Sorry it has taken me so long to update on this fic. It just hasn't been flowing in my mind that well, and add in people staying, school holidays with the kids. Having a cold and now the flu myself and one of my kids being in Hospital for a couple of days I hope you'll understand my real life got totally in the way of writing to fun one.

So finally I add to this fic.

"Well that was a complete and utter waste of time." Bill said as we walked back to the room where we had left the others waiting for information after being briefed about nothing really other than the fact that it was very likely the Lestranges were involved somehow. Which wasn't too helpful considering no one knew where their house was.

"Yes, sorry about that. I was hoping there would be more information." Kingsley sighed behind Harry.

"I was at least expecting them to know more than that." Harry added in. "What the hell am I going to tell Ginny?"

"It's still confusing me how they got taken, I suppose their guards were down, but well it's not like most of my family hasn't had experience in fighting." Bill half groaned out.

"I just can't understand Ron and Hermione. But then if they hurt her I'm not sure Ron would have been thinking straight he does tend to go a little nuts when he thinks she's in danger." Harry's mind continued to question and run over the all the facts they had been given again. Not that it took that long there wasn't exactly much information to run over.

"They were clearly fighting again when they left this morning that probably didn't help." Bill at least cracked a tiny bit of smile when he said this. Harry had to nod his head, it was a good point.

"I am sorry about this. I will go back and personally light a fire under them." Kingsley stated opening the door when we arrived back at the waiting area. "The ministry will never be trusted again if something happens to the Weasley's when they were meant be protected." He finished with a mutter.

Harry glanced up at him. "That's my family out there, well the closest thing I've got to one. Everything I've done so far has pretty much been for them. I can't really believe this has happened."

"I know Harry, I know." Kingsley nodded at Harry.

Harry just nodded before walking into the room to face an expectant Ginny and Fleur, with Angelina's parents on the edge of their seats as well.

Kingsley shut the door behind them after handing Bill something, which Harry couldn't quite see what it was it was so small, but Bill pocketed it, and turned to the group. "They have nothing, but the suspicion its Rabastan Lestrange looking for the release of his brother." Bill announced saving Harry the job.

"So have they sent a team to raid his house? Question him?" Lee asked.

Harry shook his head. "They don't know where he lives it is unplotable and untraceable much like my house we've just been staying."

Bill snorted. "They even brought up the Black house as a possible hiding place. Stupid idiots."

"That's insane it's been the Orders safe house for 3 years." Ginny grumbled.

"Exactly I suppose at least we did a good job of keeping that one under wraps if they still think the old Black house is a threat." Bill sat down next to Fleur who was now crying. Something Harry wasn't used to from her.

"Right, I'm calling the DA together." Lee exclaimed. "I'll have them meet outside the shop. It was one of the signals we set up last year for the ones who had graduated. Harry or Ginny if you send a Patronus you're both so much better at them than I am."

"I don't think I have many happy thoughts at the moment, murderous ones yes, but happy…." Ginny muttered looking at Harry. "What can we do if we have no idea where they are anyway?"

"We need to find someone who knows where the Lestrange house is." Harry stated trying to rack his brain for who that could be he doubted they had much chance of getting information out of the Death Eaters hoping to be released out of this abduction.

"That won't be easy they really have always been one of the strangest wizarding families, private and eccentric in just about every way." Ian Johnson added to the conversation, which didn't really tell Harry anything, as he could have guessed that himself. He wondered if Bellatrix was crazy before she married into the family. She had certainly been crazy since she escaped from Azkaban.

"Have you guys even worked out just how you're planning on getting out of here?" Bill asked, pointing out the fact that they were deep within the Ministry.

Harry just shrugged sitting down next to Ginny. "I'm sure Kreacher will be able too." Ever since Dobby had been able to Apperate them out of the wards at Malfroy manor Harry had been wondering just why it hadn't been worked out as a good way to get places that were heavy guarded. But then wrote the thought off to Herminoe being right that people just didn't respect house elves enough to understand their deep and different magic.

Katie nodded her head. "I know he's how George has been getting into see Ange at the hospital. You think he can get past the wards here as well?"

Harry noticed Bill narrowing his eyes at him and Ginny. "You let George out of the safe house with no protection?"

"Only in and out of Angelina's hospital room, who would even know he was there?" Ginny answered in an off handed way. "And he got there and back fine and he had Harry's cloak. It was going home after the ministry said it was safe that got them taken."

"I still want to know how you get away with having a house elf with Hermione around?" Lee questioned. "I mean wouldn't she lecture you constantly about SPEW?"

"I inherited him at the beginning of my sixth year, and at that stage he knew too much and would have happily given it to the Malfroy's if he had been freed so Dumbledore put him to work at Hogwarts. Let's just say we've now found a common ground and cause. But I've offered him his freedom. Or your right Herminoe wouldn't be happy." Harry tried to explain.

"But before you break out of here I still reckon we should hang around until we have a bit more to go on unless you guys can think of someone we can interrogate, which once again we should probably leave to the Aurors." Bill added to the conversation.

"The Malfroy's they would know wouldn't they?" Ginny suddenly sat up straighter next to me.

Bill nodded. "They're bringing Darco and Narcissa in now."

Fleur shook her head. "Bill is right we shouldn't leave. Not until we 'ave real information."

Harry thoughts were going a little wild really, it felt like he was on the Horcrux hunt again far too little to go on, and a much tighter time limit to work within. He tried to reason that at least he had the ministry on his side this time, but they didn't seem to know much either. "I hate this." Were his next words after the room had fallen into silence.

"I think we all do." Ginny added resting her head on his shoulder and Harry couldn't help but place as arm around her pulling her closer to him. He was glad she was here at his side at least. There was a strange comfort in the fact that she was safe, and his heart clenched at even the thought of her being taken as well.

Harry couldn't quite believe that only a few hours ago Ginny and him were in Gringotts finding that case that she now carried in her back pocket. So much for thinking he was going to relax this evening and look through the case with Ginny learning more about his mother. It also surprised him how much he wanted her to be a part of all the choices in his life now that they were back together. The thought of sharing the contents of the case with Ron and Hermione did nothing for him, but sharing it with Ginny seemed well right. He pulled her even closer and turned his head to place a soft kiss on her forehead. She just glanced up at him and snuggled a bit making Harry's chest monster sigh, and purr slightly.

Lee was the first to move. "Right, I'll gather the DA anyway. We might be able to think of something or someone. Or just let them know anyway. They will want to know that Ron, Hermione, George and Ange are missing."

Katie nodded her head, and Harry noticed her slightly adoring look at Lee. "Totally. We're free to leave so we will just go and meet with them. I think I can manage a patronus when we're out of this place." Harry thought she probably could if the look she had just given Lee said anything. No wonder they were moving so fast and talking about living together.

Harry nodded at the couple. "I can send one if we hear anything." Then noticed Bill nodding at him to which Harry raised his eyebrows in question at him Bill just answered.

"We don't need the ministry focus cut in half by them looking for you as well." Bill just shrugged his shoulders making Harry feel a little guilty that he had almost done his normal thing earlier and taken off to fight this on his own.

"I still hate not doing anything, and Harry normally comes out on top." Ginny grumbled back at her oldest brother. Harry almost rolled his eyes at her confidence but managed to stop himself and gave her shoulder a squeeze anyway.

"Bill's right, not to say they seem to be listening to Bill and I. We might be able to do more from in here." Harry conceded.

Lee nodded pulling out the familiar looking Galleon and tapping it with his wand in a pattern Harry hadn't seen used before. But from all he had heard they had been put to good use this year even as just a check in to make sure all those who held one were still alive.

It took another hour after Lee and Katie had left for anyone to come back into the waiting room and then it was only Kingsley's secretary bringing in some food.

"Is there any more information?" Bill asked as soon as she entered.

Cassis shook her head. "I'm sorry I'm not the person to ask. Kingsley's barking mad if that helps though."

Harry had to nudge Ginny slightly who had actually managed to doze off on his shoulder. But she woke up pretty quickly. "What? News?" She asked straight away.

Harry shook his head, and planted another kiss on her forehead. "No, just some dinner. We should probably eat."

"Tell me are zey expecting us to sleep in here tonight?" Fleur asked, with a disgusted tone to her voice. "Can we go back to Grimald?"

Cassis placed the tray she was carrying on the table. "Once again I'm not the person to ask. But I will find out for you."

"Why didn't I take more time off work?" Freda Johnson started to cry again. "Ange needed us."

"Mum and George will be doing everything they can to look after her. I'm sure. I've never seen George like he was with her earlier today." Ginny spoke up again. Harry nodded at the memory George really did have it bad for their former team mate.

Ian Johnson nodded. "It's all just a bit much really. First the battle, then hospital, and now this, I really thought only having one child meant less stress."

Cassis pointed out what she had brought them to eat, and then excused herself to go and find out what arrangements were being made for them and if there was anything more to report. Harry felt the silence as the six people in the room picked at their food was almost deafening. The scratching of the forks on plates almost made him shiver pulling him even more off the food that was in front of them.

The conversation was totally stale as well. Every now and then Fleur, Bill or Freda would say something to kick start it, but it would die within a minute and the silence would stretch slowly and frustratingly out.

Eventually Robards opened the door and looked around the room. "Did your friends leave?" He asked clearly noticing that Lee and Katie had left the room.

Harry nodded his head. "They wanted to let some other people know for us."

Robards scowled slightly. "I suppose we couldn't keep it quiet for too long. The Media is going to have a field day."

"Probably not, the people their telling aren't that type. From what I keep hearing of them." Bill told Robards. "Is there news?" He asked.

Robards nodded his head. "The Malfroy's are here. They are trying to broker a deal for Lucius' release. We're considering it as he did hand himself in. Harry can we just check some facts with you."

"He's a death eater who held prisoners at his house during the war. You have to be kidding." Bill objected.

"They claim it wasn't quite like that. Harry can we talk outside, you were there." Robards asked.

Fleur stood up her hands on her hips. "You didn't 'ave to nurse Ollivander and Luna after they had been kept in zat basement. I 'ad to re-grow some of Ollivander's bones." Harry was surprised Fleur had just dealt with it at the time when they were there. In fact she had been amazing about having her house invaded by them all. Cooking for and nursing everyone. But it had clearly affected her deeply. "I want to know why you don't 'ave the boy and mozer in custody too. Turning up to a funeral for a niece Lucius and Bellatrix tried to kill more zan once."

Bill had stepped in front of Fleur. "Everything's not always black and white Fleur." He said in a calm voice. "This could save my family."

Harry could have sworn he heard Fleur swear as he stood up as well. "I'm happy to answer anything." Before turning back to Fleur. "Bill's right it's not always black and white. Draco and Narcissa both saved my life at different stages."

"That's doesn't make them innocent." Ian Johnson added. "Are they willing to broker a lock down, and being watched closely?"

Harry looked to Robards. That was how it should be. He didn't trust Lucius but if it meant getting the Weasley's back. Glancing at Ginny he sighed. "I'm sure I won't be long."

"I'm coming too." Bill added, before kissing Fleur on the forehead and running his hand gently over Ginny's head as he passed her.

Harry swallowed that he was leaving Ginny out again. She had calmed down a lot, but well the truth was he once again didn't want her too involved. He loved the fact she was tough and could stand up for herself. But the need to protect her would over take him if he thought she was in danger. It had driven him during the battle when he wasn't even sure there was still a chance for them. Now that they were back together he was even more certain he couldn't' stand something happening to her.

Harry noticed Robards looking Bill up and down, like he wasn't too sure about him coming with them. "He's curse breaker for Gringotts One of their best. I'm sure he will come in handy for you if you are right about how protected the Lestrange house is."

Robards nodded and stepped out of the room waiting for Harry and Bill to follow him. "So Kingsley's mentioned. You both seem to have a direct relationship with the Minister." He said once they were walking down the hall just before entering a room.

Harry snorted. "Well they are both part of the secret order keeping me alive for last three years. It does tend to bond people." The room they entered looked very muggle like to Harry as it was clearly an interrogation side room. He could see Draco and Narcissa looking uncomfortable as they sat at table through what he imagined from the cop programs Dudley used to watch was a one way mirror.

"They can't see us right?" Bill asked before Harry did.

Robards shook his head. "Now Harry, from what you told us we didn't arrest these two as there was no proof they had killed or kidnapped anyone personally and from yours and Miss Granger's reports they saved your life. Draco at Malfroy Manor and Narcissa in the forest."

Harry noticed Bill's look of surprise at the forest bit. Everything once again had been so busy for the past week but just nodded at Robards. "That's correct. Even though we sort of repaid the favor in the battle to Draco, it's not in my nature to leave someone to die."

Robards nodded. "I understand that if all the Malfroy's are running around free there could be an uproar having Lucius in custody has helped. But we still don't have anything other than the fact he's a know death eater and his house was used as a base to pin on him."

"One would think that would be enough." Bill commented looking through the glass. "Can't we just use veritaserum on them?"

"We're trying not to be too high handed with them at this stage. It normally takes five members of the Wizengamot to sign off on using Veritaserum. The Minister can overrule that in urgent need, but Kingsley is still just a temporary minister at this stage and the Wizengamot is just slightly still in disarray after the last year." Robards explained.

Typical, Harry thought. The Ministry of Magic always seemed to be in some sort of disarray he couldn't help but wonder how they kept the wizarding world secret at all.

"So you're all worried you'll get in trouble later." Bill shook his head looking back at the Malfroys. "Are you sure they even have the information we need?"

"They claim to." Robards scratched his head.

"What if it's under the Fedilis Charm?" Harry asked. "They could be honest in saying they know where it is, but nothing we do to them would gain us that information if they aren't the secret keeper."

Robards nodded again. "Yes we have thought of that as well. You know the boy, would he talk to you? You were at school together."

Harry rolled his eyes. "Yeah, we didn't exactly get along. He's horrible."

"I think it might run in the blood." Bill added shaking his head. "But if they did save your life they might talk to you."

Harry looked at the mother and son through the window again. Narcissa had saved his life for information on her son. She had bound Snape to help Malfroy kill Dumbledore. Did she love her husband the same? Would she give do anything to have him free? "I suppose I could give it a try." He finally shrugged. "But I'm not sure I like my chances. What are you offering them?"

"Lucius but wandless, and banned from having one and them agreeing to be watched, having to report to the ministry once a month and their home being searched for dark magic objects up to twice a year." Robards rattled off the list.

Harry nodded. It actually sounded like it was a plan he could live with. The temptation to insist Draco have his wand removed as well was high. But Draco had proven a few times now that he wasn't a killer. "Okay then. Show me in there."

Draco looked up at Harry and snarled when he entered the room. Harry fought the urge to curse him. Draco always seemed to know just how to push Harry buttons. "Malfroy, Mrs. Malfroy." Harry nodded at them not taking a seat. "The Auror's say you have the information we need is that correct?"

"Apparently. You lost all the Weasley's did you Potter? Missing the girlfriend?" Draco's words dripped out of his mouth snidely.

Harry raised his eyebrows wishing he could think of another way so as not to give Draco anything. "Ginny was with me actually she's fine." Harry saw the wide eyed surprise on Draco's face before it turned back to its normal look of distain.

It was Narcissa who spoke next. "We are willing to negotiate." She spoke calmly looking at Harry.

Harry nodded at her. "So I've been told. I just want to know if you can actually give us the information we need or not. I'm sure you have it. We're just not sure you can give it to us, especially if you are bound by the Fedilis Charm."

Draco's eyes went wide for a split second again and Harry was pretty sure that they hadn't counted on the Ministry thinking of this. But his disdainful look returned once again as he questioned Harry back. "Maybe you'll just have to meet all our requests and then find out."

"Draco." Narcissa rebuked her son. "We are not bound by the charm. The keeper was the late Mr. Lestrange. I am now a secret keeper as is all those who knew before he passed away."

Harry nodded, still not a hundred percent sure after Draco's remark. "Are you willing to take what the ministry is offering? Lucius would not be allowed a wand."

"I said we were willing to negotiate." Narcissa said firmly again.

"I'm not sure I am." Harry told her back. "Of course we could just arrest the both of you as well. Kidnapping, accessories to murder, adding Tom Riddle, the list could go on and on. You could have your family reunion in Azkaban. Shall I make a new list to negotiate from?" Harry swore he could have seen their faces fall Draco's eyes almost looked panicked. "Yes, the only reason you both aren't there at the moment is because Hermione and I told the truth that we had never seen you murder, and that you had both helped me at different times during the war. But we both saw what was going on in your home."

There was a light knock on the door and Robards poked his head around. "Can I have you for a moment Mr. Pottor?"

Harry turned to step out of the room, but adding just before leaving. "By the way we haven't as yet agreed to anything. But you may want to think twice before you continue to hold information back."

Robards shut the door behind them. "Wow, you're a natural at that. You're girlfriend has an idea. It sounds a bit farfetched to me. I'm not sure it's even possible." He said pointing back to the room with the two way mirror Harry had left Bill in.

On entering it he saw Ginny in an animated discussion with Bill. "Hey." He said to get their attention.

Ginny turned and flashed him a determined smiled. "Kreacher probably knows exactly where the Lestrange house is I'm sure the Blacks had dealings with the Lestranges. He could probably Apperate the Aurors in through the wards as well."

It seemed so logical Harry almost wanted to hit his head against a wall. "Brilliant. Kreacher." He called.

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