Hogwarts: I am Harry's Cousin

Chapter 374 368. The Third Courtroom of the Wizengamot

Ministry of Magic, Wizengamot Courtroom Three.

This time, more than thirty members came to the trial. Their purple-red robes were all in one piece, and half of the courtroom was filled.

In order to create a depressing atmosphere, the walls of the entire courtroom were made of black stones, and the light was dim and gloomy. When the heavy door was closed, an ominous silence enveloped it.

"The defendant: Stourge Podmore has been confirmed to be present and the trial can officially begin."

A cold man's voice echoed in the courtroom.

A very haggard-looking man with a lot of straw stuck in his head and sunken eyes was pushed in.

"Trial on September 15th."

"The Trial of Stooges Podmore for Trespassing and Attempting to Commit Robbery at the Ministry of Magic."

Fudge's voice sounded. He was sitting in the center of the courtroom. This position was originally supposed to be occupied by Dumbledore, the chief wizard of the Wizengamot. At this time, Fudge, who was only a member of the Wizengamot, was sitting inside.

"In the early hours of the night of September 11th, you sneaked into the Ministry of Magic and entered the Department of Mysteries to take something. Unfortunately, you were discovered by the Auror who was responsible for patrolling at night. After a struggle, you were accidentally captured."

"Now the Ministry of Magic is going to charge you with three counts of 'illegally trespassing into the Ministry of Magic, attempting to commit robbery, and attempting to attack an Auror'."

"Defendant, what do you want to say?"

"No, I didn't. I said I was wronged."

Stoji shouted excitedly, but unfortunately he was cursed and couldn't move.

"Really? You deny that you entered the Ministry of Magic that day? Without permission."

Fudge, who was sitting on the high platform, looked down at Stoji.

"that is because."

Stourge tried to argue but was interrupted by Fudge.

"You just have to answer me 'yes or no'!"

"Yes but"

"Very good, Stourge admitted that he sneaked into the Ministry of Magic that day."

Fudge said directly after he answered no.

"Then you entered the Department of Mysteries without permission?"

"Yes, but because."

"Are you going to take something from the Department of Mysteries!"

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Many times the answer is not as simple as 'yes or no'. Fudge's interrogation method is very targeted and inductive, as most of the Wizengamot jurors here also know.

But no one was willing to stand up and accuse Fudge.

"As the presiding judge of this case, I ask you again whether you admit that you have committed three crimes of 'illegal intrusion into the Ministry of Magic, attempted robbery, and attempted attack on Aurors'."

"No!"

"The defendant Stoji refused to plead guilty. His attitude was extremely bad."

After a long speech, Fudge said: "The final judgment can be carried out."

"I think he is guilty! He should be sent to Azkaban to stay for a few months to reflect on it."

At this moment, the door to the trial room was pushed open, and Dumbledore walked in from the outside. What was rare was that he actually wore the costume of the chief wizard today.

"Judges, I'm sorry to be late. I think there are still many doubts that need to be dealt with in this case."

"There are many doubts about this case and it should be re-examined to avoid erroneous trial results."

"Dumbledore."

Fudge was startled when he saw Dumbledore. Dumbledore's appearance was something he had never expected. He became excited after hearing the other party's words: "Although you are the chief wizard, the trial has now begun, no matter what Any opinions you have must wait until the trial is over."

"According to the rules of the Wizengamot, as long as more than half of the Wizengamot members present agree, as the chief wizard, I can take over the jurisdiction of the trial again."

Dumbledore said and looked at the other members on the bench: "Well, let's vote by show of hands now."

I originally thought that the first person to agree with Dumbledore would be his good friend, but unexpectedly it was Amelia Bones who raised her hand first. With her setting an example, many people raised their hands.

The current Wizengamot has undergone a major change, and the situation that was originally controlled by the former Death Eaters is no longer there. Although the twenty or thirty people present now are all insiders of the Ministry of Magic, many people do not like Fudge at the same time. More willing to support Dumbledore, with Amelia taking the lead, these people raised their hands.

Almost all passed

Dumbledore smiled and said to Fudge: "Minister Fudge, it seems that I can take over this case. If you are unwilling to leave, you can participate as an ordinary judge."

Fudge was very unwilling, but there was nothing he could do now, unless he once again used his status as Minister of Magic to punish Stourge.

But his previous behavior of forcing Umbridge to enter Hogwarts has caused dissatisfaction among many wizards. If he continues to let the Wizengamot follow his will, his position as Minister of Magic may really come to an end. .

It is obviously not worthwhile to exchange one's own black gauze hat for one.

Again, he is just England's Minister of Magic, not the world's Minister of Magic. He cannot really do whatever he wants, otherwise there is no need for him to be afraid of Dumbledore.

"Dumbledore, how are you going to interrogate this case? It is a fact that he broke into the Ministry of Magic without permission."

"I think there might be something fishy about this."

"I was controlled by someone using the Imperius Curse." Stoji shouted quickly.

Dumbledore turned to Fudge: "You see, he is controlled by the Imperius Curse"

The Imperius Curse is the Imperius Curse. Those purebloods just used this excuse to ignore it. What kind of identity do you, Stoje, deserve to use it?

"No one can prove it to him!"

"It's actually very simple to prove. We can take a look at his memory."

"Memory can be tampered with."

"But he doesn't have time to tamper, does he? Unless he was prepared to face this situation from the beginning."

Fudge's desire to imprison Stourge in Azkaban has made him exceed his fear of Dumbledore, and he tried every means to convict Stourge. Dumbledore wanted to do the opposite. The two seemed to have started a war. In a fierce debate, the entire third courtroom could only hear the voices of the two arguing.

In the end, Fudge had the upper hand.

His ability is far inferior to Dumbledore, and he has never heard of many of the methods of proof that the other party mentioned. Therefore, under Dumbledore's multiple evidences, Stourge was confirmed to have been cast under the Imperius Curse and was acquitted.

A good trial ended in an almost farcical interrogation.

'It would be nice if Umbridge was here, what she's best at is debating. ’

Fudge's face was sullen, very different from his usual benevolent image.

"Dumbledore, you will regret this."

Taking off the tall hat unique to the Wizengamot and holding it tightly in his hand, Fudge glared at Dumbledore fiercely, his face twisted like a ball of rag that had been kneaded, completely different from his usual cowardice.