The whole story | By : Riahana Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 42620 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 15 |
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Authors Note~ Ok I felt really bad for leaving the last chapter as a cliffhanger so I decided to finish the trial for everyone even though I had more planned for this chapter. I hope everyone enjoys it even though I found it exceedingly difficult to write I am not much into law or politics. I know I promised several chapters ago that things would be picking up, and it is in the future. Thank you for all the people who have reviewed and are reading, I have found I am very addicted to watching the number of hits increase; which only encourages me to write more.
Disclaimer~ The Prologue has the full disclaimer. Also any readers that are lost, read the Authors Note at the beginning of the Prologue; it will help make things clear.
Chapter 28
Harry squared his shoulders, holding his head high; trying to assume the same poise that Lucius had naturally; as he walked back into courtroom ten. Every member of the Wizengamot; still sitting in the same spots that they held from an hour ago, so Harry walked back to the same chair in the middle of the floor. The pregnant silence in the courtroom grated on his nerves, but he tried everything in his power to not show it.
“I am certain that Mr. Potter and myself are ready for the proceedings to begin.” Lucius said in his superior voice looking down at everyone as if they were inferior to himself. He was sure that no one would have been able to pull it off at the same level that Lucius could.
“Of course let’s proceed,” Amelia Bones said looking visible tired. “I do not think it is necessary to bring up the charges again so we will go right into the defense.” Amelia raised both eyebrows, “that is, if it is ok with Mr. Malfoy?”
Lucius gave Amelia a smile that held very little mirth, “Of course, I am sure after hearing the reasons behind the charges brought upon Mr. Potter that every witch and wizard present today will see that this trial is a parody to our esteemed Ministry.” Lucius paused for a moment giving every member of the Wizengamot the famous Malfoy; complete with mockery.
“Then please Mr. Malfoy, enlighten us on how this travesty has occurred.” Amelia said in the same mocking tone that Lucius had employed. Luckily, Lucius only had to convince the majority of the Wizengamot; because if it was only Amelia then it would have been a lost cause to begin with.
Lucius gave Amelia a half bow but kept his head up staring at the witch, standing up to his full height Lucius turned to stare down each member; beginning to articulate in a chilly manner. “This whole trial is a misunderstanding, instead of convicting the boy who lived; he should be heralded as a hero. For only a hero would save a muggle from a dementor attack…”
“That is preposterous, why would dementors be in a muggle community?” A fat toad like witch stood up wearing far too much pink for a person of her age.
Lucius narrowed his eyes, sniffing the air, as if there was some revolting smell. “And you are?”
“Madam Undersecretary Dolores Umbridge is who you are speaking too, and everyone here knows that the Ministry has full control of dementors…”
“Well Madam apparently your knowledge is incorrect…” Lucius didn’t even give the awful witch time to finish what she was saying. “Now if you do not mind I would like to finish?” The toad-like witch sat back down in a huff.
“Now as I was saying before I was rudely interrupted…” Glaring at Dolores Umbridge one last time. “Harry Potter was only defending himself and his cousin from not just one dementor but three of them…If it was not for the quick action of the boy who lived then…” Lucius stopped what he was saying to build the anticipation of the audience; which for the majority were all leaning forward in their seats waiting for the next words from the silvery tongue. “An innocent child, his own flesh and blood cousin, would have had his soul sucked out by one of those filthy beasts.”
Harry was impressed he honestly didn’t think that Lucius would be able to spin such a tale as heart wrenching as he did. Even he was started to believe that was his motives for rescuing his cousin were the ones that Lucius described; other than the instinct that had kicked in when he saw the dementors. Lucius continued to talk but Harry had to stop listening otherwise he would have laughed at some of the things that were mentioned. Instead Harry looked around like he was lost and for added measure he let his eyes water which was making him blink owlishly up at the members of the Wizengamot.
“If it is necessary I can have a pensive brought in so everyone in this room can see the heroics of the boy who lived first…” Lucius was interrupted a second time, but this time it was an elderly wizard one who looked too old to even be able to stand.
“I do not think it is necessary…I can speak for only myself, but after everything that young Mr. Potter has been through I know I will not convict him.”
Amelia Bones stood up at that point, “If the Wizengamot is ready we can take a vote. Anyone who finds Harry James Potter guilty of the afore mentioned crimes raise you right hand.” Of course the toad-like like witch had to raise her hand, but surprising only about five other members followed her.
“Anyone who finds Harry James Potter innocent of the crimes please raise...” A sea of hands lifted before Amelia could even finish speaking. “Well due to an almost unanimous vote Harry James Potter is innocent of all crimes…Everyone is dismissed.”
Lucius turned towards Harry, “Well Mr. Potter it was an entertaining afternoon…In the future I hope you can stay out of trouble though.” Lucius then left without any other type of good bye and Harry made his way out of courtroom ten. He sighed in relief when he saw his Godfather; at least he didn’t need to figure out how he was going to get back to Grimmauld Place.
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