Chapter 280: Judgment (I)

On August 7, Lucius, through the Ministry of Magic, applied for a re-ruling on the birth of his son Draco at Hogwarts, with Dumbledore in attendance, as well as witnesses Crouch Sr., Mad-Eye Moody, and others.

On this day, Lucius and his wife arrived at the Ministry of Magic early, crossed the doors and the golden hall, and finally took the elevator all the way up to the tenth courtroom.

It's empty for now.

The walls made of black stone exuded a cold and cold atmosphere, and a few torches hung on them, flickering with a faint light, only achieved the purpose of illumination, as for the rest of the light, as if absorbed by those dim stone walls.

On either side of the room were rows of empty benches that rose gradually, presumably empty seats for the jury.

In the middle of the room, there is a chair, and on the armrests of the chair are iron chains on the left and right, which naturally act as restraints, and these chains will suddenly jump up and tie the person sitting in the middle strongly.

Lucius and Narcissa found a random seat and sat down, waiting quietly, Narcissa looked anxiously, her delicate face now looking haggard, and Lucius couldn't help but squeeze his wife's hand and comfort her.

He looked around the place, where he had escaped his share of culpability more than a decade ago, and had been invited to appear here many times in the past ten years—as a member of the jury, of course.

The members of the jury66 then entered through the open door, each dressed in a fuchsia robe, embroidered with a delicate silver "" on his left chest, and most of them had stern expressions on their faces.

"Don't worry, Lucius, it'll be fine. A middle-aged man sneaked over, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted him with words.

This is Pansy's father, Hector Parkinson.

"I hope so. A polite smile erupted into Lucius's pale face.

After that, the jury 6 continued to take their seats.

Lucius appears here today as an accuser, and he wants to prove that Dumbledore framed his son at the medal ceremony of the Triwizard Tournament and used his power to distort the facts.

Dumbledore, on the other hand, will appear in the plaintiff's dock.

Lucius held his silver snake-headed cane with some trepidation, closed his eyes, and waited quietly.

He has put a lot of thought into order for today's lawsuit to be established.

Even if he knew that the odds of winning were almost slim.

The gloomy door was suddenly pushed open again, revealing a little light.

Dumbledore strode over calmly, wearing a black and blue robe, with an extremely peaceful expression on his face,

Looking at the dock in front of him through half-moon-shaped glasses perched on the bridge of his hooked nose, his long silver-white beard and head glittering in the light of the torches.

The members of the Wizengamot were all whispering to each other. All eyes were on Dumbledore. Some looked annoyed, others seemed a little frightened, and the two elderly witches sitting in the back row waved in welcome.

This is an extremely charismatic old man, both in terms of temperament and his own objective appearance.

The old man was followed by several other people, most of whom were Hogwarts teachers.

He walked to the defendant's chair, and then did not sit down, but just scanned the surroundings with blue eyes.

"The hearing has officially begun!" a toad-like female voice rang out throughout the room, and many of the wizards present trembled a few times, giving them goosebumps.

"Interrogator: Acting Minister Temporario of the Ministry of Magic - Dolores Jane Umbridge, Director of the Law Enforcement of Magic Amelia Bones, Trial Recorder: Percy Ignatius Weasley—" Percy buried his head and scribbled.

Mr. Crouch's downfall did not seem to have had a huge impact on his career, and he quickly emerged from the shadows.

"Plaintiff: Lucius Malfoy. ”

"Defense: Albus Percival-Woolfrick-Brian Dumbledore!" the female toad-like voice rang out one after another, and then Umbridge suddenly coughed violently.

"Ahh She sneezed heavily, then quickly pulled a pink towel out of her cuff and wiped her nose.

"I'm sorry, I have a cold today, you can read it. She said, then handed the parchment to another lady next to her.

It was a middle-aged woman, a witch with a wide body and a square chin, a short gray head, wearing a monocle, and an intimidating expression on her face.

Amelia Bones, the director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, is widely evaluated in the wizarding world as a fair and honest person

"Ahem. The middle-aged woman cleared her throat and asked in an unemotional tone, "Mr. Dumbledore, can you sit down first?"

"Of course. Dumbledore nodded, and then sat down in his chair.

The black chains on the table in front of him trembled for a moment, and then they became obedient, as if the tremor had just been an illusion.

"Not long ago, the Ministry of Magic received a complaint clarifying the plaintiff's claim, and the plaintiff, Lucius Malfoy, believed that the current Headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Percival-Woolflick Brian Dumbledore, had acted arbitrarily and framed his son Draco Malfoy, causing him to be emotionally irritated and eventually rebelling against the school, which had a very bad effect on him and others. Malfoy is still on the run, and his fate is uncertain, and Dumbledore should bear great responsibility, and the evidence was presented, and it was suggested that the defense may also have used illegal potions, and tried the fugitives - Barty Jr. and Crouch without the approval of the Ministry of Magic. ”

Ms. Bones explained in a loud voice the main reasons and content of the lawsuit.

"Then I ask the defendant, is what the plaintiff is telling the truth, Dumbledore, are you using it for public or private purposes, because, according to Lucius's testimony, he said that you were quite partial, very tolerant of the students of some houses, and very mean to others. ”

"And according to the evidence adduced by the plaintiff, you have had a personal grudge, which may also be a means for you to exclude them. Bones continued.

"Okay, let me explain in turn. Dumbledore helped himself with his half-moon lenses, slowly rose from his seat and nodded to the jury.

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