Dreams and Trials
Harry was lying on the couch with his head in his Alpha's lap. Salazar was running his fingers through his hair and talking to him about what life was going to be like for him now that he was living in Nevarah. Harry was just blissfully listening not really understanding the words, only that they were kind and comforting.
Then he didn't feel Salazar anymore and when he looked up, he was lying on the couch alone. But this was not the couch in their new home. This was Aunt Petunia's couch and he had never been allowed to sit on this couch. Just then he was yanked off the couch and tossed to the floor. He looked up into the familiar hateful eyes of his Uncle Vernon.
"What do you think you are doing, Freak? You aren't allowed to sit on the furniture. Now we will have to burn it," Vernon snarled at him. Harry looked around for his Alpha who had just been with him. Where was he? How did he end up back in this house?
"What happened?" Harry asked still looking around. "I am not supposed to be here."
"You're right, Boy. You aren't supposed to be here. Freaks are not allowed on the furniture," Vernon said with glee and then he struck Harry across the face with his beefy fist. Harry lay on the ground in living room. He was in shock. Tears were streaming down his face. This wasn't right. Then he was kicked in the ribs. Finally, he was pulled up by his arm and drug to his cupboard.
"Please, don't.. I I don't want to go back in there. They swore...They swore I would never have to go back. They promised," Harry was sobbing. Vernon just laughed and threw Harry into the cupboard.
"No one is coming for you. Who would come for you? You are nothing but an unwanted Freak. That's why you were left here. No one wanted you," Vernon said cruelly. Harry was sobbing openly now. He didn't know how long he sat in the dark with his face and ribs throbbing. Suddenly, he heard Severus' voice outside his cupboard. Someone had come for him. Severus would keep him safe.
The door to his cupboard was wrenched open and Severus was framed in the open door. Harry sobbed and reached for his protector. But something was wrong. Severus didn't reach back for him. He sneered. That wasn't right. Severus loved him.
"Severus....Help me. Please," Harry begged with his hands still outstretched for the Pareya. But he still didn't reach back. "Sev.."
"Why would I help you? This is exactly where you belong. Albus sent me to make sure that you are being sufficiently abused and put in your place. That is the only reason I am here," Severus snapped at him. Harry pulled his arms back and wrapped them around himself. This wasn't right. Severus didn't treat him like this anymore.
"Severus...what's wrong?" Harry begged, still sobbing.
"Do not address me like we are familiar. I am your Professor and nothing more," Then Severus turned and he was talking to someone that Harry couldn't quite see. Harry looked out of the door and gasped in horror when he saw Voldemort. Not Tom, not his father. The snake-faced monster that had risen from the cauldron.
"Dad?" Harry said quietly. "Help me." The man started laughing and clapped Severus on the shoulder.
"I see that your potion worked, Severus. He seems to truly believe that he was rescued. The fantasy world that we created to break him worked wonderfully. Look at how pathetic he is," Voldemort said. He was still smiling cruelly.
"This isn't right. This is all wrong," Harry kept muttering to himself. He was holding himself and rocking in his cupboard as the three men stood over him and laughed. Then Voldemort held his wand out at him and sneered.
"Well it isn't any fun to play with them when they are broken. Avada...." Voldemort started. Harry screamed.
Harry jolted up out of the bed still screaming. He looked around frantically but he wasn't back in his cupboard. He was in his new home with his bonded. They were stroking his hair and talking soothingly to him. Harry turned and wrapped himself around whoever was sitting on his right side. He sobbed into their neck. He had been so afraid that it was true.
"Sshhhh, Love. You are ok. We have you. You are safe," Garrick said while carding his fingers through his hair. He looked around at their other bonded while he held their Submissive tight against him. This was the first time that Harry had ever woken up sobbing like this. Usually, he would wake up screaming and then settle back down and sleep. He had never woken up sobbing.
"It is most likely because the trials start today," Salazar said while they watched their Beta try to soothe Harry.
"I agree. We have been here for two weeks now and his nightmares were getting better. The trials are the only thing I can think of that would cause them to get worse," Severus agreed. They waited about five minutes before Harry stopped sobbing. Then he sank his teeth into Garrick's neck and his shoulder's relaxed. When he finally pulled his teeth out and licked the holes closed, he kept his face buried in Garrick's neck and drifted back to sleep. Everyone else relaxed again.
Garrick went to lay Harry down in the bed but the Submissive whined pitifully and tightened his arms and legs around him. Sal shifted around so that he was laying back against the headboard and then he helped Rick move around until the Beta was laying back against him with Harry still in his arms.
"You don't have to be uncomfortable as well, Sal," Rick whispered. Salazar just kissed his neck gently and held them tighter.
"Go to sleep, Rick," Sal said gently. Then they all settled back in to get what rest they could before they had to get up and get ready for the first of the trials. It was going to be a hard day for their Submissive. The rest of them were going to have to put in a great effort to keep themselves in check so that they could be there for him and not overwhelm him with their own anger.
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Harry was working very hard to ignore the attention he was getting as they walked into the courthouse. He knew it was because of Erebus. The Shadow Beast was walking right beside him and he figured they made quite the site at the moment. Harry was dressed in a nice set of black silk pants with a green collared shirt that made his eyes pop. Hadrian was walking on his right-hand side holding his hand and Erebus stalked beside him on his left. The rest of his circle and his parents' circle walked around them. Harry knew that no matter how nice his bonded looked, the other dragel were looking at his very unique pet.
Erebus was quite impressive and looked like he would happily bite someone's face right off if they irritated Harry. The Submissive loved it. It meant that people were less likely to mess with him. Also, after his nightmare last night, he really needed the extra touch and his circle had definitely noticed. He didn't shower alone or eat in his own chair. He ported in Severus' arms and even now he was pressed close to Hadrian.
"That's new, Mate," Harry heard from behind them. Harry turned with a wide grin to see his best friend in the entire world. He was staring at Erebus with a bit of awe and a bit of fear. Harry smiled brighter and waved him forward.
"Erebus, Sit," Harry commanded in parseltongue. The Beast sat down next to Harry and waited. Harry grabbed Ron's hand and pulled him closer to pet the massive Shadow Beast.
"This is Erebus. He is my new pet," Harry told the redhead. Ron pets it and looks at Harry as if he was crazy.
"This is what you consider a pet? Harry, what happened to having a nice dog or even a snake, Mate? This is not a pet, this is a ...I don't even know man. It looks like it would happily bite my hand off," Ron said with a smirk. Harry laughed.
"Only if you were a threat to me. Which you are not so no big deal," Harry said happily. He saw the other Weasleys laugh or smirk but they kept their distance. All except Arthur who hugged Harry to him tightly.
"How have you been, Son?" Arthur asked. Harry smiled up at him and just let him hold him for a bit. "All right, Harry?" He asked again. He knew that Submissives were known to be more touchy than other Dragel but this was more clingy than Harry has ever been. He looked up at Tom and Salazar.
"He had a pretty bad nightmare last night and has needed a little extra affirming touch today. We think it will probably be like this for at least a week or until the trials are done," Tom answered. Salazar nodded. Arthur just held Harry to him tighter and let him soak up all of the touches he wanted.
"It's all right, Harry. This is going to be hard on all of us. But we will all get through it together," Arthur told him gently. Harry nodded and then leaned back and smiled up at him.
"My Alpha says that if you aren't busy today after the trials, we could all have lunch together. Are you busy?" Harry asked him. They had all finally decided that they were settled as much as they were going to get right now. Sal had offered this morning for them to all have lunch together.
"We are not busy after the trials. I was actually going to suggest a lunch together as well," Arthur told him. Harry grinned.
"Father asked after Theodore today as well. Since we haven't seen him since we arrived. They might be joining us as well," Luna added.
"I already heard back from Theodore. He was with his Oretta and her Submissive when they got the message. We have all been invited to their beach house after the trials today to have lunch. If we are all in agreement," Tom spoke up. Harry looked up to Salazar in question. He had never been to the beach before.
"That sounds like a perfect way to get our minds off of the trials. That sounds lovely," Salazar agreed. Arthur and the others agreed as well.
"Then I will send a message back and let them know how many of us to expect and to let us know what we can pick up for lunch since we are close to the market," Tom told them. He walked off a few feet to send the message back. In the meantime, Harry had greeted the other Weasleys and was now pressed between his Alpha and Beta with Erebus laying at his feet. He smiled as he watched Draco, Ron, and Luna. The three of them were standing close together. Luna was holding both of their hands while Ron and Draco spoke quietly to each other. Harry had to admit he would have never thought he would see the two of them actually talking kindly to each other.
"Bit weird, isn't it?" Harry heard his Joker say from just behind him. Harry nodded.
"Yeah, I thought so at first. But then they could say the same thing about you and I couldn't they?" Harry replied to Blaise. The Joker laughed and pressed a kiss to the back of his neck.
"Touche, Little Snake," Blaise responded. Tom walked back over to them and wrapped an arm around Rodolphus.
"It is time to head inside now," Salazar said. "I will be sitting up front with Garrick for our circle. Tom and Rodolphus will represent theirs. Arthur and Bill will represent theirs. I have spoken at length with the officials that are overseeing the trials today and they have agreed that Harry will not have to speak during the trials. We are allowed to be his voice during this entire issue. If they need to have questions answered by him they will come to our home or meet with him privately to do so."
"We have spoken with them at length about how this has all affected Harry. They have agreed that he has been through enough. So they will not make him speak but they do still want in him the room. On the off chance that something comes up and he is needed to speak they will take him aside and speak to him privately so that the accused do not get the chance to traumatize him further," Garrick added.
Harry was so relieved. He had been so afraid and upset at the thought that he would have to face any of them in front of others. He knew he would not have been able to keep it together. This is what they had been hoping for.
"All right let's go," Hadrian said as they were waved inside. "It is time." Sal kept his arm around Harry and Garrick held his hand. Erebus walked in front of them behind Hadrian. The Gheyo that had waved them in gave the Beast a curious look but they had been warned ahead of time about the creature. They didn't know any true details, but they had been told it was a guardian for the Submissive. It had been enough for them to let Erebus inside.
"Sal," The Gheyo gripped Salazar's arm in greeting. "It is good to see you."
"You as well. Are you our escort today, Zandian?" Salazar asked the Fire Ace. The man nodded and smiled at them.
"Yep, It is my rotation this week to help in the courts. When I saw that it was you as the victim's Alpha I volunteered to be your escort," Zandian stated with a smile. He looked at Harry. "Hello, Little Submissive."
"Hello, it is nice to meet you. Thank you for offering to watch over us today," Harry said with a smile. Zandian made a show of bowing.
"It is my pleasure, of course. You have called a circle with quite a bit of power. Congratulations," Zandian replied. Then he turned and held his hand out to Hadrian. "As always, it is good to see you, Blood Raven."
"You as well, Blood Flame," Hadrian stated as he grasped the Fire Ace's arm in greeting.
"Oh, a blood title like you, Ilsa, and Greta," Harry said to Hadrian who nodded yes. Harry turned back to the Fire Ace who was grinning at him. "Congratulations to you as well. I have watched Hadrian spar with Ilsa and Greta twice since we arrived. It is very impressive. If you fight as well as they do then I bet you are very good as well." They were following the Fire Ace up a flight of stairs and down a few hallways while they chatted with him.
"Hadrian let you stay in the area when they sparred? I have seen them spar it gets quite a bit out of control sometimes when any of us spar really," Zandian asked him. Harry shook his head.
"Well, they let me sit on one of the balconies of the castle. It overlooks the open field that they have sparred in. Doyle and Frost usually sit with me when we watch so that they can deflect any spell or weapon that escapes if the barrier is broken. That is as close as I am allowed to be when they fight," Harry answered him. Zandian nodded.
"That makes sense. Do you only ever watch your bonded spar? Or do you sometimes join in?" Zandian asked. Harry shrugged.
"At first, I didn't want to do anything but watch. I have a bit of a complicated past with violence and fighting. But this week has been a little different I have wanted to at least learn a little bit from them. Severus says it is because I am Ferros. That learning to fight will settle my instincts," Harry replied excitedly.
"Your Severus is right. Learning to fight will settle a Ferros Submissive. And what about your Guardian? He is very beautiful and I have never seen anything like him before. Is it something native to Earth?" Zandian asked curiously. He had not been able to figure it out yet.
"No, he isn't native to Earth. He is a Shadow Beast. Hadrian and Doyle were teaching me how to use my Shadow affinity. Turns out I am very good at it. When Doyle was instructing me on making different animals from them I accidentally made Erebus. Then I just wanted him to be real and he was," Harry explained to the shocked Fire Ace. Zandian looked up at Salazar and then to Doyle. They both nodded that yes, that was exactly what had happened. Zandian was impressed.
"That is very impressive, Little One. He is quite magnificent. How long ago did you create him?" Zandian asked.
"Two weeks ago. He eats Shadows," Harry eagerly told him. Then he once again demonstrated what he meant. He effortlessly called a shadow that was cast by a plant in the hallway, into his hand.
"Erebus, Food," Harry instructed in Parseltongue. The Shadow Beast happily turned and took the Shadow from Harry's hands and swallowed it. Harry petted the Shadow Beast on the head. "Very good boy, Erebus. Follow Hadrian," Harry instructed a second time and the Beast went back to following the Shadow Ace.
"Beast Speak. Just like your Alpha. Does he only respond to that?" Zandian asked curiously as he led them into a private viewing box that would fit them all. It was set up this way so that they were behind the officials but facing the accused. They would be able to see everything but there was a ward up so that no one could see them. Harry climbed into Severus' lap and the Shadow Beast lay down near the door into the room. Zandian took the seat next to Harry and Severus for a few moments. They still had a little time before he needed to lead the others down to the court floor.
"Yeah, my dad speaks it too. He thinks that the reason Erebus only responds to Parseltongue is because I most likely cast in it. Which is very likely I have done it many times. It always makes my spells more powerful," Harry explained. Zandian nodded.
"I have talked about it with your Alpha before. You are very unusual in a delightful way. I must lead the others down to the courtroom floor but it was very nice to meet you and I hope that I get the chance to chat with you again," Zandian bowed low.
"It was nice to meet you as well. Thank you for keeping me distracted," Harry replied. Then he kissed Sal and Rick before they followed Zandian out of the room along with the other four that would be representing them during the trial. Blaise sat down next to Severus on one side and Ron on the other. They figured the combination of the three of them would help to keep Harry calm. If it didn't work they were going to switch out until they did find the combination that would. Now it was just a waiting game. Waiting until Harry had to relive his abuse at the hands of Dudley, Ginny, and Hermione. They were the first trials. The ones that he would have to endure today. He felt Severus nuzzle his neck gently and smiled.
He could do this. He wasn't alone. He had so many people who loved him now and he would never have to be afraid of these people again.
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"Would the guards please escort, Miss Ginerva Molly Weasley in and help her up onto the stand?" The official in the middle of the table announced. Harry winced and held Ron's hand as they watched the redheaded teen be lead out and chained to the stands. When she was settled they began.
"Ginerva Weasley, you are accused of knowingly using illegal potions to control Lord Harrison Serpins Slytherin formally known as Harry Potter. How do you plead?" The Official asked. Ginny looked like she was thinking about what she was going to say and then Harry watched as her face crumpled into what was obviously fake tears. He heard Ron and a few others snort around him.
"It wasn't me. I didn't .....I didn't want to. My mother...she made me do it," Ginny started only to be cut off by the official.
"Just to remind you, Ginerva, we have proof of your actions. These questions are merely a formality. Your histrionics will not serve you in this courtroom," The official stated calmly. Harry could tell that none of the people present were swayed by Ginny's tears. Harry watched her scowl and then she folded her arms and pouted.
"If you already know the answers to the questions you are asking then there is no reason for me to speak," Ginny snapped.
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Harry and Ron both rolled their eyes.
"Bit dramatic isn't she?" Ron whispered to Harry.
"Always has been," Harry whispered back. Draco and Luna both nodded their agreement as well as the other Weasley brothers.
"Hush boys," Severus remanded gently. Both boys smiled and turned back to face the front.
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"Very well, that is your choice. Then we will just continue to list your crimes and then we will move on to your punishment," The official stated with a shrug. Ginny just continued to keep her mouth shut and glare at them all.
"You are also accused of conspiring to commit line theft, conspiring to commit false imprisonment, conspiring to commit murder, knowingly allowing the aforementioned Lord Harrison to be abused, and committing sexual assault. These are your crimes. Do you understand?" The official listed off her crimes. Harry had started to grip Ron's hand quite tightly and Severus was currently rumbling soothingly to him. It was hard to hear it all laid out like that for everyone to hear.
"That is crazy. I didn't want to do any of those things. I shouldn't be punished for them," Ginny finally snapped out. "You have no proof that I did those things willingly."
"Actually, Ginerva, we do. We have statements made under truth spells and memories given that prove that your involvement started before he was ever potioned the first time. You went to your mother and demanded that she make it possible for you to marry Lord Slytherin. Said that you deserved it and that you would have him. That was when your mother went to the Headmaster and the two of you were brought into the plans he had already laid out. We have proof of these things. You agreed to all of the plans and helped without any type of coercion," The official stated coldly.
"Stop calling him that. He is not Lord Slytherin. He is Harry Potter. He will be Lord Potter. We have a marriage contract he will marry me. It was all done legally he doesn't have a choice if he doesn't want to lose his magic. I will be Lady Potter and there is nothing that any of you can do about it," Ginny said with a sneer. Harry looked back at Severus questioningly. Severus just shook his head and indicated for Harry to pay attention.
"Actually, Ginerva he isn't a Potter at all. He was never the son of Lord and Lady Potter. He has living parents; your marriage contract was illegal and not applicable at all. You would have never been Lady Potter. You and your mother were used by the Headmaster just like everyone else," The official told the now-shocked girl.
"That isn't true. The headmaster trusted us. We worked together. He promised that I would be the next Lady Potter. I deserve it. Harry is mine. You can't do this. Where is he? He would never let you treat me this way. He loves me," Ginny started to speak frantically.
"You were lied to, Ginerva. You will not be the next Lady Potter. Lord Slytherin is not yours. His Alpha sits right there as well as his Beta and parents. The Submissive knows exactly what is going on here and it was his memories and statements that helped us get the proof that we needed to charge you," The Official told her coldly. Ginny was now sobbing. She turned to her father and oldest brother.
"You have to help me, Daddy. Please don't let them do this. It was Mum, she made me do it. I swear Daddy. They tricked me. Mum and Dumbledore, they tricked me, Daddy. Please help me," Ginny pleaded with Arthur. The Torvak looked to the official who nodded his head. Arthur stood and looked at Ginny.
"Ginerva, I have spoken to Harry. I have seen the memories and been present for the questioning under the truth spell. I know the truth and I know about your involvement and what you have done. I am so very disappointed in you. You will be held accountable for what you have done," Arthur told his now angry-looking daughter.
"You are just as weak as Mum said you are. Just a weak pushover who will do whatever he is told. That's why Dumbledore and Mum didn't want to include you in our plans. I am glad I took after Mum," Ginny spat out. Arthur just shook his head and sat back down next to Bill who glared at Ginny and then held his father's hand.
"As the victim's bonded and family we are taking your recommendation of her punishment into consideration. You may speak that now," The official told Salazar. The Alpha spoke quietly with Garrick, Tom, Rodolphus, Bill, and Arthur. Then he turned back to the official.
"The six of us agree that Ginerva Weasley has been ruined by her Mother. We want a No-Contact Order placed against Ginerva and our entire circle. We will leave the punishment for breaking it to the courts. We agree with her father to leave the suppressions on her for the time being. As she is not inherited yet and has eleven years before the suppressions will become harmful. We want her to be placed under the care of a group of Mind Healers who will work with her to adjust the mindset that her mother has caused with the way she was raised. We recommend that she remain in the care of the Mind Healers for one year and be reevaluated at that time. Her father has asked that only he be allowed to visit her once a week until such a time that they decide that she is ready for other contact with family," Salazar spoke for all of them. The official noted it all down and then turned to Arthur.
"You agree with all of this?" The Official asked.
"I do," Arthur stated firmly.
"We will take a moment to discuss it," The official stated and then turned to the others at the table with him. They took a few moments to discuss it.
"We have decided that this is a sufficient and fair punishment if you are all in agreement. As for the No-Contact Order. We will grant it but a discussion of punishments is irrelevant at this time. The Accused will be placed in a facility under the care of Mind Healers for the next year and will not be allowed out except under the care of Gheyo and the Mind Healers. In one year when we revisit her case we can discuss it," The Official agreed. Ginerva sputtered and began to shout and fight. The official indicated for the Gheyo to step forward.
"Please, escort Miss Weasley to her cell. Once the paperwork is completed and signed she will be transferred to Healing Minds facility. Her Sire may begin his visits in one week," The official stated. Ginny was led out of the room and an assistant came in and gathered the paperwork. Harry watched calmly as papers were signed by the officials, Salazar, Tom, and Arthur. The paperwork was all gathered up and then taken out of the room. Another assistant entered with a different stack of paperwork and passed it around.
Zandian stepped back into the room and escorted Arthur and Bill out of the courtroom. They were led back into the observation room five minutes later. When they arrived they were followed in by a few Dragel that were carrying snack trays and drinks. Severus placed Harry in Blaise's lap and then, along with Kiran and Pandora, passed them around to everyone. Once they were done Severus moved back into his seat and Harry once again climbed into his lap. They only waited about ten minutes before the next person was led into the room.
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"Would the Guards please escort Dudley Vernon Dursley to the stand?" The official announced so that the second trial could begin. "Dudley Dursley you are here to stand trial for the abuse of Lord Harrison Serpens Slytherin, formally known as Harry Potter. How do you plead?" Harry watched as Dudley's face turned from a scowl to a laugh.
"You mean to tell me that you brought me here because of what I did to your little savior? You can't punish me for that. Your own people paid my family to do that. I shouldn't be on trial, that headmaster freak of yours should be," Dudley said with a sneer.
"We are not Wixen, Mister Dursley. They are not our people. You are no longer on Earth. This is Nevarah and we are Dragel. You will be punished for your part in the abuse that was done to one of our Submissives," The official stated.
"I don't know what a Dragel is. I have never messed with any of your people," Dudley replied.
"For many years you have aided in the abuse of your alleged cousin. Harrison is ours. He is not a Wixen, he is a Submissive Dragel and they are treasured above any other," The official informed Dudley.
"He isn't my cousin. He is just an unwanted Freak child who was dropped off on our doorstep because no one else wanted him. I don't know what a Dragel is or a Submissive but I do know that even if he is that, he is still a Freak. Someone still hated him enough to pay our family to hurt him," Dudley once again spat out. Harry was trembling in Severus' arms.
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"Harry if this is too much, we can step out," Severus whispered to him. Harry shook his head but he did reach up for Doyle to lift him into his arms. Right now he wanted one of his Gheyo. He loved Severus but his instincts said he was safer with one of his Aces and Doyle was closer. The Shadow Ace was happy to pull Harry into his arms. Harry stayed turned away from the viewing window. He felt gentle hands in his hair and turned to see Pandora and Bellatrix standing close to him. He let them touch him and comfort him while he remained in Doyle's arms.
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"So you were aware that the boy was not related to any of you and that he had been kidnapped as well?" The official asked.
"Of course, I did. My Mother and Father told me the truth when I was six. They wanted to make sure that I didn't get any ideas about feeling sympathetic for the freak," Dudley answered.
"Did you know that he was under many potions and spells to keep him compliant against his will?" The official asked.
"Yes, it was the safest thing for our family since he was unstable and dangerous with his freaky magic," Dudley responded without any guilt.
"You were never under any spells or potions yourself. We had you tested just in case that was the reason for your actions. We did learn during your examinations that you are not human at all," The official was interrupted.
"That isn't true. I am Human. I am not a freak," Dudley stated firmly.
"You are wrong. Your mother Petunia Dursley is actually a Dragel who was suppressed. Your father is a Torvak there is nothing human about you. However, your Mother and Father agreed to have you suppressed until their plans with the Headmaster were completed. It was brought to our attention this morning that your mother's family has been located and have been escorted here to the courtroom. They will be permitted to enter now," The official stated.
Harry turned his head to watch a man be led into the room with a taller woman with red hair that looked just like the pictures that he had seen of Lily. They were led to the chairs that Arthur and Bill had previously occupied.
"Juniper and Briar Evanson you both have been brought up to speed on the situation do you have any questions or considerations to add to the proceedings," The official asked them.
"We have read over all of the files and listened to the trial so far. The girl before, Miss Weasley is being allowed to see a Mind Healer for a year before she is sentenced or dealt with further. We would like the same thing considered for our grandson," Juniper spoke up. "He was similarly raised and brainwashed by his mother and father from a young age. We would like the boy to be given a chance to learn who he really is and about his true heritage. We will take full responsibility for him. If after the designated year he is still violent and xenophobic we will agree that he should be properly punished for his crimes."
The official turned to Salazar and indicated that he could give his opinion now. Salazar spoke to the others in quiet tones and then turned back to the courtroom.
"We will agree to this with a few changes. If the boy is to remain on Nevarah we want a No-Contact Order established for him as well. We are also asking that if the boy is remanded into the Evanson circle's custody that his parents' rights be stripped and that he is no longer allowed to interact with the people who raised him to be such as he is. We would like to also suggest that since he is not familiar with the Evanson Circle, the Alpha and Submissive are granted the right to visit him during his healing twice a week instead of once. We also want him to remain suppressed until his year is up," Salazar stated.
"The Evanson circle is willing to offer recompense for the wrong that has been done to your Submissive by our family, Alpha Salazar," Juniper replied. Before Salazar could speak he felt a light tug on his bond with Harry.
"May I have a moment with my Submissive he is tugging on our bond?" Salazar asked the official.
"Of course, take a moment to speak with him. That is why he was required to be here," The official replied. But before Salazar could walk away, Zandian was coming into the courtroom with Harry and Doyle. Erebus was pressed against Harry with a tail wrapped around his waist. Salazar met them over to the side. Harry was making it a point to not look at Dudley so Salazar stepped up so that he was blocking his view of him.
"What is it, Little Snake?" Salazar asked him. Harry looked up at him with a careful smile.
"Do not take recompense from them. They do not owe me anything. They didn't know Dudley and Petunia even existed before today. They are not responsible for their actions," Harry told him firmly. Salazar and Zandian chuckled.
"Little Snake, I was not going to let them. I know that they are not responsible for the actions of a family member that they didn't even know existed. Why did you think I would?" Salazar asked. Harry blushed and shrugged.
"I am sorry, Alpha. I am still learning things about what it means to be Dragel. I didn't know if it was a weird honor thing," Harry told him. Salazar hugged him tightly and then pressed a kiss to his head.
"No need to apologize, Little Snake. It was a valid point," Salazar told him. "Now, Love. Go on back up to the viewing room. The Potter girl is next and then we will be free for the rest of the day."
"If Dudley is their grandson, then that means that Hermione is also. They are going to ask for the same punishment, aren't they?" Harry asked glancing around at the Evanson duo.
"Most likely yes. There isn't really a way to fight it. She was also manipulated from infancy to believe one way of life as fact," Salazar told him gently. Harry sighed and then nodded.
"I understand. I honestly just hope to never see either of them ever again. I never want to have to interact with them after these trials. If that can be granted then I will be happy to live my life with you all," Harry told his Alpha.
"We will make sure that is possible, Little Snake," Salazar agreed. He kissed Harry on the head again and then sent him back up to the viewing room. Once they were out of the room Salazar returned to his seat.
"He was not raised as a part of our society and he was afraid that there was a weird rule or honor situation that would cause me to accept the recompense that was offered by the Evanson Circle. He simply wanted to make sure that the Alpha and Submissive understood that he did not hold them responsible for the actions of a family that they didn't even know existed. He will accept no apology or payment of any kind for actions they were not aware of or responsible for," Salazar informed the court.
"So your little Submissive came down here in defense of us because he thought you might accept our offer to make up for our family's wrongdoing?" Juniper asked amazed. "He risked being confronted by his abuser to do this?"
"He is a very kind young man despite what he has suffered in his life," Salazar answered.
"Yes, he is. Please let him know that we are thankful for his defense of us," Juniper asked. Salazar nodded.
"We discussed the punishment while you were occupied. We will agree to the offered punishment since both parties are in agreement. Please remove Mister Dursley to his cell until his paperwork is finished and he can be moved to Healing Minds as well," The official announced.
"That isn't fair. None of you have the right to decide that for me. I don't recognize these freaks as my family. I am not like you. Send me home. I want my Mum and Dad," Dudley ranted as he was removed from the room. Once again, an official came in and passed out the paperwork for all of the signatures and then there was a small break until the next trial began.
Harry had not sat back down yet. He was currently being cuddled by Remus and Rabastan. The two of them had taken him from his Ace when he had come back into the room. They were distracting him with stories of what the pits were like. Harry hadn't been but he knew that his Gheyo went there sometimes and that they had taken some of his parent's circle with them. Surprisingly, they were talking about the way they had seen Lucius and Narcissa fighting. They had been participating in fights that would determine their rank among the Gheyo.
Lucius being a Gheyo did not surprise him but Narcissa being one did. She was so quiet and reserved. Apparently, she was also very deadly. She hadn't lost a fight that she had participated in yet. Though neither had Lucius. He was so distracted that he didn't realize that Hermione's trial had started until he heard her raised voice.
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Hermione was standing in her restraints on the stand, and she was currently berating the officials. Harry thought it was hilarious that she was quoting ministry laws at them.
"Miss Potter, if you would please take a moment and listen before we are forced to silence you," The official finally stated loudly. Hermione shut her mouth and glared at them. "You are not on Earth anymore Miss Potter. This is Nevarah and you are being tried under Dragel law. You are Dragel as well. Your parents were both full Dragel and had your inheritance suppressed. You cannot have your parents present because they have been claimed by the Goblins of Earth for their trials. Your crimes have been listed for this courtroom and your punishment has already been decided. Your grandparents Juniper and Briar as well as the victim's circle and family have come to an agreement. We are honoring it," The official finally started.
"I am not a filthy dark creature. You are mistaken. I want to see the documentation," Hermione demanded. The official smirked.
"You will be shown the documentation once you have been admitted to Healing Minds. Your punishment is as follows. You will remain suppressed for the time being. You are being subjected to a No-Contact Order for Lord Slytherin and his circle. As well as Mister Ron Weasley and his family for your crimes against him. You will be admitted into a facility that is designed to help you recover from the brainwashing that you were subjected to from infancy by your parents and the headmaster. You will remain there for a year under the constant supervision of Mind Healers and Gheyo. You will be required to have visitations twice a week with your grandparents. After one year you will stand trial again to determine whether or not you have been helped by the mind healer or if you should suffer further punishment," The official announced.
Hermione of course argued as she was removed from the room and led back to her cell. The paperwork was finished, and the court was dismissed. Harry and the others waited for the four who had been down in the courtroom. Harry went into his Alpha's arms and was happy to be picked up and held in his arms. He was glad that today's trials were over and that he would get a few day's break before the next set of trials. Zandian led them all downstairs and out of the building.
"It was nice to see most of you again and I hope to see you again, Little One. It was nice to meet you," Zandian said before they left.
"It was nice to meet you too, Zandian. Maybe you could come and spar with Hadrian sometime like Ilsa and Greta do. I think it would be fun to watch," Harry offered.
"Yes, it would be," Hadrian stated with a small chuckle. "I will send an invitation the next time they come around."
"I will look out for your message," Zandian replied. Then they said their goodbyes and stepped away. Tom had received an answer from the Deveraines about lunch and came back with a list of a few things they had ordered and asked them to pick up on their way.
Harry had a sudden feeling that someone important was waiting for him at the market. He saw a man with long grey hair, storm grey eyes, and pretty pale skin. His magic felt the same as Doyle and Frost. He didn't know how he knew but this man was supposed to be his as well. He felt a small hand slip into his and looked down at his sister.
"He is waiting for me," Harry said just loud enough for a few of them to hear him.
"I have seen him too, Brother. We must go," Luna said with a smile.
"Who is waiting?" Salazar asked. This was another of those moments that led him to believe that their little Submissive had Prescience.
"Another of my bonded," Harry said with a grin. Salazar smiled back at the joy on his face and then they headed for market. Life was for sure going to be interesting with a gift like that. Especially when his sister was always there to back him up.