When Hadrian returned to Grimmauld Place, Sirius was once again waiting for him in the entryway. "How did it go pup?" Asked Sirius.
"It went great" gushed Hadrian "Theo is so cute, I could really see myself falling for him."
Sirius grinned "that's great pup, I'm happy that you at least wound up with someone you like." Sirius spent the rest of the evening listening to Hadrian talk all about his date with Theo.
When Hadrian woke the next morning he felt lighter than air, like nothing could bring him down. Until he got to the dining room and saw Sirius glowering at several owls crowding the table.
Hadrian scowled "what now, please tell me that at least one is from Elizabeth or Theo?"
Sirius gestured to a large owl that seemed to be glaring at the rest "I think that one might be from Elizabeth"
Hadrian took the letter from Elizabeth to read over breakfast. Once he read the letter he told Sirius "Elizabeth got me a meeting with a solicitor for today at one o'clock. Do you want to come as Padfoot?"
Sirius smiled "I'd love to Hadrian. Who is the solicitor you're meeting?"
Hadrian looked back at the letter "Jacob Brown. She left a floo address so we won't have to walk, we'll be able to floo to his office."
"Hmm, never heard of him, I hope he's good," muttered Sirius.
"Well" said Hadrian "if Elizabeth is recommending him I'm sure he's good." Hadrian looked at the clock "we have a few hours before we need to leave. I'm going to finish up my homework."
"Ok, pup" said Sirius "let me know if you need any help."
When it was time to leave Hadrian and Sirius gathered by the fireplace. Sirius transformed into Padfoot and together they flooed to the solicitor's office. Hadrian stumbled out of the floo and would have fallen if Padfoot had not caught him by the back of the shirt with his teeth. As he looked up from his stumble he saw Elizabeth and a young man approaching from an office.
"Hadrian" Elizabeth greeted "it's lovely to see you again. May I introduce you to Mr. Jacob Brown, your new solicitor."
Hadrian shook Jacob's hand "It's lovely to meet you, thank you so much for your help."
Jacob smiled "It's lovely to meet you as well Mr. Potter. Now if you don't mind, let's head into my office and get to work, shall we."
Hadrian, Elizabeth and Padfoot all followed Jacob Brown into his office. Elizabeth and Hadrian took their seats in front of the desk while Padfoot laid down by Hadrian's feet.
As Jacob took his seat behind his desk he pulled several papers from a drawer. "Now Mr. Potter, I understand that you have had several spells and compulsions put on you as well as several items stolen from your vaults, is this correct?"
Hadrian nodded "it was Dumbledore and who I thought was my friends."
Jacob sighed "yes I know, the Weasley's and Miss Granger should be fairly simple to deal with. However Dumbledore is another story altogether. He is a decorated and respected wizard, and with him being the Chief Warlock of the Wizengomot and the Supreme Mugwump of the ICW, it could make dealing with any lawsuits against him very difficult and lengthy."
Hadrian nodded "I understand, what can I do?"
"You can save any letters that you receive from Dumbledore, the Weasley's or Miss. Granger . It would also help if you started keeping a journal of any interactions you have with them.
"Oh" Said Hadrian "I already got a letter from Dumbledore, I resealed it and sent it back."
"That's ok, as long as you save any letters from here on out." assured Jacob "I will be drafting letters ordering the return of your things, however with Dumbledoors power this case will most likely be brought before the wizengamot."
Hadrian nodded "that's ok, is there anything else I can do."
"Apart from keeping meticulous records of all your interactions, you could try to recall and write down anything from your past that you think might be relevant." Suggested Jacob.
Hadrian nodded "Ok I can do that, do you think you could also help my godfather Sirius. I promise he's innocent, he was just sent to azkaban without a trial."
Jacob stared at Hadrian in shock "oh wow, yes, If your godfather is proven innocent in a trial after all these years it could also help your case against Dumbledore. Why don't you have your godfather write down what he remembers from that time and I'll look into any information I can find about his arrest."
Hadrian grinned "Thank you, I'll get to work writing everything I remember down as soon as I get home."
"Very good, , how about we meet again in two weeks at the same time. Does that work for you?"
Hadrian stood to shake Jacobs hand "yes that works for me, I'll see you in two weeks." Hadrian said his goodbyes to both Elizabeth and Jacob before he and Padfoot left the office.
Instead of going through the floo he stepped out onto the street. Noticing a street sign on the corner he walked toward it and read Parallel Street and Diagon alley. Looking toward Parallel Street he decided to do some shopping before going home. As he and Padfoot wandered up Parallel Street looking in windows he came across a clothing shop.
"Padfoot you did say I need to get my own wardrobe right?"
Padfoot snorted in confirmation. Hadrian nodded and entered the shop. He bought a full wardrobe, robes, shirts, trousers, shoes, and even socks and underwear. Stepping back out onto the street with his shrunken packages he said to Padfoot "I got a wizarding wardrobe nothing too fancy but it will do for now. Are you ready to go home?"
Padfoot barked in approval and they headed back down the street, down Diagon alley and through the leaky cauldron to the muggle world.
Once they reached home Hadrian went upstairs to put his new clothes away. After he met Sirius in the dining room where Kreacher had provided some snacks so they could go over the rest of the letters that had been sent to Hadrian. Hadrian gathered the letters and split them between himself and Sirius. They took turns reading them outloud. Sirius read Ron's letter first.
Harry,
Where are you? Dumbledore said that you had left your relatives. If you want you can stay with us. It would be loads of fun if you did, we could play quidditch in the back garden every day. Hermonie is here, she keeps nagging me about doing the summer homework. And the twins are so annoying. They're working on something for the school year, they keep using me as a test subject.
Can't wait to see you, Ron.
Hadrian snorted "ugg, he asks me to come over and then spends the rest of the letter complaining. I'll read the next one from Hermoine."
Harry,
Where have you been? Why would you leave your relatives? It's not safe with Voldemort back. You should at least let Ron and I know where you are, we could come get you and bring you to the Burrow. Although I do wish you had just listened to Dumbledore and stayed with your relatives. I'm sure if you had we'd all be together now. Have you done your summer homework? If you come to the Burrow I can look it over for you. Please if not Professor Dumbledore then at least let your friends know where you are.
Your Friend Hermoine Granger
Hadrian threw his head back and groaned "All she did was ask about where I am and tell me to do my homework. And then she offers to look over my homework as if I don't know how to do it on my own. Tch! Go ahead and read the next one Sirius."
Sirius nodded and opened the next letter. As the letter opened a small box popped out. Sirius and Hadrian stared at the box in shock.
Hadrian raised his wand and waved it over the box checking for poisons and love potions. The box flew open and the chocolates inside glowed a bright pink.
Sirius nodded "love potion."
Hadrian grumbled "Ginny. Don't even bother reading the letter. It will just be about how she loves me and wants us to get together."
Sirius nodded "ok should I read the next one, I think it's from the twins?"
Hadrian muttered "sure, I really hope that they aren't in on this."
Sirius patted Hadrian on the shoulder "me to pup." Sirius opened up the letter and read.
Harry mate,
Dumbledore was here last night. He had a meeting with our parents and a bunch of other adults. We managed to listen in on them. Dumbledore said that they were originally going to meet at Sirius's place but he was sick, so they were meeting at the Burrow instead. They also kept talking about you going missing. Good for you for running away from your awful relatives mate. This morning mom had us all sit down and write you letters. We're supposed to be finding out where you are or convincing you to come to the Burrow. We're starting up a business with the prize money you gave us, Weasley Wizard Wheezes! We'll see you this school year, in the meantime let us know if you need anything.
Your friends Gred and Feorge
"Well," said Hadrian "I don't think they had anything to do with Dumbledore's manipulations."
Sirius sighed in relief "I'm glad that you still have some friends, Hadrian. Do you want to read the last letter?"
Hadrian nodded and opened the last letter. "Oh, Um it's from Theo, I don't think I'll read this aloud."
Sirius laughed "That's fine, Hadrian, why don't you put these letters away in the study and then read your letter from Theo."
Hadrian grinned, gathered up the letters and scampered off to the study. Once the letters from Hermonie and the Weasleys were put away he sat down to read Theo's letter.
My Dearest Hadrian,
I loved our date and look forward to the next. The book you got me is wonderful. I imagine that what the main character is experiencing is similar to how muggleborns feel when they first enter the Wixen world. On the subject of our next date please meet me at the leaky cauldron on Sunday July 16. Please wear simple wixen robes. I look forward to seeing you once again.
Your Betrothed, Theodore 'Theo' Nott