Located in Level 2 at the Ministry of Magic is the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Within that lay the headquarters of the Wizengamot, the people whom
in which decide the fate of any Witch or Wizard that has broken any Wizarding Law. The dungeons within the lower levels are where all their trials take place.
During trials that concern a great injustice the people within it consist of the Chief Warlock, Minister for Magic, Senior Undersecretary to the Minister, Head of the
Department of Magical Law Enforcement, a Court Scribe and about 50 members of the Wizengamot present. Before them is the Defendant. The Chief Warlock acts
as a Judge making the final decision on such cases. However should there be no Chief Warlock available the Minister for Magic takes this position. The acting Chief
Warlock now is Kingsley Shacklebolt the new Minister for Magic. It is now after the Second Wizarding War and the group Death Eaters that were captured had these
trials because of the small possibility they were innocent. Here they could defend themselves speaking of how they were forced, controlled, or decided to turn
themselves in and try to show as much remorse as possible. This is a trial like such however slightly different. It contained 3 people. They were all showing
remorse, 1 committing the crimes by will, 1 being forced, and oddly 1 that concerned redemption. This was the Malfoy trial. Lucius Malfoy, Draco Malfoy, and
Narcissa Malfoy. They were in the courtroom facing all the people who would judge them and decide the outcome of their case. The trial began and the Malfoys
hoped the fact that they didn't run may help in their case, because they knew if they ran they might not have gotten the chance to defend themselves at all.
However the 3 still strongly assumed that this trial was not going to be in their favor. Kingsley Shacklebolt spoke.
"All 3 of you were known accomplices of the Lord Voldemort when he was at power do you deny this?"
Lucius still looking as ragged as he did during the Battle answered almost stuttering
"No."
Kingsley started to list the crimes committed.
"Lucius Malfoy after the First Wizarding War you lied and claimed you were under the control of the Imperius curse, you also-"
There was a sound. The door in the back opened.
"Sorry I'm late. However seeing the time, I don't suppose I really missed anything."
The whole courtroom broke into whispers because the person speaking was Harry Potter.
"Harry? What are you doing here?"
Kingsley said rather informally in his curiosity.
"I'm here to defend the Malfoy family."
Everyone especially the Malfoys, were shocked.
"Shall we start with the easiest not to convict? Draco Malfoy"
Harry suggested. Kingsley began stating the charges
"Draco Malfoy led the way for Death Eaters to get into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is also a known willing Death Eater."
Kingsley stated. Then Harry said
"This is what makes him easily innocent."
Many were confused and 1 member said
"Please elaborate Mr. Potter."
"Draco Malfoy at age 16 was named a Death Eater. However did not become one willingly."
The Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement spoke
"Mr. Malfoy has already admitted that he served under the Dark Lord willingly."
"The mission given to Draco Malfoy was to murder Albus Dumbledore. However, Lord Voldemort would surely not entrust such an important task to someone I
believe he believe he considered a mere child."
Argued Harry.
"There were however many noted and failed attempts at taking Professor Dumbledore's life"
Said another member.
"Lucius Malfoy led the Battle at the Ministry. When he was sent to Azkaban he was not only one imprisoned but several others as well. That saying it was also then
much to Voldemort's dismay, was when revealed that he had returned. Voldemort furious at what had happened and Voldemort took revenge on Lucius for his
failure at the Ministry of Magic by making his son a Death Eater. Voldemort made Draco Malfoy a Death Eater and him being young, frightened and worried for his
family had no choice but to accept. Yes Draco Malfoy many times attempted to do away with Albus Dumbledore because he was ordered to. However Voldemort
always knew the boy could never accomplish the task, as well as never find a way to lead the Death Eaters into the Castle. The revenge he attempted to take out
on Lucius was killing his son for failing him. Draco's fear for himself and love for his family is what persuaded him to become a Death Eater when Voldemort decided
to make him one and to accept the task that had been given to him. More over, the year I was away me and my friends were captured by Snatchers. To protect me
my friend Hermione Granger put a stinging jinx on me so my identity would be hidden. The Death took me to Draco and asked him if knew it was really me. Draco
did. Whether it was out of fear or for some other reason Draco said he wasn't sure. He helped in my escape because should he have told the truth Voldemort would
have been summoned."
The courtroom was silent for a moment. Once again whispers erupted. They were all deliberating if he should be tried guilty or not. Kingsley already knew of
Draco's situation so Harry believed he would understand the case he was putting up to defend Draco. The talking stopped and Kingsley looked at Draco then to
Harry. He then spoke.
"It is in seen in the eyes of the Ministry of Magic that Draco Malfoy willingly became a Death Eater, however it is also seen that he had become one at Voldemort's
request, not his own. The actions he committed were done out of fear and were forced upon him by the Dark Lord. The answer stands as thus, Draco Malfoy is not
to be convicted of any crimes."
Draco's eyes widened as he stared at Kingsley in disbelief. Kingsley spoke again
"Mr. Malfoy you are free to leave the courtroom now."
Draco stood up and the chair he was sitting on vanished he passed Harry not sure if he should ignore him, thank him, or look at him at all. So he just glanced at
Harry and made his way to the door, however with his mother and father still facing conviction merely stood there and didn't leave. He wondered much like Lucius
and Narcissa themselves, if Harry would defend his parents as well. However they were even more curious as to why Harry was helping them at all. Draco who
knew Harry the most out of the 3 knew how Harry hated not only him but his father as well. Kingsley began speaking of the cases concerning the other 2 now.
"Narcissa Malfoy you did not become an Death Eater however were married to one and aided Voldemort regardless. Lucius Malfoy, you lied to the Ministry after
Voldemort's first defeat to escape conviction by stating you were under the imperius curse. You remained ever faithful by committing crimes in the Lord
Voldemort's name following his first downfall. The both of you admitted to these actions, tell us now Lucius why should we let you be free again."
Lucius didn't know what to say, it looked as if he was going to speak when Harry cut in however.
"Lucius Malfoy should be free due to the actions of his wife at the conclusion of the Battle of Hogwarts."
The Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement then spoke.
"And were Narcissa's actions exactly?"
"She was one of the many people who helped me to destroy Voldemort."
Many people were shocked. Some were not as much as others, perhaps having heard rumors of this already.
"Towards the end of the War Narcissa and Lucius Malfoy followed Voldemort out of fear, and in the Final Battle they did not care which side won."
"Is this true?"
Asked a member the Malfoys however they were speechless. Then Harry spoke again.
"Narcissa and Lucius Malfoy left Voldemort's side for the same reason Draco Malfoy joined him. It was out of love. Draco became a Death Eater to protect his family.
Narcissa and Lucius left Voldemort's side because they cared more about what happened to their son. Neither Narcissa nor Lucius could go look for their son during
the Battle, for Voldemort still angry with Lucius wouldn't let them without the possibility of them being murdered. Narcissa knew the only way to find her son was
to get within the castle however Voldemort did not enter the Battle and Narcissa was unable to leave his side."
"How exactly did Mrs. Malfoy assist in your victory?"
Another member asked. Harry answered by saying.
"Everyone who fought in the Battle knows Voldemort called me to face him head on. When he threatened the lives of any one person still loyal to me. I let him kill
me. However Voldemort was unsure if he failed a second time. Narcissa offered to see if I had survived. When she realized Voldemort yet again failed to kill me she
asked me silently if her son was still alive. She knew the only way to get into the Castle would be to have Voldemort return believing he was triumphant. When I
told her Draco was still alive, she claimed I was dead."
Narcissa was hoping Harry's case to defend her would be able to save her as well, and Draco in the back was also very surprised and speechless because he was
unaware that this had ever happened. The people looking down at Harry and the Malfoy's were so surprised by this new piece of information it became difficult for
them to come to a conclusion so Harry spoke again.
"They remained behind unlike every other Death Eater because they didn't care who won in the end due to the fact that their son mattered more to them rather
than who would be victorious. Narcissa should receive a full pardon because of this act of redemption."
Whispers broke out again. The Wizengamot was deliberating her case. Then Kingsley spoke.
"The Court has decided that Narcissa Malfoy be cleared of all her previous charges and is free to leave."
Draco and Narcissa it seemed were to shocked to be cheerful about this. Lucius was feeling the same way however he was also incredibly worried. What case could
Harry use to defend him? Also wondering at the same time why or would he defend at all? All 3 Malfoy's knew despite the hatred between Draco and Harry, Harry
still despised Lucius the most. Narcissa stood up and her seat vanished as well. She went to the back and stood next to her son and put one arm around him
holding him close beside her.