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Lessons On Humility	By : RaineLemuria Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Lucius Views: 7170 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 1: The Sentence And A Son's Request

There had never been a courtroom so packed as the one holding the Malfoy trial. The late Lady Malfoy nee Black was spared of this, killed in battle to protect her only son. Only her widower and her son remained and even in their prisoner jumpsuits, their eyes haunted and their faces drawn. Harry felt sorry for them, although he could hear them say "'Malfoys bow to no one, we don't need pity from the likes of you.'"
There were many witches and wizards who shouted for them to get Kissed and even stoned them. That is until Harry stepped up and glared.
"Is this what you're all reduced to, shouting and stoning people? You say that the Malfoys are a disgrace but look at yourselves! Now move out of the way!" Lucius ducked his head, hiding a growing blush. Draco caught it and blinked. Father has a crush on Potter? By Morgana, I knew it! He had a feeling that his father had the hots for the emerald eyed Savior. Ever since Harry's and Draco's Second Year, and freeing Dobby, Harry had been the main interest for the older blond. He used whatever opportunity to see the dark haired wizard in action. From Qudditch, to school, Lucius kept track of everything Hogwarts or wizarding world related that Harry did and his condition. The only time that he wasn't able to keep track of, was when Harry went with his relatives for the summers. But he was the first to notice the younger wizard's condition. He kept a log of his findings and hid it from prying eyes, Voldemort's included.
The mob blushed and sat down, ashamed of their behavior. Harry smirked in satisfaction and reassumed his own seat. The Chief Warlock smiled at him thankfully and assumed his session.
"Thank you Lord Potter Black, this court is now in session. Mr. Draco Lucius Malfoy, you will go first. You are charged with endangering your peers, complying willing with the entity known as Voldemort formerly known as Tom Morvolo Riddle and the attempted murder and accessory to murder of Albus Dumbledore. What say you?" Draco's lawyer pleaded not guilty and the crowd was about to cause an uproar again until Harry glared.
"Thank you again Lord Potter Black. Now Mr. Draco Lucius Malfoy, you plead not guilty to the charges in question, and yet the evidence against you is very strong. Do you understand what will happen if you are convicted?"
Draco looked at the judge and nodded, not daring to say a word. The judge nodded and continued with the line of questioning with witnesses testifying. Some were in Draco's favor and others were not. They were taking into consideration that Draco was quite young and was under the influence of his parents and a madman was on the rampage. The Chief Warlock also considered the consequences, for he was a father, grandfather and great grandfather himself. He could be a bit lenient on the younger Malfoy. The jury convened and after ten minutes came back.
"Have you reached a verdict?"
"We have Chief Warlock. We find Draco Lucius Malfoy not guilty on the charges of attempted murder, but on the charges of willingly cooperating with Voldemort and accessory to murder."
"Thank you ladies and gentlemen, will the defendant please rise." Draco rose to his feet and looked at the Chief Warlock. "Draco Lucius Malfoy you are hereby sentenced to house arrest for approximately two years starting tonight after dinner. You will also assist with the rebuilding of Hogwarts, although you will not be present, you will commission on what will be done via contractors and will provide the funding for the repairs. You will also be confined to community service for an additional two years in St. Mungos. During both times and until further notice, your magic will be restricted until you are deemed safe to use it freely once again. Once your service terms are completed you will follow up with me and we will discuss future options with you. Failure to comply will result in life confinement in Azkaban without bail and parole. You may be seated." Draco sat down beside his lawyer and Lucius sighed. Now it was his turn...
"This case is now closed. We will have a ten minute recess. Afterwards it will be the case of Lord Lucius Abraxas Malfoy. Time starts now." Everyone filed out except the two Malfoys, the lawyer and surprisingly, Harry. Lucius felt his heart flutter despite the situation. He couldn't place as to why he had such feelings for the ravenette but he did. He wished that he could ask but he didn't know what to expect. He had wronged the younger man in so many ways it was unforgivable. He should be thankful that Harry even showed up at all, much less defend him and his son.
Ten minutes went by too soon for the older blond but everyone came in quickly and quietly and took a seat. The Chief Warlock didn't look so forgiving this time. Lucius didn't expect him to. Unlike Draco, who wasn't given a choice, Lucius was a consenting adult. He was aware of his actions, in which most he regretted but could never take back.
"Lord Lucius Abraxas Malfoy, you are charged with countless crimes of murder, torture, being the right hand man for the entity known as Voldemort, formerly known as Tom Morvolo Riddle, reckless endangerment, theft, mind manipulation, blackmail. There are many more crimes but I really don't want to be here forever. I understand you are your own legal counsel so what say you to these charges?" There were whispers flying about Lucius saying not guilty. Lucius smirked a bit then looked at the Chief Warlock.
"Guilty." He said clearly, causing collective gasps from the court. No one saw that coming. "It's true, I have done all of those things and I will not deny it. I blame no one but myself. But, I was doing so in order to protect my family. In the end I failed to do so, for my son had been imprisoned and my wife was murdered before my eyes. I even went back on my family's rule of my family bowing to no one and I had willingly. Would I do it again to protect my family? In a heartbeat, but this time I would make certain that my family would be protected more so.
"So let's get on with this, I don't have all day."
"Very well Lord Malfoy, your sentence will be more severe than your son's if you are convicted, you are aware of this."
"I am."
"Very well, let's proceed." Like with Draco, the Chief Warlock continued his line of questioning, witnesses testimonies and all. However unlike Draco, there were no favorable testimonies for him. He was resigned to his fate. When the jury convened and returned, Lucius silently got to his feet.
"Have you reached a verdict?"
"We have Chief Warlock, we find Lord Lucius Abraxas Malfoy guilty on all counts and charges." Draco slumped over, trying to hide his tears but it was in vain. Harry stood up and placed a strong firm hand on the younger blond's shoulder.
"Will the defendant...oh never mind you're already up. Very well, Lord Lucius Abraxas Malfoy, you are for with stripped of your Lordship and title, which will go to your son. Your accounts and assets will be frozen until we deem you worthy to return here. You will live in the Muggle World, in America to be precise. There are places in where wizards and witches are accepted and you will remain there until your retrial. Your wand if you please?" Lucius' eyes widened as he gripped his cane, in where his wand was for a moment before relinquishing it. The Chief Warlock studied it for a moment then snapped it. Everyone gasped and winced while Lucius bowed his head. It was horror for a wizard or witch to have their wand snapped.
"Before you leave for America, you will be allowed to get another wand, in which your son will purchase for you before his house arrest begins. Your magic will be restricted like your son's. You will live, work and be amongst the muggles and muggleborns you despised and condescended upon for no good reason. You will be provided with a home, a job and a stipend in which to cover your personal expenses. Anything else you want, you will work for. You may exchange correspondence with your son and that is all. The freedoms you took for granted, you must earn back. Apperating and Floo, will be restricted. You will be allowed to return here in four years time, a week after your son's retrial date. Also, a liaison will visit you on a monthly bases and will discuss your progress and the like. You are to report and cooperate with this liaison. Failure to comply with anything said here will result in Azkaban for life or the Kiss. Oh, before I forget, both you and your son may want to thank Lord Potter Black, for it was he who convinced me to be a bit easy on you two. This case is closed, court is adjourned." He dismissed the court and everyone filed out. Draco and his father held each other, both upset with the sentence.
They were separated but they were thankful to Harry, he spared them from Azkaban. The ravenette was shooing away reporters and closed the doors, leaving himself and the two Malfoys.
"It's a media hell." He said. "I'm pretty sure you don't want to go out there."
"Thank you for the thought Mr. Potter." Lucius said with a drawl. "You spared us from that accursed prison and for that I'm grateful. But I need to know why you risked yourself for us?"
"Honestly Mr. Malfoy, I did it as a promise to your late wife. I promised her that Draco would come to no harm. And to be honest, if you were taken away to Azkaban, Draco would lose you as well as his mother. You're all he has left and I wanted to make sure it stayed that way." Lucius raised an eyebrow at this and Draco smiled a bit. Lucius graced him with a stiff nod and small bow before walking to the room where they were held. Draco made sure the door was closed before speaking.

"Harry," He began, daring to use the other man's name. "I never hated you, and neither has Father, he's just fronting with you. Look I know we've never been friends and I'm sorry for the hell I put you and your friends through but please, look after my father. He doesn't know about the muggle world and I'm afraid he'll....."
"Draco, I promise, I'll watch over your father. If anything I will contact you."
"Thanks Harry." Draco said. "For everything and I hope we could be friends one day." Harry smiled and held out his hand. Draco smiled and took it, shaking it. Both knew then and there that their feud was finally over.

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