Harry Potter and the Runaway Convict
Chapter 21
The next morning, emotions were running high amongst the few that were attending Sirius' trial in London. Professor Gumtree had still not returned with Pettigrew, and no one had found any evidence to prove otherwise. Pettigrew was the only thing that could change Sirius' fate, and he was yet to be found.
Professors Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Snape would be at the trial, along with Hagrid, Remus Lupin, Julie Montgomery, and Kristin Waters. The Weasley's, Harry, and Hermione were the only students that were to attend the trial.
Those who were attending the trial gathered in Dumbledore's office rather early in the morning. From there they traveled by Floo Powder to the sight of the trial. Melissa Gumtree had still not joined them.
There were so many people in the courthouse that it was unbelievable. Percy, Bill and Charlie Weasley, along with their father, greeted Ron, Ginny and the twins. Everything went quiet, and Sirius was brought into the courthouse. He looked desperate, and alone. Harry wished he could be with his god-father, but that was not allowed by the Ministry.
Fudge was seated next to Judge DeRosa. Judge DeRosa was a very respected judge in the wizarding world, and he was always very fair. Or so they had heard. But Dominic DeRosa was going to be very hard to convince. And still no Melissa.
"This court session is now in order. You are here to witness the trial of Sirius Black. He is charged with handing Lily and James Potter to the Dark Lord, killing twelve innocent Muggles and a very brave wizard by the of Peter Pettigrew, breaking out of Azkaban, invading Hogwarts, and......... Well, he is known for being one of the Dark Lord's most loyal followers. Shall I continues? No, because there is no need. Now, Mr. Black, please tell your story."
Sirius gulped, and then began speaking.
"As everyone in this courthouse knows, Lily and James Potter, who were two of my closest friends.............." Harry could tell that Sirius was stalling, buying time for Melissa to find his ticket to freedom.
"They were in grave danger, threatened by the dark lord, Lord Voldemort." Many people gasped. It bought him more time. Dementors were there, Harry could feel their presence. Sirius knew they were there.
"They were planning on performing a Fidelus charm to protect themselves. It was suggested to them by Albus Dumbledore. He wanted to save the Potter's from Voldemort." More gasps. More time.
"The Fidelus Charm is designed to hide the whereabouts is something, their location known by one person, and one person alone. That person is known as a Secret Keeper."
"Mr. Black, we all know about a Fidelus Charm and a Secret Keeper. Please, skip the technicalities and continue with the story." Judge DeRosa had lost his patience. And Sirius was losing time.
Chapter 21
The next morning, emotions were running high amongst the few that were attending Sirius' trial in London. Professor Gumtree had still not returned with Pettigrew, and no one had found any evidence to prove otherwise. Pettigrew was the only thing that could change Sirius' fate, and he was yet to be found.
Professors Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Snape would be at the trial, along with Hagrid, Remus Lupin, Julie Montgomery, and Kristin Waters. The Weasley's, Harry, and Hermione were the only students that were to attend the trial.
Those who were attending the trial gathered in Dumbledore's office rather early in the morning. From there they traveled by Floo Powder to the sight of the trial. Melissa Gumtree had still not joined them.
There were so many people in the courthouse that it was unbelievable. Percy, Bill and Charlie Weasley, along with their father, greeted Ron, Ginny and the twins. Everything went quiet, and Sirius was brought into the courthouse. He looked desperate, and alone. Harry wished he could be with his god-father, but that was not allowed by the Ministry.
Fudge was seated next to Judge DeRosa. Judge DeRosa was a very respected judge in the wizarding world, and he was always very fair. Or so they had heard. But Dominic DeRosa was going to be very hard to convince. And still no Melissa.
"This court session is now in order. You are here to witness the trial of Sirius Black. He is charged with handing Lily and James Potter to the Dark Lord, killing twelve innocent Muggles and a very brave wizard by the of Peter Pettigrew, breaking out of Azkaban, invading Hogwarts, and......... Well, he is known for being one of the Dark Lord's most loyal followers. Shall I continues? No, because there is no need. Now, Mr. Black, please tell your story."
Sirius gulped, and then began speaking.
"As everyone in this courthouse knows, Lily and James Potter, who were two of my closest friends.............." Harry could tell that Sirius was stalling, buying time for Melissa to find his ticket to freedom.
"They were in grave danger, threatened by the dark lord, Lord Voldemort." Many people gasped. It bought him more time. Dementors were there, Harry could feel their presence. Sirius knew they were there.
"They were planning on performing a Fidelus charm to protect themselves. It was suggested to them by Albus Dumbledore. He wanted to save the Potter's from Voldemort." More gasps. More time.
"The Fidelus Charm is designed to hide the whereabouts is something, their location known by one person, and one person alone. That person is known as a Secret Keeper."
"Mr. Black, we all know about a Fidelus Charm and a Secret Keeper. Please, skip the technicalities and continue with the story." Judge DeRosa had lost his patience. And Sirius was losing time.