Chapter 12

Trial of Sirius Black and Cornilius Fudge to take place today.

By

Shanel Bergs

Today the trial of Sirius Black and the Minister of Magic will be taking place. Cornilius Fudge is still named Minister of Magic because he has yet to be convicted. Still he has no say in anything as of late for the Queen of England herself and the Royal Magical Court shall be taking lead for the moment. It is unknown why the Minister was arrested and it is unknown how the Queen was able to locate Sirius Black or if she has at all. Still today is the day both men shall be having their trial

...

As he continued to read Sirius eyes kept going wider and wider. What the hell was this thing going on about. He hadn't heard a thing about a trial little alone the Queen having one for him. Sure he had heard about Fudge being arresting, Arthur and Dumbledore were both there but apart from that nothing. Suddenly he felt dizzy and then he felt a tug at his navel.

"Mister Black can you hear me?" Came a curious voice and suddenly he came back to mind and looked up. He was shocked to find himself staring at the Queen of England who gave him a smile. "I am glad she was able to get you here, now come on let us get you ready. Don't worry your not going to be late for your trail."

"I think I'm dreaming, either that or hallucinating because you're the Queen of England and saying that I'm getting a trial." Sirius muttered causing the woman to laugh softly.

"I'm glad to say you are not hallucinating or dreaming because this is true, it came to my attention that you had not received a trial. I give you my deepest apologies Mr. Black, I never want any of my citizens to be sent to Prison without one little alone Azkaban." The Queen stated causing Sirius to gap in shock. He was actually getting a trial, a real trial.

"Thank you ma'am." He chocked out, emotions piling up.

"You're welcome young man but I can assure you I was not the one that started this but I promised to keep her identity a secret for now. You will have a few minutes to speak with your Barrister." The Queen said before he was ushered into a room to change into appropriate clothes.

He was shocked to see black robs with a silver trimming and the Black family Crest. Whoever had those made were clearly part of the Black family but none of his family, with the exception of Andromeda and Nymphadora, would do this. Not only that but the Blacks did not have a Barrister he had fired the man because he had the same views as his family. Ignoring that fact he changed before leaving the room.

When he walked back into the room the Queen had been he found a man he recognized already sitting at a table that hadn't been there before. The moment the man noticed him he stood and extended his hand.

"Lord Henry Andrew Bedington the Third, Mr. Black, it is a pleasure to meet. I assure you when I was contacted by the Head of the Potter family I was shocked to see that my first return to the courts would be representing you. Still the Head of the Potter Family explained many things to me and I know your full story." He said and Sirius was shocked.

Harry had done this, Harry had...had gotten his own Barrister to represent him for his trial was just brilliant. Not only that but Dumbledore himself had said that he was going to introduce Harry to his family's power and true place this year. How did the boy find out about it and become the Head of the Potter family?

"How did..." He whispered.

"That can be answered at a later date for now our priorities is your trial. You will be given Virutisurum during the trial and you have nothing to worry about. The Queen herself has assure us that the potion is not poison. I am only here to ask if you will be alright with this?" the man stated and Sirius' eyes widen.

"Of course I'm bloody fine with it!" He exclaimed causing the man to chuckle.

"Very well then, I'll you have to do is let me talk."

With that he gave a knock to the door and a man walked in.

"You will be escorted into the room, you are the first one to be trailed today." A man grunted and Sirius gave a nod as he fallowed them.

They walked for a few minutes until they entered a grand room with windows and seats all around. It was a circular room and all sorts of people were present along with the press. He was lead to a chair and sat down. With that he got a good look at the people before him. They were a mixture of young and old people but they were all wearing royal blue robs with the markings of the Royal Magical court. That caused him great relief since he had not wished to be trailed under the Wizengamot.

"Mr. Black you have been called here to serve trial for the criminal charges against you. Representing you is Lord Henry Andrew Bedington the Third." The Head of the Royal Magical Court and he looked to see the man standing beside him. "Now Mr. Black how do you plead?"

"Not guilty." He answered with a nod from Lord Bedington.

"Do you agree to be trailed with the use of Viretisurum?" He asked.

"Yes sir."

"Then let is be administered." The man commanded and swiftly a man approached and did just that.

Within seconds his eyes got a dreamy look and he slumped slightly and with that the questions started to fly and with each question he answered truthfully, since he couldn't lie. For twenty minutes all sorts of question were asked all partaking the trial and his escape from Azkaban. Finally the antidote was given and the verdict was given.

"We of the Magical Royal court see that Sirius Black has been not only wrongfully imprison for crimes he has not committed but also for this to have gone as long as fourteen years is atrocious. We say not guilty." A woman declared and instantly Sirius cheered and jumped up causing the court to smile. "Also we declare that Mr. Black shall be repaid for his wrongful imprisonment without a trial. Also his form shall be registered but no fine will be given because of his sentence to Azkaban. You are free to go Mr. Black." She declared and instantly Sirius jumped up from the chair a large grin on his face.

"I would like to thank you all for this." He said before he and lord Bedington walked out of the court.

In the stands Nephele watched her godfather with a smile. She was glad to see him so happy. She hadn't seen him this happy ever, even though she didn't really know him, but that would change. She would make it a point to speak with Sirius as soon as she could possibly even send him a letter that night. Still now with his trial over there was the trial of the soon to be ex-Minister of Magic and hopefully somebody on their side would be taking residence as Minister of Magic.

After a few minutes the second trial started and Fudge was dragged into the court room. The moment he was pushed into a chair he stood right back up.

"I am the Minister of Magic I demand respect!" He stated in an overly pompous voice.

"I can see that Lucius Malfoy has influence you quite a bit Minister." The Head of the Royal Magical Court sneered, his voice dripping with hate when he said the word Minister. "You are out powered here as we are the Royal Magical court. We are not muggles and are above you. Now sit down and shut up."

At that the man finally did as told and Nephele wanted to laugh. The idiot actually thought he would be able to pull the 'I'm Minister of Magic you must obey me' crap. He was a bigger idiot than she had thought.

"Now the charges placed against you are...many you should have been given the list."

With that the trial for Cornilius Fudge began. It ended thirty minutes later with Viretisurum being administered and the truth being told. Nephele had great pleasure seeing Fudge striped from his title and power in the government and she was very pleased to see the man turn a very bad shad of purple as he tried to fight and protest but was silence with a silencing spell.

Arriving at her home Nephele was swiftly greeted by both Fleur and Viktor. She told them about what had happened before excusing herself so that she could pen a letter to Sirius. She wondered if he was going to be shocked by her letter.

...

At Grimmauld Place the Order had been in a frenzy until Sirius returned. Nobody had known what had happened since the man had just disappeared seconds after Remus had entered the kitchen.

"What the hell happened Black?" Moody roared as he limped forward.

"It was a portkey, a portkey that well it brought me to my trial." He answered before showing them the paper he had stuffed in his pocket. Everybody read it and fell silent.

"This is barmy how the hell did it happen?" Moody growled.

"I think Harry somehow had something to do with this, I don't know how but he seems to know about his title as Lord Potter. He used his Barrister to represent me in court. By the way I'm free!" He exclaimed causing Remus to grin.

"That's great Sirius but...how could Harry know about his titles, he isn't seventeen and he should have been told as of yet." Remus stated a look of confusion on his face.

"I don't know Remus but if you let me I'm going to go have a shot of Firewisky." Sirius exclaimed before leaving the room.

Arriving in his office he sat down and pulled a bottle of Firewhiskey out thats when he noticed the letter on his desk. Frowning he knew it hadn't been there before. Checking it for spells he took the letter in hand and opened it.

Dear Sirius,

How are you doing? I'm doing really well. I know it's been a while since I wrote you last but I just had to ask. Did you see me?

"God damn it!" He shouted causing more then haft the occupants of the house to run up to his room.

"What is it Sirius?" Remus asked worried.

"Harry had been at the trial!" He shouted.