Well here is chapter 11 and Sirius's trial. There will be some surprises in this chapter. I hope you all enjoy.
Harry stepped out of the floo at the Ministry of Magic. Taking a deep breath he stepped out of the way and joined Mr. Weasley. A few seconds later Ginny step through with Bill and Mrs. Weasley following. Ginny took his hand and gave it a squeeze knowing he would be nerves. Once everyone was present.
"OK everyone we need to head to court room 2 for the trials. Sirius's trial is suppose to be first then Pettigrew's trial." With that Mr. Weasley lead the group to the court room.
They all walked in and sat in the visitor seats. Bill sat behind Harry and Ginny while Mr. and Mrs. Weasley sat on either side of them. They where there a few minutes when Professor showed up and sat with them. Harry saw Remus take a seat on the other side of the court room. Harry also saw the press sitting in their area including Rita Skeeter. Ginny felt his anger and looked where he was looking.
'Look like the Beetle is here. Not surprising.' Ginny replied in here mind link to Harry.
'Yea, she will also try to get to me for an interview. She will not hesitate to be the one to get my story. Not that what she wrote would be close to the truth.'
Harry and Ginny finished their silent talk when the members of the Wizengamot came in and took their seats. Harry saw Dumbledore look at him before speaking with Madam Bones. Dumbledore finally took his gavel and brought the session to order.
"This meeting of the Wizengamot on this 24th day of the year 1993 is now in session. Before we have the trials of Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew is there any new business?" Dumbledore stated.
Even though Harry could not take is seat till he was 25 as head of house for an Ancient and Noble House he could address the Wizengamot.
Harry stood up and addressed the court room. "Chief Warlock and members of the Wizengamot as head of the Ancient and Noble House of Potter I have business to bring before this esteemed body."
"Mr. Potter in order to do so you need to claim your head of house status. To do that you need to be 17 and a legal adult. Your petition is denied. You need to sit so that we can get on with the trials if there is no new business."
Harry was mad. Instead of seating down he and Ginny both stepped down from where they where sitting and approached Dumbledore and the Wizengamot.
"With all due respect Chief Warlock, I claimed my Head of House already." Harry held up his right hand. "By Ministry and Goblin law myself and my wife Ginny are both legal adults by virtue of a soul bond. The soul bond makes us legally married and emasculated giving us the same rights as if we were both 17."
This statement brought chaos to the court room. It took Dumbledore 10 minutes to restore order. When he did he challenged Harry's claim.
"Mr. Potter there has not been a soul bond in over 200 years. To come before this body without proof is a waste of our time. For the second time take your seat or be removed by the Aurors."
"Dumbledore who says I have no proof. The fact that I have on my right hand my family ring should be proof enough of my claiming of my head of house which can only be claim once I am recognized as an adult. The only way that could happen with me being 13 is if I was emancipated by either my parents or legal guardian or through marriage. Arthur Weasley can verify both as he was with me when my wife and I were informed by the Potter account manager at Gringotts. He also checked Ministry records."
Dumbledore knew all his plans for Harry were falling apart. There is no way for him to stop Harry from being recognized as the head of house of the Potter family. He did not know what happen this summer but the Harry that left school last month was not the same Harry standing before him. Before he could try again to stop this Madam Bones spoke up.
"Mr. Potter what new business did you want to bring before the Wizengamot?"
Harry turned to Madam Bones "Madam Bones as I am unable to take my family seat till I turn 25 I would like to appoint Arthur Weasley as Regnant to the Potter family and having him take the Potter seat on the Wizengamot and on the Hogwarts Board of Governors. That was the only new business I had till the Chief Warlock tried to stop my from this. I have one other bit of new business. I Harry James Potter Head of the Ancient and Noble House of Potter here by call for the removal of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore from the position of Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot and the representative of the British Ministry of Magic to the International Conference Wizards. The reasons I call for this is his failure seek a trial for Sirius Black when he was sent to Azkaban back in 1981. Which is on of the duties of Chief Warlock. Sirius Blacks impingement was illegal by Ministry laws. Second reason his he abused his power when he sealed my parents Last Will and Testament so that he could place me with my mothers sister. Anyone that knew my mother could tell you that my Aunt hated any thing to do with magic including my mother and me. The Will also stated that Pettigrew was the secret keeper."
Dumbledore slumped in his seat. He knew it would be hard to fight these claims. It took a few minutes for order to be restored.
Once Madam Bones got order restored she turned towards Harry and addressed the Wizengamot "As a request for Lord Dumbledore to be replaced as been brought be for the Wizengamot I will lead an appointment of a new Chief Warlock. Mr Potter as for your appointment of Arthur Weasley as the Potter family regnant he may take the Potter seat." Arthur got up and moved and took the Potter seat. "I now call for a vote of the Wizengamot on the removal of Albus Dumbledore as Chief Warlock and the British Ministry of Magic representative to the ICW. All those in favor raise your hand."
Harry and everyone else watched as Dumbledore was removed. Even those who normally supported him found it hard to do so today. When the vote was finished he stepped down and took the Dumbledore family seat.
Madam Bones then took nominations for Chief Warlock. Lord Nott nominated Malfoy. Which did not surprise Harry and Ginny. Arthur nominated Augusta Longbottom. When the voting was done Lady Longbottom won. Harry notice Malfoy and his group looked mad. Well they would be more upset soon. When the voting was done Arthur Weasley stood up.
"Before we have the trials of two wizards that are accused of being Death Eaters I would like to put it before the Wizengamot that all members be checked for the Dark Mark. If any member is found with the mark they be arrested and tried with Veritaserm."
This started the third round of shouting in the court room. Lady Longbottom got control and requested additional Aurors be brought in. It took another 10 minutes before a vote could be taken. Lord Prewitt second the motion and a vote was held. 3/4 of the Wizengamot vote in favor of the motion. Several members tried to leave in protest but they were all checked and arrested. Malfoy pulled his wand and aimed at Harry. He shouted 'Avada Kedavra' before anyone could stop him. Lucky Harry was able to dodge the curse. Ginny fired off a Reductore Curse hitting him in the wand arm. Her curse hit him just a second before several Stupefy also hit him. Ginny's Ruductore curse destroyed his wand arm up to the elbow. Many people headed for the exit when spells started flying so it took a while for the Aurors to restore order.
When Order was restored 9 members of the Wizengamot were arrested and Malfoy was on his way to a secure room the Ministry medical ward. Lady Longbottom called for a 30 minute recess before they held the two trials.
H/G
Sirius Black was lead in to the court room and place in the chair in the center. As soon as he sat down the chains secured around his arms. He was administered Veritaserm.
Madam Bones as head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement as the questions.
"Your Name"
"Sirius Orion Black"
"Your birth day"
"3rd November 1959"
"Are you a Death Eater"
"NO"
"Did you betray the Potters?"
"NO, but its my fault they are dead."
"How is it your fault."
"I convinced James and Lily to make Peter the Secret Keeper."
"Peter Pettigrew was the Secret Keeper.
"Yes, we wanted to use Remus but he was not available at the time."
"What happen on the 1st of November 1981?"
I found Peter in London but before I could stop him he shouted I betrayed James and Lily. The next thing I knew the street exploded and Peter changed in to his rat form."
"His rat form"
"Peter was a unregistered Animagus."
"I now call for a vote. All those in favor of guilty raise your hand."
Only a few raised their hand including Fudge and Umbridge. Sirius was then cleared of all charges and released. Harry and Remus both went down to see him when the chains came off. Harry got there first.
"Sirius"
Sirius looked at the young man before him. After a minute he realized it was Harry.
"Harry"
The two engulfed each other in a hug.
"Sirius we have things to discuss but not here and now. After Wormtails trial you are going to St. Mungo's Hospital to be treated for your stay in Azkaban. Once you are cleared you and Mooney need to come to the Burrow so we can talk. Also if you try to sneak out before being released I will hex you so bad you will be stuck there for a month then I will let my wife Ginny hex you and she is worse then me with them."
Sirius listen but was stuck on the word wife. "Wife"
"Yes wife. Mooney can explain. Now we need to take are seats."
Sirius and Remus both in a state of shock at how Harry was acting followed him to where the Weasley's were seated. When they got there everyone congratulated Sirius on his freedom.
Pettigrew was brought out 10 minutes later. He was convicted on taken to Azkaban. Once the trials were done the session was ended.
As Harry and Ginny left the court room they were bombarded with questions about their bond. Mr. Weasley raised his hand to quiet everyone down.
"A statement was given to the Daily Profit this morning about the bond. It gives all the information we are willing to release. Both Harry and Ginny have said all they will in that statement. They ask that they be left alone and if anyone continues to harass them with questions then they will contact the Potter family lawyer and file a lawsuit against the reporter and who ever they work for. That also goes for pictures. They like anyone else values their right to privacy. Also if any reporter writes any false statements in the future that also will bring about a lawsuit."
The reporters started shouting questions again but Harry Ginny and the Weasleys left with out answering any. Sirius and Remus exited next and they also were bombarded with questions. Sirius spent the next 30 minutes answering as many as he could.
So hope you liked the chapter. It kind of got away from me. As you saw there where a few surprises in the chapter. We have two birthdays and Gringotts still to deal with plus one more thing before school starts. I wont say what the third thing is but I gave a hint in this chapter.