Hadrian wrapped his arm around Theo as they walked away from the DADA classroom. "Do you have any other classes today?" he asked.

"No," said Theo.

Hadrian hugged Theo even closer, "good, how about we head back to our rooms and cuddle beside the fire. Then we can have a nice dinner, just the two of us."

Theo looked up at Hadrian with adoring eyes, "that sounds lovely."

In their rooms Theo and Hadrian settled down by the fire, with a book each. They read for several hours until it was time for it was time to eat, Hadrian asked Dobby to make sure the meal included all of Theo's favorite foods. They ate in the kitchen; Hadrian made sure to keep the conversation light and happy. Eventually despite all attempts to ignore the passage of time; the time came for Theo to go to his detention.

"I'll walk you to Umbridge's office,"said Hadrian.

Theo looked down and shuffled his feet. "I'd like that," he said in a small defeated voice.

As they walked toward the fat toads office Hadrian could see Theo getting increasingly nervous the closer they got.

Hadrian wrapped his arm tightly around Theo's waist, "it will be alright, she'll probably just have you writing lines. And tomorrow morning we can talk to Professor Snape. I'm sure he'll make sure that you'll be able to wear your hat."

As they reached the DADA professors office Theo turned to Hadrian and wrapped his arms around him in a tight hug.

"Oh Theo" murmured Hadrian as he rubbed Theo's back, "it'll be alright. Do you want me to pick you up when you're done?"

Theo heaved a large sigh and gave Hadrian a wobbly smile, "no, I'll be alright, its just a few hours writing lines. That's not so bad is it?"

Hadrian kissed Theo's forehead, "alright love, I'll see you back in our rooms."

Theo gave Hadrian one last hug. "I love you, I'll be alright. See you later," he said before turning to knock on Umbridge's office door.

"Come in," called a high pitched voice.

Theo opened the door and entered the office giving Hadrian a small smile over his shoulder.

When the door closed Hadrian stood there for a few minutes, unsure of what he should do. With a deep sigh he turned around and headed back to their rooms.

Inside Umbridge's office the was bright pink with plates containing portraits of kittens hung on the walls.

"Ah, Mr. Nott. Have a seat," the professor squeaked as she gestured to a desk, "no need for a quill, I have one for you."

When Theo sat at the desk she explained, "you'll be writing lines dear, you will be writing I must not tell lies."

"What have I lied about, Professor?" asked Theo.

"Why being married dear, and to the Potter boy no less. There is simply no way that the ministry would allow two underaged boys to marry. And I highly doubt that your father would allow it either."

Theo scowled but wisely did not protest, after all he didn't want more detention. Picking up the quill he looked for the ink. "Professor," he said, "I don't have any ink."

Looking up from her desk Umbridge said "oh you won't need one, dear."

Gulping Theo began to write, with the first line he felt a sharp prick on the back of his hand. Looking he noticed the letter 'I' engraved into the back of his hand. "Professor, how many lines do I need to write?" he asked.

With a sly smile Umbridge answered, "Just until it sinks in, dear."

Taking a few deep breaths he managed to calm himself down. Slowly he began to write I must not tell lies. After a few lines his hand began to ache. Biting his lip he began to speed up. 'Maybe if I get it done faster it won't last as long,' he thought. Detention stretched on for hours, and the cuts on the back of his hand got deeper. Theo tried not to cry, he didn't want to give her the satisfaction, but a few tears slipped out anyway.

After three hours Umbridge came over to check his hand, "very good, I think that will do for today. I'll see you again tomorrow night Mr. Nott."

Theo gathered his things and left the room as fast as he could. Holding his hand close he rushed up to his rooms. The only person he wanted to see right now was Hadrian.

Hadrian went back to his rooms, already missing Theo. In their rooms he tried doing homework, reading anything to distract himself from the worry. He didn't like Umbridge, didn't even trust her, but she was a professor, surely she wouldn't hurt a student. After numerous attempts to distract himself he gave in to pacing the sitting room. As time wore on he became more and more worried. After the three hour mark the portrait door swung open to reveal a sobbing Theo clutching his left hand.

Rushing over to him Hadrian keeled in front of his husband and asked "Love, what's wrong? What's Happened to your hand? Can you show me?"

Theo sobbed as he held out his hand for Hadrian to take, "s-s-she ma-made me use a-a-a bl-blood quill."

"Oh love," soothed Hadrian "it'll be alright. Let's get you to the Hospital Wing and then I'll make sure that you never have to see her again."

Theo sobbed even harder as he wrapped his arms around Hadrian and buried his face in his neck.

"Would you like me to carry you?" Hadrian asked softly. Theo nodded into his neck. Hadrian scooped Theo up into a bridal carry and rushed off to the Hospital Wing.

In the Hospital Wing Hadrian gently deposited Theo on one of the beds.

As he set Theo down, Madam Pomfrey bustled over. "Oh dear" she said "what seems to be the problem?"

"Theo just had detention with Professor Umbridge, she used a blood quill on him," answered Hadrian.

At this Theo started crying again.

Madam Pomfrey looked horrified at the thought of a Professor using such a dark item on a student. "Oh my,let me get you some calming draught, then we can see about treating the injury."

With a quick wave of her wand a potion vial flew into her hand. Offering it to Theo she said "here dear, drink this it will help calm you down."

When Theo's hand shook too much to grasp the vile Hadrian took it for him and helped him drink it. After a few seconds Theo clamed, and even started doze off.

With Theo dozing, Hadrian turned to Madam Pomfrey, "do you mind if I use your floo, I'd like to call our solicitor."

"Of course Mr. Potter. I'll be contacting the Aurors as soon as I'm done treating Mr. Nott. And I'll make sure that everything is well documented as well," replied Madam Pomfrey.

"Thank you ma'am" said Hadrain, "Oh and Theo is Mr. Potter now. We got married over the summer."

The nurse blinked at him for a moment before gushing "Oh, congratulations Mr. Potter. Now off with you, you have a floo call to make and I have a patient to treat."

In Madam Pomfrey's office Hadrian grabbed a pinch of floo powder and called Jacob Brown.

"Hadrian," Jacob said in surprise, "I wasn't expecting to hear from you. Do you have questions about the upcoming trials?"

"err, no" said Hadrian, "actually I think it would be better if you came through, do you mind."

Jacob's eyebrow rose in question, "alright, if you think it's best."

Hadrian pulled his head out of the fire and stepped back as Jacob walked out of the fire and into the Hospital Wing office.

Jacob looked around "we're in Madam Pomfrey's office, I recognize it from when I was in school."

Hadrian grimaced, "Yes, somethings happened with Theo. I'll need your advice on what to do."

Jacob frowned in worry, "alright, shall we sit down and you can tell me about what's going on?"

Hadrian and Jacob sat down at Madam Pomfrey's desk; Jacob borrowing a bit of parchment and a quill to take notes.

"When we were in Defense Against the Dark Arts," Hadrian started, "Professor Umbridge asked Theo his name, she didn't believe he had married me and wanted him to remove his hat. When Theo explained that we were married she said that he'd be Mr. Nott in her classroom. When he refused to remove his hat I confirmed our marriage and asked that she allow him to keep his hat on. After that she told us both to leave the classroom and gave Theo detention."

Here Jacob interrupted, "I take it that I'm here because of something that happened in detention."

Hadrian nodded, "Yes, she made him write lines with a blood quill."

Here Jacob paused in taking notes and stared at Hadrian in horror, "pardon me, did you say a blood quill."

Hadrian grimaced, "yes, she made him write I must not tell lies for three hours."

Jacob leaned back in his chair, "Merlin, how could someone do that to another person I'll never know. My recommendation is that you contact the Aurors."

Hadrian nodded, "Madam Pomfrey said she would do that when she's done treating Theo. Is there anything else that I should do?"

Jacob looked down at his notes, "yes, tell the Aurors everything that you told me; I'll make a copy of my notes that you can give them. And when they ask if you want to press charges, say yes."

Hadrian sighed in frustration, "Ok, I can do that, when I ask to press charges what will happen?"

"Hmm," Jacob murmured as he thought, "in this case she will likely be arrested, however depending on who she knows, she may be released quickly and may even be able to return to teaching."

Hadrian groaned, "she knows the minister. He'll probably have her released."

"In that case" reassured Jacob "I would suggest that you avoid her if she returns to Hogwarts. If you need to, you can hire a private tutor for DADA. Now if everything goes the way we want it to she will plead guilty and we can demand reparations; how much can be discussed later. Unfortunately if she pleads innocent and knows the right people it could become a lengthy trial that she could string along for months or even years."

As Hadrian moaned "let's just hope for a quick trial,"

Madam Pomfrey entered the office. "Oh good, you've reached your solicitor." she said, "I've just finished with Theo if you want to see him. He does need his rest so please try not to upset him if you can. Now if you could excuse me, I need to floo the Aurors."

Jacob got up and shook Madam Pomfrey's hand. "Thank you Madam, for the use of your office. If it's not too much trouble I'd like Theo's medical report. Just pertaining to this incident of course."

"Yes, yes, of course, it's on the board at the foot of his bed," muttered the nurse as she grabbed a pinch of floo powder.

She had just stuck her head into the fire when Hadrian and Jacob left her office.

Theo was sleeping when they reached his bed.

Hadrian sat down and took Theo's right hand in his. "It will be alright," Hadrian whispered.

Jacob took Theo's medical report and began taking notes on his injuries.

After a few moments Kingsley Shacklebolt and Nymphadora Tonks entered the ward.