Ameilia Bones was a hard woman, as head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement she was known to be stern, but fair. Amelia had been a young auror during the first war and now had streaks of grey that stood out in her auburn hair. Her hazel eyes were tired and had seen more than she had ever dreamed that she would. She had just settled into her office when she heard an owl tapping at her office window. Amelia groaned, "even before I had my first cup of coffee." The owl was insistent, and she let it in, relieving the owl of its missive. The green ink and Greengrass seal to close the letter intrigued Amelia. She began to open the letter without further consideration as she knew that this would have been big if the Greengrass family was reaching out.
"Director Bones,
I hope that this message finds you, your niece, and staff I good health. As you no doubt are aware Harry Potter was issued a warning for underage magic. My wife and I, inspired by our daughter went to check on the boy. We do not exaggerate when we say that what we found was a frightened malnourished youth who was too small for his age and too thin. Harry's belongings in a cupboard that looked like it was a sleeping quarter for a house elf. However, given that Lily's sister was a muggle I highly doubt that. I suspect that this is not what Lily and James's wishes were, and we suspect that Harry received abuse both physically and emotionally. We plan to have him checked out before the start of term. We would appreciate any assistance in investigating these matters.
May all your endeavors prosper,
Lord Cyrus Greengrass"
Amelia recalled, the Potter boy was indeed the subject of speculation prior to his turning up on the train to attend his first year at Hogwarts, along with others who had lost family in that brutal war. All that she had heard until now though was that Dumbledore insisted that he was safe. Heads would roll if she could substantiate any of this. The two best places to start would be with her niece, and Gringotts followed by a visit to Dumbledore himself to ascertain his rationale. Amelia decided to reply to Lord Greengrass and find out where exactly he and his family had found Harry. Those notices become generated based on the trace if magic that was registered like that in a non-magical residence.
"Lord Greengrass,
May your family be well, and your endeavors prosper. I will gladly look into this situation. If the legal will of the late James and Lilly Potter was ignored by authorities and Harry mistreated, then that is indeed a crime. The Bones family has long been allies of the Potters and let Harry be aware that Susan and I will try to be of the best help that we can. Has anyone told Harry anything about his heritage and our world? Please take Harry to receive a full physical examination by my friend Healer Abbott at St. Mungo's urgent care as soon as you are able to get there.
Live well my friend,
Director Amelia Bones
Director of the DMLE"
Amelia attached her response to the leg of the beautiful barn owl that had brought her the message from the Greengrass family. Meanwhile she walked to the flue in her office to call Susan and see what her niece would have to say about the boy. She had not known James and Lily as well as her brother had. Edgar had served in the Order of the Pheonix and Wizengamot. This was not the first time that she had wondered though what had happened to the boy following that fateful Samhain eve. As the flames turned green from the powder Amelia stuck her head in and called "Bones Manor." When Susan came into the sitting room following a small female house elf with bulging blue eyes and long lashes that framed them. Amelia smiled seeing her niece safe at home. So, she decided to make this as quick as possible while being thorough. "Susan what can you tell me about Harry Potter?"
The carrot haired girl with freckles went deep into thought recalling everything that she observed over the previous year. "He is short and thin, almost looking like his clothes were too big by two or three sizes. Harry always expects not to get enough food. He flies well according to Cedric. Although he mentioned Harry's broom acted up in the match against Slytherin. He missed the last couple of days of school in the infirmary and no one knows why really. He flinches when Hermione hugs him slightly. You would have to know what to look for to notice it. The hat took quite a while sorting him too. He has two friends, really Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. He does well enough on the practical, but his writing for theory is not so good, at least from what I could see in Herbology."
Amelia became even more concerned at hearing all this from Susan. Her niece had confirmed the Greengrass family's suspicions to a point at least the neglect and abuse part. This was going to be a long and grueling day. The next step would be in getting Gringotts to cooperate in getting a copy of James and Lily's will.
"Director Ragnok,
May gold ever flow through your vaults. I am writing to request a copy of the will of the late Lord and Lady Potter. This is in regard to James and Lily's boy Harry. We have reason to suspect that someone disregarded James and Lily's wishes regarding custody of their son. Furthermore, in the aftermath of the war no one bothered to check on the boy. I also want to ensure that his vault has not misappropriated either.
May all your endeavors prosper,
Director Amelia Bones
Director DMLE"
The following morning though found the Greengrass family and Harry eating breakfast when the owl managed to return with Amelia's reply to the missive asking for assistance in investigating Harry's previous guardianship, and safety. Cyrus was glad for the help and replied promptly, after breakfast.
"Director Bones,
Thank you for your assistance in this endeavor. Harry's previous residence was 4 Private Drive in Little Whinging, Surrey England. We will take him this very afternoon to see Healer Abbott thank you for your suggestion that is most helpful.
Lord Cyrus Greengrass"
Once everyone was ready for the day, including Harry and Daphne in their nice new clothes fresh from Madam Malkin's. They even slicked Harry's hair a bit and helped it lay down nicer. The family continued realizing that they would need to teach Harry etiquette. Daphne's hair in a high ponytail, freshened up, and they were off to St. Mungo's using the flue. The family stepped out into the busy urgent care area of St. Mungo's and Cyrus and Amelia filled out the paperwork needed for Harry to see Healer Abbott. It seemed like hours later but was in fact only about fifteen minutes later when a voice called, "Harry Potter."