the_debt_of_time

"Excuse me," Kingsley said, "this is a Wizengamot session already in progress. You
can't just burst in without―"
"Apologies, Minister," Draco said with a polite bow of the head as he moved to
stand in the centre of the room, purposely distancing himself from Harry, Mia, and Sirius.
"Esteemed Lords and Ladies―" He made eye contact with Umbridge first, smiling at her
and looking ever the part of a perfect, pureblood prince. "I've only just now received word
that a session had been opened, and I thought it an appropriate time to officially accept
the seat of the House of Malfoy."
"Thank goodness." Umbridge breathed a sigh of relief. "Someone with a proper head
on their shoulders."
Kingsley nodded. "The Wizengamot recognises the claim that Draco Malfoy―"
"Lord," Draco said, correcting the Minister for Magic with an arrogance that made
half of the Wizengamot chuckle under their breath.
Mia rolled her eyes at his theatrics.
Kingsley cleared his throat, trying to not seem annoyed. "Apologies. Lord Draco
Malfoy has made a motion for his familial House seat. All in favour?" All hands were raised,
save for the Weasleys' and Augusta Longbottom, but even then their eyes were focused on
Mia, who smiled at them. "Welcome to the Wizengamot, Lord Malfoy. Perhaps you would
have a say in our current conversation."
"And what is that?" Draco asked.
"Lord Malfoy is also a descendant and heir to the House of Black," Fudge spoke up.
"If Sirius Black and Harry Potter each deny their ancestral seat, it is then offered to Lord
Malfoy."
Draco appeared surprised. "You want me to take up the seat of the House of Black
as well?" he asked and grinned as though the thought was greatly appealing.
"Very much so." Umbridge smiled gratefully, as though Draco Malfoy—not Harry
Potter—was the Saviour of the Wizarding world.
"Interesting," Draco said with a devious grin before he cleared his throat, stopped
smiling, and stood tall—his posture reflecting his formal upbringing. "I decline and offer
the seat to Hermione Potter."
Those who opposed Mia's claim sat looking positively shocked at Draco's
statement.