the_debt_of_time

"Oh, yes." His focus turned to the parchment in his hands. "I have a rejection that
needs to be filed away."
"Another one?" Mia frowned as she took the paper from him, glancing down at the
words she had read multiple times over the last few weeks.
"Mark my words, one of these days I'll get them to pass my Muggle Protection Act!"
he said with a determination that made her smile with pride. "Just need to word it properly."
"Unfortunately, with people like Lucius Malfoy, Orion Black, and Theodros Nott
on the Wizengamot, you'll have a fight there." Mia sighed as she turned to file away the
parchment alongside the several others that Arthur had received since he had begun
drafting the act six months earlier after a young Muggle family was murdered in their home
by Death Eaters. However, nothing was done about it because Muggles did not fall under
Wizengamot rule, with the exception of Obliviation.
"Unfortunately, I think you're right. It seems you have to know the right people―"
Mia scoffed. "Or pockets."
"Or pockets," he agreed, "to get anything done around here. Say, I'm not usually
one to ask for favours." He frowned, and Mia knew the expression well; Ron wore it
anytime Harry offered to pay for anything that his friend could not afford. Weasleys did
not accept charity, something they apparently had learnt from their father. "But didn't you
tell me that your boyfriend is a Black?"
"He is. Unfortunately, he's the last person that would be able to help you when it
comes to the Wizengamot. Orion Black is his father, and Sirius was disowned several years
ago because of his affinity for Muggles and distaste for Death Eater attire."
Instead of being disappointed, Arthur grinned. "Sounds like a good man to me. We
blood-traitors are nothing if not loyal."
Mia grinned. "He's a very good man."
"Right." Arthur exhaled as he stood, looking like he was preparing himself to go
back into battle. "Well, I suppose I'll see you same time next week when my new proposal
is denied."
"Keep up the good fight, Arthur."
On his way out the door, Arthur nearly collided with Sirius. "Sorry there, friend."
Sirius looked over Arthur's shoulder at Mia. "I didn't realise you'd be in a meeting."