After Snape left, Hadrian and Theo curled up by the fire together and went through the books they got from the Chamber of secrets.

A few hours later; when their stomachs began to growl, Hadrian asked, "Do you want to go down to dinner?"

Theo groaned, "no, but we should. If we don't, the people Professor Snape warned us about might make more trouble for us."

"But if we don't go, then they won't know where to find us," said Hadrian.

"Yeah, for now," sighed Theo, "but what about when classes start. I'd rather get it over with sooner than later."

Hadrian leaned down and kissed Theo, "you're right. Let's go and get it over with."

As the pair approached the Great Hall, Hadrian drew Theo into a tight hug.

"Sit with Draco and Blaize. And I'll try to sit with the twins and Neville. Good luck and I love you," said Hadrian.

Theo beamed up at him. Leaning up he kissed Hadrian's cheek, "I love you too. Good luck with the terrible trio."

With that the young couple went their separate ways, Theo to the Slytherin table and Hadrian to the Gryffindor table.

Theo quickly found a seat with Draco and Blaize. The three friends struck up a conversation about which classes they had the next day and what they were looking forward to in the coming school year.

Over at the Gryffindor table Hadrain groaned when he saw that neither the twins and Neville nor the terrible trio had arrived yet. He took a seat and decided to pray that Neville or the twins arrived before his former friends. Alas it was not to be, for just a few seconds later his friends turned enemies walked through the doors. He bit back a groan as they joined him at the table.

Ron immediately began shoveling food into his mouth. "Where have you been, Harry?" he asked through a mouthful of roasted chicken.

Hermione looked at Ron in disgust, "Ron, that's disgusting, you really do need to learn to not speak with your mouth full." Turning to Hadrian she said, "he is right though, where have you been? We looked for you all weekend. I wanted to go over the summer homework, and I know Ron wanted to go flying with you."

When Hadrian just gave her a blank stare Ron prompted, "go on mate, tell us where you've been. We know you haven't been eating your meals in the great hall, or staying in the dorms. No one has seen you in the common room at all. Tell us why."

Hadrian scowled at him. "If you must know," he said, "I was emancipated this summer. Because of that I am now Lord Potter and was given my own rooms. I've simply been eating in my rooms."

Hermione frowned, "but that's not fair, just because you're supposedly a lord now doesn't mean you should get special treatment."

At the same time Ron said, "That's so cool mate, we can use your rooms as a secret meeting place."

Hermione turned to Ron, "seriously Ronald, is all you can think about is having fun? Can't you see how unfair it is that the nobility is given special treatment? Besides, Harry may be emancipated, but he is still underage. He should be treated like all the other underage students."

"Well, he's not being treated like every other underage student," argued Ron, "I don't see why we can't just enjoy it."

Hermione grumbled "fine, but I'm still asking Professor Mcgonagall about it."

Ron turned to Hadrian, "So mate, where's your new rooms?"

Hadrian raised an eyebrow. "Why would I tell you?" he asked.

Ron frowned in confusion, "we're your best mates, of course."

"and your girlfriend," Ginny piped in. "Oh I'm so happy you got your lordship. I can't wait to be Lady Potter," she said.

Hadrian's scowl deepened, looking down at his half full plate he realized that he had lost his appetite and pushed it away from himself.

Getting up from the table he frowned at his former friends, "friends don't steal from each other." Then looking at Ginny he firmly stated, "and I am not nor will I ever be your boyfriend. Hell, I don't even like girls." Then he turned on his heel and made his way over to the Slytherin Table.

At the Slytherin Table he bent over and kissed Theo's cheek, "hey love, the terrible trio made me lose my appetite, I'm just going to head up to our rooms. Meet me there?"

Theo returned the kiss, "I'm sorry to hear that. Do you want me to bring you some dessert?"

Hadrian smiled, "that would be lovely."

Hadrian waved goodbye to Draco and Blaize, then left the Great Hall. Hadrian was in bed reading when Theo returned. After changing into his pajamas Theo climbed into bed with Hadrian. The two young men had quite a lovely makeout session before falling asleep.

The next morning Theo and Hadrian opted to have breakfast in their rooms. As they ate an owl flew in and landed in front of Hadiran. Hadrian took the letter from the owl and flipped it over to check who it was from. "Oh it's from Jacob Brown," he told Theo before opening the letter to read aloud.

Lord Potter,

I am writing to inform you that I have secured a trial date for the Weasley's and Miss Granger.

The Weasley trial will take place on November 9th at 9:30am.

Miss Granger's trial will take place on January 4th of 1996 at 2pm

Unfortunately I was not able to schedule a trial for Dumbledore as of yet.

As for the information on options with your marriage contract pertaining to children, you have three options.

The first option of course is that you and Theo conceive a child in one year.

The second option is adoption, is adoption, in this case you can adopt anyone; even an adult

The third option is unlikely to happen. It seems that the contract may be changed if both Lord Potter and Lord Nott are in agreement.

Sincerely,

Jacob Brown

"Well," said Theo, "he's certainly given us a lot to think about."

Hadrian nodded, "you can say that again. How about we take the week to think about it. Then we'll discuss it over the weekend."

Theo gave him a soft smile, "that sounds good." Once breakfast was done the boys got ready for their first classes of the day. Today was Monday and they only had one class together today.

Theo spent his class time with Draco and Blaize. As he passed Hadrian in the Halls he would grin and wave, and if they had time stop to chat. Somehow Hadrian managed to succeed in dodging Ron and Hermione's advances throughout the first half of the day. When lunchtime came, Hadrian and Theo met at the kitchens where the house elves made a picnic that they then took out onto the grounds to eat beside the black lake. They had a lovely lunch hour lounging in each other's arms by the lake; watching the clouds float by. When lunch finished they headed inside to go to their one shared class of the day: DADA.

When they reached the DADA classroom they sat together and waited for the Professor to arrive.

The toad entered with a high pitched "Good afternoon, children."

There was a mumbled, "good afternoon, professor," from a few students.

"You can do better than that. Good Afternoon Children." Somehow her voice was even higher pitched this time.

This time the whole class echoed back "Good Afternoon, Professor."

"Very good class," the Toad squealed, "now put those wands away and take out your textbooks. Today you will be reading chapter one."

As everyone got out their books to start reading Umbridge made her way over to Hadrian. "Mr. Potter," she said in a sickly sweet voice, "please move to sit with your housemates."

She gestured to a seat next to Hermione.

Theo gave Hadrian's hand a gentle squeeze under the desk. Hadrian squeezed his hand back, gathered his things and moved to sit next to Hermione.

As Hadrian sat down Umbridge turned her attention to Theo. "Mr…" she said.

"Potter, Professor" answered Theo.

"Potter?" Umbridge questioned, "I don't think so young man, Mr Potter is sitting with the Gryffindors. Want to tell me your real name."

Theo turned to look at Hadrian, who gave him an encouraging nod. "My name is Theodore Potter née Nott, stated Theo. "I married Hadrian over the summer."

Umbridge narrowed her eyes, "very well, in my class you will be Mr. Nott, to avoid any confusion."

Theo looked down at his hands in his lap. "Yes professor," he muttered."

"I'm sorry dear, what was that?," the toad said in a high pitched voice.

"Yes, Professor, I understand," Theo said in a louder voice.

Umbridge smiled at Theo, "very good, Mr. Nott. I'm going to have to ask you to remove your hat."

Theo reached up and gripped his hat, "I'm afraid I would rather not, Professor. I have a rather embarrassing scar."

"I understand Mr. Nott. Even so, I must insist that you remove your hat when entering my classroom."

At this Theo turned and gave Hadrian a desperate look.

Hadrian stood and firmly said, "my husband is uncomfortable removing his hat in anyone's presence, it would be much appreciated if you did not force the issue."

The fat toad's face looked like she had tasted something sour, "Mr. Potter and Mr. Nott, please leave my classroom. You will only be welcomed back when you have learned not to make a disturbance in my classroom. Oh and Mr. Nott, detention, I'll see you in my office after dinner every night for the week."

Both Theo and Hadrian gathered their things and left the DADA classroom as fast as they could. They did not see Hermione turn to Ron, who sat behind her, and begin to furiously whisper.