=== June 28 1995 ===
Harry and Hermione appear at the apparition point in the Leaky Cauldron. They walk up towards Tom, and as the do, the floo flares up and Draco and Amanda step through.
Hermione examines her cousin and is glad to see that someone healed her bruise from yesterday. They all finish the walk up to Tom. "Hey," Harry says.
Tom smiles. "Good to see you as always. The private room us yours, part of your party is already there."
"Thank you." Harry says as they head to the room. Inside they find an elderly man sitting at the table. "Mister Sprout?" Harry asks.
"Please call me Senecio." He replies. "You must be Mister Potter."
"Harry, please." He says as he enters the room. "My wife Hermione," she nods as she comes in and takes a seat. "Then Draco and Amanda Malfoy."
The Malfoys enter and both sit, then Harry sits. "Welcome everyone," Senecio says. "Our first order of business is to establish Slytherin's new governor. Draco, the previous governor was your father, so you're next."
Draco nods. "I'm ready to take my position, but I want my wife to be seen as governor also."
Senecio nods. "I'm fine with that."
"As are we." Hermione says and Harry nods.
"I, Draco Malfoy, along with my wife Amanda Malfoy hereby take our position as Slytherin's governors."
"Then it's official." Senecio says. "Now onto our second order of business. I've come to regret my decision in agreeing to the tournament. So I've decided it's time I step down as Heir of Hufflepuff."
Right on cue Pomona Sprout enters the room. "Morning."
"Morning Professor!" The teenagers all say without missing a beat.
Pomona chuckles slightly, then her father speaks. "I, Senecio Sprout hereby pass the title of Heir Hufflepuff down to the next in line."
"I, Pomona Sprout hereby take my place as heir of the Hufflepuff line!"
The teens all clap as Senecio gets up and Pomona takes his spot. "Congratulations, Professor." Hermione says.
"Thank you, Missus Potter." Pomona says. "Now, I need a favor from all of you. I'm the last of the line, and my child-bearing years are long behind me. I wish to blood-adopt someone and I would like to do so soon."
"You want us to find you a worthy candidate?" Harry asks.
"Yes." Pomona says.
=== July 11 1995 ===
Hermione is in the kitchen when the chime sounds announcing an incoming floo. She heads to the fireplace and sees Ginny come out. "Hey, Ginny." Hermione says as she hugs the younger witch.
"Where are my nieces?" Ginny asks as she hugs Hermione back.
"Harry has them in our room, go on in." Hermione says.
"Thanks," Ginny says. "Hey, right before I came over Neville and Hannah showed up and pulled Dad into a room. Any idea what's going on?"
Hermione shakes her head. "Last we heard they were doing just fine."
"Maybe I misread the situation." Ginny says as she heads to see the twins.
"We'll see," Hermione says as turns to go back to what she was doing when the fireplace chimes again, she turns to see Neville and Hannah step out of the fireplace.
"Hello you two." Hermione says.
"Hermione, we need your help." Neville says.
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A short time later, Neville and Hannah are cleaned up and sitting on the love seat. Harry and Hermione each sit in one of the chairs facing them. A coffee table sits between them with a tea service sitting on it.
"Alright, now that we're all together. How can we help you?" Harry asks.
"My aunt filed for custody of me." Hannah says. "She wants to break our agreement." Tears fill her eyes at the thought of being forced away from Neville.
"Can they do that?" Harry asks.
"Depending on the wording, it's plausible." Hermione says.
"I have a copy of our agreement." Hannah says.
"I'll call Ted." Harry says as he walks over to the floo and calls Ted. Minutes later Ted floos in and they brief him on the situation.
"Let me see the agreement." Ted says.
This marriage contract is between Hannah Abbott and Neville Longbottom. This contract is being made on July 30, 1994. Present are Augusta Longbottom; Neville Longbottom; Donald Abbott and Hannah Abbott.
Hannah and Neville enter this agreement of their own free will and this serves as their pledge to each other. They will be married on Neville's 17th birthday.
"Pretty standard agreement." Ted says. "Your guardians signed on your behalf."
"So, it can't be broken?" Hannah asks, hopefully.
"Unfortunately, since your father has passed, then whomever is your next guardian can fight to negate this agreement." Ted says. 'It could go either way."
"What are our options?" Neville asks.
"Since her aunt has already filed for custody we're a little limited." Ted admits. "There's an old clause that would allow Augusta to take custody of Hannah for the next 24 hours, but she couldn't allow them to go ahead and marry. So I'm not sure how that would help."
"I don't understand, why does someone have to have custody of her?" Harry asks.
"Nobody had to have custody of her." Ted says. "Augusta was fine with her living in the Manor as long as things remained appropriate."
"We have been very careful of only being alone together in the common areas of the Manor." Hannah says.
"All considered, things could be worse." Neville says.
"But now that your aunt is trying to get custody you have the issue." Ted says. "The best option would be emancipation, but I'm not sure the court would go for that."
"So there's no other option?" Hannah asks.
"Not unless you can find someone to blood adopt you in the next 24 hours." Ted says. "Assuming Augusta will take custody."
"Ted, please go and talk to Lady Longbottom." Hermione says. "I have an idea."
Ted nods. "Right away." Ted floos away.
Harry gets up. "I'll be back." He steps outside and apparates away.
"Where did Harry go?" Neville asks.
"Funny enough, to see your favorite teacher." Hermione answers.
"Professor Sprout?" Neville asks. Hermione nods. "Why would he go see her?"
"Because I told them to find me someone to adopt." Sprout says. All of them jump in surprise, as they hadn't heard them return.
"Really?" Hannah asks, excitedly.
Sprout nods, "are you willing?"
"Of course!" Hannah says.
"Any objection to changing your name?" Sprout asks.
Hannah shakes her head. "I'm still going to marry Neville and change it to Longbottom."
"That's your choice." Sprout says as the floo chimes. They all move there and see Ted and Augusta arrive. With a flick of Ted's wand they are both clean.
"Lady Longbottom, welcome to my family home." Hermione says as she curtsies
"Thank you." Augusta replies.
"Would you care to sit?" Hermione asks.
"I appreciate your hospitality, but I'd rather just get down to business." Augusta says.
"Of course." Hermione says. "Ted?"
"Lady Augusta Longbottom, do you in the presence of these witnesses take temporary custody of Hannah Abbott?" Ted asks.
"I do," Augusta answers. "Knowing that doing so negates their betrothal agreement."
Sprout steps up to Augusta. "Lady Longbottom, I Pomona Sprout, Heir Hufflepuff wish to blood adopt your ward Hannah Abbott as my daughter and the future Heir Hufflepuff."
"Hannah Abbott, do you wish to do this?" Ted asks.
"I do." Hannah answers.
"Then you may do so." Augusta says.
Sprout pulls out her wand and uses a minor cutting spell to cut her hand. Then Hannah holds up her hand so Sprout can cut her hand. They place their cut hands against each other. "My blood to your blood. I bond you as my child. Now be reborn as Hannah Sprout." Sprout says.
The glow of magic starts at their touching hands and works down their bodies until they are both glowing. Once the glow dissipates they both move their hands. "Hannah?" Neville asks wearily. "Are you okay?"
"I think so." Hannah answers then looks to Sprout. "Looks like I have a Mum now."
Sprout laughs. "Don't thank me yet. With everything going on I'd like to pass the heirship to you." Sprout replies.
"Really?" Hannah asks.
Sprout nods. "I want you to be able to freely cast magic if you need to."
Hannah nods. "Then yes."
"Very well," Sprout says. "Then we just need one of the Malfoys."
A microwave bing grabs all their attention. They all turn and see Amanda pulling a bag of popcorn out of the microwave. She turns and sees them all looking at her. "Popcorn?" She offers holding the bag out.
Hermione goes over and grabs Amanda, pulling her into the group. "Welcome, Governor Malfoy."
Amanda's eyes widen as she puts down the popcorn. "Sorry, I missed the memo."
"It's quite alright." Sprout says.
"Go ahead, Heir Hufflepuff." Harry says.
"I, Pomona Sprout hereby pass the title of Heir Hufflepuff down to the next in line."
"I, Hannah Sprout hereby take my place as heir of the Hufflepuff line!"
"Congratulations!" Hermione says hugging the newly minted Heir.
"Heir Hufflepuff." Augusta says. "I believe we have one last piece of business."
"What's that Lady Longbottom?" Hannah asks.
"A new betrothal agreement between you and Scion Longbottom." Augusta says. "I was thinking it would culminate on his second birthday after this."
"I'd like that very much." Hannah says with a grin.