Chapter 52: Withdrawal of Complaints
Refuting Umbridge is Amelia Susan Burns, the director of Law Enforcement, a wide-build, square-chin witch.
On the bridge of her nose is a pair of single-lens eyes.
Outwardly, she was a very serious witch.
And in Wizengamot, she is also known for being fair, honest, and fearless.
No one would be surprised that she said a few fair words in this situation.
During the last Wizarding War, her brother Edgar Burns was killed fighting Voldemort.
She is still unmarried, and only her brother's family remains.
As far as Zhang Hao knows, this lady's little niece, Susan Burns, is also currently studying at Hogwarts, which happens to be the same level as him.
"Thank you, Ms. Burns!" he said sincerely, "There are some wizards in the Wizengamot who are unfair, but fortunately there are upright jurors like you, otherwise there will be many more unjust, false and wrongful convictions." ”
Burns tugged at the corners of his mouth and smiled vaguely.
Others, including Dumbledore and Minister of Magic, Fudge, were dark-faced.
"Watch your words, sir!" Umbridge said sharply, "You are responsible for your words, and I can accuse you of slandering the Wizengamot." ”
"Thank you for the reminder, Ms. Umbridge. Zhang Hao said: "The Wizengamot is so fair, so fair that even a first-year student casting magic for self-protection has to be scrutinized. I think you're going to spend more time with the Dark Wizards who use the Unforgivable Spell, right?
"Of course, you don't need to be reminded of that. Umbridge said with an unhappy face: "You still honestly confess your crimes......
"Stop! Umbridge, there's no need to talk about it. Dumbledore grimaced and said, "If you can't produce any real evidence, then start voting now! As the defendant said, he only used some conventional spells when his life was threatened. It wasn't an unforgivable spell, and it didn't make much of a difference. The Ministry of Magic hasn't even sent a team to reverse the contingency, has it? We've lost too much time on this! Now, if you think the accused is guilty, raise your hand. ”
A few people raised their hands, and Zhang Hao took a look at them, and found that they were all famous wizards who often made discriminatory remarks against Muggles, including Umbridge.
Even among the wizarding community, this part of the population is very annoying.
But this is only a minority, not even a fifth of the Wizengamot's entire membership.
After waiting for a while, Dumbledore saw that no one raised his hand, and said, "If you think the defendant is innocent, please raise your hand." ”
He raised his left hand first, followed by Ms. Burns.
Under their lead, more and more people raised their hands.
Although some jurors abstained, far more people believed that Zhang Hao was innocent than those who believed he was guilty.
Dumbledore decisively announced: "With the Wizengamot verdict, all charges against Hogwarts first-year student Zhang Hao are dropped, and this case is over." Closed!"
After he finished speaking, he picked up the wooden hammer and struck it, and then left his seat first.
Zhang Hao smiled at Ms. Burns, and then left the courtroom with Zhuang Mingge.
"Mr. Zhang, you've handled it decently, but I don't think you should have a conflict with Umbridge. Zhuang Mingge hadn't spoken before because he had avoided suspicion, and he didn't speak until he walked out of the courtroom: "After all, Umbridge is the British Deputy Minister of Magic, and a conflict with her will have an adverse effect on you." ”
"Thank you Mr. Zhuang for the reminder," Zhang Hao said with a smile, "but I have my own measure." ”
If things don't change significantly, this Umbridge will inevitably take over Hogwarts in the future.
In the original plot, she made a mess of Hogwarts with the permission of Cornelius Fudge.
Many students are brutally tortured because of the slightest mistake.
Zhang Hao did not dare to guarantee that he would not make mistakes, and with his personality, it was impossible to compromise with Umbridge, and there would inevitably be a conflict at that time.
What's more, it was Umbridge who took the initiative to provoke trouble today, and even if he couldn't bear it, he might not be able to gain the favor of the other party.
In that case, why grovel?
Anyway, Dumbledley's prestige is still there, and a deputy minister in Umbridge can't reach out to Hogwarts, even if he angers her, what can he do?
Even if Dumbledore loses ground one day, Zhang Hao is confident that he can protect himself in the chaos.
He learned most of the regular spells in his first year, and in a few years, who knows how strong he will be?
Dumbledore and Voldemort were right at least one thing, power is what really belongs to them.
They have lost a lot for their power, but they have gained more because of their power.
Zhang Hao's determination to pursue power is not much worse than those two big guys.
It's just a Umbridge, you really don't have to take it to heart!
After all, she can't even deal with a giant......
Zhuang Mingge was confused by Zhang Hao's self-confidence, but he didn't say much. Everything that needs to be said has already been said, and any more will only be annoying.
When they returned to the waiting room, Zhang Qiu was staring worriedly at the door.
The moment she saw them, she almost jumped with excitement.
"How?" she asked nervously, "What is the Wizengamot verdict?"
"Don't be so excited!" Zhang Hao said indifferently: "Wizengamot has withdrawn the accusation against me, and we are fine!"
"It's great!" Zhang Qiu said excitedly: "Now you can finally relax!"
Sometimes the more fearful people are of something, the more exciting it is when things are reversed.
Obviously, the eldest cousin is in that state right now.
"Please, I've been very relaxed, okay? It's all your own blind nervousness!" Zhang Hao said helplessly: "Let's go! Mr. Zhuang is going back to China, let's send him." ”
"It's okay!" Zhuang Mingge said with a smile: "Anyway, it's not in a hurry." ”
Having said that, they walked towards the elevator together.
Out of the Ministry of Magic, Zhang Hao remembered one thing.
The Ministry of Magic has a department responsible for relocating house-elves, where it seems possible to adopt ownerless elves.
"Mr. Zhuang, I have something to do in the Ministry of Magic. Zhang Hao patted his head and said to Zhuang Mingge: "I'm sorry, I can't send you away." ”
"Mr. Zhang doesn't need to apologize, you can go and get busy if you have something. Zhuang Mingge smiled and said, "But I want to know, what do you have to do in the Ministry of Magic? ”
The status has reached the point of Zhang Hao, and many people want to be friends with him.
It's no exception in the wizarding world, after all, money can make ghosts grind, who doesn't want to have a local tyrant friend?
There is no need to hide the captive elves, Zhang Hao said calmly: "I want to have a house-elf, it seems that the Ministry of Magic can coordinate this matter." ”
"Oh, I can't help with that. Zhuang Mingge smiled: "Then I wish you all the best!"
"Thank you!" Zhang Hao nodded and said, "I also wish you a smooth journey." ”