Chief Witch Longbottom spoke " We are ready to move onto the formal questions and discussion of this case, all evidence has been given and reviewed. Firstly are there any questions relating to the circumstance surrounding abandonment, Lady Lillian contract with the Goblin or Dumbledore's involvement?"

" Considering the evidence presented, we the Neutral faction find the Law Wizard Alexis Malfoy arguments sound. We wish the move to open discussion on standard sponsored adoption vs Lord Slytherin/Heir Lord Prince private familial adoption. Will any head Second this motion?". Lord Greengrass stated confidently.

"We second" Lord Malfoy agreed on behalf of the Dark faction. " I would like to start with the discussion on the security of the child in question, both economic and environmental, for both options. Would the sponsored adoption provide the child with a stable environment for recovery from such severe abuse? Can Mrs Greengrass confirm a similar case of abuse and what provision was made?"

"Of course, a case 3 years ago, where a female aged 7 was removed from the custody of a second cousin who was estranged from her original family. The cousin was a 35 year old bachelor with no other surviving family members and limited experience with children. The case only involved negligence and emotional abuse, caused by insufficient knowledge and guidance. She was in the cousin custody nine months before the change of circumstance occur. A new girlfriend notified the department of the bachelor's inability to cope and understand the requirements of a child rearing. Both parties were happy to accept the scheme, after training the cousin was cleared for visitations and holiday stay. The female resides with the Scamander family due to her talents in tropical magical zoology and herbology.

In her first year, she stayed with a neutral faction member and was tutored equally by all factions. She had counseling and co-counseling with her cousin. She did not require security arrangements as a member of a minor house and the circumstances of her family's death were not suspicious" She paused " We have never allowed severe abuse cases, no matter how short term, to enter the programme. They struggle with the uncertainty and the lack stable environment. The amount of social interactions with the tutoring, counseling, involvement with faction sponsored events is too much in this case. Economic security would not be a problem but personal security would be."

" I agree Dumbledore's need to maintain control of the child might drive him to use British based contacts or underground criminals to get to him. The resources required for Hadrian security would be difficult to maintain due the intricacies. Hadrian's age and severity of the case, would make it difficult for him to assimilate to the arrangements of the programme." Chief Longbottom remarked in a decisive tone.

" Would partial involvement of the programme and regular evaluation of the case be a good compromise?" questioned Regent Bones. " Perhaps involvement events and group tutoring at a minor level after evaluation at age six or seven. Involvement in general sponsored social events and ancient family events when mind healer deems appropriate."

"I am in agreement, may I make an amendment to the case contract. I believe a 9-month review involving faction representatives, personal mind healer and healer, St Mungo's representatives, Family department caseworker and head, primary wizarding education representative and Wizengamot leader for this case would be appropriate. To review health, education, security, social involvement of the case. We should also review how to handle the media and international interest in this case, under eyes of lawyers etc." Suggest Lord Greengrass

" The Goblin Nation and Royal Vampire Council would like to ensure that the existing contract and privileges of Heir Potter- Black status are upheld. We would also like a contract between the guardians and the Wizagomout of Britain to maintain involvement without overstepping bounds. This will satisfy involvement in the case while ensuring protection (economic, social, environment and personal) of the child in question." Countered King Ragnok of the Goblin Nation on behalf of the Creature faction.

Alexis turned around to retrieve a note from Sebestyen and address Chief Witch Longbottom.

"My clients are not adverse to this but suggest a basic temporary contract to allow the child to go home immediately. They will allow three months maximum for creating and amending the permanent contract. We suggest that the Goblin Nation and the Royal Vampire Council provide basic guidelines for the foundation of the contract. We also require restricted access to information in the contract and on this case for security purposes."

" That option will satisfy everyone's need and requirements Chief Witch." Mrs Greengrass said, answering the Chief before she vocalised the next question.

" Thank you. Since three of the faction leaders are in favour of this outcome, do any of the remaining two faction leader oppose this plan of action? If so we will move to a complete Wizagamout vote, with a majority needed. If none is reached, we will reconvene tomorrow and the child will be placed at St Mungo's under guard. So Regent Amelia Bones and Mr Nicholas Malfoy, have you reached a decision?"

Nicholas stood up with a piece of paper clutched in his hand, " on behalf of my faction, we approve of this notion. As it is clear that the general programme is not suitable for this case."

" Although my opinion on the case and outcome is set, I will not move until my faction has finished debating and voting. May we move to the time room for another ten minutes?" Amelia spoke in a commanding tone, her eye briefly mentioned at the troublemakers in her faction.

Sebestyen observed Severus body tense, holding the child closer as if the department would remove the child from his arms.

N:B - Next time - The Wizangamout decide, a hospital visit and a review of memories.