Chapter 23

The Truth Comes out!

The Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge sat at the head of the Wizengamot, looking down at the accused and her defense. "Since this accusation was brought up by the Wizengamot, Dumbledore you may begin with the defense of the accused."

To many names Dumbledore stood up behind the chair of Molly Weasley, "Mrs Weasley, a loving mother, and devoted housewife of 7 children, is accused of horrible crimes. Ranging from stealing from children, brewing love potions, and using love potions to keep her husband of many years at her side. Yes, their family has had money issues but still Molly Weasley has stayed by her family's side."

Albus Dumbledore sat down behind Molly Weasley's chair. Abraxas Malfoy stood up and strode to the front of the Wizengamot."Good Morning Minister, and Wizengamot. Before we begin this court proceeding I would like to ask for the Wizengamot's permission to use Vertaserum to ensure that the Wizengamot get's the truth out of this proceeding."

Cornelius Fudge looked at the surrounding Wizengamot before proceeding to cast the vote, "All in favor say Aye," A Unanimous roar came out, smirking slightly he turned back to Abraxas Permission Granted Lord Malfoy.

Abraxas nodded to Minister Fudge and the Wizengamot, "Miss Prewitt, formerly known as Mrs Weasley, is here in this hallowed halls under trial for brewing, and placing persons under love spells and under the direction of a peer she attempted to steal from children. Using Vertaserum I will prove to you that Mistress Prewitt, is guilty with undeniable doubt."

Abraxas Malfoy, walked over to his bench and sat down.

An Auror approached Molly Weasley with the potion, so the trial could begin. Molly kept her mouth tightly shut forcing the guard to use a silent stunner allowing the potion to be poured down her throat.

The auror cast a revenerate on Molly, causing her to awaken. "What is your name" "Molly Prewitt nee Weasley." "Who is your former husband" "Arthur Weasley"
Minister Fudge nodded to Dumbledore, "You may begin questioning the accused."
"I have no questions at this time Minister."

"Very well, Lord Malfoy the floor is yours"

"Thank you Minister" Abraxas paced the floor in front of Molly Weasley. "Miss Prewitt, when did you first use the love potions on Arthur Weasley."
"During his 7th year at Hogwarts Witchcraft and Wizardry causing him to break up with Amelia Bones" Molly spoke in a monotone voice.
"Did anyone realize what had happened between them?"
"Yes, only one person."
"Who?"
"Headmaster Dumbledore"
"Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore?"

At the sound of his name Dumbledore quickly tried leaving through one of the side doors, only to be stopped by the Auror's who had been guarding the room outside the doors and quickly placed magical supression cuffs on his wrists. One of the Auror's quickly stunned him with a quiet stupefy and carted him away.
Meanwhile in the Courtroom

"Yes"
"What happened in the meeting with Dumbledore?"
"He asked to speak to me after dinner one evening, and he said he knew what I had done using the love potions. He then offered me 500,000 galleons to support my potion making, as long as I stayed with Arthur Weasley and had his children for the good of the light."
"Why did you agree?"
"He threatened me with expulsion and being sent to Azkaban."
"Whom else did he involve with the plot of love potions?"
"My Daughter Ginevra Weasley, my youngest son Ronald Weasley, and the Pettigrews."
There were gasps heard throughout the court room.
"The Pettigrews are dead are they not?"
"No, they have been mascarading as the Granger family and by doing so attempting to break the Granger's adopted daughter Hermione Riddle."
"What happened to the Grangers?"
"They were killed and buried in their back yard."

Murmurs and talking about the new information sounded throughout the entire courtroom. "SILENCE" yelled Minister Fudge, "The Wizengamot will have a brief recess please place Miss Prewitt into the holding cells along with the former Head of the Wizengamot Albus Dumbledore."

tbc... I do apologize for the late post. I have had issues typing this chapter hopefully the next one will be up this weekend.
I am extremely disappointed with how long this chapter is the next ones will be twice this size.
Much love thank you for the love and support with this fanfiction. I will get back in the groove soon if ZETSUMI would meet me for lunch next Tuesday or Thursday :P