HP: In The Magical World As a An Extra [ Chapter 138 ]

"House Longbottom seconds the nomination," Another voice came from across the chamber, as Magnus looked over to see yet another old Lady seated with her purse on her lap whom he could only suspect to be Dowager Lady Agustus Longbottom.

Amelia nodded again before looking up to the first Lady that Magnus had taken notice of, "Lady Marchbanks, what say you?"

The elderly lady was silent for a moment before he noticed the smallest hint of a smile graced her lips before it disappeared as she rose from her seat, "if it is required of me, I shall of course accept."

"So noted," Amelia said as she made a notation on some parchment as Lady Marchbanks began her descent.

"Glad she's playing along," Andromeda muttered softly as she retook her seat.

"You saw it too?" Magnus asked curiously.

"Her brief knowing smile, of course," Andromeda confirmed, "even if I didn't I would suspect her knowing without it, she's one of the oldest witches to still hold their position when many others would have either given up her seat or been forced to do so, you don't get to be her age and be in her position without being able to read between the lines and see what's coming several moves ahead."

Magnus nodded as he watched Lady Marchbanks finally reach her new seat and take her position, and now that he was closer to her he could get a better look at the new Chief Witch.

And as he did the first thing that caught his attention was her eyes, sharp and focused, couldn't even begin to describe the feeling he got when he saw them, and he knew immediately this was a woman who missed nothing.

As things resumed Ted once more pushed his motion for Sirius to get custody of Harry, Magnus kept a careful eye on the new Chief Witch, easily catching the small glimmer of amusement in her eye, the woman enjoyed politics and she was enjoying what she was seeing.

"Yes Thank you, Mr Tonks," Lady Marchbanks said as Ted finished repeating his motion, "but however much you repeat yourself, I'm afraid it doesn't change the fact that while Mr Dumbledore's concerns may have been of his own doing.”

“It does not change the fact that they are in fact legitimate concerns, and I believe it would be just as inappropriate to place a minor into the care of someone fresh out of Azkaban who has been removed from civilized society for the last decade before it can be ascertained that he is capable of providing for said minor or if he is even of a stable mind to do so."

Seeing the opening Andromeda stood up again, "House Black is willing to guarantee both Madam," she announced.

"I am a registered Med-witch and after this trial, I will be taking my cousin under my care to ensure that he is swiftly returned to full health, and in the meantime, both myself and my husband would gladly open our home to the care of young mister Potter until the courts are satisfied that my cousin is fit to do so on his own."

Magnus noticed the glint in Lady Marchbanks' eyes as she nodded to Andromeda's comment but before she could speak Lord Malfoy rose from his seat and clear his throat.

"That is all well and good, but you are not the only one with a claim to do so," Lucius stated, "House Malfoy also opens up its doors to the young Mister Potter, it would only be proper to offer another option to the cousin of my wife."

Sirius went to snap at Lucius for his comment but stopped when Ted gestured to him not to say anything, lucky the matter was passed over then Lady Longbottom rose from her seat as well.

"And I would be remiss in my duties if I didn't do the same," Augusta stated primly, "as my Daughter-in-law is young Harry's Godmother it is my responsibility to offer aid where she cannot," she stated.

"However as matters stand, I would be more than accepting to share joint custody of the young heir Potter with house Black and aid in his care until his Godfather is up to the task."

From the visitor's gallery, Dumbledore rose and spoke, "I do not see the point in this matter, young mister potter is perfectly well in his current…" he began only for Magnus to rise from his seat.

"You have no place to speak in these proceedings Mister Dumbledore, you are not a currently seated member of this body nor do you have any claim over my cousin, apart from being the headmaster of the school he and I attend, so be silent or I will request to have you removed from this meeting."

Magnus snapped as he glared up at Dumbledore as the aged headmaster looked down on him, giving him his best-disappointed grandfather face which didn't affect Magnus in the slightest and only served to make his glare harden.

"You are treading on thin ice, it was your mistake that caused all of this in the first place, test me again and I will petition Madam Bones to investigate your full involvement, perhaps you will be the next one on trial."

That immediately wiped the fake look off the old man's face, "How dare.." Dumbledore began to bluster before he was cut off.

"Heir Black is correct Albus, please be seated and remain silent, or I will have you removed," Lady Marchbanks voiced from her seat as she looked up at him as well, the amusement gone from her eyes as she fixed him with a hard look.

Dumbledore frowned before nodding and sitting back down and Magnus did the same, though with his fists clenching as he felt his anger fighting against his Occlumency shields.

Nodding Lady Marchbanks looked back to those still standing, "Andromeda, do you agree with Lady Longbottom's proposal to share joint custody of heir Potter until your cousin is capable once more of doing so?" she inquired.