Chapter 2 - Healer Davis

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.

Chief Longbottom re-entered the room, guiding Healer Davis to a table set up to treat Hadrian in the middle of the courtroom. Dawlish levitated in a Healers equipment, potions and equipment required for court recorded health record. The remaining Wizengamot members moved to there respective seats after reviewing evidence of the events surrounding the child's abandonment. Sorry for the delay, I was really struggling with how to include memory and other evidence given to the court in this chapter. For now, I have decided it would be better to wait before using them. I have one long chapter as an apology, with a smaller chapter to follow. Enjoy!

" Restarting the 70th session of the Wizengamot Council in the year 1983. For the record, a rest of 30 minutes has occurred in order to review vital evidence. A time bubble with the ratio of one hour in ten minutes was used, total three hours was used to view memories and reports. The child in question, known Heir Potter - Black was retrieved and arrived 20 minutes ago, the delay meant St Mungo's was unable to do a full court reporting of injuries and treatment. So Healer Davis, with the assistance of Mediwizard Severus Auer- Prince, will carry it out live. Partial privacy wards will be erected by live photos and the reports will be delivered to every member instantaneously. Mrs Greengrass has noted the child positively recognized his godfather without any inferring. Members should refrain any commenting or questioning of evidence until the end, Healer Davis you may proceed. "

Healer Davis motioned Severus to carry the child over to the table, Severus rose and proceeded to carry Hadrian toward the table. Setting his bag on a bag on the nearby table, he gave the small boys hand a reassuring squeeze.

" Live court medical recording of Hadrian Aster Potter- Black on the 1st of October 1983, for special custody case in front of the Wizengamot. Privacy charms used to disrupted patients hearing and view of the Wizengamot, with the members of the Wizengamot unable to see during times when the patient is undressed. Mrs Greengrass and Miss Ogden on the healer side of the scene in accordance with professional procedure. We will start with a basic blood and charms identification of the patient, listing three previous generations. Then we will run a familial magic test showing the strongest five magics shown as the patient has three blood parents. Then we will move onto a full physical and treatment and finally a display of latent talent pertaining to the case."

He paused to prepare the parchment for the first tests " Severus would you request Hadrian to allow use to take seven drop of blood for the heritage test and a vial for the familial magic test."

"Hadrian will you let me take some blood, I will numb your upper arm and use a needle to take a small vial of blood. I will then collect blood drops and heal you, okay?" He said gently.

" Yes, Unca Sev" Hadrian answered nervously pulling at his t-shirt, while Severus took his hand to collect the required blood. Using antiseptic charm on the wound before healing it.

" Patient has provided blood needed, sample vial for familial magic test has been poured into the Helios Nickon genia potion and given 30 minutes to develop. Seven blood drops have been placed on parchment that has been soaked in heritage potion provided by the Ragnoks of Gringott, Goblin Nation. Parchment has developed in ten sections, confirming the full name of the patient as Hadrian Aster Charlus Potter - Black and Birthdate 31 July 1980 at 23:23. Parchment confirms two birth parents, Lord James Charlus Potter and Lady Lillian Mae Potter nee Evans. With a Blood adoption by Sirius III Orion Black, the test indicates blood was cursed and adoption was done under coercion. Grandparents and Great- Grandparents listed confirm birth and heritage documents available in the ministry records. The test also indicates Evans Family line was cursed." Suddenly 100 copies of results were floating into the air and settled in front of every person involved in the case. Healer Davis paused for a moment and continued by waving his wand in complicated patterns will muttering incantations under his breath. " Charm based heritage test was not originally obscured, a charm blocking general quick identifiers have been placed roughly three months ago. Placed by Albus PWB Dumbledore. Mrs Greengrass will you allow initial testing for harmful cursors, concealing and controlling charms and a goblin full potion,ritual,personage wards and block test to occur."

"Under the circumstances yes, King Ragnok can you call a representative of your nation to aid us. They will have to do a standard oath of professional handling against conflict of interest of the case. This is required as the patient is part of the friend of Goblin nation" Mrs Greengrass clarified.

Almost instantaneously a young goblin appeared levitating an assortment of instruments including an emerald encrusted goblin made ritual knife. " I am Griphook, Goblin specialist in testing clients for charms, curses, potions, personage warding, ritual history and magical blocks. As a member of the brotherhood, I will take an oath to test in an impartial manner and not to interfere in the case at the moment. As the child is a friend of the Goblin Nation we reserve the right to hold records of this session to use for the future. In case we believe Goblin Justice will need to be indicted. Ironclaw the Advisor for the Emrys line, King Ragnok and Crown King Aurel Tepes of the Royal Vampires and Head of the ruling Vampire Council will want copies also. Chief Longbottom will you oblige us?". As with a majority of Goblins, they conducted their business in a cold, efficient and a no-nonsense manner.

"Yes Griphook, We will observe the status of the Evans family in both the Goblin and Vampire Nation. Proceed with your testing "

The goblin carried out a variety of testing in the background, Harry was shifting obviously running out of patience. Severus laid a hand on Harry's back rubbing in a circular motion to calm him down. "Miss Ogden, could you please pass the bag placed on the table near you?"

Miss Ogden nodded and awkwardly handed over a small messenger bag, Severus opened the bag retrieving a small silver - black fox-shaped plushy, identical to Lily's animagus form. " Eirian Bushtail" Harry whispered while waving his hands in the direction of their toy. "Did you know your mother was very clever, she left me some of your friends." Severus turned to Healer Davis "Davis, I think it would be a good idea to feed harry before the physical. I bought some milk and crackers as they would be easy on his stomach. Is that okay?".

"Since Griphook hooks test will take a while, I think feeding the patient will keep him calm enough for the rest of the session." He smiled down at Harry while speaking to Severus. Severus lifted a magically adapted sippy cup from his bag and carefully hand it to Harry, gently supporting the bottom of the cup while Harry drank. It was obvious Harry was a little too weak to grip it properly. While the boy was finishing the drink, Severus moved a table close to the bed and removed several items from the bag. A set of wizarding robes, set of muggle wear, shoes, a large blanket and small medical bag.

Healer Davis curiously looked at the array of items, particularly curious about the magic he could sense from the blanket. He said quietly "Is that a Sucia blanket? St Mungos is interested in getting them approved for use in the Paediatrics and Janus Thickery Wards. A colleague in France says that they are really popular in Europe and that they have only just being resold." He reached over examining the magic ambiance, the sheepskin side was soft with a scent that reminded him of mountain forests and dew. On the reverse was patch blanket, with squares of white linen with intricate midnight blue embroidery, obviously the families personal pattern. Other patches were dark blue with either magical animals, picture versions of the plushies on display ( Stag, Fox, Wolf, Irish Wolfhound, Snake and Jaguar) and finally, squares had been prepared for the family crest to indicate his was beyond obvious that Severus' family considered the boys there and had already been involved in making the blanket.

Severus raised an eyebrow "Yes, it is. My Grandmothers family are an ancient family from Transylvania, living on the edge of the Carpathian mountains close to the Citadel. Their talent is unique and rare, imbuing lifelong protective, calming and environment magics into the fibers. Interesting history, she was the only surviving member of the mainline, the cadet branch saw to usurp their position. The cadet branch (moarte cârpă) specialised to talent to imbue undetectable poison and compulsions into fibers, working alongside the assassins guild. My Grandmother sought sanctuary in the woodlands near the Prince estate near the Black Forest, her talents are incredibly hard to master. My sister has been able to master the talent just before graduation, so we have been able to start reselling them.

We have recently developed so more protective potion and magic into the cloths. My Grandmother was able to weave in a potion to reduce nightmare and some temporary magic to encourage the Evans magical healing talents. Dumbledore managed to sneak selling restrictions within the British Isles, we are only to sell privately to families. My family would be happy to do business with St Mungo's once the restrictions are lifted. I will send some information on what we can make and I will also include to new medical potions and improvements that we have been able to pass through the ICW for the last two decades. St Mungo's is suffering due to the dark family restrictive business acts he snuck in ". Severus explained, as the child slowly ate cracker pieces from his hand.

"St Mungo's would be gratefull for the information on all subjects, could you send forward the notes the local ICW office, Wizengamot advisor, Medical and Potioneers Guild have on all the potions and Sucia items. Perhaps Madam Longbottom will listen to a petition to look over the restriction during the meeting in a week. I assume the empty squares you are hoping to fill with family shields and mottos of Hadrian's heritage."

" Indeed. My family has close ties with Lillian's, both in our ancient and most recent history. My grandmother was able to save the items belonging to her line, they spoke of the Evan's frequently in the Lords' diaries. It really is a small world, haha." Severus attention was suddenly pulled to Harry fidgeting " We will do the physical soon, you will have to stay strong and be patient Hadrian. Then you can go to sleep, okay.". The boy shyly nodded while wrapping his finger around one of Severus'. " Even if they deny our guardianship the items will be always his, the blanket cannot be damaged with malicious intent, he can call it to him from the other side of the planet. All the magical will only start to wane after four decades." Davis could only admire the tenacity of the family, to create something for the boy that would always be his, it would probably be worth close to 100 galleons with all the features added to it.

"Potion Master Snape, Healer Davis, Head Mrs Greengrass and Chief Longbottom the goblin testing is complete. The results are conclusive, Mr Dumbledore used every magic at his disposal to control and hide the child. I believe Potters and their friends will yield similar results to lesser results. We will need to ask Ambassador Vesna Kovač to explain the Crown King's gift to the child and explain how it was the only reason we were able to find him. I will compile and distribute the evidence for viewing, while the healers start the physical." As he finished, with a click of his fingers, the files duplicated and dispersed among the Wizengamot members.

"Thank you, Griphook. As a newborn, the child was brought before the Tepes Citadel Blood Priest, for a blessings ritual. During which the child's back is basically magically tattooed with runes and vampiric symbols, with the King's blood as ink. The tattoo appears as a faded birthmark until vampire magic or the child's magic brings it to the surface. I can aid the child to make it appear but it would have to come under a complete oath. The tattoo not only for symbolic blessing but are underlines with blood protection runes which are difficult to distort with Wizard magic. We had been made aware of the escalating situation but as said previously, as we were helping prepare an exit route, Ms Evans - Potter stopped contact.

We believe when Sirius did the adoption the position was tainted with at least Dragons blood, Dumbledore's extensive research on Dragons blood must have been combined with Charlemagne Fitzroy documentation on blood blessings. We believe he controlled the tainted blood in order for it to erode and disrupt the chain of protection. Although we were notified immediately six months ago, his mother's one has weakened severely two weeks after. Dumbledore wasn't aware that Petunia Dursley has a blessing despite her detached core, he is under the impression that she is adopted. We monitored her's out of suspicion and occasionally recorded interaction with tendrils of magical with a partial vampire signature. This occurred two days ago, we notified the Goblins immediately. This is how we could see around the masses of obscuring, scurrying and malicious wards." Vesna explained with a sigh as he pulled his hand through his hair and readjusted his robes. Attempting to hide his anger and distress over the situation. He helped bring forward the tattoo, it turned from flesh-colour to raised pattern in blood red. Mrs Greengrass took a picture of the mark as evidence, their was a obvious, erosion in the rune circle and damage to the vampiric symbols.

" Continuation of the court-mandated physical health exam of the patient known as Harry James Potter. Official name Hadrian Aster Charlus Potter-Black, Birth 31st July 1980. Physical appearance, the patient is obviously weak, he is currently dressed in an oversized orange t-shirt, grey shorts and socks. All items are sized for a larger toddler, clothes are dirty, wrinkled and holey in appearance. The child is wearing no shoes or any outerwear appropriate for the weather. The child is wearing a muggle nappy, which is clean but sores on top of shorts indicate that he was rarely changed. Miss Ogden, was he changed by his aunt before you left? Heir Prince do you know if he reached the toilet trained milestone already?"

"For the record, when it became obvious that the consequences of their actions towards the child could be prosecuted by us even though they were squib/muggles. Mrs Dursley dragged the child in from outside and begrudging changed the child. She attempted to hide sore with muggle concealing makeup but I intervened. She was unable to provide us with outerwear or shoes and refused to give up a small baby blanket with his initials on it because her child wanted it. Auror Smith was able to transcribe the memory of the child's extraction, they will be distributed with the physical exam results." She cleared her throat, indicating to Severus he could answer his question, " Hadrian reached that milestone just over a year ago, he was an active and independent-minded child from the letters I received. She wrote that he often attempted to dress himself and hated going to the bathroom supervised."

"We can only conclude the relatives did not want to deal with the child. After removing the child's clothing, we can see indications of neglect and abuse. Spider bites suggest the child was kept in a small dark damp place, perhaps a cupboard where spiders where reside. Auror reports should be able to confirm as such. The boy shows bruising and sores that indicate that he might have been strapped down to his makeshift crib for days at a time. Overlaying bruises in neck,face, stomach indicate a beating and attempted strangulation. Muscle swelling on shoulders indicate pulling the child roughly and recently dislocation of the should. Standard spellwork indicates the child is underweight, malnourished and dehydrated. Mediwizard Prince provided basic sustenance, crackers, and milk before examination as the child had not eaten in more than 24 hours. The condition of the child has obviously deteriorated as a direct result of forced abandonment. Patients behavior indicates a severe reactionary response of previous caretakers to sounds, complaint or actions of the child. Eye movements indicate worsening eyesight. Slow and uncertain movements indicate weakening and muscle mass loss. " Healer Davis paused as he once again moved his wand in increasing intricate patterns muttering incantations.

"Internal scans indicate; damage to the larynx, breakages of three ribs, fracture of others, deep bruising of the right shoulder, abdomen muscles, fracture of the femur and three broken fingers on his right hand. Scans also indicate; developing anemia, vitamin deficiency and starting to lose of bone mass. Scans are conclusive that these injuries where as a result of neglect and abuse at the hand of his relatives. No injuries indicate prior abuse before abandonment. This concludes the complete physical examination." At that moment the quill stopped writing and the page settled onto the table, the final piece of parchment was signed by the Healer Davis, Mrs Greengrass, Chief Longbottom and Miss Ogden. Once again the evidence was copied and distributed to the Wizengamot.

"We will now proceed with a short recess of twenty minutes in the time bubbles, while the child is treated by both the healer and goblins. Afterwards, Lord Slytherin and Heir Lord Prince ask to allow the show of ancient bloodline talent to aid their case. When we reconvene the floor will be open for questions and debate of this case. Mr Griphook and Healer Davis, you are welcome to utilize the side room and a 1:5 time bubble for treatment of the patient." The Wizengamot proceed into the time bubble set up. Lord Slytherin, Mr Malfoy, Auror Moody joined the others in the small adjoining room.