Author's Note: This week is my 26th birthday so as a tradition I update. So Happy Birthday to me:)!
Chapter .4.
Two Weeks Later…
It was time for the custody battle. And everyone was ready Harry was with his lawyer discussing the case they would present. He had to give Teddy to a third party just a week ago. Lucky that had been Minerva McGonagall. Which Harry was grateful for. Now the Weasley's had demanded the Wizengamot to do this custody battle. Harry was nervous but he had his girls at his side but the ones who had there seats on the Wizengamot.
"Are you ready Lord Potter-Black?" Mr Dixon asks
"I am lets do this", Harry says
They enter the Wizengamot and take a seat behind a bench the Weasley's but George, Bill and Charlie were sitting at the bench next to them with Granger. So next to Harry was Luna Lovegood, Gabrielle Delacour, Padma Patil, Lavender Brown, and Tracey Davis. Sitting in their family seats were Daphne Greengrass, Susan Bones, Bellona Moody, Su Li, Celeste Ollivander, His other fiancée's where in the gallery.
Augusta Longbottom takes the Chief Witch status and sits in her seat and calls the court to order.
"I call this court into order this is the custody case about Theodore Remus Lupin between Lord Harold James Potter-Black-Peverell-Emrys-Pendragon-Le Fey-Gryffindor-Ravenclaw-Hufflepuff-Slytherin-Ilvermorny-Triple-Shafiq-Gaunt-Stewart-Sayre and the House of Weasley", Augusta says, "We shall start with House Weasley's"
The barrister-at-law Mr Holmes stood up to address the Wizengamot. Harry didn't know how the Weasley's afford such a lawyer but Harry was determined to win and have Teddy back in his arms and then go to America and find his father. Who he had tried once more to get but only was disconnected.
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the Wizengamot, we are here today to decide the fate of a 4 month old baby. Of you'll examine Exhibit A in the folders atop each of your desks, you'll notice that Molly Weasley has extensive knowledge of how to deal with children and how to care for babies. As Lord Potter has no experience. And Exhibit B is the information on Mr Potter's father Anthony Stark who is known as the 'Merchant of Death' what sort of environment is it for young Theodore to grow up in?" Mr Holmes says
"Mr Dixon your turn", Augusta says
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the Wizengamot we are here today to give the best possible future for the over 4 month old Theodore Remus Lupin. And if you examine exhibit A of my clients evidence you'll notice that Theodore Lupin's bloodline is directly linked to that of my clients. In instances where the child has not been placed with a blood related, an astounding ninety-five percent of the time, the Department of Wizarding Child Protective Services had to take back the custody of the child due to reports of abuse and neglect. Also that the late Remus Lupin was good friends with my client some might say an Uncle or a Father bond really and he had a sibling like arrangement with the late Nymphadora Tonks. That my client would take excellent care of their son. As for Lord Potter-Black's father being the 'Merchant of death' well he is now a super hero so it would be a good environment for Theodore Lupin to grow up in", Mr Dixon says sitting down
"Ladies and Gentleman Lord Potter has had continuous run-ins with the Muggle-law since he was 5-years-old. He has a Muggle Criminal Record. Vandalism, breaking and entering, and assault. Including assault his arresting officers. Exhibit C of House Weasley evidence is the photos of his arrest record", Mr Holmes says
"My Lords and Ladies if Lord Potter-Black may have done those things when he was younger – made those mistakes. If he is half as bad as those records claim they why would Remus and Nymphadora Lupin give Lord Potter-Black the title of Godfather? Why would they name him the first person in their WILL to have custody of young Theodore? I would like to give you Exhibit B a copy of the WILL of Remus John Lupin and Nymphadora Lyra Lupin nee Tonks stating clearly that Lord Potter-Black was to get custody of their son with a request in the WILL that Andromeda Tonks nee Black would get to see her Grandson. Exhibit C is my client gives his memories of Andromeda's request of guardianship", Mr Dixon says starting the Pevensie
Memories
"Andromeda", Harry says
"Teddy", Andromeda says
"I swear to you Andromeda I will care for Teddy as my own. He will know his parents and you", Harry says
"I know you will. I want you to have full custody don't let the Weasley's get him. He belongs with family and you were friends with both his parents, Remus was like an Uncle too you and your related by blood. And most of all you know it is like to be an orphaned before you could remember he will need it", Andromeda says
"I will make sure of it", Harry says
Memory End
There were whispers in the Wizengamot.
"I will prove today that Lord-Potter-Black will give Theodore Lupin a life he never had growing up, a life full of love, laughter, and a real family. As it stands Lord Potter-Black is engaged to 16 young women who will love Theodore Lupin as their own son", Mr Dixon says
"That he is engaged to 16 young women is also cause for concern how will he balance his time between all 16 women and young Teddy Lupin. And lets not forget his arrest record. I call forth our first witness Muggle Sergeant Desmond Platt", Mr Holmes says
Harry had already told his lawyer the Sergeant Platt was a dirty cop and they had a plan to expose him. Sergeant Platt comes in confidently and sits in the witness box
"Would you state your name and profession for the record please, sir?" Mr Holmes asks
"Officer Desmond Platt with the London Police", Sergeant Platt says
"Officer Platt would please state your relation to Mr Potter?" Mr Holmes asks
"I had the pleasure to arrest Mr Potter him the most when he was young and a street rat running around the streets", Officer Platt says
"How would you describe Mr Potter? In your own words?" Mr Holmes asks
"A trouble maker – plain and simple and a very cunning and convincing liar", Officer Platt says
"How long did you have him in custody?" Mr Holmes asks
"He was always in and out. And Potter was always involved in one thing or another", Officer Platt says
"How many times did you catch him in an act against the law?" Mr Holmes asks
"Several and after he turned 11 it was always in the Summers we caught him till he was 12. When he lied his way out of charges with the help of billionaire Anthony Stark. We couldn't convict him after that he always had Stark on side", Officer Platt says
"What was the assault charge about and what age?" Mr Holmes asks
"It was when he was 9. We caught him vandalising the local library and when we arrested him he fought me and entered up giving me a broken nose. He also was a suspect of a assault of a young homeless woman but we couldn't find the evidence but it was Potter's usual haunts she was assaulted on", Officer Platt says
"No further questions your My Lady", Mr Holmes says
"Your witness Mr Dixon", Lady Augusta says
"We're been going through the reports of the incidents and would you say the time stamps on these reports are accurate?" Mr Dixon asks
"Down to the minute", Officer Platt says smugly
"Really?" Mr Dixon asks
"I do not lie", Officer Platt says
"Yes, I'm sure, sir", Mr Dixon says
"What is that supposed to mean?" Officer Platt asks, "Do you doubt telling the truth?"
"That is precisely what I doubt Officer Platt", Mr Dixon says
Mr Holmes jumps to his feet, "Chief Witch. Mr Dixon is badgering the witness"
"Mr Dixon, get to your point quickly", Lady Augusta says
"I would like to request the administration of Veritaserum, Chief Witch", Mr Dixon says
"What? What are you talking about?" Officer Platt asks
"It is a Truth potion. That we have in the wizarding world", Mr Dixon says
"You are not drugging me!" Officer Platt says
"Are you scared you will fail the test? I will only ask three questions", Mr Dixon replies
"I refuse", Officer Platt says
"A mere drop of the potion are you afraid?" Mr Dixon asks
"Are you calling me a coward?" Officer Platt asks
"Maybe", Mr Dixon says
"No one calls me a coward. Bring on the truth serum", Officer Platt says
"Request approved", Lady Augusta says
Amelia Bones brings in the Veritaserum and it was explained to Officer Platt to have three drops. Which he did and his eyes go glassy.
"What is your name?" Lady Augusta asks
"Desmond Alvin Platt", he says
"It is working continue Mr Dixon", Lady Augusta says
"Are these reports acute?" Mr Dixon says
"No", Officer Platt says
"Did Lord Harold Potter-Black beat the homeless woman?" Mr Dixon asks
Officer Platt struggles and finally says, "No"
"Was Lord Harry Potter-Black ever guilty of the crimes he was charged with?" Mr Dixon asks
Officer Platt struggles fiercely but you couldn't fight the truth potion and finally gives in, "No"
There were gasps from the Wizengamot. The Weasley's looked furious.
"Who was responsible for the homeless woman?" Mr Dixon asks
"Me", Officer Platt gasps
"No farther questions your honour", Mr Dixon says
Chief Witch Augusta bangs her gravel.
"Aurors take that man into custody and get a full list of his crimes", Lady Augusta orders
Officer Platt was dragged yelling and screaming out of the room.
"We have no more witness your honour except for testimonies from Mr Ronald Weasley, Mr Percy Weasley and Miss Hermione Granger about how much danger he put the everyone in and how many rules he broke while he was at Hogwarts", Mr Holmes says tapping his wand and copies of the testimonies were given to all members of the Wizengamot
"Mr Dixon do you have witnesses?" Lady Augusta asks
"We call our first witness to the stands Mind Healer Ebony Bell", Mr Dixon says
Mind Healer Bell goes up to the stand and was sworn in.
"Mind Healer Bell what is your relationship with my client Lord Potter-Black?" Mr Dixon asks
"I have been his Mind Healer for the last few weeks", Mind Healer Bell says
"What is your opinion of Lord Potter-Black?" Mr Dixon asks
"He is a self-sacrificing person willing to give his life for his family and friends", Mind Healer Bell says
"What has he sacrificed for the safety of others?" Mr Dixon asks
"He has given up the relationship with his father a Muggle named Anthony Stark and his godfather Sirius Black to keep them both safe. He has also always returned to the Dursley's each Summer to recharge the wards and would sacrifice two weeks of abuse to keep them all safe. Not to mention he gave himself up to Voldemort to save everyone in the Battle of Hogwarts", Mind Healer Bell says
"No further questions Chief Witch", Mr Dixon says
"Your witness Mr Holmes", Lady Augusta says
"Mind Healer Bell why is Mr Potter seeing you?" Mr Holmes asks
"He is seeing me to help him deal with his past", Mind Healer Bell says
"What is your diagnoses of him?" Mr Holmes asks
"He has PTSD. That is Past Traumatic Stress Disorder and he has a guilt complex", Mind Healer Bell says knowing she had permission from Harry to reveal that
There were murmurs from the crowd about Harry's conditions.
"So he would be taking Teddy Lupin in out of guilt for getting his parents killed?" Mr Holmes asks looking happy
"No he is taking Theodore Lupin in out of love he has for him. And understanding what it is like to lose your parents so young", Mind Healer Bell says
"Wouldn't his PTSD make it not advisable for Mr Potter to take in Teddy Lupin?" Mr Holmes asks
"No. He is still seeing me and his PTSD will not get in the way of taking care of a child as he would not let it. He is stubborn and selfless and wouldn't let it", Mind Healer Bell says confidently
Mr Holmes scrolls, "No further questions Chief Witch"
"You may step down", Lady Augusta says to the Mind Healer, "Mr Dixon any other witnesses?"
"We call our second witness", Mr Dixon says, "Mundane Sensei Akio Tanaka-san"
The man walks into the room calmly and takes a sit in the witness box.
"Sensei Tanaka what is your relationship with Lord Potter-Black?" Mr Dixon asks
"I am the Potter-Sans teacher in the art of Karate. I have been Potter-Sans teacher for 7 years", Sensei Tanaka replies
"In the time you have know Lord Potter-Black what is your impression of him?" Mr Dixon asks
"He is willing to learn and willing to learn from his mistakes. He has also had a hard life and decided to take the higher route and learn from his Aunt and Uncles mistakes", Sensei Tanaka says
"Would you agree that Lord Potter-Black is a selfless person?" Mr Dixon asks
"Yes I would. He saved a young woman from a gang when he was 12. And he was not even a black belt then", Sensei Tanaka says
"No father questions Chief Witch", Mr Dixon says
"Your witness Mr Holmes", Lady Augusta says
"Has Mr Potter even used his skills to harm anyone?" Mr Holmes asks
"With his skills and he only used his lessons in self defence and to protect the innocent", Sensei Tanaka says
"What belt is he?" Mr Holmes asks
"Black Belt", Sensei Tanaka says
"So he could use those skills against a defenceless child if he is angry?" Mr Holmes asks
"Never one of the parts of his teaching is self restraint and to calm himself. Also he would only use his skills to defence the innocent and defenceless", Sensei Tanaka replies
"No father questions Chief Witch", Mr Holmes says
The questioning with Sensei Shimizu went the same way as Sensei Tanaka does with he defending Harry's skills and how he learnt meditation to centre himself if he was ever angry or upset with someone.
Mrs Campbell the Librarian also told everyone how Harry had helped out at the local library and even went to help people find books and carry them for young children or the elderly. And never once asked to be paid for his troubles and saying she believed he did it out of the goodness in his heart.
Pastor John commented on Harry's charity work with the Church and home Harry spent many nights feeding the homeless and even staying at the church himself and giving his blanket to a child instead of himself.
Mr Dixon also called up Minerva McGonagall, Filius Flitwick, Pomona Sprout, and Madam Pomfrey to tell them about Harry's years at Hogwarts. George Weasley always testified about how good Harry was and was like a little brother too him and how he gave the Triwizard Money to Fred and him to start their joke shop.
And Narcissa was called with Draco to testify how Harry saved their lives. Which made Ron glare and yell at Harry and Chief Witch Augusta had to threaten to remove him from the court room.
Mr Holmes couldn't say anything against what they were saying. He grinds his teeth together. The only think that was good was that how the teachers describe Harry's temper in 1995 to 1996. And that the Pastor had confirmed Harry was sexually assaulted which could happen to Teddy.
"Any more witnesses Mr Dixon?" Chief Witch Augusta asks
"We call our last witness to the stand Mr Dudley Dursley", Mr Dixon says smirking as gasps of shock where heard
Dudley walks in nervously but he had agreed to help his cousin out.
"Mr Dursley what is your relationship with my client?" Mr Dixon asks
"He is my cousin", Dudley replies
"What was your cousins relationship to your parents?" Mr Dixon asks
"He was our servant all his life with us. My Parents had him in a cupboard under the stairs since he came to our house till his school letter arrived", Dudley says
"What was your relationship like with your cousin?" Mr Dixon asks
"I hated him. I called him a freak and I bullied him. And ever chance I got I got him in trouble with my parents which ended up with Harry being beat by my father. My mother and father would withhold food from him and I didn't help matters", Dudley says
"Where you away of your cousins situation?" Mr Dixon asks
"Yes. And I regret that I did nothing to help my cousin when I had the chance", Dudley says
"Do you believe your cousin would harm anyone?" Mr Dixon asks
"No never! He has been keeping our family safe and I only learned about that within the last year. I finally realised how selfless he is. He didn't have her father press charges against my parents because he knew I still needed them", Dudley says
"No father questions Chief Witch", Mr Dixon says
"Did Mr Potter ever get physical with you?" Mr Holmes asks
"No he always ran away. I hated that I hardly ever got to beat him up. I hated him back them", Dudley replies
"If you hate Mr Potter. Why are you helping him then?" Mr Holmes asks
"I found out how much he had been protecting us. And he saved me from Dementors in 1995. Even though he could have been expelled from the school he loved he still saved me. I can never thank him enough. And it was the wake up call I needed to become a better person. I owe Harry for who I am today", Dudley replies
Mr Holmes scowls, "No father questions your honour"
"Anymore witnesses?" Lady Augusta asks
"No Chief Witch", Mr Dixon says
"Mr Holmes?" Lady Augusta asks
"No Chief Witch", Mr Holmes says
"Now lets call a vote. All in favour of awarding full custody to Lord Potter-Black?" Chief Witch Augusta asks
Harry holds his breath.
"Aye!" nearly everyone had there wand up
"All opposed?" Chief Witch Augusta asks
No hands go up
"It's settled. Full custody is given to Lord Harold Potter-Black!" Chief Witch announces
Cheers rose from the gallery as Teddy in Minerva's arms was returned to Harry's. Molly was yelling out all sorts of things but Harry saw George silence her and wink at Harry.
All of Harry's fiancée's take turns kissing Teddy who giggles.
"Lets go home to Potter Manor for now. All I need to do now is take my NEWTS and I am free to go to America", Harry says
One Week Later…
America
"You have a mission", Fury says walking into Avengers Tower
"What is it?" Steve asks
"You are needed in London something is going on. You all need to go and investigate it", Fury says
"NO! I am not steeping foot there", Tony growls still lost in grief
"You will. And Mr Black will be going with you as back up. Something not right is happening in London", Fury says
Tony and Sirius storm away.
"When do we leave?" Natasha asks
"Tomorrow. And Stark and Black WILL be on that jet", Fury orders, "It is up to you to get them there"
"Yes sir", Steve says
They didn't know what sort of trouble they were getting into but a dark cloud was about to collide with the Avengers…
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