Hogwarts Homecoming

What is the Ministry of Magic's primary concern in the course of events?

It must not be Sirius' innocence, nor that Peter, who was awarded the Order of Merlin and died as a hero, was actually the real criminal. On the whole, the Ministry of Magic is most concerned about what happened to Sirius Black. Escaped from Azkaban.

Azkaban, guarded by creatures of deep fear such as dementors, is a sharp knife in the hands of the Ministry of Magic. awe.

Just like Hagrid or Remus Lupine, in terms of strength, they are all masters among wizards. They may not be afraid of death, but Azkaban and its guards are definitely afraid of death. exist.

And now, a wizard can actually withdraw from Azkaban, which is said to be absolutely inescapable, which to a certain extent has shaken the ruling foundation of the Ministry of Magic!

Therefore, after receiving Sirius from Amosta and Dumbledore, Fudge immediately ordered Rufus to clarify this issue.

Barty Crouch was one of the top three powerful officials in the Ministry of Magic, and he was involved in this incident. He knew all the secrets in this series of events, but no one thought that he would actually fight back.

Dumbledore didn't seem particularly shocked. It can be said that these high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Magic were all grown up under his watch. He knew how they would respond in various situations. Compared with them, Fudge's performance can be called panic.

"We—we're done, aren't we?"

Fudge said angrily,

"If you don't pursue this matter, it will be regarded as the wrong imprisonment for twelve years!"

Amelia also frowned and stared at the side face of this old colleague, very annoyed at his unauthorized behavior that violated the previous discussion results.

Barty Crouch didn't seem to realize that he had become the focus of everyone, he looked coldly at Sirius who was also caught off guard in the audience,

"Sirius Black, I assume you are aware that the Ministry of Magic has laws in place to regulate the dangerous transfiguration magic of the Animagus, don't you?"

"Yes I know--"

Sirius in the audience answered with a frown. He glanced at Dumbledore and Amostar behind Barty Crouch, and found that both of them looked calm. It seemed that he was not surprised that Barty was unreasonable. As a result, the sudden tense mood calmed down, and he stared at Barty Crouch without showing any weakness.

"Did you know that the first transformation of an Animagus must be under the supervision of the Ministry of Magic, and if successful, must also be registered?"

"Yes I know."

"Did you know that violating this regulation will face prosecution by the Ministry of Magic?"

"Yes I know--"

"When did you master this magic?"

"Sixteen, when I was at Hogwarts."

Barty Crouch stopped his domineering questioning, and the jury was surprised after hearing Sirius' answer.

You know, the difficulty of Animagus magic should be regarded as the top of all transformation magic. Sirius also includes Pettigrew Peter who was just taken down. The transformation was successfully completed with hard work, which can be called a genius in real terms.

"The quality of teaching at Hogwarts is commendable, Albus--"

In the noisy crowd, someone raised a thumbs up to Dumbledore and whispered.

"Thank you for the compliment, but Hogwarts didn't help them much in this matter—"

Dumbledore blinked and smiled playfully.

Most people are still amazed by Sirius's magical talent, but there are not no smart people in the courtroom. They have realized why Barty Crouch pursued Chen at Peter's trial meeting, where people's attention was high. Years old things up.

When Sirius was arrested, Barty Crouch was still the director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. He was enthusiastically sought after by a group of people for his tough attitude towards the dark forces. It was he who ordered Sirius to be thrown directly into Azka Class, even the necessary trial procedures are exempted.

Barty Crouch pressed his hands on the table, leaned forward, and looked down at Sirius, his carefully combed mustache curled up,

"Sirius Black, you were sent to Azkaban to serve a permanent sentence twelve years ago because you were identified by the Ministry of Magic as the murderer of the Potters. During this process, did you reveal to anyone that you were not The Potters' secret keeper?"

"No, I was-"

Sirius had already realized that something was wrong, and he wanted to avoid this question, but he couldn't resist the oppressive questioning of a high-ranking and powerful Ministry of Magic official.

"Excuse me!"

Barty Crouch looked stern,

"Is it understandable that you knew you were innocent but didn't explain it to anyone? Is it because you were afraid that the Wizengamot Tribunal would conduct an in-depth investigation of you and expose you as an illegal Animag S?"

"That's not the case at all!"

At last Sirius roared,

"I didn't say because I thought I was guilty I mean, I killed James - no, James and Lily died because of my stupid advice, I thought I needed forgiveness. That's what I thought !"

Dumbledore sighed helplessly. Sirius' thoughts and behaviors were indeed contrary to ordinary people. Although Peter's innocence had been proven now, Sirius' own confession had no weight in the eyes of most members of the Wizengamot jury. Still not big.

Dumbledore stood up and was about to say something, but Amosta suddenly held his arm, and shook his head imperceptibly,

"There is no need to intervene, principal, someone will deal with it."

"I object!"

As soon as Amosta finished speaking, Ms. Bones stood up. Her brows were deeply frowned, and the monocle stuck in her eye socket made red marks on her eye socket. Amelia Burns stared at her indifferently and Barty Crouch, who was looking at her, said sternly,

"Your question is seriously misleading, and your conclusion lacks reliable factual basis, Mr. Crouch!"

There was an uproar in the courtroom, and the jurors present stared in disbelief at the two senior officials of the Ministry of Magic who were facing each other.

This is already considered a very serious political incident. In the courtroom of the Wizengamot, under the watchful eyes of many non-voting members, the heads of two departments, who are regarded as the right and left hands of the Minister of Magic, actually confronted each other openly. The impact of this incident very bad.

Sweat dripped from Fudge's forehead, his cheeks were swollen and flushed,

"Barty, I think—I think Amelia's look—is right, you—"

Barty Crouch's back was straight, his eyes were protruding,

"I don't think there is any problem with my questions and conclusions, Ms. Burns, as we all know, no one is not afraid of Azkaban and its guards, Sirius Black concealed the truth about the deaths of the Potters, the only possibility It is he who carries a deeper guilt, and that he himself is an outlaw Animagus is proof that he is not a decent wizard and his statements are not credible as Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Ms Bones , you should have a keen eye for crime, and I suggest that the Ministry should re-examine Sirius Black to find out what he was trying to hide!"

"It's ridiculous--"

Fudge panted heavily and kept shaking his head,

"I know what you want to do, Barty, you want to prove that you sent Black to Azkaban twelve years ago, but"

"This is a serious slander, Minister Fudge!"

Barty Crow interrupted Fudge, he raised his head and stared at the jury above who were talking, every syllable was filled with cold anger,

"Maybe some people think that I am avenging myself, but everyone should remember that throughout my long career, there is much evidence that I have always loathed and hated lawbreakers. Of course, I do not want to hide my decision because of the deaths of the Potters Sending Sirius Black to Azkaban was the wrong decision, right now!"

Crouch's eyes were shining, and he shouted loudly to everyone in the trial court,

"--In order to take responsibility, I announce that I will immediately withdraw from the Wizengamot Tribunal, but please seriously consider what I just expressed about Sirius Black himself!"