I'm glad I managed to make most of you happy that I let the baby live, I didn't plan on killing him anyway and fear not Dumbles and Weasleys will soon get theirs plus a little truth is spilled from Hermione's part.

Yeah and this is a short chapter, but the next will bring out the trials to the culprits and it will be a long one trust me on that.

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Enjoy!

A week and a half later:

Almost a week after the rescue, Draco and Severus both were healing nicely thanks to the healers and their special treatments. Harry and Ginny came every day to see them, but they had overstayed their welcome so they couldn't spend the night much anymore.

Harry missed Severus sleeping next to him at the manor, so in turn he would take dreamless sleep potion to block off possible nightmares of reliving the horror all over again if not worse. Ginny missed Draco too, and she did the same with the potions but she was up at the crack of dawn, dressed and ready for breakfast just before six a.m.

At least Severus and Draco would be ready to go home soon, they had healed over their injuries and given their statements to the Aurors so they were able to press more charges against Dumbledore and the Weasleys. Kingsley tried to offer the Weasleys a deal but they refused to take it, not like they deserved one anyway.

"You about ready Sev?" they were now helping Severus and Draco get dressed so they could leave the blasted hospital already.

"Almost, hand me my shoes Harry." Severus' stomach had grown slightly over the past week, but he still had several more months to go before he showed any.

"I can't wait until we get home, this hospital's depressing." Ginny was helping Draco dress, and boy he was fussy.

"Draco stop fidgeting and let me comb your hair."

"Ginny don't…you're not my mother." She giggled.

"I know, but I love playing with your hair." Draco laughed and Harry just rolled his eyes. "Oh well…at least I'll have you with me tonight." She hugged him from behind.

"Love you too dear, now help me up." Harry looked back at Severus and helped him stand as well. They may have been healed but they were still edgy when it came to walking.

"It'll be nice to go home, your mum's been worried sick."

"I know, but I'll be fine and so is our son."

"And we'll be hearing from Kingsley soon, they set a date for the trials."

"They're having two separate trials?" Ginny.

"In a way, it's on the same day but only the defendants responsible will be allowed in the courtroom. The others can only watch as they tell their stories."

"Under Veritaserum right?"

"Precisely."

"But who's going first?"

"Dumbledore from what I heard, once he talks the rest of the Weasleys will no doubt fall through. There's one thing that's bugging me though, I think he made them unable to tell the truth."

"How so?" Draco.

"Fred and George, they overheard their conversation at dinner one time, and from what it sounded like the rest of the Weasleys can't speak about anything regarding the deals they made with Dumbledore."

"You mean like…an Unbreakable Vow?" Ginny sounded worried and Harry shrugged.

"I'm not sure, but hopefully Hermione can come forward as a witness."

"I am." All four heads turned to the door, seeing none other than Hermione Granger looking at them. She looked better than the last time they saw her, her skin looked healthier and her looks had returned to normal. She also had a look of courage in her eyes, but also sheepish. "I just talked to Kingsley, I'm going to come as a witness to the trials." Harry and Ginny exchanged looks, and then Harry stood up from his spot.

"Changed your ways have you?" Hermione looked down.

"They were never different." She paused and took a deep breath. "Harry…I knew Dumbledore was wrong from the start, but after he threatened my parents and then Ron started using me…I didn't know what else to do. That's why I returned the money and the treasures he rewarded me with after I did what he said, I didn't want them like that. I hated stealing from you, that's why I…"

"Why what?" she looked up again.

"It took me a long time, but I finally finished my job."

"What do you mean?"

"I uncovered all of Dumbledore's secrets, including those he did to your parents. Setting them up, kidnapping and abusing Sirius' brother, and many more you probably already know. I gave my memories to Kingsley, but I'll still testify." This was definitely a new Hermione; she was braver and more intelligent than before.

"I suppose I should thank you then." Ginny came and stood next to Harry.

"Suppose I should too." Hermione shook her head.

"I don't expect you to, nor should you forgive me after all I did regardless of what happened. I hope you will, but right now probably isn't the best time."

"Maybe so." Harry wasn't ready to forgive her yet, maybe after the trial he would but she had done bad things against him and she failed being a trustworthy friend. "You returned everything?"

"Yes."

"And you're giving us your word you'll testify."

"Yes…and there's something else you should know."

"What is it?" Ginny.

"Your parents have a spell on them, it's kind of like the unbreakable vow but instead of dying, you become a vegetable."

"Vegetable?" Draco.

"It means coma-like state, your brain is dead but your body lives with whatever support is provided." Severus answered him.

"I've never heard of such a spell." Ginny.

"It's sort of new, but Dumbledore didn't create it. If your parents or brothers talk, then it takes effect and they'll become nothing but empty shells."

"In other words your parents wouldn't see their grandchildren or see the rest of your brothers get married or anything to make a parent suffer." Severus. "There is a way to break it, but only the caster can take it off."

"Which I'm sure Dumbles won't do unless he gets a deal." Draco groaned.

"Not unless you threaten to take away his most treasured ability." Hermione whispered and winked at them. "Now…I need to get back, Kingsley wants to go over some things with me."

"On what?" A job at the Ministry no doubt.

"Transferring my parents and I to Durmstrang. I can continue my education elsewhere, I need to get away for a while."

"Oh really?"

"Yes really."

"You're going to see Viktor aren't you?" Ginny smirked.

"We're just friends, but he's glad I'm coming down." Whatever, Harry didn't really care but at least she'd be able to start over in a new place. He felt bad that Hermione suffered, but it would take a while to forgive her. "That reminds me, the trial is set in two days in front of the Wizenagamot at two o'clock., don't' be late."

"Thanks."

"Oh and Harry?"

"Yes?"

"Congratulations to you and Professor Snape, not just your marriage but your pregnancy too." She looked at Draco. "Be good to Ginny or I'm sure her brothers will have a ball with you." Harry snickered and Draco gave a small smile. "Bye."

"Bye Hermione." She left them alone and Ginny gave a heavy sigh.

"Glad to see she's developed some sense, at least she told us the reason your parents can't talk."

"That spell, that's awful, as much as I'd hate to admit it's barbaric." Draco.

"Well at least we know how to break it." Severus.

"And Kingsley will find a way to make Dumbledore take the spell off them." Harry finished helping his husband pack his things and soon they were ready to head for Prince Manor. The Malfoys had already arranged a room at Malfoy Manor for Ginny and Draco, since it was safe to move in now, and ever since the whole ordeal with their unborn son Narcissa was offering to babysit anytime but sadly Eileen and Joan beat her to it.

It wouldn't be long before Ginny and Draco would have children, but first Ginny wanted to hit the pros and then have their firstborn. Oh well, they had years to wait.

"Come on guys, let's go home." They gathered their things and left for the hospital's main floo network. Draco and Ginny went straight to Malfoy Manor, and Harry escorted Severus home where the entire Prince clan was waiting for them.

"Oh my baby!" Eileen smothered her son with kisses and hugs, and all he could do was groan as Nigel, Regulus, and Joan all did the same. "I was so worried about you."

"Mum I'm fine please…"

"How's the baby doing?"

"The baby's fine, now can I please…"

"Are you in good shape now?"

"I'm fine I just need rest."

"Oh well I'll have the house elves bring you some food I'm sure you're hungry." Here it goes.

"MUM!" Severus shouted. "I'm fine, the baby's fine, Harry's fine, now please I just want to go upstairs and relax. I can't do anything strenuous right now."

"Oh of course honey, go on then and Harry?"

"Yes ma'am?"

"Keep an eye on him." She winked and Harry just ushered Severus upstairs to their room. As soon as he set the suitcase on the floor he moved his husband to their bed and laid him down, much to Sev's dismay.

"I don't want to sleep."

"You don't have to, just relax a while like the doctor said."

"I'm not laying in bed all day."

"Too bad. I'm your caregiver so I have to look after you."

"Harry I'm near 40, I don't need looking after." Harry rolled his eyes.

"In my book you do, now stop fussing and lay back."

"No."

"Yes."

"I said no." Harry rolled his eyes again and sat down beside his husband, holding him. "Harry."

"I'm not letting you out of my sight again, I won't risk losing you or our son." He held him tight. "Seeing you like that, injured, bleeding, barely holding on, I don't want to ever see you like that again. Never." He felt Sev's arms encircle his waist, and kissed his head before nuzzling his cheek into his hair.

"I love you." He whispered.

"I love you too, so much." They shared a kiss, both now happy to be in each other's arms but now awaiting the trial of the bastards who almost destroyed them.

Next one shall be longer, so I hope you enjoyed this one. Can you imagine the cards Dumbledore may play in the courtroom? And can you imagine the responses the Weasleys will have once they realize everything Dumbledore has done?

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