The Mightiest Badger at Hogwarts

The picture reflected by the pensieve was a little blurry at first, but after being debugged by the gray-robed wizard, it soon became clear.

This is a typical room belonging to an old lady.

The walls of the room were covered with faded floral wallpaper, and there was the sound of a teapot boiling.

An old cat slowly walks past the bottom of the screen. The color of its fur looks a little strange, which is probably due to the orange-red lighting in the room.

In the center of the picture is a double-door glass window.

Unlike the slightly greasy wallpaper and scratched wooden floor around it, this window looked exceptionally clean, obviously having been scrubbed frequently.

Through it, everyone can clearly see the streets outside illuminated by street lights. From time to time, one or two wild cats with green eyes reflecting the light will pass by and bark twice towards the room, as if asking the cat in the room if he wants. Don't go on a tour together.

Suddenly, a chubby boy appeared outside the window chasing Harry Potter. The chubby boy obviously enjoyed this kind of 'exercise', and would laugh and throw some mud, pebbles and the like at Harry from time to time. , completely regardless of whether it will hurt the other party.

Harry and the fat boy ran across the screen, but soon they started running back at a faster speed.

Mrs. Figg didn't pay attention at first. She must have seen such a scene many times.

But then, two semi-floating figures wearing cloaks appeared behind Harry and the fat boy.

Looking at the strange creatures chasing Harry and the fat boy, the screen shook obviously twice, during which there was a frightened moan from Mrs. Figg.

Such moans also appeared in the courtroom.

This is what some MPs have said.

Even just through the images in the pensieve, they could clearly feel the cold, decaying smell, as well as the terrible creaking sound they made when they devoured the surrounding air...

This is the horror of dementors, they can always take away all happiness.

"Call God Guard!"

Several old congressmen waved their magic wands, and several physical patron saints began to hover over the crowd under the shining silver light. Immediately, the coldness in the courtroom was dispelled.

At the same time, Harry in the picture also used the Patronus Charm.

However, compared with those old congressmen, he is obviously not proficient enough in the Patronus Charm.

The first two times he released it, he only produced some silver light and mist. It was not until the third time he chanted the spell that a silver-white herd rushed out of the wand and violently drove away the dementors.

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The scene stopped abruptly, and the gray-robed wizard took out the silver thread of light from the pensieve and put it into a small bottle for storage.

At this time, Mrs. Figg was already curled up in her chair and shivering. Since this was her personal experience, she was more severely affected than others.

The gray-robed wizard finished cleaning up the pensieve, and then carefully helped Mrs. Figg out - if he didn't, Dumbledore was staring at him the whole time.

There was silence in the entire courtroom. After a long time, Dumbledore said slowly:

"I think the matter should be very clear. Dementors appeared in Little Whinging at that time, and Harry Potter cast the Patronus Charm out of self-defense. This was an emergency evacuation."

Dumbledore's voice was like a signal. As soon as he finished speaking, everyone on the council table began to whisper.

"This, this is all fake!"

Fudge suddenly yelled, with an angry look on his face, he put his hands on the table and stood up, "It's you! It's you who did the trick! How could a dementor appear in that place! You must have modified the memory of that squib! "

Dumbledore didn't speak. He just stood there quietly with a smile on his face, seeming to laugh at Fudge's irritation.

Similar smiles also appeared on the faces of Link and many councilors around him.

What Fudge said is actually correct. As a master of Legilimency, Dumbledore does have the ability to modify other people's memories, but Fudge couldn't prove at all whether Dumbledore had tampered with the memory just now. This is why those Link faction The reason why the MPs were sure that they would win this time was the moment they saw Dumbledore appear.

The winner has actually been decided long ago.

"Dumbledore's work is done, now it's our turn."

Link whispered to Old Barty with a smile in his eyes.

The latter smiled and nodded when he heard this, and said loudly to Fudge:

"It's so ugly, Connelly."

"Crouch! You have no place to speak here!"

Fudge's expression became even more ugly, while Old Barty continued without caring:

"As a member of the Wizengamot Council, I feel I have the right to ask you to explain why those two dementors appeared in that place."

As soon as this statement came out, the councilors around Link and Old Barty began to echo, and even the councilors from the neutral factions cast cold glances at Fudge.

"I've said it all, this is all false. This witness is not convincing!" Fudge pretended to be contemptuous and said, "The Dementor ran into a Muggle residential area and happened to meet a wizard. ? This possibility must be very small, not even that damn traitor Bagman would place a bet!"

"What you said is absolutely right," Old Barty said with a smile and snapped his fingers, "So we have every reason to believe that the appearance of those two dementors there was not a coincidence, but someone sent them there specifically. of."

"Bang!" Fudge smashed the table angrily and said, "This is impossible! Every time the Dementors go out, they will be strictly monitored. If any Dementors really appeared in Little Whinging that night, we should have records. of!"

"Then, if these two dementors have recently accepted instructions from someone outside the Ministry of Magic, then it's not necessarily true." Old Barty said, "As far as I know, Principal Dumbledore has been there for several years. I warned you months ago about the fact that Dementors cannot be trusted and are easily betrayed, right?"

"Yes, he did say that, but I have absolutely no reason to believe his nonsense!" Fudge said happily, and then turned to the surrounding MPs to explain, "Please believe me, Dementors. Still strictly obey our orders and stay in Azkaban properly."

"In that case, can I interpret your words to mean that the two Dementors appeared in Little Whinging on August [-]nd because they were ordered by someone from the Ministry of Magic. And that person was ordering the Dementors After the failed attack on Harry Potter, you wiped out all related records? After all, the dementors still strictly obey the orders of the Ministry of Magic, and that's what you said."

Link said suddenly.

There was no emotion in his voice, as if he was stating a cold fact.

As soon as he said this, almost all the congressmen in the courtroom looked at him.

You must know that as a person who barely got the admission through the back door, Link essentially has no right to speak.

Based on his illegal speech just now, any congressman present has the right to forcibly remove him from the courtroom.

But the actual situation was that no one dared to do this at all, and everyone remained silent, just as they acquiesced to Link entering the courtroom and sitting in the jury seat at the beginning.

Fudge was so angry that he almost collapsed.

At this moment, there was a layer of fine beads of sweat on his forehead, and his mouth opened and closed repeatedly but no sound came out.

Obviously, he couldn't answer this question at all.

Seeing this, the corners of Link's mouth slowly rose, and Old Barty and others around him also showed strange smiles.

Fudge has been successfully led into the pit by them.

There are actually only two choices before Fudge now.

One is to admit that the two dementors acted without authorization and went to attack Harry Potter.

This was tantamount to admitting that the Ministry of Magic had lost control of the Dementors, and that Fudge himself was incompetent.

At the same time, this also proved that Dumbledore had previously mentioned that Voldemort was resurrected and would seek to seize control of the Dementors, thus forcing the Ministry of Magic to take action on Voldemort's resurrection, and at the same time further proving Fudge's incompetence. , directly putting Fudge on the pillar of shame.

The second is to firmly believe that the Ministry of Magic still retains absolute control over the dementors.

This can very well avoid the above adverse reactions, but it also raises another, more terrifying question.

That is who sent the dementors to attack Harry Potter?

As long as Fudge dared to choose the second option, Link would dare to lead the topic in the direction that Fudge was dissatisfied with Dumbledore and Harry Potter, so he deliberately used dementors to attack as revenge.

Fudge obviously knew this very well, so he always insisted that the witnesses brought by Dumbledore were not credible and that the memory video was forged.

Unfortunately, as mentioned before, Fudge couldn't prove that Dumbledore had tampered with Mrs. Figg's memory at all.

Fudge can be said to be completely finished now!

Thinking of this, many of the councilors around Link began to breathe heavily.

This victory will be a turning point in history. From now on, it is their turn to take the stage!

"enough!"

At this moment, a majestic female voice broke the strange atmosphere of the scene.

"I would like to remind you that the behavior of the two Dementors is not the topic of this interrogation!" Bones stood up and said, "We are here to interrogate Harry Potter for violating the "Treatment of Underage Wizards" Cases involving the "Reasonable Restraint Act" and the "International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy"! Everything other than this requires separate investigation. Now, please raise your hands if you agree that the accusation is unfounded."

The courtroom suddenly became quiet. Most of the congressmen looked at Bones with doubts in their eyes, and there was even vague anger in the eyes of Link and others.

Bones' move was obviously to help Fudge out of trouble.

But Bones had obviously just confronted Fudge before, so why did he do this now?

No one knows the answer to that question, just as no one can stop Bones from doing it.

Presiding over the trial is her authority as the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement!

“I say it again, if you agree that the accusation is unfounded, please raise your hands!”

Bones raised his voice and spoke again, and this time, each arm was slowly raised.

There is no doubt about the result. After this combination of punches from Dumbledore, Link and others, most of the councilors from the neutral factions raised their hands.

Together with the members of Link's faction, the number of arms raised by these people already exceeded half of the members present.

"It seems that there is no need for the next round of voting." Bones said expressionlessly, "Now, this court declares that the charges against Harry Potter are not established!"

Bones packed up the documents and quickly left the courtroom.

Looking at her look, it seemed like she couldn't stay any longer.

"Great!"

Dumbledore said cheerfully, drawing out his wand and turning the chintz armchair into oblivion. "Okay, I have to go. I wish you all a good day."

After that, he didn't even look at Harry, just nodded to Link and quickly left the courtroom.

And on the other side.

Fudge slumped down in his chair, as if he was relieved, but also as if he was completely desperate.

Fortunately, there were still some people in Fudge's faction who needed face. A witch who looked somewhat like a toad came in with small steps. With Percy's help, he helped Fudge up and left quickly.

Looking at their departing figures, Link, Old Barty and others sneered.

Although they were unable to kill Fudge on the spot due to Bones' sudden disruption, Fudge's current situation was not much different from being hacked to death with a knife.

Fudge's performance today was so ugly, which directly caused his prestige in the Wizengamot and even the entire Ministry of Magic to plummet. I'm afraid not many people will be willing to follow him sincerely in the future.

What's more, Link and Old Barty have already anticipated a similar situation, and they have a backup plan!

"I don't need to say anything more about what happens next, right?"

Link said with a sneer.

After hearing this, Old Batty also smiled and said:

"Of course, you can just go home and rest. We have summoned all the media in the country, including the Daily Prophet and Owl Weekly, to prepare for a press conference. At the meeting, I will definitely give you a good report. Our friends in the media, please describe Secretary Fudge’s performance today, and ask Secretary Fudge to answer the questions that have not yet been answered today.”

After Old Batty finished speaking, the congressmen behind him also showed eager expressions.

The back-up plan against Fudge will naturally not be as simple as a press conference.

Next, the congressmen who were won over by Old Barty will use their own energy and begin to besiege Fudge.

If nothing else happens, Fudge will not be able to hold on for long.

After all, for zz, it is normal for people to take a cup of tea while walking, and to borrow an umbrella on sunny days and close it on rainy days.

With Fudge's current situation, not many people will continue to support him.

"That's fine, it's up to you."

Link said as he walked towards the end of the field. He couldn't leave quickly. Many councilors in the neutral faction were very interested in him and were already preparing to come over to chat and say hello.