Chapter Seventy-One: I'm Still a Good Person
"Impossible! When pigs fly! ”
Brian, who staggered back a few steps, shouted loudly, and at the same time waved his wand excitedly, subconsciously shooting a crimson magical beam towards Sirius Black, who was not far away.
Fortunately, not far from him was Professor Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts, so before this magic beam touched Black, it was like a dead snake in the air, pinched by an invisible big hand for seven inches, and after struggling for a while, it dissipated with a "zila" sound.
"Mr. Brian Miller, I have to warn you, this is Hogwarts, not your Department of Mysteries office!" Dumbledore spoke in a bad voice.
Clark looked at Brian who was out of shape, and then glanced at Cornelius Fudge not far away, whose face was expressionless, but his heart was radiating joy fluctuations.
Now, he could finally confirm which side this annoying guy belonged to.
In fact, from the very beginning, Clark was very strange that he had not offended the deputy director of the Department of Mysteries, and why the other party had been targeting him.
Then, through the reaction of the other party and Fudge, he found out that the deputy director may not be targeting himself, but Fudge, the Minister of Magic.
Although they came together and belonged to the same Ministry of Magic, the relationship between the two should not be as harmonious as they seem...... Well, the two of them don't seem to get along that well on the surface.
After all, in a political place like the Ministry of Magic, it's normal for two officials to have some political conflict between them.
So at this time, Clark thought that Brian was trying to hit Fudge's prestige by targeting him, after all, many people knew that Clark had recently gotten closer to the Minister of Magic through Lucius Malfoy's relationship.
But seeing Brian's gaffe after seeing Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew just now, Clark had a new idea.
If the appearance of these two people is the most troublesome, Fudge is the second, then the one in the Ministry of Magic is the first.
"In this way, this Deputy Director Bryan is looking for someone to do activities, and remove the word 'deputy' from his head." The corners of Clark's mouth curled slightly, and he muttered quietly, "Then he's really unlucky." ”
Not to mention Clark's gloating in the corner, on the other side, when Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew appeared in front of everyone, everyone's faces changed so much that they ignored Harry, Ron, and Lupin, who were standing not far from Sirius.
Surprise, shock, fear, doubt, and even unforgettable hatred, the expressions on everyone's faces varied.
It's just that the complicated situation makes everyone don't know how to speak, who will speak first, and it seems that many big events that happened one after another on this day are enough to make them think for a long time.
Eventually, it was the Ministry of Magic clerk Rog McMillan, who had stayed by Black's side and watched the whole process of the incident, who walked up to Fudge and told him all the grievances and hatreds about Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew.
Of course, the two men did not lower their voices when they spoke, so everyone present also heard the truth of the matter in their ears.
"Minister, Blake is wronged ......"
"What?!"
"The real murderer is Peter Pettigrew, and I've seen it all......"
"Be specific."
"He turned into a rat and lived in a wizarding family, and he came with him to Hogwarts, where he lived in a dormitory with Harry......"
"Blake escaped from prison to capture Peter Pettigrew......"
The words of the two outlined a general flow of events, which not only conformed to common sense logic, but also echoed some of the facts known to everyone present, making people almost subconsciously believe that this may also be the truth of the matter.
"Ridiculous!"
Brian loudly interrupted the two Ministry of Magic staff, "Sirius Black is a prison escape murderer wanted by the Ministry of Magic, the kind of person who can be found innocent based on his own dictation alone?" It's ridiculous and ridiculous! Minister, I suggest that Black be captured at once and put on trial by the Dementors. ”
"But Peter Pettigrew is still alive, and he's not guilty of being a murderer......" Rogge, a member of the Ministry of Magic, argued in a low voice as he stood awkwardly next to Fudge.
Even Harry and Ron, who were guarding Sirius, couldn't help but argue for him, "Minister, Sirius is innocent!" Peter Pettigrew was playing dead back then......"
Fortunately, Fudge seemed to have become much smarter at this time, and did not agree with Brian's point of view, but said:
"Deputy Director Brian, don't be so frivolous in dealing with the problem, this matter should be handled by the Department of Magical Law Enforcement according to the rules, I think it's better to temporarily take Blake into custody and investigate slowly."
"Minister's ......"
This time, Brian strangely did not try to refute Fudge's words, but after hesitating for a while, he closed his mouth very decisively, stood beside the other party, and took half a step back.
A small half-step means that this short-lived political confrontation has begun to emerge victorious.
Fudge nodded in satisfaction, and looked at Sirius Black again, only to find that the little wizard beside him had struggled to wake up from his coma, which also caused the two Aurors beside him to raise their wands nervously.
"I'm sorry, this guy was trying to run away from the chaos, so I knocked him out."
Blake grinned, revealing a mouth full of big yellow teeth, which looked like it was intentional when it was placed with the big bag on Peter Pettigrew's head.
"Peter Pettigrew, Blake has just told us everything about it, is there anything else you'd like to add?" Fudge asked, looking at Peter as he woke up.
"Headmaster! Minister! I...... I ......," a nervous Peter chose to repeat his old tricks, "I was wronged!" ”
He howled a few times, only to find that everyone present was looking at him very indifferently, which made him like a rooster choked by the throat, and he instantly became dumbfounded.
Everyone present is the elite of the wizarding world, and judging from their clever minds and rich experience, there are too many loopholes in this little Pettigrew's Peter to get rid of with a simple "wrong".
At this time, Sirius Black saw Peter's embarrassment, grinned and launched the final fatal blow.
"Minister, in order to prove my innocence, I am willing to provide my memories on the spot for you to verify, I think, no one can lie under magic, can they?"
Blake's honesty contrasted sharply with Peter Pettigrew's horror, and looking at the short wizard with an earthy face, the balance in everyone's hearts tipped a little in Blake's favor again.
But embarrassingly, the Ministry of Magic doesn't seem to be prepared for this.
"Uh...... Mr. Black, this is indeed a good idea, but we came out in a hurry, and we didn't bring a Regent with us on this operation," one of the Aurors reminded with a wry smile, "Just a few of us, I'm afraid that no one will be able to succeed in doing it, and it is very difficult to extract the memories of an adult wizard completely and truthfully when the target is on guard." ”
The nervous expression on Peter Pettigrew's face had just relaxed,
"I can do it, and I will never take sides, and even if it doesn't work out, I still have a truth teller here."
A hoarse and cold voice suddenly came, like a slippery poisonous snake spitting out dangerous snake letters.
It was Snape, the head of Slytherin, the professor of Potions, the master of the Deception and Brain Defenses, who was now blushing and looking resentfully at Peter Pettigrew, along with Sirius Black next to him.
"Ah, Professor Snape, it would be great if you were willing to do it." Fudge said cheerfully.
But Snape didn't give Fudge a good look, he pursed his lips and walked towards Peter Pettigrew with a grim face, then grabbed Peter Pettigrew by the chin, broke his head and stared at him viciously in the eyes as if he were going to be eaten alive.
"Look at me, bedbug!"
Professor Snape's eyes glowed eerily green, and the Pettigrew froze, stiffening and unable to look away.
"What happened to Lily's death thirteen years ago?"
Snape snapped as Peter Pettigrew recalled, raising his wand with his other hand and aiming it at his temple, drawing wisps of silvery-white substance from it.
Headmaster Dumbledore turned a stone into a glass bottle and caught the substances.
Then, Snape put down his wand and stared at Pettigrew with a cold look in his eyes, which made the two Aurors guarding Peter's side look at him nervously, for fear that Professor Snape would not be able to restrain himself, and directly gave Peter Pettigrew an Avada Death Charm.
Fortunately, Snape didn't make a move in the end, just shook off Peter in disgust and stepped aside without saying a word.
Dumbledore flew back into his hand with the glass bottle containing Peter's memories and slipped it into his pocket in front of Fudge.
Fudge didn't say much about it, but seemed very satisfied, Sirius Black was very happy, only Peter Pettigrew, who had come to his senses, looked at the vanished bottle, and his face was ashen.
He knew in his heart that as long as he was still alive in this world, it would be the biggest flaw in the whole incident.
Plus the memories that were extracted......
The thought of this made him tremble with nervousness, and he began to sobb mournfully, for at this moment, he missed his old master Voldemort so much.
However, there will be no noseless demon to come out to save him at this time, and several Aurors from the Ministry of Magic cast their magic and bound him firmly, ready to escort him back to the Ministry of Magic.
"Be careful, he's an illegal Animagus who can turn into a rat."
Blake, worried that they didn't understand the situation, kindly reminded him that the Aurors had imposed several different bans on Peter.
"Clark, I'm going to trouble you this time, and with Professor Snape, as a witness to this matter, go back to the ministry with us." Fudge first approached Clark and said to him.
Unsurprised by this situation, Clark gave Hermione and Neville a reassuring look before silently walking beside Sirius.
Professor Snape had no objection to this, and he wanted to see the trial of Peter Pettigrew and see the tragic fate of the murderer.
On the other hand, Fudge approached Dumbledore again, but before he could say anything, Dumbledore said that he would participate in the interrogation of Sirius and Peter.
"But I'll have to get the school side done first." As he spoke, Dumbledore made another small request, which was to bring Harry with him at the final trial.
"Ah, of course, the matter about the Dragon Farm is just as important," Fudge nodded first, then hesitated and said, "It's just that this is a trial after all, bring Harry ......"
"This has something to do with Harry after all, doesn't it?"
Dumbledore's words made Fudge nod repeatedly, "Okay, no problem, I'll let you know the specific time of the trial." ”
After everything was arranged, Fudge whispered to the professors present not to reveal today's events, and then took Clark and Snape with the Aurors to escort Black and Peter Pettigrew to teleport directly back to the Ministry of Magic through the fireplace in the headmaster's office.
After all, the fireplace in the Headmaster's office could be connected directly to the minister's office of the Ministry of Magic, and only then could they quietly take Blake and Peter Pettigrew back without alerting the others.
The group silently passed through the space gate of the Dragon Farm, carefully avoiding the tourists who had not yet dispersed, and entered Hogwarts Castle.
After passing through the oak doors of Hogwarts, Clark suddenly shouted at Black, "Mr. Black." ”
Blake didn't expect Clark to call him, and was stunned for a moment, looking at him suspiciously.
"Hand over Pettigrew, do you know what that means?" Clark and Sirius stepped up the steps to the Headmaster's office, "You're free. ”
"Don't worry, I won't forget your help to me......"
Sirius thought he was reminding him of the pact between the two, but before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Clarke.
"I didn't mean that, I still believe in you as a person, and what I'm trying to say is, think of Harry."
Clark reminded him, "As far as I know, Harry's parents have appointed you to be his guardian so that they can help take care of Harry in case something happens to them. ”
Brian's breathing grew rapid, and he waited, waiting for Clark to say what he had hoped for, but had not dared to say.
"I think Harry would be more than happy to leave the Muggle family that wasn't very kind to him if he had a choice."
For the first time, a real smile bloomed on Blake's haggard face, and the change it brought was so startling, like a man ten years younger than Blake shining out from behind his thin mask.
At this moment, Clark finally saw the handsome style of the handsome man who swept Hogwarts when he was young.
It seems that he did a good thing.
"Hey, my Clark really doesn't have the talent to be a great demon king."
Clark gave himself a thumbs up in his heart and strode forward with his head held high.