Chapter 26 It's cool to slap your face for a while, and it's always cool to slap your face all the time

Umbridge's words were echoed by many wizards.

Ordinary people are originally a group that is easy to hate the rich, and besides, it is Lucius who is a little unkind to the rich and is the object of hatred of low-level wizards.

In addition, the Malfoy family has always been pure-blooded to the point of looking down on low-level wizards, and it is unbelieving to say that he is not a Death Eater ghost.

It's just that Lucius has always been more clever in his methods, and he has not left any evidence of harm or attack on wizards.

This is also the impression of the Malfoy family: never want to catch a Malfoy at a crime scene.

But that's not to say that there isn't a little bit of evidence, the certification is still there, but it's just that it succumbed to the Malfoys' golden gallons.

In addition, pure-blood families are usually united, although there are internal contradictions, but they are consistent in the face of low-level wizards, which is also the meaning of shouting the supremacy of purebloods at the beginning, and purebloods are natural allies.

Originally, everyone thought that it was over, but I didn't expect Umbridge to jump out at this time, plus it was Barty. Crouch organized interrogations, and everyone knew that Umbridge represented Cornelly. Fudge, the deputy minister of the Ministry of Magic, plus Barty's power, even on the surface, is already more than half of the power of the Ministry of Magic.

This makes most wizards think that Lucius. If Malfoy had no other backhand, he would have been doomed.

"So~, is there any evidence that Lucius Malfoy and the others are under the control of the Imperius Curse?"

Seeing this situation, Crouch could only say in passing, and he was not clearly biased towards Lucius Malfoy.

And Zhang Jin was also wondering if Lucius had any other back-ups, so he didn't rush to come out, he still kept a low profile as much as possible, and Dumbledore was already shaking his eyes just now.

For Dumbledore, these pure-blood people really didn't go all the way with him, and it would be best if he could stay in Azkaban for a few years.

Moreover, Malfoy is still the director of Hogwarts, if they are imprisoned, no one will take care of them in the past few years, and it will be more convenient to do some things by himself at that time, so he doesn't want Zhang Jin to stand up and testify.

"I have something to say, Mr. Interrogator,"

Sure enough, the back hand still came out.

"The Minister has communicated with Mr. Malfoy on this matter before, and the Minister believes that Mr. Malfoy is controlled by the Imperius Curse, please trust the Minister's judgment."

This seems to be the same person who was very Lucius before, and it seems that he is the current Minister of Magic.

Although I don't know why Minister Bagno didn't come to the trial, there must be henchmen watching.

Umbridge stared at the person who spoke, presumably recognizing it.

"Of course we trust Mr. Minister's judgment, so we did not convict directly as a Death Eater, and I believe that Mr. Crouch also considered it that way."

The woman, who looked to be in her 40s, still spoke in a shrill, girlish tone.

"But everyone knows how much harm the Death Eaters have caused and how many serious incidents they have caused, so Vice Minister Fudge thinks we should be cautious and not let these people who endanger the safety of the wizarding world go unpunished!"

Umbridge almost didn't believe it when he said it, it seemed that Fudge was also suppressed badly, otherwise he wouldn't have let his followers make trouble.

It is estimated that it is more to show a sense of existence to the wizarding world, and by the way, see if you can catch Barty Crouch's big ship, the latter idea is estimated to be unsuccessful, obviously, Fudge will not expect Barty. Crouch's son would be a Death Eater.

It can only be said that there are some cheating dads everywhere, and little Barty is no longer a cheating father, he also cheated his mother, and finally killed his own father.

"Because of the horrors of the Death Eaters, more than half of the wizards in the wizarding world have been harmed, hundreds of them have been left homeless, and even the Ministry of Magic has suffered heavy losses, and those who do this should pay the price!"

Seeing Umbridge's extraordinary appearance, Zhang Jin couldn't sit still, wouldn't it be too embarrassing for her not to stand up and slap her in the face.

Probably in her opinion, Barty Crouch will definitely take the opportunity to sentence Lucius and them guilty, even if it is just to sentence her to compensation, after all, such a righteous and righteous attitude of considering the majority of wizards has won the favor of most of the low-level wizards.

Just by looking at the way this circle of people are talking, most of the ordinary wizards are beginning to agree with Umbridge's proposal.

"Silence~" Barty started banging on his gavel again, and by looking at the way he looked, he knew he was going to start slapping his face.

"Ms. Umbridge, I must warn you that, as far as the investigation is concerned, there is no direct evidence that Lucius . Malfoy, along with Messrs. Crabbe and Goyle, were involved in the previous Death Eater attacks. ”

Barty started to slap his face, and it was very much in line with his usual serious and fair look.

"Are the only charges at the moment that three people facilitate the activities of the Death Eaters and are suspected of being Death Eaters, or do you have evidence?"

Barty Crouch was not polite, and slapped Umbridge in the face, if she had evidence, she would have come up with it a long time ago.

And at this time, Umbridge also sensed that something was wrong.

Barty Crouch didn't seem to have any intention of smashing Malfoy.

Now what?......

Umbridge said he was a little flustered.

Originally, I wanted to pull Barty Crouch together to increase Fudge's popularity, but now that the popularity is there, shouldn't you take the blame next?

But if Barty Crouch doesn't stand up and take the blame, won't the current Minister Bagno be looking for trouble with them?

She had resisted the minister's pressure just now, not only refuting but also hinting at it, if no one carried it, she and Fudge would not be able to withstand the Minister of Magic's revenge.

"But, Mr. Malfoy, they didn't come to the consultation, did they? They must have been too scared to come, otherwise the mark would be the best evidence. ”

At this time, Umbridge could only hold on, he had already offended, and it was estimated that it was too late to withdraw.

"Ms. Umbridge, do you understand what you're talking about? Although most Death Eaters have the Dark Mark on their body, this cannot be used as evidence, the Aurors have already tested it, and this mark can be engraved! ”

Barty Crouch's voice was visibly angry, this was a rule he had set, and he was probably prepared to use it to protect his son.

And it really can't be judged from the marks alone, Voldemort has only given more than thirty marks and less than forty, not as many as after the later resurrection, but the scale of the Death Eaters is undoubtedly much larger.

Many of the Death Eaters captured by the Aurors before did not have the mark of the Dark Devil, which was only found by the core members, and it was not a flood of cabbage.

This was a status symbol among the Death Eaters, as well as a symbol of Voldemort's appreciation.

However, Barty's two slaps in the face were still very positive, and the snapping sounded for a long time.

Just look at Umbridge's gloomy face, it hurts!