Lucius was waiting outside Dumbledore's office to discuss the situation surrounding his son's injuries. This young Mr. Weasley was in for serious punishment.
"Lucius, we are ready for you." McGonagal called him into the office. Lucius saw that one was missing. Where was Mr. Ronald Malfoy?
"Lucius, I am so sorry to have to meet under the circumstances. I can tell you that Ronald Weasley has been expelled and upon telling him he fled via floo. I trust that he will be found via the Trace, upon time, I ask that his wand be handed over to me. Pending his reports from a reform school, he may be granted a chance to regain acceptance back into this school. I feel as per his age, it is the appropriate measure." Dumbledore explained. Lucius did understand. The boy was only 11. His behavior could be amended with proper guidance. He knew of just the place for this to happen.
"Might I suggest Garthenial Academy? It is the wizarding world's reform school. He would still retain a strictly monitored magical education, but they also have reeducation for this kind of behavior he has exhibited." Lucius suggested.
"That place is like a prison. Is it appropriate for his age? Most of the students there are older." Arthur said.
"It is unusual for someone his age but they are designed to be for all school age children. They accommodate students from every magical school. And being among students whom have the same level of violence as him, it may show him the error of his ways." Lucius turned to Arthur. "I am a benefactor of that school, I can personally speak to a counselor about going some in depth counseling sessions with Ronald. Know that he will be safe, learning, and hopefully improving as to be able to return to society. That is the hope for all students there. At the end of each term they are evaluated and if the administration feels a student is ready, is allowed to rejoin their home school upon acceptance from its headmaster and governor's."
"So, if he gets better, he can come home?" Molly asked. This was her son and despite his behavior, she didn't want to abandon him.
"Yes. But do remember, their methods are different than the norm. They are strict, disciplined, and if a student misbehaves, they are punished with more than points loss and detention. It is in the form of manual and mental labor. Their ideals are more or less to break down what needs restructuring and rebuild that to be productive and successful. It is not meant to be fun. That privilege is to be earned back."
"When you find him, send him. I do not wish to see him until he learns to be a proper young man." Arthur said. Ron was going to learn that his behavior will not be accepted. He thanked Lucius, and he and Molly flooed home.
"I will have a house elf pack up Mr. Weasleys belongings and send them to Garthenial." McGonagal said, excusing herself.
"Lucius, I am sorry for what has happened to young Draco. But rest assured, Madame Pomfrey is highly skilled medi witch. He shall recover soon." Dumbledore said.
"Draco is tough. Narcissa is with him now. She was frantic when Severus floo called us." Lucius said as he sat across from Dumbledore.
"How is Harry adjusting? I've noticed they are close he and Draco, as are they with Hermione Granger." Dumbledore smiled at how the three were never seen apart.
"Harry is well. He fits in with the family so well. Narcissa adores him, and I am happy to see my family happy and whole. Harry fills a hole we didn't even know was there until he came into our lives. As for Hermione, I am shocked to learn of her. So much change in so little time. I was able to find out that her adopted parents are kind and wonderful people despite their lack of magical knowledge." Lucius said. Remembering the letters he had gotten from Severus, Draco, and Harry in regard to Hermione.
"It would seem so, she is a wonderful student, always so ready to learn and highly intelligent. Reminds me of her mother in that way. Severus appears to be in happier spirits since learning of who she is. A piece of Lily brought back to him as it were." Dumbledore beamed.
"Lily was everything to him, he has been in mourning for 10 years over losing her. But now I feel as if he may be moving on as he now holds a bond with her children." Lucius said.