Harry Potter: Eclipse.

Dumbledore had gone back to looking mutinous. "Come now, my boy, I'm sure your relatives did their best for you. They are your family, after all," he said. Harry could feel a slight compulsion pushing against him.

Amelia seemed to be pulled out of her shock at that and sent the Professor a dark look.

"It is my opinion, based on these accusations, that Harry's aunt and uncle are not fit to care for a magical child," Amelia said. "I'm sure you agree, Ms. Mirwood." "I do," Joanne said.

"Come now, they are the boy's family and he is a child. Surely you know how a child can exaggerate," Dumbledore said, making Harry want to hex him as he was basically calling him a liar.

Amelia looked angry but turned to Harry. "Harry, do you have any proof of what you say? Any evidence at all?" she asked.

"Well, I saw a private healer, Jordan Theon, last summer, who recorded all of my injuries. He prescribed potions to combat my malnutrition and to help heal my bones as they had not been set correctly and were weak from breaks. He also gave me an ointment for my scars. Kosti-Recovery, Helga's Apollo's Tears," Harry said.

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"Very good. We will ask for him to provide the note of his scans. Is there anybody else who you can think of who could provide evidence?"

"Well, Madam Pomfrey did a scan while I was at school, so she would probably help. And Professor Snape brewed my potions and ointment. My head of house, Professor Flitwick, also knows; over Christmas, he wrote to my family and became concerned as they wrote about how they didn't care what happened to me if I was sick," Harry said in an embarrassed voice.

"Three teachers at Hogwarts are aware of your home life?" Amelia said, sending Dumbledore a dark look.

The old man looked livid, probably with how the situation had played out. However, Harry honestly couldn't see how he thought this would go - maybe the legilimency was supposed to make him say his family was great?

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"Come now, Harry. I really must insist you tell the truth; your family loves you. They were very worried when you didn't return to them from school," Dumbledore insisted.

Harry shrunk back. "I didn't want to go back. I wrote to them and they said they didn't care," Harry said.

"Do you have this letter?" Amelia butted in when she saw Dumbledore open his mouth.

Harry nodded and reached into his robe, pulling out the letter Vernon had written him back. Handing it over, Harry watched as Amelia read it.

"Thank you, Harry. Would it be okay if I kept this and made you a copy? This will be used as evidence," she explained.

"That's fine," Harry said.

Joanne spoke up then, "I do understand your fear of returning to your relatives, Harry, but it was very irresponsible of you. You should have gone to a friend's house. Being out there alone isn't an option for a child, especially for you, with your status," she explained.

"Precisely. He needs to return to his family," Dumbledore said, making the adults and Harry look at him incredulously.

"I didn't mean that, Harry," the woman said. "What I meant was that you cannot live alone and look after yourself. It has come to my attention that you are no longer alone as you have Mr. Lupin, but before then what were you planning on doing? You said to Madam Bones yesterday that you are staying at the Leaky Cauldron. That isn't the best place for a young boy to grow up."

Harry was happy this conversation was happening now that Sirius was free. "I'm sorry," he said, "but like you said, I'm not alone now. Remy and Siri are looking after me. And yesterday I went with Siri after he was freed to a healer's appointment and then the bank; he's having his house in London redecorated and cleaned for us already."

"Siri as in Sirius Black?" Amelia questioned. Seeing the looks on the faces of the two adults, she added, "He was found innocent of all crimes yesterday. Peter Pettigrew was the real murderer and was found alive last week - he had set Black up." "He's my godfather. He said he would be filing for custody today to become my guardian in both the muggle and magical worlds," Harry said.

Dumbledore must have had enough at this point as he sat forward and frowned. "Now see here, I am your magical guardian," he said.

Amelia, looking exasperated, turned to Dumbledore. "Yes, you are, and do not think I will not be questioning you about your lack of involvement in Harry's life growing up. As his magical guardian, you had a duty of care - which you failed!" she said, shutting the man up.

Harry barely restrained himself from kissing the woman as she pointed out Dumbledore's failings. Maybe he could send an anonymous gift basket?

"I see. Well, in light of this, I will grant Mr. Lupin temporary guardianship," Ms. Mirwood said, pulling out some documents from Merlin knows where.

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"I am aware," Joanne said. "However, it is clear you have provided care and support for Mr. Potter. Until a real custody trial can be held, I am entrusting Mr. Potter into your care." Dumbledore stood at this point. "If the boy cannot return to his relatives, like is best, then surely you should give me custody as I am his magical guardian," he said, his voice tight.

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"Professor Dumbledore," the head of the Child Protection Office started, refusing to be intimidated, "I believe that Harry would be better off staying with Mr. Lupin in his current place as he is clearly happy, well-loved, and looked after. Until the custody trial, which I will book for the 3rd of August, he shall remain in his care as disrupting him anymore would not be beneficial for Harry, who is the most important person in this situation."

Dumbledore straightened his back and looked down at the woman with thinly veiled contempt. "Very well," he said, before turning and walking out of the door.

Amelia looked annoyed, but turned to Harry. "I will consult the people you spoke of and have them provide evidence for your custody trial, but rest assured: you shall not have to return to your relatives if I have any say in the situation," she promised.

Mr. Lane stood then. "I haven't had much to say in this meeting, but it has been a pleasure to meet you, Harry," he said, offering his hand. Harry shook his hand and returned the sentiment.

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