two of them together. He had seen them read and build sandcastles but nothing like this. He knew he should have told them he was there, but he found himself enjoying the scene. And he wasn't the only one.

Teddy though slipped on one of his toys and cried. "Oh."

Severus managed to snatch him, getting to his legs, though not really standing. He fell to his knees moments later. "Watch it."

Teddy didn't like the tone of his voice and began crying. "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy."

Harry went into the room and took his son. "Daddy is here."

Severus grunted as he managed to maneuver back onto the couch. "The gratitude I get."

Harry turned to him. "Thank you."

Teddy had his head buried against Harry. "Daddy."

Harry calmed his son as best as he could. "There now cub. You didn't bump your head?"

Teddy shook his head. "No daddy."

Harry sat down with him. "Just a little scared by the shout?"

Teddy nodded. He looked at Severus. "Sorry."

Severus calmed his breathing. "You are a klutz like your mother."

Harry kissed his son. "We should thank Mr. Toby. He saved you a nasty bump."

Teddy looked at Severus. "Thank you."

Harry called Kreacher and had him take Teddy to clean up. Kreacher was the only elf he had brought with him to the manor. Teddy adored him and he was the elf Harry trusted the most right about now. Again he wondered what Sirius would have thought if he heard that. Sirius had always threatened to follow the family tradition to behead the elf. Harry had become very happy he had never followed through with it.

Severus was in pain from the action, and was trying his best to hide it. It was the first time he had actually felt the weight on his feet in two years. It held for a whole few seconds, but when he tried to take a step, he fell. He couldn't really even move the leg to do it.

Harry summoned a potion and handed it to him. "Here."

Severus ground his teeth. "I don't need it."

Harry shook his head. "You do."

Severus looked at the bottle. "I can deal with this."

Harry pushed it. "Stop being so stubborn."

Severus drank the bottle. "Fine. Happy?"

Harry nodded. "Yes."

Severus smirked. "Pleased to see it takes so little."

Harry shook his head. "Not about you taking the potion."

Severus grunted. "Then what?"

Harry pointed. "You stood. You almost took a step."

Severus sneered. "I fell over. I couldn't even force my foot an inch off the ground."

Harry shrugged. "It's a start. We know your legs can hold you."

Severus handed him the empty bottle. "It won't work."

Harry sent the bottle off. "It will. We start work tomorrow."

Harry had just started in the rehab section but he had hope. It was the first promising sign really that Severus would be able to walk. He had a week here away from his usual work. He planned to spend most of the time with his son but he could also help Severus. He would also have two months in the summer before he began his new job. He of course would have other things to deal with as well.

Severus watched him. "Where did you go?"

Harry was honest. "Malfoy manor."

Severus smirked. "Trying to scare me?"

Harry shook his head. "Lucius offered me legal advice."

Severus pushed. "Legal advice?"

Harry gave in. "I pressed charges against her."

Severus was pleased. "You did the right thing."

Harry shrugged. "We'll see. Court should be in two days."

Severus watched as Teddy was coming back. "It is best for you and him."

Harry sighed. "Her bail hearing is tomorrow. She may get out."

Severus reminded him that Molly and Arthur didn't have that kind of money. Arthur may have been promoted with a raise and didn't have kids to support but still. The couple had got reward money but had used most on their house renovations, and retirement savings as well. Harry hoped they wouldn't risk their house or retirement on her. He knew George would not bail out his sister. Or Charlie. They were talking when Harry was informed there was a floo call for him. He had contacted Andromeda before he had come back.

Harry kissed his son. "I'll be back in a few moments. How about a nice quiet book this time? A bit safer."

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