Title - Conviction and Certainty
Summary - Minerva McGonagall is charged with 1st degree Manslaughter.
Chapter Two - Interruption
'NOOOO' Aberforth's voice rang through the room loudly and clearly as he barged in. 'She's not guilty. Minerva didn't do it. She didn't kill my brother!'
'You- you there, state your name sire.' The Minister of Magic spoke uncertainly.
'Aberforth Dumbledore, my brother's Albus, and,' pointing to McGonagall, 'she's my sister-in-law.'
'Abe, don't-' McGonagall started but was interrupted by another.
'Do not speak, woman. This man is talking to the department. You will get your turn soon enough.' The Minister shouted. 'If you are to speak, you must have permission to do so. Go on good sir.'
'This woman is an honest, good, compassionate, and caring one. She gave my brother two wonderful children and a home. Minerva has helped with Hogwarts business, the defeat of Grindelwald, and the war with Voldemort. She would never harm Albus. She is his wife.'
The room was filled with silence and whispers with the new information about Albus Dumbledore's surviving wife.
'Wha- He- He had a wife?' Molly Weasly stammered with the question that was on everyone's mind.
'Yes. He did.' A man spoke from the risers when he stood.
'Minister?' McGonagall said hesitantly. He nodded from the balcony in agreement. 'No you don't young man. Apollo, keep your sister safe and stay out of this. It is my trial. You do not understand.' She ordered in a mothering tone.
'Mother, I know perfectly well what I am doing. Minister, she didn't kill my father. She would never. I have proof that she was with me the evening of his death. My sister,' He put a hand on the shoulder of the woman sitting next to him, his sister, Athena. 'And I were with her at the Three Broomsticks that night and I'm sure that a few good people would clarify that statement.' Apollo said.
'I'm sure that is true, Mister Dumbledore, but we also have witnesses in this case that say she was the murderer. But, we will conduct this case properly and with the full court. No matter, the prosecution will begin first. Mister Aberforth Dumbledore, please take a seat and let the hearing continue.' The Minister of Magic informed the room.
Aberforth Dumbledore sat with his niece and nephew.
Well, please tell me if I should continue. R&R! -tabby
