A Life Changing Moment

Chapter Thirteen

Waking up bright and early after a restless night because of the custody hearing that was schedule for after breakfast. The Golden Trio as well as Sirius was dressed in their new formal robes that they had purchased the day before after a trip to Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions.

With the group being to nervous to have a large breakfast which was surprising because Ron was known for his bottomless pit of a stomach. Therefore, Dobby who was assigned to Sirius during his time at Hogwarts to bring them toast and jam along with their morning tea.

After they all finished breakfast in complete silence, they floo to the Ministry of Magic for the custody hearing. Once they arrived the welcome witch inform them that the custody hearing shall be heard in the Wizengamot instead of the family courtroom like any other custody hearing.

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Once they arrived they recognize the same faces from the trial that Sirius had just days earlier. However, the only difference was numerous of Hogwarts students that have been dismiss from classes to attend this emergency session. The four of them sit in the chairs reserved for the public as none of them are recognized members of the Wizengamot yet.

Dumbledore who happens to be the Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot announces to the Lords, Ladies, Proxies, and Heir/Heiress "We are gather here today to witness the custody hearing of Lord Hadrian Orion Regulus Potter-Black the Head of the Most Noble & Ancient House of Potter and Heir to the Most Noble & Ancient House of Black. However, before the custody hearing begins we shall welcome three members into our midst to assume their rightful positions"

Most members of the Wizengamot are guessing who shall be given the oath to enter into the most powerful positions in the English Wizarding World. As Ron squeezes Hermione's hand and pats Harry on the shoulder to show his support in their upcoming adventure as future decision makers.

"Please step forward, Lord Sirius Orion Black the Head of the Most Noble & Ancient House of Black and state your claim" states Dumbledore allowing for Sirius to step forward from where he was sitting.

With Sirius now standing before Dumbledore, as the former convict says sternly "As the first-born son of Lord Orion Black and Lady Walburga Black nee Black, I Sirius Orion Black, claim by the right of birth my rightful position as a member of the Wizengamot as the Head of the Most Ancient & Noble House of Black" the magic within the chamber accepts Sirius' claim as the Black Family Seat has his name engrave beneath the family crest.

As Sirius takes sits down in his family seat, Dumbledore calls forth "Lady Hermione jean Dagworth-Granger please step forward and state your claim" and to their surprise the supposed muggle-born steps forward.

Hermione begins to follow Sirius' example to clearly say "As the only child of Marcus Granger who is the sixth generation squib to the Most Ancient & Nobel House of Dagworth-Granger and Jennifer Granger nee Gray, I Hermione Jean Dagworth-Granger, claim by the right of birth my rightful position as a member of the Wizengamot as the Head of the Most Ancient & Noble House of Dagworth-Granger" like before the chamber's magic recognizes her claim as the previous seat unoccupied for generations now had her name beneath the family crest.

Dumbledore then says joyfully at these next words "Lord Hadrian Orion Regulus Potter-Black please step forward and state your claim" and then those who had not heard the news about the boy-who-lived were in shock.

Harry who follows both Sirius and Hermione example by saying "As the only child of Lord Regulus Black and Lady Elisabeth Potter-Black, I Hadrian Orion Regulus Potter-Black, claim by the right of birth through my mother and adoptive father as a member of the Wizengamot as the Head of the Most Ancient & Noble House of Potter" as his name is written beneath the Potter family Crest.

"Welcome to our three new members of the Wizengamot, I shall turn this session over to Madam Anna Brown the Head of the Child Welfare Department" states Dumbledore as a middle-aged woman with brown hair steps before the court.

Madam Brown begins to speak to the Wizengamot "Those involve in this custody hearing shall now step forward" as she gestures to the chairs used in the criminal trials that the Wizengamot oversees.

Both Sirius and Narcissa take their respective seats, Madam Brown says "After reviewing the case at head, I have already decided base on your individual claims the custody of Lord Hadrian Orion Regulus Potter-Black" looking at Sirius she begins to recite his claim "Lord Black claim to the minor as his biological paternal uncle who happens to the Head of the family as well as his adoptive parents choice of a godparent" turns to Narcissa she adds "Lady Malfoy happens to related to the minor in question as his paternal cousin as well as his biological parents' choice of a godparent"

Taking a deep breath, Madam Brown states to the court "After much consideration, Lord Black and Lady Malfoy shall custody of Lord Hadrian Orion Regulus Potter-Black. However, primary custody and guardianship shall fall to Lord Black. At a later date all parties shall meet to discus a permanent schedule of the custody agreement"

Dumbledore quickly closes this session of the Wizengamot as the Golden Trio and Sirius left to celebrate the news.

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