Peter's strange appearance quickly attracted the attention of those around him, mainly because his current state was too abnormal.

If it weren't for the fact that Scrimgeour had checked the other party's identity before, some would even think that he had been conjured by Dumbledore's Transfiguration.

Or rather, controlled by the Imperius Curse...... While this idea is somewhat comical, it's not impossible.

Soon, Scrimgeour walked over again.

But he was only an Auror after all, not a healer of St. Mungo, and he didn't know exactly what to do in the face of this situation, so he could only use a few detection spells as usual.

"No problem." Scrimgeour shook his head and said, "I think he was probably stimulated by some irritation and couldn't accept it for a while to become what he is now." ”

Fudge breathed a sigh of relief, but luckily, his worst fears didn't happen.

"I recommend that the reconsideration be adjourned!" At this time, Crouch suddenly said: "His current state is obviously not suitable for interrogation, I think he should be sent to St. Mungo first, and then retrial when he can communicate normally." ”

On the steps behind him, some people immediately raised their hands in agreement.

"I agree ......"

"Agree ......"

"Let's send it to St. Mungo first."

There are a lot of supporters.

Fudge narrowed his eyes tightly and said, "Barty, I don't think it's necessary. ”

The reason why he held a retrial so suddenly was to catch Crouch off guard, and of course it was impossible to agree to suspend the retrial.

"Amelia......" he asked, looking at a bespectacled witch next to him, "I think this situation should be the use of the elixir, right?" ”

Amelia Bones, Director of the Law Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Magic, was silent for a moment, then nodded, "Yes." ”

Although truth-spitting agents are not a conventional method of adjudication, they can be used if the person being tried refuses to cooperate, or is unable to cooperate.

Or in those cases with significant impact, it can also be used directly.

And these two ...... Peter Pettigrew seems to fit it all.

"I'm against it!" Crouch said angrily, "I don't deny that Director Bones is familiar with the Wizengamot Trial Act, but I think you must have overlooked one point, which is that more than half of the judges must agree before the truth potion can be used."

"Then let's vote now, I think Peter Pettigrew should still be sent to St. Mungo."

As he spoke, he raised his hand first.

On the high platform behind him, some people raised their hands one after another to agree with his views, but the number was not large, only about one-third.

"Don't forget ......," said one of the people sitting behind Crouch suddenly, "Truth elixir also has drawbacks, if Peter Pettigrew's memory has been modified, then his words will become untrue, and sending it to St. Mungo is just the right time to check his memory." ”

After a few moments, more people raised their hands.

It doesn't even need to be counted, just a glance to see that the number of people who oppose the use of truth potion is even higher.

Seeing this scene, Fudge panicked a little and began to look at Dumbledore frequently.

But neither Dumbledore nor Sirius Black spoke, just watched quietly.

Soon, the statistics came out.

Of the 100 judges present, 59 opposed the use of truth-spitting.

"More than half of the people are against it." Amelia said: "The proposal to use the truth agent was dismissed, and the trial continued. ”

Fudge was even more panicked, he didn't understand, he had thought of everything...... first exposed Peter Pettigrew in public to fake his death, and then used the truth agent to restore the truth of the year, and finally the dust settled, giving Crouch a heavy blow.

But why, such a well-developed plan has such a big fork.

Now that the elixir is no longer available, once Peter Pettigrew is sent to St. Mungo, who knows when he will be fine, if it takes a year and a half...... No, if it's just for a few days, if Crouch has time to prepare, then his good hand is completely useless.

He looked at Dumbledore again, asking for help.

But Dumbledore still didn't look at him.

"And ......" The man continued, with a smug look on his face, "Have you forgotten about Blake's escape?" ”

"But he is here to wash away his grievances." An elderly witch said, "Dumbledore has explained, he saw it in the newspaper and recognized Peter Pettigrew's Animagus and wanted to ......"

But before she could finish her sentence, she was rudely interrupted, and the man said coldly:

"Whatever his intentions, the incident itself has a serious impact on the prestige of the Ministry of Magic, because of him, we receive at least three howl letters a week.

"I suggest that during Peter Pettigrew's treatment at St. Mungo, our first task is to get him to explain how he escaped.

And just in case...... He must also return to Azkaban, under the watchful eye of the Dementors! ”

Although he didn't say it explicitly, everyone present could hear it, and this person almost directly singled out Dumbledore for perjury.

It seems that in his mind, he has tacitly agreed that Peter Pettigrew is the innocent person.

Implying that Dumbledore altered his memories and gave perjury...... How dare he?

Some people's faces became unsightly.

Even Crouch frowned, as if he felt that something was wrong with this, but he finally remained silent and said calmly:

"Then let's start a second round of voting, whether to suspend the retrial, send Peter Pettigrew to St. Mungo, and wait for his memories to be checked......"

"Oh, sorry, please wait a minute."

At this time, Dumbledore, who had been silent, finally spoke.

He took a step forward and stepped into the position in front of everyone.

"Mr. Bizita, I understand your concerns."

"Of course, you are right, I myself have no proof that I have not altered Peter's memory until it has been examined by the most authoritative authorities."

Bizita was still a little flustered when he saw Dumbledore stand up, but now that he heard these words, he breathed a sigh of relief and put his mind at ease.

In any case, as long as it cannot be proved that Peter's memory is okay, then this retrial will not be possible.

Even Dumbledore couldn't have gone his own way, or he would have broken the authority of the Wizengamot, he wouldn't, and couldn't have done so.

Bizzita was quite confident in this, because standing there was Dumbledore, the greatest White Wizard.

Fudge's heart sank to the bottom.

But just when everyone thought that this retrial would be hastily over......

"We don't necessarily need a truth potion, though."

Dumbledore said calmly, "There is a trace of any magic, especially magic that involves the soul like the Loyalty Charm.

When a wizard decides to hide a secret in his soul, the secret stays with him for the rest of his life and can never be erased. ”

"What do you want to say?" Bizzita looked distracted, "If you want to take a lesson, I'd suggest you take that student back to Hogwarts......"

"Oh, you misunderstood."

Dumbledore said, "I just wanted to tell you that no amount of hidden magic is ever safe, there is always a way to find some traces, and the Loyalty Charm is no exception. ”

"It can't be!" Crouch said, "I don't think there's any way to break the protection of the Curse of Faithful Bravery. ”

"That's the way it works."

Dumbledore said, "But when the secret man actively violates his original intentions and causes the secret to no longer need to be protected, then the spell is no longer indestructible."

"Luckily, I happened to meet a nice friend before I came to the Ministry of Magic, and she promised to do me a small favor."

He looked at Welfare and said in a cheerful tone, "Connelly, can you let her in, I think she should be outside the door right now." ”

"Oh, sure, no problem." Fudge said busily.

The heavy door was opened again.

A man in a black robe strode in, and the black robe had a golden magic pattern on the cuffs and the edge of the hood.

"This dress...... It's the Silencer! Someone shouted.

Kyle's eyes widened as well, and he just felt his head buzz.

He never thought that the person Dumbledore was talking about was Diana!

"I'm glad you're here." Dumbledore smiled and said, "I'll leave it to you next." ”

"Okay." Diana nodded, glancing at Kyle, intentionally or not.

Kyle quickly shrunk his neck.

Strictly speaking, his presence here is a truancy.

Although he was taken out by the principal, he couldn't help but panic a little when he was hit by his mother.

……

(End of chapter)