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(Master to Kitten, Kitten to Master)

'Thoughts'

[Kitten speech]

Another Arrest

The rest of Harry and Neville's school year was quiet. Alexa never returned. There was a rumor that she had been expelled. Harry knew what happened to her. She had been taken out of school for help due to the spells. While Harry understood he still hoped she would be punished.

Neville had agreed with him. She knew what her grandfather had done and kept quiet. She had many chances to see the error of her ways. She targeted Harry and Lucas. Both hoped that she was punished.

The two didn't really spend time thinking about her. They focused hard on school. Kyle and the others kept the nosy students at bay. They also focused their attention on Alex and Nick. The two ended up having twins. They were girls. Both looked like Alex. Everyone loved the twins, especially their older brother. He adored the twins and his fear of hurting them had gone away.

In fact he had become the girl's bodyguard. He would keep watch and make sure no one and nothing hurt them. It was really cute.

"I'm watching you mister bee." He said through narrow eyes.

"So cute." Harry whispered.

"It really is." Neville agreed. "He's such a good big brother."

"He is." He giggled.

"Harry! Neville!" The naga finally noticed them.

"Hi Tsuki." They greeted him.

"I missed you two." He told them.

"We missed you as well." The neko hugged him.

"Even though it has only been a week." Neville said as he hugged the naga next.

"That's a long time." Tsuki informed him.

"It is." Harry agreed.

"I know." The fairy smiled.

"Guess what." He demanded.

"Give us a hint at least." Neville chuckled.

"Okay. Guess what père said he was taking me." He said.

"The moon?" Harry jokenly guessed.

"No!" He pouted and glared.

"The sun?" Neville joked next.

"Guys!" Tsuki groaned.

"Sorry." The two were unapologetic.

"Liars." He pouted.

"Where are you and your père going?" The green eyed wizard asked.

"The zoo! Just me and père." He excitely told them.

"That's great. You love the snakes there." Neville said.

"I'm pretty sure you tried to take them home." Harry said, amused.

"I did." He sighed. "Too bad I was caught." He pouted.

"I know." He patted his shoulder.

"Let's not do that again." Nick said.

"Yes père." He grumbled.

"Good boy." He smiled at him.

"Thanks." He smiled.

"When are you going?" Neville asked.

"This weekend."

"Well I hope you have fun." He said.

"Me too." The neko said.

"So do I." Tsuki agreed.

The boys talked about what they liked at the zoo for a bit before it was time to eat. The adults were happy that the boys were happy.

(Weasley Family)

"Children! Dinner!" Molly called, happy that they were all home.

The children came into the kitchen. She scowled at her oldest two children's appearance but didn't say a word. Her and Arthur had a row about it earlier that day and she realized how unfair and terrible she was being. They were grown children and could dress the way they want and have long hair if they want.

"Oh Ron, I made you some soup since you said you weren't feeling well." She said, not liking that the potion didn't work.

"Thanks mum." He smiled at her.

"You're welcome dear. I'm sorry the pepper up potion didn't work." She said.

"It's okay. I know it's not your fault." He said.

"Well, eat up." She said.

"Okay."

"The pepper up potion didn't work?" Bill asked with a frown.

"No." Ron frowned.

"What are your symptoms?" He asked.

"I'm dizzy, I was throwing up earlier, I feel weak, and I'm really tired. My head also feels like someone hit me with a spanking spell and I ended up cracking my head." He explained.

Charlie and Bill exchanged looks. Molly and Arthur noticed. They looked at their oldest sons before looking at their youngest in worry.

"What is it?" Their father asked.

"That sounds a lot like someone is draining his magic or life essence." Charlie hesitantly said.

"WHAT?!" They all yelled in shock.

"We should take him to the hospital." Bill said.

"Watch your sister." Molly said. "Come on Ron."

"Okay." He weakly said.

Molly and Arthur quickly took Ron to the hospital. A healer saw them and wished they could turn the family away. They knew that the Weasleys wouldn't be able to pay the bill. They left so they didn't have to deal with the filthy family. Meanwhile the three went up to the receptionist/medi-wizard.

"Good evening. How may I help you?" He smiled at them.

"Good evening. I am Arthur Weasley and this is my wife Molly and our son Ronald. My son is sick and the pepper-up potion didn't work. My oldest sons' said his symptoms match that of his magic or life essence being drained." He said.

"I see." He frowned. "Let's get you seen." He said.

"Thank you." Molly said.

"You're welcome." A medi-witch came over and he explained what was going on. "Room 14 is available. Please take the boy and his parents there."

"Of course." She turned and looked at them. "Follow me."

"Okay."

The trio followed the medi-witch. She took them to room 14. She then had Ron put into a hospital gown. She then gave him a comforting smile.

"I'm going to do a spell that will hopefully reveal what is wrong, okay?"

"Okay." He agreed.

His parents stepped away from him so that they wouldn't mess with the spell. The medi-witch soon did the spell. Once she was done Molly hugged her son close. The medi-witch read the scroll and paled. She looked at the parents.

"I'm going to take this to a healer. I won't lie. It's not good." She said.

"Oh my!" Molly gasped.

"I see." Arthur put his arms around his family as the medi-witch left.

The medi-witch soon returned with a healer. He looked at them with a very serious face. What he had seen was very serious. He cleared his throat and told them what was wrong with the child.

"I'm afraid Mr. and Mrs. Weasley this is a serious matter. Your son's magic was being drained and it was done by a person." He said.

"By who?" Arthur asked.

"Peter Pettigrew." He revealed.

"What?" They choked.

"I already alerted the auror." He said.

"Thank you." Arthur said.

"Of course. We will be prescribing magical replenish potions and a diet that will help him replenish his magic." The healer said.

"That sounds expensive." Ron bit his lip.

"Doesn't matter." Molly said. "We will find a way to pay for it."

"Here is a week's supply. Please bring him back for a check-up then. This is the diet I also want him on." He said, wishing there was something he could do to help

"Thank you." Arthur said.

"You're welcome."

The trio waited for the aurors. They answered some questions before going home. The aurors searched their home. They did find Pettigrew. To everyone's shock and horror the traitor had been living with the family for years as their pet rat. Molly and Arthur felt so dumb.

The reason was that after Sirius was freed from prison there was an article. That article revealed that Peter Pettigrew was an animagus and his form was that of a rat. They had forgotten that he had cut off his finger so they never realized that the Scabbers was Pettigrew. He was arrested and taken away. The family was then given another surprise.

"Minister Fudge?" Arthur was shocked.

"Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Weasley."

"Good evening Minister Fudge. How may we help you?" He asked.

"Actually I am here to tell you that the ministry will be paying for your son's medical bill and any potions prescribed to him." He told them.

"What?" They both stared at him in shock.

"We are paying for everything." He said.

"Why?" Molly asked. "I mean I am grateful, but why?"

"It turns out that there was a follower of Dumbledore at the ministry. He knew that your pet rat was really Pettigrew thanks to Dumbledore. Apparently he wanted the dark lord to know some things so the man would become a bigger threat and when he took him down he would be more popular." He said in disgust.

"I-i see." That was a horrifying thought.

"The traitor has been arrested and we will pay for everything. Just give us the bill and we will take care of it."

"Thank you." Molly said, wiping at her eyes.

"You're welcome." He smiled at her.

The minister left after that. Arthur and Molly hugged each other. They brought each other comfort after the day they had. That was where Bill and Charlie found them.

"Mom? Dad?" Bill caught their attention.

"Yes dear?" Molly asked.

"Is there anything we can do to help?" Charlie asked.

"We have money saved up so we can pay the medical bills." Bill said.

"No need." Their mom said.

"It's going to get taken care of." Their father continued. "By the ministry."

"What?" The two asked in shock.

"We were shocked too." Arthur said. "Turns out Dumbledore knew that Scabbers was Pettigrew. He apparently wanted the dark lord to know things so that he was a bigger threat. He also had a follower in the ministry that knew as well. He said that they would pay for the medical bills and the potions."

"Wow." Bill blinked.

"Indeed."

"Well, is there anything else we can do?" Charlie asked.

"No. Let's just go to bed and get some rest." Molly said.

(With Sirius and Remus)

"Are you ready?" Remus asked.

"Not really but it needs to get done." Sirius answered.

"I'm here for you and so is Kingsley, Tonks, and the unspeakable.." He reminded him.

"I know." He smiled. "Let's do this."

"Okay."

They soon entered Grimmauld Place. Sirius really needed to clean it up but was procrastinating. Not only because of the memories but also because he knew it was full of dark objects. A week ago he decided it was time and contacted the aurors. They agreed to send some over. They also had an unspeakable. It was the head of the department.

"Where would you like to start?" Kingsley asked.

"From here in the hall. We can go to the kitchen next." He said.

"Alright."

"Okay." They agreed.

"Just be careful." He pointed to the curtain. "My mother had her portrait stuck up there and I haven't figured out how to remove it. It's not a sticking charm or at least not the standard one. She will yell if she hears up."

"We will be careful." Tonks said.

"I will look at it later." The unspeakable promised.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"What is nasty master doing here and bringing nasty people?" A house elf questioned.

"Kreature?!" That shocked Sirius. "You're still alive?"

"Yes." He sneered.

"We are here to clean the place out of creatures and dark objects. If you want anything that isn't dark just ask. I will probably let you if it's not an heirloom." He said.

"Really?" That surprised Kreature.

"Yes. I'm also sorry for how I treated you when I was a child." He apologized.

"Kreature is unsure how to respond." He admitted.

"That's okay."

"Kreature will be in his room." He left after that.

"I can't believe Kreature is still alive." Remus said.

"Me either. The poor thing has been here all alone by himself." He felt for him.

"What will you do with him?" Tonks asked.

"I have no idea. I'll ask him and see what he wants."

"Master?"

"Yes, Kreature?"

"May Kreature go through Master Regulus's room?" He asked.

"Of course." He knew how close those two were.

"Thank you. Here. Master Regulus wanted it destroyed but nothing Kreature did would destroy it." He handed him a locket.

"You're welcome and thank you." He said and Kreature left.

"No way." The unspeakable gasped.

"What?" They looked at them.

"That is a horcrux." They said.

"What?" That made them pale and Sirius quickly gave it to him.

"The dark lord created a few horcruxes and this is one of them. We are having trouble finding them."

"So that's why Regulus was killed. He must have been caught or at least the dark lord suspected him of stealing the horcrux and killed him." He said sadly.

"Possibly. I am sorry." They bowed their head.

"Thank you."

"I will be back. I must take this back immediately."

"Of course." Sirius said and the unspeakable left. "Well now I'm really glad I decided to clean the house.:

"We all are." Kingsley said.

"We are." Tonks agreed.