Chapter 6
Harry Potter vs. The Ministry of Magic
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Lavender, and Professor Dumbledore have returned to the burrow. Harry was still nervous about using an Unforgivable Curse. "You don't think I'll go to Azkaban, do you Professor", Harry asked. "I will do everything in my to prevent it, Harry", replied Dumbledore. When they walked in the door, Harry noticed a letter addressed to him. The letter said:
"Dear Mr. Harry Potter,
I have been informed that you used Avada Kedavra on June 9 at 5:27 p.m. Do you have any idea how serious this is? You could end up in Azkaban for this! I have scheduled a mandatory hearing for this case. It is schedule for Wednesday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m. don't be late!
Sincerely,
Cornelious Fudge
Minster of Magic"
"That's it. I'm doomed. I'm going to Azkaban", said Harry, while crying. "It's ok. Harry, Dumbledore will sort things out for you. I'm sure of it. I'll be there with you the whole time", said Hermione giving Harry a hug. Just Hermione's kind voice seemed to calm Harry a little. Everyday until the day of the trial Harry was rehearsing what to say. It was time, time for the trial. Harry, Ron, Hermione and Professor Dumbledore entered the fire place. They all said "Ministry of Magic". At that green sparks appeared and the 4 vanished.
Everybody appeared right in front of the Ministry of Magic. They were stopped by a guard on the way in. The guard said "Where do you think your going. Please identify yourselves. "I'm Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts. I'm going to defend Harry Potter in his trial today, said Dumbledore", said Dumbledore". The guard let through Harry and Dumbledore, stopped Ron and Hermione. "What about you two?" asked the Guard. "I'm Hermione Jane Granger. I'm a witness to the crime. This here is Ronald Weasley, he's also a witness. The guard let them through.
The four then processed to the elevator. From there they went to 12th Floor and room 12470 B. Everyone entered and took there seats. They waited for about 10 minutes before the minister arrived. "In the case of Harry Potter versus the Ministry of Magic, I call Harry Potter to the stand", said Mr. Fudge. Harry walked up to the stand and raised his right hand. "Harry Potter, do you swear tell the truth and nothing but the truth", said the Minster. "I do sir", said Harry. "Now, Mr. Potter where were you the night of June 9th at 5:27 PM", asked the Minster. "I was at 423 Grimauld Place", replied Harry. "What were you doing there", asked Cornelius. "I was battling a Horcrux", said Harry. "Oh really, do you have a witness", asked Mr. Fudge. "I do sir", replied Harry. "Then call he/she to the stand and you may sit down". "I call Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley to the stand", said Harry.
Ron and Hermione walked to the stand, sat down and raised there right hands. "Mr. Weasley and Ms. Granger, do you too promise to tell the truth and nothing but the truth", asked the Minster. "We do sir", replied Ron and Hermione together. "Ron is what Harry said true" asked Cornelius. "Do you have proof" asked Mr. Fudge. "Hermione does, sir. Hermione showed the Minster a video of the incident. Afterwards Ron and Hermione sat down and Professor Dumbledore told his side of the story.
The minister believed everyone. Harry was free. He would no longer have to appear any more for killing Horcruxes.