The day of the duel at Hogwarts

Fudge's smile froze on his face, and Umbridge's toad-like face showed disbelief and anger. She stared at Sean, as if she wanted to touch Sean's face. It's like seeing a flower.

At this time, Dodorian suddenly burst into laughter, completely losing the look he had when he was scolding Sean just now.

The entire trial hall was strangely quiet at this time, including Borel who was sitting in the corner, and the wizards from the pure-blood family who had joined Voldemort's command. For a moment, they didn't know how to refute Sean.

"Sean, you may be mistaken. Minister Fudge just said that if what you say makes sense, then naturally he will take your words into consideration. Minister Fudge has never said that he agreed to relieve Stork Podmore from the so-called The ridiculous Imperius Curse, this thing that doesn’t exist in the first place, how could it possibly need to be lifted!”

A sharp voice sounded like a little girl's.

Upon hearing this voice, Sean knew who was speaking.

Looking at Umbridge, Sean said: "How come? Does Minister Fudge think what I said is unreasonable? Minister Fudge thinks that the Order of the Phoenix is ​​not that heinous? Does Minister Fudge also have the same relationship with Dumbledore and the others from the Order of the Phoenix? Guys, do you think criminals like Stooges Podmore are innocent?"

"Don't blur the point!" Umbridge's voice became sharper.

"Isn't that what Minister Fudge thinks?" Sean looked at the stiff-faced Fudge and said with disbelief: "Then what does Minister Fudge think? Could it be that a wise and powerful person like Minister Fudge would obviously have questions and other issues?" If possible, regardless of these doubts and possibilities, regardless of the mistake that may have sent an innocent person to Azkaban, should we rashly end the trial?

Ms. Umbridge, do you want to assassinate Minister Fudge?Not only did you turn a blind eye to such an obvious problem, but you also repeatedly urged Minister Fudge to end the case hastily. Once this matter really goes wrong, then Minister Fudge will be the first to bear the brunt. What on earth do you have in mind! "

"Sean Burstead, you are basically standing with the people of the Order of the Phoenix, and you are also their accomplice!"

Sean looked distressed and said to Umbridge and Fudge: "I am thinking about Minister Fudge, how can you slander me like this! Umbridge, what conspiracy do you have to make Minister Fudge To make such an obvious mistake, if the proceedings of this trial were spread outside and published in major newspapers, what do you think the public would think of Minister Fudge!"

After Sean's last words fell, Fudge finally couldn't bear it anymore, and the muscles on his face kept twitching. Now that things have come to this point, if the trial process is really leaked, Fudge will definitely suffer huge criticism.

Recently, the pressure on him has been great. From Fudge's perspective, he really doesn't believe, or doesn't want to believe, that Voldemort has returned. In order to suppress this matter, Fudge has spent a lot of experience. If he continues Fudge wasn't sure if he could handle the matter this time.

After all, a little guy like Stooges Podmore is a small person, but rumors like Voldemort's return are a big deal. He can't lose because of the small things. Besides, he may not lose if he votes...

"you……"

As soon as she uttered the harsh word, Umbridge's words were interrupted by Fudge's outstretched hand.

"Umbridge, let's vote! It can't be true, it can't be false, and it can't be true. I will keep an eye on them, and they won't even think of any conspiracy."

Hearing this, a stiff smile appeared on Umbridge's face. She wanted to say something more, but seeing Fudge's face, she still didn't say anything. She sat in her seat and stopped talking. But those bulging eyes were still staring at Sean, like a toad about to jump.

After hearing Fudge's words, the presiding judge banged the gavel again and said: "Then the jury will vote with a show of hands. Please raise your hands if you agree to try to lift the Imperius Curse and use Veritaserum!"

Following the words of the presiding judge, Dumbledore, Sean, Marchban and others raised their hands immediately, followed closely by members of the Wizengamot who stood in the same camp as them, such as Amelia Burke. Ens, such as Rufus Scrimgeour, etc. When everyone raised their hands, it was exactly halfway through. This result immediately made Fudge's breath thicker by three points again!

Seeing the votes, the presiding judge banged the gavel again and told the Aurors beside him: "Now the Imperius Curse will be lifted. Aurors will be invited to preside over it."

Following the words of the presiding judge, the two Aurors who had brought Stork Podmore up before came forward and cast spells on Stork Podmore together. Slowly, Stork Podmore’s face His expression gradually became lively and struggling. People who had some knowledge of the Soul-Impering Curse realized that something was wrong.

And just when the two Aurors performed the third spell-breaking, Stooges Podmore's body shook violently. He took a big breath, looked at the presiding judge in front of him, and looked at Denbu next to him. Lido, Fudge and others looked at the members of the Wizengamot behind them and shouted loudly: "I am innocent! I am innocent! I was put under the Imperius Curse. I was going to Diagon Alley. , but someone cast a spell behind me, I don’t want to come to the Ministry of Magic to steal things, that’s not my intention!”

It turned out to be the Imperius Curse!

Some people at the scene immediately became surprised.

Especially those neutral Wizengamot members started discussing in low voices in twos and threes.

At this time, the presiding judge also realized that something was wrong, and he immediately said: "Get the Veritaserum. If Stourge Podmore is proven to have entered the Ministry of Magic to steal under the Veritaserum, which was not his original intention, then he will Absolved of all guilt!”

Whether Stooges Podmore was innocent or not, no one knew better than the purebloods.

When they heard the words of the presiding judge, they knew that their plan to attack Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix was completely ruined.

Soon, an Auror arrived with Veritaserum.

After both Fudge and Dumbledore checked the authenticity of the Veritaserum, the Aurors fed Stooges Podmore a drop of Veritaserum and answered some questions from the presiding judge under the influence of the Veritaserum. , the results confirmed that Stooges Podmore was indeed innocent, and that he was indeed controlled by the Imperius Curse.

"Now the verdict will be pronounced. Stork Podmore is not guilty and will be released in court. This trial ends here..."

"Please wait a moment, Lord Judge." Sean stood up slowly, looked at the Judge, and said: "The wizard who secretly cast the Imperius Curse on Stork Podmore should also be part of this case. , we should investigate immediately, what do you think? Lord Judge!"