By Callisto Crina Vasile - Evans

Summary:

Harry is abandoned at the Dursleys by APWB Dumbledore after his failed coup against the balanced Wizengamot of Wizarding Britain. After tireless efforts of Severus Prince and Sebestyen Marvolo Slytherin (also known as Tom M Riddle) to find the child. We follow the resulting custody court case.

A/N: This my first fanfiction, so please be gentle. I appreciate any constructive criticism and possible offers for a Beta. Thanks.

Obligatory Disclaimer: All recognisable HP characters/situations are credited to J. and co.

In the Wizengamot Central Room, affectionately known as the small hall, a sea of people gathered for the custody case of the decade. Every member dressed in robes of various cuts, displaying house colours with breast area embroidered symbols of house sigils, faction involvement and positions. House sigil was emblazoned on the right side of the robe within circles. Faction involvement is signified by a heptagram star, on the left side, three points coloured by faction involvement, two for creature blood and two for core magic alignment of seat holder. White, Grey and Black for core alignment, Burgundy (dark), Midnight Blue (neutral), Forest Green (creature), Maroon (squib), Amber (muggle born) and Brown (enlightened muggle). Followed by a triangle badge under the star, displaying listed position in government or professions (such as healer, educator etc). The seats arranged in a tiered three- quarter circle arrangement divided into six segments; for the Ministry representatives, representative of the Squip,Muggle-born and Enlightened Muggles, Light, Neutral, Dark and Creature Representative.

All but the ministry representative had equal voting power and involvement in cases and governmental decisions in total. The ministerial representatives were there on an advisory capacity with a partial voting power. Each section contained twenty-five seats in availability, not all in use. Polished Oak seats with Dragonskin leather cushions coloured according to house colours and emblazoned with the seat owners sigil. The head of factions seated in the central seat of the first row with more intricate designs adorning the border, with the faction aide and coordinators seated either side. Hereditary seats immediately behind and the voted representatives at the back. Hereditary seats are ordered by house age with the founding eight ancient families first. The final quarter of the room includedana audience area, prosecution and defendant box. The Wizagamout leaders platformed chair was immediate left of the audience, directly opposite the entrance point, with the court scribe, communication aides seated behind. As the warning bell sounded, the Wizengamot members and those involved in todays case proceeded to take their positions as directed by the aides and Aurors. As the second warning bells rung, the large oak doors were closed, sealing the rooms physically and magically from the rest of the magical world. A regal dressed severe women in her early 60's waiting for silence before proceeding.

The Wizengamot head stood, lightly dusting the creases in her plum robes with gold edging, her triangle badge on her left showing a thrown with a crowned golden W with a scepter placed upon it and Hecate's paired touches a blaze in the background. "Shall we get started today Lords and Ladies? Very well. Today, on October the first 1983 calling forth the 60th meeting of this year. I, as Regent Augusta Longbottom will be presiding over as the senior member, after the failed coup of Albus PWB Dumbledore. Faction heads are Madame Amelia Bones of the Light, Lord Cyrus Greengrass of the Neutral, Lord Lucius Malfoy as the Dark and King Aki Ragnok III representing the Creatures and Sir Nicholas Dorian Malfoy representing the Squib, Muggle-Born and Enlightened Muggles Alliance. Wizengamot Scribe will be Heir Charles Emory Abbott, Aurors stationed include Alastor Magne Moody, Rufus John Scrimgeour, and trainee Peter James Dawlish."

She paused, turning to address the group residing in the gallery for non-members. " Lord Sebestyen Thomas Marvolo Hyas Gaunt - Slytherin and Heir Severus Tobias Auer - Prince, would you like me to introduce your case or would your Lawyer?"

"If you do not mind Chief Longbottom, we would prefer if the Family Welfare Department opened the case. Our Lawyer, Mr Alexis Malfoy shall add to the discussion as appropriate." Lord Slytherin responded politely, moving his hand to gently support his lover against him.

"Very Well, Mrs Greengrass as head of the FWD you may proceed by introducing this case." The witch conceded.

"Thank you Chief Longbottom. Today is an emergency custody hearing regarding Hadrian Aster Charlus Potter - Black, known as Harry James Potter. Son of Lord James Charlus Potter, Sirius III Orion Black and Lady Lillian Mae Potter nee Evans. Complex circumstances of the case Lord Slytherin and Heir Auer - Prince request joint permanent custody in direct opposition to the standard sponsored foster care system. Mr Malfoy can you outline circumstances of why your clients are opposing the standard procedure of the Ministry relating to foundlings and orphans."

"Lords and Ladies, Lady Potter being deeply concerned by her husband and friends association with Albus Dumbledore's schemes attempted to protect her child. She realised and often discussed his obsession with controlling children of old blood families, especially her son. She communicated in secret with Severus Auer - Prince and trusted goblin advisors to set up a backup plan. In case of Albus used excessive coercion or force on her to abandon him or interfered with the custody of her son, permanent custody would be given to my client in accordian to pre-existing goblin contract."

"Before the birth of her son, she had a goblin contract written to ensure that she will be the only one responsible for the care of Harry Potter - Black. As his fathers' involvement with the Order of the Phoenix rebellion group left the family group vulnerable. Using this contract, she ensured that certain circumstances occur everyone including her would lose the right to custody except Severus Auer - chain of contracts were written with the consent of her partner and in accordance with protection laws of ancient foundling bloodlines. As Lady Potters bloodline precedes Lord Potters and Blacks."

"It is hidden and restricted knowledge but Lady Potter nee Evan belonged to a re-emerging squib line of Evans, which joined with the final direct line of Emrys line around four centuries ago. The previous seven generations of Evans have been considered specialist muggles after a blood curse was enacted by Karl O'Donnell under the orders of Maria Theresa Walburga of house Habsburg. In retaliation for their aid in attempting to rid Transylvania of Habsburg rule. The family was involved in inciting rebellion in Transylvania, aiding rebels both Ancient Wizarding Families and The Royal Vampire Citadel. To this day they are afforded the protection of Friend of the Royal Vampire ruling family and Goblin nation. I believed I have introduced the background of the case sufficiently. I understand the child in question should be delivered soon, perhaps it is time for the Wizengamot to rest to view evidence of Dumbledore's involvement in the abandonment of Heir Potter - Black. Including memories, Gringotts certificates of health for both Lady Potter (dated a month prior to abandonment), Heir Potter - Black, financial and warding reports relating to the case. Mrs Greengrass will you allow my clients to reunite and consol the boy during recess and immediate to his arrival" Alexis requested as he signaled his aide to hand over the memories and evidence to Auror Moody for safe keeping.

"I have no issue with this considering that Severus Auer - Prince is a listed godfather and Mediwizard. Mrs Greengrass is this acceptable?" Chief Longbottom remarked to the body.

A red folded memo appeared in front of the middle-aged women while she was considering her answer. "Chief Longbottom and Mr Malfoy, as head of the FWD, I have no problems with this proposal. Auror Trainee Dawlish will you escort Heir Potter- Black and Mrs Rhea Ogden into the session."

Moments later a young woman of around twenty walked in, cradling a sniffling shaking boy dressed in rags. Many bruises of varying stages of healing littered his exposed forearms, lower legs and face. "Apologies Mrs Greengrass, there were complications so we were unable to follow standard court record and treatment procedure at St Mungo's. Healer Davis has been contacted, he will carry out at court record and treatment live after a rest with the aid of Heir Auer Prince. He said to set up some privacy measures to not interfere with treatment." The girl approached the visitors' gallery, rubbing the boys back gently "Hadrian do you know this man before me? This is importance Hadrian, think carefully."

The shaking boy turned slowly, lifting his head slightly allowing the bruises on his neck to be seen perfectly. "Uncle Sevvie" he said quietly, Severus launched himself forward to take the boy from the awkward ministry worker. Sitting down with Hadrian gently cradled in his lap, " I am sorry Hadrian, I wish they found you earlier. Can you be a big boy for us, Healer Davis is going to arrive and we will have to treat you infront of an audience?

The shaking boy nodded hesitantly, Severus retrieved a handkerchief from his partners hand. Gently wiping Hadrian's face of tears, "We will clean and heal you shortly, I promise. Hadrian will you let me put a warming and cushioning charm on you to ease to pain?"

"Yes, Sev." with that the Chief Witch signalled for the factions to leave to the viewing room where evidence could be seen privately in a time bubble.

31/1/2018