Maybe he should have worn pink.
Percy
Mr. Percy Weasley,
We are writing to let you know there will be a hearing in two days' time.
The hearing has been arranged to address the matter of custody between yourself and Mr. Albert Runcorn. Custody matters are of utmost importance. The Ministry of Magic endeavors to ensure the well-being and best interest of the child involved.
The hearing will be at the Ministry of Magic Department of Magical Law Enforcement courtroom 3B at 10:00 am. Your presence at the hearing is required.
Please be aware if you fail to attend the hearing, they may make rules in your absence. It is imperative you are punctual and prepared to present your case. You may provide two character witnesses to speak on your behalf.
Should you have questions or require further clarification regarding the hearing. Contact The Magical Department of Children Welfare.
Yours sincerely,
Amelia Bones
Head of The Department of Magical Law Enforcement
Lucy cooed in Percy’s arms as Harry read the letter. He has read that letter a million times. The letter should have shocked him more. Percy knew this was just a way for Runcorn to get him back. It wasn’t going to happen.
“This guy has a lot of nerve! To think we would sit by and let him take our Lucy from us! Do they not know who your new brother-in-law is? Maybe you are right Percy, maybe it is time for me to act like the Harry Potter that people read about.” Percy knew that his brother-in-law didn’t mean to make it sound the way it did. The guilt he felt about what he said about him tightened his chest.
“Harry…” Anthony placed his hand on his thigh and squeezed. The contact soothed him.
“I think that is a great idea. Now we need another character witness.” Barnaby looked around the room. “I would, but I don’t trust myself talking to any of those people!”
Justin made eye contact with him. “I think it would be best if I did. Draco smiled at his husband with a dreamy look as Justin made eye contact and said, "I think it would be best if I, a professional unrelated to you, did."
“We will all be there for you, Percy. You are family.” Justin translated what Draco was signing.
They all certainly couldn’t be at his trial. What of the babies? He knew Lucy would be with him. The others couldn’t be there.
“Draco, Neville, and I will watch the children. Draco doesn’t need to be traveling that far. With six hands. We should be able to handle four kids.”
“Five kids. If you think I’m not going to my big brother’s custody hearing you are mad.” George walked in with Lee right behind him. Their eye met. Lee and Percy’s relationship has grown since the night he came back home.
His family was much larger now. He loved it. That is when his father spoke.
"Then it's settled." I never liked that man. I don’t know why I stayed at the ministry as long as I did. Let will let anyone work there.”
“I don’t know either Dad.” George sat on the floor and pulled Lee onto his lap.
Percy felt the tears burn his eyes before they fell down his cheeks.
“I’m sorry to cut the meeting off everyone. I think it is time to lay this little one down for a nap. Percy needs a nap as well.” Anthony helped him up from the couch. Percy hated the looks on his family's faces. It was pity he saw. Why wouldn’t they pity him?
Anthony
The house was quiet. It seemed it was the calm before the storm. It was about 2:30 in the morning. Their portkey was leaving in 15 minutes. They went to bed early last night. So they would have a few hours of sleep. Lucy didn’t wake up at all. In fact, she was still sleeping.
Percy walked out of the bathroom with a plain black robe on. It was subtle. Anthony has tried to make it the easiest for his boyfriend.
“You look beautiful.” Anthony didn’t know what else to say. The man would always look beautiful. Even if he looked exhausted.
“I don’t need to look beautiful. I need to look like a good parent, but thank you.” Anthony opened his arms and Percy walked into them.
“ You are the best parent. Percy, you love Lucy Grace more than anything. Speaking of I packed her nappy bag. I did change her already so we should get going. We will meet the family and All leave at once at the big house.”
“Do you think I’m crazy for bringing her? Do you think?” Anthony cupped Percy’s cheeks.
“No, if it makes you feel better we are going to take her. When you have to speak I will hold on to her. Everything will be okay. I love you.”
Percy sighed and melted into him.
“I love you too.”
Percy.
Percy walked back into ministry. It was something he never wanted to do after he left. It was only for this damn trial. After he would never step into this place again.
Runcorn played the part of the hurt father. This was a side that he never saw of the man. It was almost sickening. The way he dragged Percy through the mud. Never mentioning all the abuse, control, and hurt. Anthony held him the whole time. His boyfriend didn’t wear his anger on his face. Percy could feel it.
A toad-looking woman stared down at Percy. “Mr. Weasley, you knew you were pregnant and didn’t tell Mr. Runcorn? Do you not think that a father should know about his child?” Percy clasped his hands together. He took a deep breath before answering.
“Normally yes but we were not safe.”
“So you knew it was wrong leaving poor Mr. Runcorn out of the birth of his first child? You say you were not safe, but there haven’t been any reports of abuse.” The toad continued. “Not only did he miss the birth. It looks like you are not employed. How are you able to take care of your child? You know we take the care of magical children very seriously.”
“I didn’t make reports of the abuse.” He was afraid to make any reports because he consented well at first he did. “I do have a job. I am working for Barnaby Hagrid. I am his bookkeeper.” His voice was much stronger than he thought.
“A job that doesn’t pay as well as it did when you worked for the ministry.? Plus saying that Mr. Runcorn has a history of being abusive without proof.”
“No,” He was going to lose his daughter.
“Then I don’t see why the child would stay with you. Madame Bones I’m finished with my questioning.” Madam Bones looked down at him.
“I know we heard from Justin your mind healer. You have another character witness. I would like to hear from them before we make our decision.”
The Toad coughed annoying.
“After what we just heard I think we should make the.”
“Ms. Umbridge, I am the Head of this department. You will need to remember that.” Percy held back tears as Madam Bones looked down at him.
“Mr. Weasley who is your other witness.”
“Harry James Weasley Nee Potter.” The room erupted in chatter. This could be a huge mistake or it could be the thing that he needs.
Harry
The nerves left him as he stood up. Harry never used his position for anything. He wouldn’t use it for personal gain, ever. But this was for family. His family. He would be damned if he lost his brother-in-law and his niece. This wasn't his usual role in the family.
Harry held his head up high as he walked to the seat in front of the ministry workers. He held eye contact with each one of them.
“Mr. Potter.”
“Weasley. My name is Harry Weasley. My name hasn’t been Potter in a long time. It was Hagrid shortly after.”
The bitch who question Percy huffed and cut him off again.
“How do we know you are The Harry Potter?” There were a few murmurs of agreement. Harry rolled his eyes. Then he looked at Madam Bones.
“Why would I lie about being Harry Potter? When have I ever come to this country? My home is in America with my family. Speaking of family. Percy Weasley is my family. That is the only reason I am here.” Harry stood. He would not discuss this sitting down. This country was so backward from the stories he heard from everyone in his family.
“Yes, I vow against my magic that I am Harry Weasley Nee Potter, and whatever I say here is the truth.” There were gasps when his magic whirled around the room. Nothing happened. Harry smirked and continued.
“So Percy Weasley didn’t tell his abuser that he was pregnant with their child. I remember the nights he stayed with me and my husband. He would wake up from nightmares. Every night. When I opened the door that night and saw him swollen with my niece, he was defeated. Now I have never wanted to use my power for anything. I want to live at my zoo with my animals and my family. I hate we are taking a day when I could be at home with my son and daughter asleep. Do you understand that is about 3 am our time? Yet you scheduled a court date. What I see is a minister worker who has fooled many.” Runcorn, the asshole’s worried father, slipped.
“I fooled no one. I want my daughter with me.” Harry ignored him.
“This is ridiculous. I know you could use different means to get the truth. You are wasting time. Our time and yours. I’m Harry Potter. What do you call me… The Boy Who Lived. Yes, I lived because of the love of a parent. I know that. I know my birth parents lost their lives protecting me from a madman. I would do the same for my children. Same as Percy Weasley would do for Lucy Grace! I don’t care what that man has said about my brother-in-law. Percy is one of the smartest men I've ever known! Trust me I know! All the men in my family are! We have a Potion Master who has been a master since he was 21! Youngest to do so! Master is Mindhealing, Herbology, Magical Creatures, and more! They are all parents and all know how Percy did this because he loves his daughter and wants what is best! Even if that means keeping her a secret from his abuser! So at least you could do would be to make sure that his abuser will never be allowed around him or his daughter." Harry took a deep breath, making eye contact with every single person. What he would say next will either piss a lot of people off. Or will be the smartest thing he has said all day? "This world over here would be nothing if it wasn’t for my family's sacrifices.”
“Now see here.” The toad stood up and Madame Bones cut her off.
“I will not see here.” Harry looked over at Runcorn, who sneered at him.
“You abused him, correct? Used him? Made him feel like he was nothing but a possession. You took advantage of an employee.” Harry placed his hands on his hips. He held back a smirk when Runcorn jumped up.
“If he didn’t want to be my possession. He wouldn’t have acted the way he did/ If only he would have stayed this last time, this wouldn’t be an issue.”
“Oh, you mean when we had to rescue him from your home? Where do you have him locked up? Luckily, his brother is one of the greatest ward breakers. That is where he will stay, along with Lucy.” Harry was angry. He hated being angry. He was sunshine and his husband was the grumpy bear. Percy and Lucy are his family, and he will not lose his family. It also was a good thing he watched so many lawyer movies the past two days.
“You don’t get to make that choice! They both belong to me!” Runcorn yelled. Harry smirked he pulled an Elle Woods! Maybe he should have worn pink.
“Mr. Runcorn! Mr. P… Weasley I have heard enough. We will vote right now. All in favor, Mr. Percy Weasley gets full custody of Lucy Grace Weasley, say aye.”
Everyone but the toad said aye.
“The aye’s have it. Mr. Weasley will have full custody of Lucy Grace Weasley. Mr. Runcorn, you are being placed on administrative leave while we look into these allegations. Mr. Weasley, you are dismissed.”
Anthony
Anthony looked down at Lucy in his arms. “I get to keep you Lucy Grace. You and Daddy. I promise I will always be there. It might be a good idea for us to start thinking about making this official.”
“I’ve been waiting to help!” Barnaby whispered in his ear. Anthony jumped. “We will talk later. Now you and your daughter need to go love on Daddy.”
Anthony looked up and saw tears in Percy’s eyes. He stood and practically ran towards the redhead. Percy sobbed in his robe as Anthony kissed his hair.
“No one will ever take her from us, Percy. She is ours.” That is a promise he would never break.