A conversation with his Aunt in a new two way journal told Draco about it all. He was shocked to hear what his father had done. He of course had known his father would ensure Hermione got nothing but this was a shock. He never thought his father would have the audacity to ask such a thing. Andromeda knew he killed her sister and wanted her nephew dead. He had also been among those who killed Tonks. But in a way he wasn't surprised. And mainly in his Aunt. She was a wonderful person who must have known what Hermione would do to the baby. She would have no grandkids thanks to people like Lucius. Helping to raise the little girl and make sure she was a good person would help. Draco even approved of her thoughts on name choice. Lucius Malfoy had taken one Narcissa Malfoy from this world. It seemed fitting to her sister and son that he return one. The fact that the very thought would make Lucius role in his grave was an added bonus of course.

Life seemed to be calmer now. There was really no fear of any one coming for them. Albus even if he suspected even one of them was alive was no fool. He would know his little power would go away. Harry had been more useful to him as a martyr and as long a he chose to remain one Albus would be no issue. Though they hated to let him win their life was here. Besides through Xeno and Moody they would feed Cornelius information to keep him in line.

It took a week but Harry returned to art class "I can do this."

Remus smiled "I know you can. And even if Tom is there you know he won't try any thing."

Harry nodded "I haven't even seen him since Lucius."

Remus took him to the car but tossed him the keys "You and Draco got your license. I am sure you know the way."

After Lucius Remus and Severus had spoken. Now they knew they could remain they had to allow the boys some more freedom. Harry and Draco passed their driving test before Lucius appeared. The twins had failed but even if they could apparate they planned to retake. It seemed driving a car on the road was more difficult then a flying one. Allowing the boys to take the car sometimes seemed another step. They were the only two who couldn't apparate. Tom had been another topic. They reluctantly admitted he was good now and meant no harm. And while they would never encourage it if Harry ended up falling for Tom they would support him.

Harry felt a bit odd but good to drive into town alone. The twins were lookin for a shop location in Melbourne. It would of course have to be under a new name. Lee was doing an amazing job running their shop back home but Fred missed being in the shop. George would stick to mail order for now.

Tom was in class and surprised even when there were plenty of open seats Harry sat next to him "I would have thought you'd choose another seat."

Harry turned to him for a moment "I like the light from the window."

Tom smiled inward as he knew the real reason "I see you approve still of my gift. Perhaps you will come see where I hung the picture."

Harry hd a slight color to his cheeks "Severus told me you make a good glass of lemonade."

Hard to believe even for Tom himself at times but he was happy here. He liked his little house and the art classes. In school he felt pressure to prove his half blood status meant nothing. But here he didn't even mind his limited powers. The only thing missing from making this perfect was Harry back in his arms. As Voldemort he never sought marriage or family. Now he couldn't think of any thing he wanted more.

As Harry worked he could almost think the same thing. He could admit if he didn't think about Lucius he could. This Tom was a new man. And his help saving Harry's new family was part of it he couldn't deny he felt more before.

He was pulled out of his thoughts by his teacher "Jack I have been working on a show in a gallery in Melbourne. They would like me to include a few from students."

Harry was stunned "You want me sir?"

The man smiled "You had some natural talent when you started but really have blossomed. I would like to show a few pieces. You never know you may be a paid artist."

Tom turned to him when he agreed and the teacher walked away. "I told you that you are gifted. We should celebrate."

Tom and his teacher were not the only ones who tried to tell him. And he knew they would be proud. He didn't care if he sold a piece. He was sixteen and about to have three pieces in a show. Yes it was his teacher's show but it was still amazing. Tom was waiting after class when Harry finished talking about what pieces to put in.

Harry was in such a good mood he took a chance "I could use a glass of lemonade."


Hermione was in for another surprise but this time was a good one. Andromeda had spoken to Harry and they decided she could have a small reward. No one would have missed Lucius if dead. And other then being ambitious she had never been overly evil. Well of course they had no idea she had planned to kill the baby in the end. But her child would be safe with Andromeda. Harry couldn't help but remember the friend she once was.

Hermione was stunned when she was taken to the ministry. She hadn't been sure what to expect when she came into Moody's office. She hadn't been expecting to see the man she loved standing there. He wasn't even bound. She threw herself into Bill's arms.

He kissed her softly "I have missed you my love."

Hermione rested against him "How are you free?"

Moody spoke "He isn't. Not entirely."

Bill explained "I am being forced into exile. I am allowed my vault but banishment."

The courts were convinced Lucius had blackmailed a few in court for such a stiff sentence. Bill could either spend five years in prison. Or be banished from the wizarding world for life and from the UK for three years. His confiscated money was returned and he would have muggle paper work for a job. He wanted out of prison and he knew he would have to start over else where. Even his parents wouldn't speak to him after Ron.

Andromeda had come with her. She had an offer which would really test Hermione's love for Bill as she claimed. Andromeda knew is was the safest way to keep Draco' sister safe. It was how she had come to refer to the baby as.

Andromeda spoke "Once the baby is born you will be free to join him. And if you will sign adoption papers I am willing to pay you for the town house."

Hermione knew she couldn't sell it and to be with Bill she had to leave "I will."

Bill held her "All I have is the money from before Lucius. We will be back where we started."

Hermione kissed him "Keep in touch and I promise once free of his spawn I will join you."

Andromeda had custody but the adoption would mean Hermione could never try to contest. Hermione never wanted the spawn any ways. She knew exile wouldn't be glamorous but she loved Bill. And she already saw where her greed had got her. She was never cut out for being ruthless. Even Lucius' spawn in the end would have lived as she would never have been able to hurt it. Lucius was another story as he was a murdering bastard. Oh she had loved the power and money but loved Bill more.

Andromeda watched as she signed the forms and handed Bill paper "This is how you can keep in contact the muggle way."

An: so for those who felt slightly bad for Hermione this was for you