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The following morning Harry and Ron were cleared to leave to Hospital Wing by Madam Pomfrey. Ron had asked where his rat Scabbers was as he remembered him being on his bed when his brothers had come to visit.
Madam Pomfrey had to tell the boy what she had been told of the events of the previous day, and how his rat was actually Peter Pettigrew who was an animagus. Ron had been very disturbed to learn aboutthat seeing as he slept withthe rat in his bed every night.
Upon leaving the ward Harry turned to Ron. "Hey Ron," Harry began, "I just wanted to say that was a pretty brave thing you did down there."
Ron seemed to brighten up a bit. "Really you mean it?"
"Yeah," Harry told him. "I don't think Neville, Hermione, or myself could have played the game as well as you did."
Ron actually looked a bit humbled by Harry's words. "Thanks," Ron told him. "And look I really am sorry I was spying on you lot that day. I just wanted to show that I could be as great as my brothers, I was jealous really. So sorry again."
Harry was a bit shocked by what Ron had to say. He had a feeling Ron didn't apologize to anyone often so it proved to be quite the milestone for the redheaded boy. Yes Ron had initially come across as being a bigoted idiot with a burning temper and jealousy to rival his flame red hair. Now Harry could see that Ron still had all of those qualities, but he also saw that Ron had to ability to overcome his negative traits if he tried hard enough.
As Harry walked the corridors to the great hall he spotted Neville and Hermione standing just outside the doors to the great hall. They spotted him walking down the stone steps and came running up to him.
"Harry!" they both shouted as calmly waved to them. Hermione wrapped him in a tight hug, while Neville opted for a more casual pat on the back.
"Me and Neville were so worried about you," Hermione told him. "We both tried to visit you in the Hospital Wing, but Madam Pomfrey said you were not to be disturbed."
"It's alright," Harry assured them both. "I'm alright."
"We saw you being carried out," Neville said. "We thought you were a goner for sure!"
"For a few moments so did I," Harry admitted. "So what did I miss when I was out?"
"Surprisingly not much," Hermione told him. "But I don't know if you saw this morning's Daily Prophet."
Harry shook his head. "Well apparently Sirius Black, one of the most dangerous wizards of this century may be innocent," Hermione told him. "Apparently new evidence has come to light which proves that Black didn't commit any crimes."
"Oh yeah," Harry said recalling the events of the previous day. "I did hear about that." He knew that Esdeath and Madam Bones had worked out an agreement. Pettigrew would be allowed to appear at Black's trial to prove once more that he faked his own death. After the trial was over and Black was found innocent Pettigrew would be handed over to Esdeath who promised that Pettigrew would be wishing for Azakaban Prison after a session with her. Together the three friends headed into the great hall for the end of term feast.
Dumbledore had started the feast by announcing the how many points each house had before awarding the House Cup. Hermione's constant studying and participation seemed to pay off as Ravenclaw was awarded the cup. The Ravenclaws applause drowned out all other noise from the hall.
In second Place was Harry and Neville's house, Hufflepuff, in third place was Slytherin who looked very sullen that their winning streak had been broken. Malfoy was shooting very angry looks towards the Ravenclaws. Finally Gryffindor came in last place, probably due Snape who constantly deducted points from the house left and right.
"Now that the cup has been awarded," Dumbledore spoke, "I do believe a feast is in order." Dumbledore clapped his hands and the food magically appeared on the tables.
Something was off about the meal. Harry noticed beans, carrots, mashed potatoes, rolls, and soup, but most of the bigger plates that held the entrees were empty.
Dumbledore also noticed this as he clapped his hands and a small elf like creature wearing a potato sack appeared out of thin air next to the Headmaster. "Hokey why is there no meat for the feast?" Dumbledore asked the creature loud enough for the hall to hear.
Hokey bowed his head, "I am sorry Headmaster, but the meat is all gone."
"What do you mean? How could it all be gone?" Dumbledore asked. "We have enough meat for months on end."
"Well Headmaster last night a young woman found the kitchens," Hokey said. "Hokey had never seen her before and thought she might be a student. Hokey asked if the young Miss was hungry and if we could get her anything. She just said she wanted meat. We brought meat for her but she kept on wanting more. Headmaster she ate all the meats."
Hearing this Harry couldn't help but laugh a little.
Meanwhile in the Ministry of Magic Amelia Bones led Esdeath down to the trial room. She told the blue haired woman that as soon as the trial was over Pettigrew would be handed over to her. Opening the chamber door Amelia led Esdeath to a seat in the stands.
Looking around the room Esdeath eyed up the assembled group of witches and wizards and felt only disappointment. Most of them were flabby and out of shape, no doubt relying on magic to do everything for them. She could easily break all of their wands in a matter of seconds and slaughter them all without a seconds hesitation if she so wished. But she would not, it would be a waste of her time and energy, although there was a woman who closely resembled a toad who was shooting suspicious glances her way. She hoped that this woman would be a problem. She felt like killing someone.
Once all the assembled and seated a man whom Esdeath assumed to be the Minister spoke. "We are here today for the trial of one Sirius Orion Black. Black stands accused of betraying the Potter's location to the Dark Lord and killing Peter Pettigrew along with thirteen muggles. Bring in the defendant."
The door to the trial room opened and two wizard guards brought in a man with wild black hair and beard, his face pale and gaunt, with his tattered prison uniform reeking of his own sweat and excrement.
The guards put him in the chair in the middle of the room so all could get a good look at him. "Sirius Black are you aware of the charges against you?" the Minister asked.
Black nodded. "And how do you plead?"
"Not Guilty," Black responded with a slight rasp to his voice. Esdeath was all too familiar with that voice. It was the voice of people she had tortured and tormented.
"We shall see, aurors administer the Veritserium." One of the guards stepped forward with a vial of clear liquid and gave black three drops of it. "Let us begin the questioning. What is your full name?"
"Sirius Orion Black."
"Did you betray Lily and James Potter ten years ago?"
"No." this resulted in an uproar from many of the wizards. It was silenced when Bones fired off red sparks from her wand.
"Who did betray them?" Bones asked getting the questioning back on track.
"Peter Pettigrew he was their Secret Keeper."
"Did you kill Pettigrew because of this betrayal?"
"No I never killed Pettigrew."
"Eyewitnesses say they saw Pettigrew die. How do you explain this?"
"Peter was an animagus he can turn into a rat. He used that to escape."
Bones nodded, "Mr. Black's story matches with the memories I have provided to the court. A few days ago Pettigrew was discovered in his rat form in Hogwarts of all places."
"And if this is true where is Pettigrew?" the Minister asked.
"Aurors bring him in," Amelia told the two security men. Moments later they re-entered the room dragging a shabby looking Pettigrew. They sat him down in another chair which sprung chains that proceeded to wrap around him. The men gave Pettigrew the truth serum and the same questions were asked as before. At last the truth was revealed.
"All in favor of clearing Sirius Black of all charges?" the Minister asked sounding a bit reluctant to Esdeath. Not surprisingly nearly everyone raised their hands in an aye gesture. The few who didn't consisted of a man with long platinum blonde hair and the toad woman. "Majority rules. Sirius Black you are here by cleared of all charges." With the bang of a gavel Sirius was now free.
"Onto the case of Peter Pettigrew," the Minister continued. "All in favor of life imprisonment?" Everyone raised their hands for this. "Majority rules. Aurors take Pettigrew to-,"
"Actually Minister," Bones interrupted, "Pettigrew will be going with General Esdeath over here." The blue haired woman stood up and walked down to stand next to the chained Pettigrew.
"Your compliance has been much obliged rest assured this man will face true-,"
"Hem hem," the toad coughed.
Did she just interrupt me? Esdeath thought. "There is clearly something you have to say if you interrupted me like that."
"Yes dear," the toad spoke in a sick falsely sweet voice. "I was just wondering what gives you the authority to take this man? He has just been sentenced to Azakaban Prison."
"Well Madam,"
"Umbridge," the toad told her.
"Yes Umbridge, you see this man has committed a crime against a ward of the Empire, Harry Potter, "Esdeath told her. "I see I have every right to apprehend him for his actions and deal punishment as I see fit."
"The Empire, are you saying that you are a muggle?!" Umbridge shrieked. Many of the wizards were now shooting her wary glances.
"Why yes, yes I am."
"Aurors obliviate her memories!" Umbridge ordered. "Muggles cannot know about magic."
At this Esdeath only laughed. "It was to my understanding that only those who are related to someone with magic and or their legal guardian are allowed to know about magic. Seeing as I fit that category I believe that grants me an immunity. Wouldn't you agree dear?"
Umbridge was turning red at this point, clearly not liking the idea of being proven wrong by a muggle.
"If any of you wish to stop me, by all means give it your best shot," Esdeath told the room. "But I can assure you, it would not end well for any of you." Walking over to the chair Pettigrew was chained to she grabbed the back of it and began to make her way to the exit.
"Aurors stop her!" Umbridge yelled to the two men. They were about to draw their wands, but one glance over the shoulder from Esdeath and they stopped in their movements utterly terrified.
"If you won't do it then I will!" Umbridge declared.
Yes give me a reason, Esdeath thought, and sure enough Umbridge fired off a spell at Esdeath, who faster than the human eye could detect, sidestepped the curse and appeared directly in front of Umbridge, towering over her.
Esdeath grabbed Umbridge's wand from her hand and broke it right in front of her.
"You filthy muggle!" Umbridge shouted. "How dare you break a witches wand you mindless uncivilized savage!"
Esdeath had had quite enough of this woman. Grabbing Umbridge's right arm, Esdeath twisted until Umbridge's elbow was facing the ceiling, and her backhand was facing where her palm used to face.
Umbridge screamed in pure agony, a sound which made Esdeath's blood curl on pure bliss and excitement.
Deciding to shut Umbridge up, Esdeath grabbed a handful of the other woman's hair and yanked it straight up and out of her head and shoved it in Umbrides's mouth to muffle her screams, "You are nothing without your magic, nothing but a plump lazy toad, without magic you are pathetic, so pathetic that you just made yourself my bitch." With that said Esdeath slapped the toad with such force Umbridge collapsed.
Nobody moved. No one drew their wands. They were still in complete shock at what they had just witnessed. Esdeath turned from the beaten woman and walked back down to her prisoner. She passed the Minister and smelt urine.
Pathetic, she thought to herself. She grabbed the chair with Pettigrew and let herself out. Beating Umbridge had gotten her blood pumped up and excited. She was going to do far worse to Pettigrew.