Chapter 2 Evil does not prevail over good
Hearing Harry's name, Blake instantly calmed down, although he had never seen this godson, but after all, it was the orphan of James and Lily, and he really wanted to see him.
Once Blake calmed down, it was easy to do, and he began to tell the story of what had happened back then.
Although eleven years have passed, it is still so unforgettable and heartbreaking for Blake, as if it happened yesterday.
"Blake, why did you change your mind and let Peter be a secret?" Dumbledore asked the most crucial question.
"I thought it was the best plan...... It's a clever idea...... Voldemort will definitely come after me, and no one will ever think that the secret man is Peter...... He's safe ......."
"The night James and Lily died, I went to see Peter, trying to make sure he was safe, but when I got to where he was hiding, he was gone, and there was no sign of a fight......"
He stared at a pair of sunken eyes, and said in a hoarse voice:
"I felt that something was wrong, and I became frightened, and went straight to Godric's Hollow, where I saw the Dark Mark floating in the distance.
I saw that Jaime's house had been destroyed, that Jaime and Lily were lying on the ground, and that Hagrid had found Harry from the rubble...... He held the child in his arms, and the child kept crying...... There is a scar on his forehead...... It must be painful......"
"I sang a lullaby to put the boy to sleep, that's it, that's it, listen!"
When the crowd heard him say this, they couldn't hear the slightest singing, and they couldn't help but look at each other.
Blake didn't seem to be telling everyone about the past, but just said to himself:
"I gave my motorcycle to Hagrid and asked him to give Harry to Dumbledore...... I went after Peter alone, trying to find out why he betrayed me, Jaime and Lily...... We're obviously best friends...... One lived for seven years...... I trust him so much......"
Sirius couldn't go any further, and his face was full of tears, like a beast that had lost its companion, and muttered repeatedly:
"It's all my fault...... It's all my fault...... I made a big mistake and killed them......"
All the wizards fell silent.
Peter Pettigrew sat in a chair, his hands and feet cold, his face full of horror, he wanted to cry, but he didn't know why, listening to Blake's wail, he couldn't cry.
After Dumbledore was silent for a long time, he asked softly, "Peter, do you deny Blake's claims?" ”
Peter wanted to quibble, but he couldn't open his mouth for some reason.
Blake, who was only half a meter away from him, also raised his head and stared at him with hideous and hateful eyes.
Had it not been for the same chains, Peter believed that Blake would have rushed at him and flayed him alive.
Peter just wanted to get away from Blake, even if it was ...... Even if he is imprisoned in Azkaban.
"I ...... I plead guilty! ”
The auditorium was noisy again.
Dumbledore held up a hand. Slowly, the hall fell silent.
"You plead guilty? Admit you killed the Potters? Framed Blake? ”
"Yes...... Yes. Peter Pettigrew sat down in his chair as if with all his strength.
The hall was filled with shouting, and many wizards cursed at Peter.
Rove sat in his chair and heard someone shout, "Give him a Dementor kiss!"
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But this is not possible, there are very few death sentences in the wizarding world.
It's as if Bellatrix Lystrange and her husband used the Heart-Piercing Charm to drive Neville's parents insane, and this extreme and unrepentant Death Eater is only a life sentence.
Azkaban has been a wizard's prison since the 18th century, and there have been no escapes for nearly 300 years.
The wizarding world believes in the ability to imprison there!
Dumbledore looked down at Peter, and he raised his voice, drowning out the crowd and said:
"Peter Pettigrew was accused of betraying the Potters and giving their place to Voldemort, resulting in the death of the two!"
"Peter Pettigrew has been accused of framing the innocent Sirius Black and putting him in prison for eleven years!"
"Peter Pettigrew has been accused of attacking Filch and several other wizards at Hogwarts!"
"After trial, the above charges are all conclusively evidenced, and the defendant confessed to the facts of the crime."
Dumbledore looked up and said:
"I now call to the jury to vote as I do for these crimes, which deserve a sentence of life imprisonment in Azkaban...... Raise your hand, please!
”
The fifty members of the Wizengamot raised their hands in unison, and not only them, but all the wizards involved, also raised their hands, even though they did not have the right to vote.
"Raise your hand if Sirius Blake is acquitted!"
Everyone in the auditorium raised their hands again.
"After the Wizengamot trial, the verdict is as follows." Dumbledore said in a deep voice:
"Peter Pettigrew was sentenced to life in Azkaban, and Sirius Black ...... Acquitted! ”
Everyone applauded, and their emotions reached a climax, screaming like mad beasts.
The chains in the chair contracted, and two Dementors appeared, taking Peter Pettigrew down.
Blake also stood up, his face and body twisted and twisted towards Peter, but the iron ropes in his chair restrained him, like a beast chained.
As a witness, Rove stood up, stretched his waist, picked up the small black leather suitcase at his feet, and prepared to say hello to Dumbledore before leaving the Ministry of Magic.
He's got to catch a ship to America tonight!
But a hand was placed on his shoulder.
Fudge leaned over, and like Rove's elders, he put his arms around his shoulders warmly, and said with a smile:
"Let's go, Rove, my youngest Mr. Merlin Medalist, come with me to meet the reporters, they are all waiting for you, you are the absolute protagonist of the night!"
Secretary Fudge took Rove and walked over to dozens of reporters, holding cameras, and each time the flash flashed, puffs of purple smoke erupted from the cameras.
"Here, make a good pose, Mr. Scamander."
A big wave female reporter enthusiastically helped Rove with the look, and the teenager raised his eyebrows, finding that a contact information was stuffed in his hand.
The young witch winked at him.
“……”
After the photo was taken, the interview began, only to see Umbridge ordering a reporter from the Daily Prophet.
"Mr. Minister, do you think the Ministry of Magic is directly responsible for this unjust? As far as I know, the Ministry of Magic imprisoned Blake in Azkaban without a trial. ”
The reporter's first question was poignant.
"What is your purpose in asking this question? Who instructed you? Umbridge hurriedly shouted "angrily" and said: "The press is not a place outside the law, did you take the American wizard's Garon?" ”
"Eh, Dolores, it's okay." Fudge waved his hand generously and asked, "Who was the person in charge of the Blake Eucalyptus back then?" ”
"Minister, it's ......" Umbridge hesitated.
"Speak quickly!"
"Mr. Barty Crouch!"
"Hey, is that Barty?" Fudge shook his head and sighed, "Don't worry, I will definitely investigate this matter in depth and give Mr. Blake and the public an explanation."
As long as I'm the Minister of Magic, I won't spare a bad person, and I won't wronged a good person. ”
"Anyway, it's still the same sentence!" Minister Fudge waved his hand and said, "Evil does not suppress good, evil does not suppress good!" ”
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(Thanks to the "Love to Swim in the Water" elder for the reward.)
The second watch, tomorrow...... Midday. )