Lucius was working with his attorneys and even Cornelius, but Narcissa was not sitting still either. They knew or at least hoped Michael would continue to do right by his son, but James was a concern for their plans. They hoped since he had taken Harry to save his name he would do this, they could not arrest him but they could spread it. But they hoped they would not be pushed that far, Harry would stand to be hurt badly if it came out publically. Narcissa knew one person or hoped she did that could talk some sense into James, but she called in reinforcements to help her.

Sirius was surprised when Andromeda invited him over for lunch, they had always been close but this was not a common was even more shocked when he found out not only mother and daughter, but Narcissa was there. If he had not been suspicious before, the presence of his second cousin did it.

Sirius looked between the three women. "Why do I have the feeling that I have been ambushed? Please don't tell me you have set me up with someone."

Narcissa shook her head. "We have come to talk to you about your godson. You do remember you have one right?"

Sirius and Narcissa had never been as close, likely since she had been married to Lucius who he never got along with. He was surprised to learn Harry had spent the holiday with the Malfoys, James had said Harry had chosen to remain at school. He had nearly forgotten Harry was not there until Remus had wanted to give Harry some books and was told to send them to school. Harry had never been much for holidays; he assumed Harry just opted for the school library.

Sirius stood up to leave the room. "I am sorry if Harry has been a hand full; just send him back to school. He has always been a bit of a troubled child."

Andromeda actually was the one who spoke. "Is that why Harry has been locked in cellars with no lights and mice?"

Turning around to see both of his cousins he was irate, he expected Narcissa to pull this kind of thing but not Andromeda. James may not win the father of the year award when it came to Harry, but the fact he took Harry into his home could not be over looked. Harry was a shy kid who had a problem with strangers, and he would not allow his cousins to turn that into wild accusations of abuse.

Andromeda had been horrified when her sister had come to her, she had healer training and could see. She made her cousin read the report, she knew he was a better man than this, and she hoped he would not let his godson down now.

Sirius was pale. "I knew James was not the most affectionate dad, but not this. You can't possible think I would just sit by."

Narcissa was relieved."Lucius and I want to adopt Harry and offer him a place where he will be safe."

The woman explained how shy and awkward Harry was in school, pushed into the lake by his brother and teased a lot. Sirius was surprised to learn Severus had taken a Potter under his wing, though a bit shocked Harry was a snake at all.

Sirius sighed. "I admit I should have done more for my godson. I mean Remus has often thought he looked small. I still don't know what you expect of me."

Narcissa stood."My husband will be meeting with both Michael and James, hope they will allow us to adopt Harry. I thought you could help convince James."

She knew Sirius a too well and knew he had never really questioned why Harry was the way he was, out of loyalty to his had to see that. Harry had been punished for mistakes made by his dads, and he was an innocent little boy who just needed a home. His fathers had failed him every day of his life, and his godfather had done no better by him. Harry deserved to have someone speak up for him, as he was too scared to do it for himself.

Sirius nodded. "I will do what I can to convince James to at least give you custody of Harry."

James was in no mood for this; his son was only home for Christmas for a few more days. He would never have been in a good mood to meet with Lucius, but his lawyers had told him he better come. He had been surprised when Sirius had known about it, and he had chosen to come with them to the meeting. He was surprised when he spotted Harry sitting in the office next door, not knowing how or why he had been brought.

Lucius was waiting and he was pleased James had come; he was relieved that Sirius had come as well. He could see the tension when Michael came into the room, Michael and James had not been in the same room since before Harry was born.

Michael had been sent the report and rounded on James. "How could you? I trusted you with our little boy."

James smirked."Oh don't you dare be all high and mighty, you never wanted him."

They had both been married men and their protection failed, James bi and needing more and Michael trapped in a loveless political marriage. Neither of them had wanted Harry as they were both wed, and James was the one who took him. He was not about to be bad mouthed by a man who had never even seen their son.

Michael was sick. "I would have put him up for adoption; Hudson said he would find him a good home. You swore you would raise our son."

James shrugged. "I raised him; he is alive and well isn't he? The papers knew about the brat, adoption could never have been covered up."

Lucius looked towards the wall to the room where Harry was, and was grateful he was not in the room. Both men were his fathers, and were only interested in who had done the least amount of damage to their son over the years. Lucius didn't think either had the leg up, Michael had done nothing to protect Harry from this.

Lucius put down the papers. "Give me custody of your son, allow me to adopt him and neither of you will ever have to worry about him again."

Michael was not as slow as he had been last time to sign."I am sorry I didn't do this when he was born. My husband was right."

As James was talking to Sirius who was trying to convince James to do it, Lucius thought Hudson Robbins had likely been the only one who cared. It looked like he was just denying his husband contact, but in the long run his way would have been less cruel. If Harry had been adopted he would not only have avoided the abuse, but he would not have grown up a bastard. Most people over looked it since he was a pure blood, but there would always be that shadow. He kept Michael away from Harry not out of spite, but to protect his own kids and Harry too. Harry had no place in their home, and it would be cruel to taunt Harry with it.

Lucius pushed."James this is not about your name, but a child. Harry is an innocent little boy who is not to blame for the mistake you and Michael made."

James picked up then pen and signed the contracts."Good riddance to the brat, you can have him. I have got all I can from him already."

There was something about the comment which worried Lucius, what exactly James could mean by that. All Harry had was the small trust Michael made for him, compared to the Potter wealth it was a drop in a bucket. He knew he needed to find out what James meant; he didn't need any surprises popping up.

It turned out that would have to wait as Harry appeared in the door. He aw James but his eyes went to Michael. "You are the man from town. Who are you?"