Chapter 148 That Was a Kind Child Who Took Care of Another Child’s Self-Esteem

London.

British Ministry of Magic.

Ten floors underground, the Wizengamot Court.

As the highest judicial body for wizards, all the members here are famous wizards. Everyone has been selected to enter here, and now all the members are sitting here.

No one ever thought about it.

This body will one day try the Minister of Magic.

Cornelius Fudge never thought that he would be sitting in a prison cell in the Wizengamot. His eyes were a little distracted, and he raised his head from time to time to look at everyone present, including many of his former colleagues.

"Cornelly Fudge."

Amelia Bones sat on the trial bench, her eyes fixed on her former boss, and she spoke softly: "You are accused of colluding with the Dark Lord Peter, jointly stealing the Philosopher's Stone, and secretly releasing Azka. Ben’s dark wizard Bellatrix, do you have anything to refute to these?”

"I didn't collude with the Dark Lord!"

Cornelius Fudge's expression suddenly became excited. He clung to the railing and refuted loudly: "I just want to use Peter Pettigrew to kill Voldemort!"

"Then can you explain why the Philosopher's Stone is in your home?"

Amelia Bones glanced at the Philosopher's Stone on the table and continued to ask questions calmly: "And the private release of the dark wizard Bellatrix..."

"Peter Pettigrew lied to me..."

Cornelius Fudge absolutely did not want to admit the problem of the Philosopher's Stone. He kept silent about it and started talking about another topic: "Because he took the initiative to find me, hoping that I could release Bellatrix." , asking Bellatrix to help him find the whereabouts of Voldemort, but he didn't do it..."

Or.

Peter Pettigrew didn't have time to do so.

Or.

Bellatrix didn't have time to find Voldemort.

In any case, Cornelius Fudge believed that his plan to challenge the two Dark Lords to fight had not succeeded. Although in fact there was nothing wrong with the plan, at least Voldemort's Horcruxes were completely controlled by Peter Pettigrew.

Unfortunately, Fudge didn't know.

Amelia Bones shook her head and continued expressionlessly: "No matter what your original intention is, it is absolutely not allowed for a Minister of Magic to collude with the Dark Lord. We cannot bow to the Dark Wizard..."

"Where's Dumbledore!"

Cornelius Fudge suddenly looked at the old man sitting in the chief mage's seat and said loudly: "Dumbledore also negotiated with Grindelwald! We are obviously doing the same thing!"

"..."

Everyone present looked at Dumbledore.

However, Dumbledore's expression did not change, and his voice remained as calm as before: "If necessary, I can solve the trouble caused by Grindelwald at any time. Now is not the time... What about you, Fudge, you are sure After Peter Pettigrew defeated Voldemort, can he be defeated?"

"..."

There was silence throughout the Wizengamot Court.

The old man was right. If he could, he could kill Grindelwald at any time, just as he stood up to duel Grindelwald in front of everyone and directly imprisoned the first-generation Dark Lord in Newmont. Gad.

On the other hand, Cornelius Fudge…

There is certainly no way that the former Minister of Magic can deal with the Dark Lord Peter.

Amelia Bones was silent for a moment, then slowly continued: "Dumbledore can guarantee that the trouble caused by Grindelwald will be solved... Minister Fudge, before you have no way to solve the Dark Lord Peter, choose to make your own peace. The Dark Lord is cooperating, and there is no way for us to think that you are not colluding with him."

After saying that.

Amelia Bones pondered for a while, then continued: "There is one last crime. After getting the Philosopher's Stone, it should be returned to the original owner or registered with the Ministry of Magic. You finally chose to keep it secretly. Prove that Peter Pettigrew bribed you and that your relationship with Peter Pettigrew was a collusion deal..."

This is the most deadly crime.

If everything before was justified, the fact that he kept the Philosopher's Stone meant that Fudge treated it as a well-deserved trophy rather than registering it with the Ministry of Magic.

The entire wizarding world knows how precious it is, and the Ministry of Magic also registered it as lost after Gringotts reported it as stolen. In theory, the Sorcerer's Stone can be kept in a private collection.

but…

The Philosopher's Stone became evidence that a Minister of Magic had been bribed.

When the entire Wizengamot court heard about it, they couldn't help but be shocked by Peter Pettigrew's generosity. Even Dumbledore had to admit that Peter Pettigrew, the student, was a terrifying guy!

Not everyone has the courage to give up the Philosopher's Stone.

If Peter Pettigrew had not chosen to become the Dark Lord, his wisdom and courage to sacrifice alone would have made him a great wizard.

Now…

Perhaps he will be the most terrifying Dark Lord.

Dumbledore couldn't help but raise the student's danger level to the highest level.

This time, Peter Pettigrew cunningly deceived many people. From the words of Sirius Black and others, Dumbledore vaguely guessed and restored the truth.

First, Peter Pettigrew went to Gringotts to steal the Philosopher's Stone.

Secondly, he used the Philosopher's Stone to bribe Cornelius Fudge to release the Death Eater Bellatrix.

In the end, he used Bellatrix to find several Horcruxes hidden by Voldemort and achieved his goal.

One step at a time.

Every step is precisely clicked on a point.

Dumbledore had to admit that Peter Pettigrew's serial conspiracy was very well done. Cornelius Fudge, Umbridge, and Bellatrix were just pawns in this conspiracy.

Originally, he thought that Peter Pettigrew was trying to gain immortality, but in the end, that guy used the Philosopher's Stone as a primer for a plan. This was something no one could have imagined!

certainly.

Dumbledore was different.

The old man couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Because when he noticed that Voldemort had reappeared, his first thought was to use the Philosopher's Stone to lure Voldemort into being deceived. On this point, he had the same idea as Peter Pettigrew...

None of them cared about the loss of treasure.

They don't even care about the sacrifices that come with achieving their plans.

even…

Including the deaths of Lily and James Potter.

If Dumbledore had known that Lily's death was enough to create a curse that killed Voldemort, maybe...

While Dumbledore was still deep in thought, Amelia Bones, sitting in the trial seat, made her verdict: "Cornelly Fudge and his subordinate Dolores Umbridge... Imprisoned for life.”

Cornelius Fudge's ouster is inevitable.

The Minister of Magic, who has just been in office for a year, secretly abused his power to release the prisoners of Azkaban, even secretly hid the Philosopher's Stone, and colluded with the Dark Lord Peter. Every crime makes it impossible for him to continue to be the Minister. .

However, after Fudge stepped down.

The election of a new Minister of Magic was quickly put on the agenda.

Not surprisingly, Amelia Bones is far ahead. This woman who serves as the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts has become another candidate for Minister of Magic.

Rufus Scrimgeour, who was originally the focus of many people's attention, had a poor reputation as a candidate for Minister of Magic due to his poor performance in the horrific incident of Peter Pettigrew's attack on the British Ministry of Magic.

certainly.

Now there is a vacancy at the Ministry of Magic.

However, Barty Crouch Sr., the director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Department, took the initiative to apply to be transferred back to the Legal Enforcement Department. He will continue to crack down on dark wizards in this harsh environment, even if he is demoted to become the head of the Auror Office. It doesn't matter.

this matter…

New minister Amelia Bones is left with a bit of a dilemma.

If Barty Crouch Sr.'s son hadn't been a Death Eater, perhaps he would even be sitting on the position of Minister of Magic now. Even so, with his original prestige and achievements in the Wizarding War, it would be impossible for Old Barty Crouch to let him What does Barty Crouch do as head of the Auror office.

therefore…

Amelia Bones could only think more about it.

No one expected that one thing Barty Crouch Sr. did would make Amelia Bones determined.

"Crouch has been concentrating on training Aurors."

When Dumbledore visited Amelia Bones, he mentioned a little bit about the adopted child of Barty Crouch Sr.: "You should remember, that little guy Wesson..."

"Our little Hufflepuff badger..."

Amelia Bones immediately thought of that student.

Because her nephew Erwin Bones had been following that student, Wesson Wright and Cedric Diggory were the two best students in Hufflepuff House.

"Originally he should belong to Gryffindor..."

Dumbledore didn't mind saying a few words on the matter.

Because after all, a student who would definitely become an excellent Gryffindor became a Hufflepuff, which would be a pity for any wizard born in Gryffindor House.

After Dumbledore said something, he continued: "Crouch always used his holidays to train this little guy to become an Auror. I think that little guy was almost at the level of a formal Auror when he was in first grade... "

What the old man said was very subtle.

Although he did not mention anything about the competition between Rufus Scrimgeour and Barty Crouch Sr. for the position of Director of Legal Enforcement, the implications of what he said were obvious.

even…

Dumbledore didn't mind saying a few more words.

"I used to pay attention to him when he was not yet eleven years old."

Dumbledore handed Minister Amelia Bones a cup of hot tea while continuing: "That is a kind child... Although he will not mention it to anyone, he always hides himself in disguise... Maybe He already thought he was an Auror, right?"

When talking about this, Dumbledore thought of the entanglement between Harry Potter and Wesson Wright, and said quietly: "Amelia, Hogwarts this year is actually better than when you were a teacher at the school. More lively…”