the_debt_of_time

How such a sour-faced man was related to Laurel, Mia would never know. She
smiled at him all the same, even as she could practically see the word Mudblood running
through his mind as he stared at her.
"I'd be delighted," he said politely and then raised his wand, made eye contact and
whispered, "Legilimens."
It did not take him very long to find whatever he was looking for, and when he
broke eye contact, frowning bitterly, Mia smiled.
"Apologies, Madam Umbridge, the witch is speaking the truth. She is Mia Potter,
daughter of Charlus and Dorea, who was tricked back in time by the Death Eater known
as Antonin Dolohov."
Umbridge pouted but looked like she was trying very hard to remain collected. "Still,
she's a Muggle-born and cannot accept a family seat on the Wizengamot. There are laws.
There are rules that must be followed."
"I completely agree, Dolores," Mia said, a delightful shiver going up her spine when
Umbridge grimaced at her use of her given name. "However, as it stands, I was properly
bonded in the adoption to my parents and, therefore, under the laws of magic, am
considered pureblood. I am able to accept the seat of my House."
Umbridge screeched, "Preposterous!"
Mia frowned as though she pitied her, and then spoke slowly. "Are you unfamiliar
with pureblood laws, Dolores? Do you not know how magical adoption works? It was my
understanding that all pureblood Houses instructed their children in the old customs and
traditions. Did your pureblood parents not properly instruct you?" she asked with a sly smile,
noting immediately the way Umbridge flinched at the inflexion Mia used on the
word pureblood in reference to her parents.
"I... I still object to this insanity. She's a common Mudblood!"
"Dolores! I won't say it again!" Kingsley shouted.
Before the Wizengamot descended into chaos once more, Mia cleared her throat.
"If the seat to the House of Potter will be denied me, I shall simply take up
another, Dolores."
The toad-faced witch hissed loudly enough to be heard by all in the chamber before
saying, "You have no respect, little girl! You know nothing of Wizengamot proceedings and
protocols, and you should address your betters by their proper titles, Miss Granger!"