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Chapter 1

Ministrative Arrest

Draco Malfoy was, to put it mildly, completely and utterly confused. Being detained by the MoM was no small business, but generally one has at least an inkling of their offense. Even stranger, the Aurors guarding Draco seemed to know about as much as he did.

"Get up. You're to be tried by the Wizengamot."

Malfoy bit his tongue (literally, it quite hurt, too) to refrain from biting of the Auror's hooded head. Why were all of the Aurors' faces hidden, anyway? What did the Ministry fear?

"As you wish. But would it be too much trouble to inform me what horrible crime I have committed? It seems to have slipped my mind." Draco rose wearily; if he didn't stand, he would be dragged, doubtlessly.

"You've been accused of murdering Alice Longbottom."

Draco sputtered. "W-what? I would never-"

"Relax. I know you didn't do it. After all, if you couldn't kill a wandless, defenseless, old man, why would you be able to kill a semi-insane, defenseless middle-aged woman?"

"Potter, I'd rather not start this again. School was one thing, but this is completely inappropriate. So if you don't mind, I'd like to get this over with."