Alright! This is the next chapter! Some drama is going down here!
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"Draco, you have an owl" Hermione called up the stairs as she resumed unpacking their things into Blaize's home. Draco bounded down the stairs Scorpius on his back. He took the letter from the owl and opened it as Blaize entered from the other room.
"They can't do this!" Draco seethed as Blaize took Scorpius from him.
"Do what?" Hermione asked standing. He handed the letter to her.
"Mr. Malfoy, it is our deepest regret to inform you that Miss Daphne Greengrass has petitioned for custody of Scorpius Orion Malfoy. She requests no visitation rights and full custody. We have agreed to the hearing on bases of her treatment for post partum depression and the nature of your relationship with Mr. Blaize Zabini and Ms. Hermione Granger. Please attend court on March 21st. Amelia Winters" Hermione read the letter and sighed "I figured this would occur"
"What?"
"Winters is the head of magical child services. She is a very conservative woman and we do not get along. She believes in the old ways and most likely saw our marriage because Scorpius would be in her books because of the last hearing. She most likely told Daphne. We need to contact Astoria, Pansy, Harry and your parents" Hermione said sighing, "We will not be able to use the previous abuse against her.
"Alright, I'll send owls now," Blaize said moving upstairs.
"Dray, spend the day with Scor, I'm going to get this house in order. They'll inspect every detail of our lives from here on out. we need to be prepared" Hermione sighed as she set about unpacking and cleaning the house. Draco spent the rest of the day with Scorpius.
"I can't believe she'd do this" Astoria said shaking her head. They were standing outside of the court room preparing to go in. Scorpius was sleeping peacefully in Draco's arms. He hadn't really left the boy alone.
"She just wants to hurt Draco." Pansy said softly "What's important is that we are going to win. I have enough evidence to insure we win"
"Alright everyone lets enter the room. Today is just a primary hearing to discuss how we are going about this" A judge said looking sternly at them all "Because the welfare of the child is in question we are placing Scorpius in the care of the ministry until a decision is made"
"I don't think" Pansy started, luckily Blaize acted quickly enough taking Scorpius from Draco as Hermione held onto him tightly, letting her veela calm his. Blaize glared at the scared ministry girl who took Scorpius away from them.
"Here, he enjoys this story before bed, if he wont calm down read it to him. In this bag is everything he'll need, including his somewhat schedule for naps and such. His favorite toys and things are in there as well" Hermione said separating from Draco and handing over the bag she had. The ministry girl walked away and Scorpius began wailing.
"MOMMY!" He screeched reaching out his hands. Daphne looked smug making a move towards him only to have him wail louder. Hermione rushed over and took his hand.
"Shh baby, you're ok, you have to go ok, but you'll be home soon" Hermione said soothing him. Scorpius whimpered and quieted down. He waved good bye, Draco and Blaize both waved as Hermione rejoined Draco and Blaize.
"Can we continue" Hermione said now pissed. Scorpius was not in any danger living with them while the trial proceeded.
"Yes, now Scorpius will live with each of you for a week, our officials will pop in at anytime to monitor how you are doing with Scorpius. We will also be having two trials, one to hear the witnesses of Miss Greengrass and another to hear the witnesses of Mr. Malfoy" The judge said softly "Your witnesses will be subject to questions about the other party but must keep their answers subject to relevancy. Any questions?"
"Will my son be monitored for abuse, after what happened in his youth I will not take any chances this round" Draco said looking at the judge
"Yes, we will use the Australian method of finding abuse to determine if Miss Greengrass is being abused. They will be sending their best and the inventor to assess him."
"I'm afraid they'll be sending their second best your honor" Hermione said smirking
"I beg your pardon"
"I invented the method and I am the best. However due to the conflict of interest the second best will be taking my place" Hermione said looking at them.
"Then I move to throw it, She will know how to disguise any abuse and create false abuse"
"There will be no throwing out the method. It is impossible to fabricate the evidence because no two people can create the same amount of force or have the same hand size and so forth. The method has been tested and retested multiple times. I didn't wish for a repeat" Hermione said looking straight at the judge who sighed "The trail for the hearing of Miss Greengrass is to be held in three days. After the trail you will be given your week with Scorpius"
"Draco stop pacing" Hermione said sipping her tea.
"I'm just anxious Mya, I'm worried he's hurt or something" He whispered Blaize held him as he shook. Hermione sat down her tea and joined the embrace.
"It'll be ok love, we'll get him back" She said smiling "We should head over, it's time for our trail"
"You're right" The trio disappeared and reappeared outside the courtroom. They entered and their witnesses were called up slowly.
"Lucius Malfoy" The entire court room stilled as Luna stepped aside to let Lucius take her place "Mr. Malfoy, you were a convicted death eater yes?"
"Yes, however I realized my mistakes and I'm finishing up paying my dues to society for my wrongs" Lucius said watching Amelia Winters with intensity.
"Has Scorpius ever been left alone with you?"
"No, my son and I agreed that due to my past that it would be in Scorpius's best interest not to be left alone with me" Lucius answered honestly
"How does your son behave around Scorpius"
"The way a father should, the way I should've behaved with my son. Scorpius is loved Ms. Winters. His father works to support his son, he spends most of the day when he is not at work with his son. If they do not go out they spend the day in the floor or out in the garden playing games and Scorpius is allowed to be a little boy. Scorpius is fed when he is hungry, he has his own bedroom but never once has my son not let Scorpius stay with him if he was frightened. The boy will never want for anything" Lucius said
"Would you perceive your grandson becoming spoiled?"
"No, Draco is firm when he needs to be, Scorpius knows when he has done wrong and he is not given his every wish"
"Thank you Mr. Malfoy, Mrs. Malfoy" Ms. Winters said calling in Narcissa "Mrs. Malfoy, you've never been alone with your grandson either"
"Ms. Winters, I have not been alone with my grandson, and I don't see the relevancy of this in the trail at hand. My mental state after the war was not one you would subject a child too. I receive treatment and it is getting better. My husband and I have had supervised visits with our grandson,"
"Have you ever seen your son raise a hand to Scorpius?"
"No, Draco loves his son, he has never harmed Scor, when Scor is in trouble Draco scolds gently" Narcissa answered
"You know Miss Greengrass yes?"
"I know both Greengrass sisters" Narcissa said sighing
"When she was around Scorpius how was she"
"She was never with Scorpius, she told Draco she never wished to have anything to do with the child after it was born. And she never did." Narcissa said sighing
"Thank you Mrs. Malfoy" Ms. Winters spoke as she dismissed the older woman. "Ms. Greengrass, You are witnessing for both your sister and Mr. Malfoy"
"No, I am witnessing for Mr. Malfoy, I do not believe my sister should be given custody of Scorpius"
"Would you care to explain why Ms. Greengrass"
"I was there, the day Scorpius was born, I'm his god mother. Daphne refused to hold him, she refused to have anything to do with him. Daphne was assessed for Post Partum depression right then and there. Because both Draco and I assumed that is why she wanted nothing to do with her son. She didn't have it. Not a trace she just wasn't meant to be a mother. She hates kids, always has. She wants Scorpius to attain a hefty sum from Draco and that's it." Astoria said crossing her arms.
"Thank you Ms. Greengrass" Ms. Winter's said persing her lips. Apparently that wasn't what she had wanted to hear. "Mr. Zabini"
Well there you go! The first part of trail one! I hope you enjoyed!
~Redshadow17