Chapter 16
Despite the flurry of activity the first few days being back at Hogwarts and the Extra students lingering around the castle. The staff was taking it in Stride and hoping that this round of law bound students would be the last otherwise they would have to make other arrangements. No one School could support so many extra students.
Lessons continued as before and before anyone knew it the first Month had past And Hermione and Draco had tied the knot already at a small ceremony held by Kingsley, Arthur had proudly walked Hermione down the Aisle as Molly and Narcissa cried into each other's shoulders.Ron and Millie had married on October 2 just days before Millie's 19th birthday.
Harry and Pansy had a small wedding planned for winter break. But Ginny and Blaise had not seemed to make a plan yet to be fair every time Ginny turned around Dean was attempting to get her alone. Thankfully after the incident as Ginny dubbed it Blaise had taken to walking her personally to and from her classes. The teachers even seemed to encourage this by never marking him late nor taking points; they seemed just as adamant about Ginny’s protection from Dean as Blaise was.
But as it was even a Weasley's luck runs out eventually and she had needed to use the loo during a transfiguration lesson. She found herself pinned to a wall as she walked out of the Bathroom. Ginny could not help it she screamed she had gotten so used to not being around Dean that she had forgotten he loathed when she raised her voice and found herself being backhanded across the face.
"Now darling you're going to shut up or I will silence you and then you're gonna please me the way I like. And after that we will be eloping that fucking Italian has been harassing me because of You. He's kept you from me, idiot doesn't know who you belong to." Dean purred in her ear. Ginny struggled in his hand; she slid her one free hand to her pocket of her robe for the vile she kept in that pocket. One of the planned contingency moves if any of the group got attacked alone. In it contained a sleep potion that only needed to be smashed into a face. She only had one shot so she waited until Dean was preoccupied trying to undo her trousers and smashed it in his face.
She struggled to cover herself belting her trousers in a rush and trying to hug her Robe to her front, as he had ripped a few buttons from her button down shirt and ran to the charms classroom where Blaise was the closest of the new family group, another plan in case of danger was to run towards the closest Family member. Ron had forced them to memorize the others timetables for this exact use. She rushed through the door calling Blaise not hearing Professor Flitwick ask her if she was ok.
Blaise vaulted over the tables and landed in front of her; he gathered her close as she clutched at his robes.
"Dean….. I was just exiting the loo he… caught me he was trying to…. I used the sleep potion…. Ran here. Was closer than Transfiguration…" Ginny cried her head clearing a bit at the smell of Blaise's cologne.
Blaise muttered something to himself and Ginny realized the room was going Dark she fainted into Blaise's arms.
When she came to she was in the Infirmary being cared for by the ever diligent Madam Pomfrey.
“Easy there, love your safe just lay back.” The Matron fussed, easing her back into the Pellows.
“Blaise?” She asked.
“With the Aurors dear this last attack was the Final straw for your Fiance it seems.” The matron replied happily.
“He’s being arrested?” Ginny gasped, blinking wildly.
“No nothing like that dear he is using his position as head of his family to seek justice for you, he’s with the aurors your great Uncle Septimus and your Parents seeking punishment and retribution. But dear one you need to tell your Fiance the extent of what Mr Thomas did to you, Mr Zambini is fighting so vehemently for you.” The Matron shook her head sadly.
“I never wanted to tell anyone that!” Ginny sighed knowing where the Matron was going. “But I cannot keep living in silence, therefore I give you permission to tell the Aurors what you know and I will only be telling My Future Husband and I will allow him to speak for me in this matter. Blaise will take care of me. I have learned that much about him in this last month.” Ginny nodded to the Matron.
“Good girl now you let us take care of everything you rest now you have a few bruises from this last encounter.” The Matron smield patting Ginny’s cheek soothing the sting from Dean's hand.
Ginny eased into a light doze again letting her mind rest but it was difficult to lay alone in the Bed she had gotten so used to a warm Blaise laying next to her, and was very easily pulled from sleep by her mothers voice.
“I still don’t understand why she would not tell us.” Her mother cried.
“Because I did not want to Visit you and Dad in Azkaban.” Ginny sighed sitting up before adding. “I was ashamed once I realized what he had been doing to me. I thought I had things in hand. I have 6 older brothers and I have always been just as tough as them. It was Hermione that made me even think about it differently to be honest. But by then I just couldn’t tell you the Truth.” Ginny replied not looking at her parents.
“Tesoro.” Blaise spoke, catching her attention, he had been calling her this word for a couple weeks now and the way he said it softly made her think it was a term of endearment. Ginny looked up at him. He gave her a small smile and slid his robe from his shoulders and wrapped it around her own shoulders. She hadn't even realized she was cold until she was within his Robe smelling his cologne. (sweetheart)
“Thank you.” She replied holding the warm fur lined robe to her. She finally looked up and found her Mother’s tear stained face.
“I … At first I didn't want to Believe Blaise when he told us. Dean was a nice bloke, helpful even when he visited the Burrow. He always seemed to adore you.” Her Dad was stunned.
“According to Hermione that’s common in People like Dean she called him a Manipulative Narcissist, a muggle term and that Muggles have all kinds of Abuser types. She said they put on the charm so no one suspects them they can keep their deeds under this carefully created persona. She gave me a few books on psychology and dealing with Abuse. And after reading them I knew what he was. That's when I tried to Break up with him and he… He lost it the first time. I am still processing what all happened and not ready to share it yet.” Ginny sighed.
“That's ok you don’t have to if you're not ready, but we do want to know what happened all that matters is that you're being taken care of now. And that your healing, and that you have found safety in this stupid law with your new Friends and Fiance.” Molly cried, pulling her Daughter in for a hug.
“I will continue to work with Old Septimus and Bring the weight of this down as hard as I can, not only because he went against the new law but by law in this last attempt against Ginny he has attempted to commit line Theft.” Blaise nodded resolute in his actions Dean would pay for everything he has ever done to Ginny.
“Thank you had it just been Uncle standing For Ginny I don’t think the wiz would even look twice at this.” Arthur sighed.
“Don’t worry Mr. Weasley as We Speak Draco is slamming as much Head of house stuff into Harry’s head and they are going to back my claim. The Weasley’s will not stand alone, Black, Bulstrode, Potter, Parkinson, Malfoy, And Zambini stand together now. We are a family due to this law and we stand with, Family above all else.” Blaise Smiled eyes flashing dangerously.
“Then Welcome to our Family Blaise and it's Just Arthur.” Arthur smiled back and pulled the young man into a back breaking Weasley Hug. Blaise stood oddly in the elder wizard's embrace before settling on a hand patting the elder’s back and he was released.
Blaise was highly embarrassed his Mother had never been showy with affection in Public and very seldom even at home. He knew it was to protect him as they had always been targets for hate. But those had ceased since he became head of the Family mostly due to his network. He knew his bride came from a loving family and he resigned himself to the affection. He was rewarded with a bright smile from his bride. He could do it for her for the Life she deserved that much he could give her.
“Am I allowed to go back to our room now? I feel very exposed here.” Ginny begged him.
“If Madam Pomfrey allows Yes but You will allow me to Carry you down your shaking still.” Blaise raised one Dark eyebrow and got a nod in return he walked over to the Matron and replayed the request.
The Matron agreed and Blaise scooped her up and carried her down with her Parents following them.
“They arrested him didn’t they?” Ginny asked as they descended.
“Yes He will be locked in Azkaban pending his trial; they have guarded against Animagi now just in case.” Blaise offered.
“You didn’t have to act for me.” Ginny replied softly.
“La Donna sciocca pensa che non agirò per lei. It is my privilege to act for you.” Blase smiled fondly. (Silly woman thinks I wont act for her.)
“It’s quite attractive when you do that.” Ginny laughed softly.
“What Tesoro speak in my native tongue?” Blaise asked and received a laugh and a nod.
“Bene Allora Dovrò farlo più spesso. Good then I’ll have to do it more often.” He grinned, opening their quarters and Tucking her in the Sofa again still wrapped in his best robe and the Tartan blanket she had claimed for hers.
“What is it that you have been calling me?” Ginny asked curious, Blaise paused as her Parents sat on the sofa with her. Blaise admitted defeat at her hopeful expression.
“Tesoro.. Means Sweetheart. I’ll go get you some dinner, you must be hungry.” Blaise rubbed the back of his neck trying to hide his embarrassment. He exited the room but not before hearing a breathy laugh from her.
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“Well Darling despite your troubles and this silly law it seems you chose a good man in the end. He has acted Honorably towards our family since your pairing was finalized. ” Molly looked pleased that something had gone right for her daughter.
“He has taken care of me, that is for sure, I’m sorry for everything I didn’t want a fuss. Abuse is almost unheard of in our world with the laws against such things. I never imagined what was happening until it was almost too late.” Ginny sighed and Molly picked up her Daughter’s Hand and patted it gently.
“We know you don’t wish to share anything more with us but we hope you will turn to someone dearest, you need support. We can relax knowing Blaise is looking after you physically and Legally but your heart needs care too.” Arthur nodded.
“I know Daddy, I think I am going to share everything with Blaise. I think it's only fair since he is fighting the legal end for me. And well he is to be my Husband he should know exactly what was done, Hemione says I am suffering from the trauma of it and have developed ticks or reactions to certain situations and he will be the one to face them.” Ginny sighed.
“Then you listen to Hermione, she would never steer you wrong. I wish we could do more, maybe a mind healer would do you good.” Molly mused.
“I’ll think about it, Now can we talk about something else?” Ginny begged.
“Auntie Muriel has agreed to allow you the Tiara on your wedding day. Have you picked a day for your Fitting Madam Zabini wishes to have that arranged.” Molly perked up.
“Actually I was thinking of a New Year's day Wedding, I was thinking it would be the perfect day for the beginning of a new life, a New start.” Ginny Blushed.
“That’s beautiful Honey, We can make all the arrangements for that.” Molly Sniffed and Arther patted her shoulder .
“Well I do want to Speak to Blaise first as I have not brought it up to him yet. I have not even had the courage to open the Ring box he gave me.” Ginny Blushed.
“Perhaps he has earned that as well, put it on later let him be the first to see it on you. Nothing pleases a man more than seeing his girl wear his ring.” Arthur Nodded sagely with a smile.
Blaise brought in a tray laden with enough food for their guests, they sat and enjoyed a warm meal with his new Inlaws, He allowed them to grill him on his childhood and his mother. Ginny seemed to enjoy the way he acted with her parents so he indulged them in their curiosity. He knew they meant well and after the revelation that her Ex had abused her he could not say he blamed them he was a stranger to them.
Happily they seemed to give him a chance, soft Gryffs they were almost as bad as the Puffs were. But he couldn't help but take advantage presented to him, he was a Slytherin after all. He would give his wife everything and use every angle he could to give her the life she deserved.