The Truth Elixir is a potion strictly controlled by the Ministry of Magic, and it is not allowed to be used even during the interrogation of ordinary criminals, except for those who are extremely guilty of crimes, and who themselves are a serious danger to the wizarding world, and are allowed to use it after the approval of Amelia Bones and Cornelius Fudge.

The reliability of the potion was unquestionable, and when Peter's trembling voice, which echoed through the courtroom, fell to the ground, the room fell silent, and there was no doubt about it.

Amosta thought that this kind of trial would end here, but unexpectedly, Barty Crouch said again,

"Peter Pettigrew, you will also face a second charge from the Ministry of Magic, last November, for some reason, you left the side of Ron Ignatius Weasley, who is currently attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, hid in the school's owl shack, and used the Imperius Charm to control the third-year wizard who was studying at the school, Draco Malfoy, in a process that lasted for three months, causing serious harm to Draco Malfoy"

Barty Crouch leaned forward, staring at Peter Pettigrew with eagle-sharp eyes,

"--Currently, Draco Malfoy is still being treated at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Injuries and Injuries--"

Amosta frowned, his fingers hooked, and the voice surrounded him and Dumbledore,

"To shake this out would be to tell everyone that we were derelict in our duties, Headmaster Dumbledore-"

Dumbledore's silver eyebrows moved, his eyes did not squint, and he said calmly,

"We have to admit that Amosta, Hogwarts didn't protect their students, and if people blame us for this, that's what we have to bear."

Amosta snorted coldly, and a strange light flashed in his eyes staring at Barty Crouch's back,

"Fudge and Bones looked a little caught off guard, and it probably wasn't a question that had been planned to be thrown out. Is it Lucius Malfoy? He bought Barty Crouch and wanted to put a few more hats on Peter's head, right? ”

Amosta looked indifferent, if that was the case, Lucius Malfoy had done something stupid, and since he had already opened his mouth to himself, he turned his head and went to Barty Crouch in private, which was clearly distrustful of him.

While Lucius's trust was worthless to him, such an act was a contempt for Amosta.

"Because Draco, Lucius Malfoy can't tolerate Peter or walking into Azkaban, so--"

"If you knew Barty Sr. as well as I did, you wouldn't have guessed like that."

Dumbledore interrupted Amosta,

"Sirius's mistake is a huge stain on Barty Sr., second only to the shame his son has brought him, and Cornelius wants Barty Sr. to take responsibility for the mistakes made by the Ministry of Magic, but a wizard like Barty Sr. will not be resigned to his reputation plummeting."

Amosta blinked, understood.

As a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Magic, his son is deadly enough, and the misjudgment of Sirius has earned him a reputation as a 'fool', but Barty Crouch is clearly not reconciled, and he wants to do something to attract attention to gain the support of some people.

The truth was as Amosta had predicted.

"--Peter Pettigrew, accused of revealing the whereabouts of the Potters to a mysterious person, resulting in the murder of the two, accused of killing multiple Muggles, accused of using the Imperius Charm to control underage wizards, punished with both, and recommended death!"

When Barty Crouch's cold voice resounded in the courtroom, there was a long silence in the huge stone chamber, and many people stared at Barty Crouch's tough back with incredible eyes, including Sirius Black below!

In the days that he was held by the Ministry of Magic, Sirius had already figured it out, Peter probably saved his most cherished life, so many Death Eaters who committed many crimes were sentenced to serve a permanent sentence in Azkaban, and Wizengamot probably wouldn't 'open the back door' for Peter.

But now, Barty Crouch, who personally sent him to Azkaban, has recommended that the jury sentence Peter to death. Sirius glared at Barty Crouch in astonishment, not knowing for a moment whether to resent him or thank him.

"Wait, Barty, it's not for us to discuss, I'm saying that according to the law it should be imprisonment!"

Fudge finally came to his senses, his ass off the stool, his lips curled, and he said quickly.

At the same time, the repercussions of the suggestion had finally spread, and for the first time since Amosta had entered the courtroom, the uproar had been so loud.

To his surprise, there were not many supporters of the death penalty, and many of the wizards and those around him were blushing and struggling, whether Peter should be sentenced to death or life imprisonment.

"What's your opinion, Dumbledore?"

Seeing that Barty Sr. didn't pay attention to himself at all, Fudge wiped the sweat from his head and remembered Dumbledore's opinion.

The death penalty had not been used in many years, and once it was for Peter Pettigrew, it would be a disadvantage to Fudge, then Minister of Magic, who was not guilty of making a fuss for the support of the radicals!

"Now, let the jury vote!"

Barty understood Connelly's intention to drag Albus into the water, and he didn't give him a chance, looking upwards and asking the jury to vote immediately.

Peter's mind was finally clearer, and he covered his face from looking at the outstretched hands one after another, and the crying voice was sharp and piercing.

None of the people sitting in the first row raised their hands, including Amosta, who could not be guilty of revealing his intentions in such a scene.

This was just a show, and Barty Sr. didn't expect the Wizengamot to pass Peter's death sentence at all, he just wanted to show his tough attitude towards evil.

"Very good--raise hand to agree to sentence Peter Pettigrew to life imprisonment-"

Barty Crouch said again with a calm face, and this time, the proposal was offered by the vast majority of people.

Peter wept out of fear, but this time, out of joy!

He survived in the end, even in a horrible place like Azkaban, and there was hope as long as he lived!

Peter was dragged away by several of the Aurors who were holding him, and now that the verdict had been decided, the Aurors immediately carried out the Wizengamot's decision to escort Peter to the Department of Mysteries on the ninth basement level, where there was a room where the key to Azkaban was kept.

Fudge breathed a sigh of relief, no matter what, the death penalty was stopped, and the Ministry of Magic he led would not be criticized for this. Fudge smiled ugly at Barty, signaling that he could end the trial, but once again, Barty Crouch did something unexpected.

Barty Crouch ignored Fudge's hints, and he turned his head to look at Sirius Black, who was regretting it, and his cold voice stunned the jury, who had just relaxed.

"Sirius Black, you will be charged with illegally studying and using Animagus!"

(End of chapter)