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Previously:
The next question was from Amelia, before he could speak again. ''You know Death Eaters outside of Azkaban? Name them.''
Malfoy interrupted Pettigrew and started yelling ''This is outrageous. We are here for Sirius Black!''
Now:
There was no wizard or witch that wasn't yelling. Albus was trying to bring order, many wizards were yelling for Pettigrew to tell the names of the supposed Death Eaters. Others were yelling that it was enough information and to start voting, while Malfoy's supporters were yelling something about no proof and the Imperius Curse.
Joshua wondered how much gold Malfoy would have to spend to clear his name. That would keep him busy for a long time. Fudge was talking to a toadlike woman and looked like he wanted to do some damage control. Sirius was anything but serious. Five minutes ago he wanted to kill Peter, now he was chuckling over entire situation.
Well, he did have another bomb to drop. Bartemius Crouch, Head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation was very quiet. At least he had brains and he didn't draw attention to himself for throwing Sirius in Azkaban.
Albus did manage to calm them down to a murmur. Joshua then rose from his seat. All of them looked at him in subdued silence. Malfoy and Fudge's glares were deadly.
''I think we have proof that Sirius Black is innocent, but there is another one who is responsible for his imprisonment in Azkaban. When I received the captured rat, there was a photo in there which I would like to show for proof that a convincted Death Eater is not only free, but also that a member of this government is hiding him.''
Josh opened one of his files, took out a photo and handed it to Ms. Bones. He noticed Malfoy and Fudge looking confused. Amelia's eyes opened so much that her monocle fell out of her eye. She passed the photo to Albus.
''Is this the best of the magical government? Murderers walk free and innocents are in jail? Your head of International Magical Cooperation has been spotted having dinner with his son. Mind you, his son is supposed that died in Azkaban after his attack on the Frank and Alice Longbottom. You thank a child for destroying your Dark Lord. What did you do to help your world and your children apart from hiding, blaming Muggles for your mistakes, and let the murderers run free? Is this what the magic world really means? Now, if there is anyone here who believes that my client is guilty, speak now, or release him so he can have a bath and some food.'' As Joshua was talking, Amelia had arrested Crouch, and Malfoy was shocked into silence.
Albus then addressed the court. ''Anyone who believes that Mister Black is innocent, please raise your hand.'' Out of the ninety members, only three keep their hands down, Malfoy among them. ''This court announces that Sirius Black is innocent of all crimes he was accused of, and is free to leave. Also, we would like to award him sixty thousand galleons for his unjust stay in Azkaban. Also, please escort Mister Pettigrew to Black's old cell.''
Joshua walked to Sirius then.
''I don't know who you are, but I do owe you my life.'' Joshua could hear the sincerity in the newly freed man's voice.
''Well Mr. Black, my boss is the one who wants to speak with you and he is the one you need to repay the dept.'' he said as he offered his hand to Sirius. Sirius smiled and shook it. ''Now Mr. Black. I know the prison food must suck. How would you like to eat a hot dog?'' Joshua asked, and he couldn't help but laugh at Sirius' expression. He loved using that joke with wizards.
''Well let's get out of here'' Joshua said and they start walking to the exit. Before they reach it, Jos turn around. ''Oh dad, I forgot. Thanks for abandoning an eight year old kid in the streets with nothing. You really are a kind person that wouldn't allow his Squib son to be raised in that corrupt system.'' With that he turned on his heel and exited while a quite a few members were giving death glares to Philip MacLagen. Sirius followed him with a smile. ''How much do you want to be my personal lawyer for life?''
xxxxxx
After the Wizengamont meeting, Fudge ran to his office. He needed to cover anything that tied him with Malfoy. He had only been Minister for a year, and Malfoy had helped him reach that position. He thought it was safe, but now he could lose his position if they found him with any proof. While he was opening his safe, he didn't notice a shadow moving in his office, until a cold knife touched his neck and a hand snatched his wand.
''Hello, Minister.'' a woman's voice whispered in his ear. ''Thank you for opening the safe... I think I will take those papers for myself. Don't be afraid, if you do what we say, you can walk out of here alive.''
Fudge's face was ghostly white, and he starts sweating profusely. ''What do you want'' he asked in a choked whisper.
''Oh, nothing much. You will announce to the world that you are resigning from your position as Minister of Magic, and then leave the country. I don't think that it will be healthy for you to stay, don't you agree?''
Fudge just nodded his head fearfully.
''Good, now good night, and remember...if I see tomorrow that you have not resigned from your position, I will give you another visit, and this time a terrible accident will happen."
Fudge'd last thought was 'goodnight'? and his world turned black.
xxxxxx
Sirius' day was getting better and better. Yesterday was just another day in his cell, until an Auror came to take him to a trial. He was happy. Finally he could tell the world about Peter.
When his trial began, he watched a masterful manipulator. He used him to bring down an entire government. There would be days of this spent checking and rechecking the different departments, after they elected a new Minister. He realised Fudge was Malfoy's man, and as Minister he was giving the Dark Side much more power. The Malfoys were the leaders of the Dark Side in the Wizengamont, but most of them knew those were Voldemort's words. Others didn't believe it, didn't care, or they were following him.
With Crouch ferocious attitude against Death Eaters, Potter dead, and Black in jail, neutral families had few choices. It was hard to stay neutral, even more difficult after Sirius' father, Orion, started helping the Dark Side. Malfoy may have taken a step back, but he wasn't just going to just surrender. He helped one of his men with money to become Minister of Magic, and he hid his influence from the other families. He was trying to help him get back their lost power.
Joshua didn't only expose Malfoy and Fudge, he also set free the Black heir so the neutrals could gain more power. Neutrals were the true power of the Wizengamont, because they had traded in both the Muggle and Wizarding world. They had a lot of money, and they were mostly half bloods. Most of them didn't believe in pureblood purity but they agrees that Muggles are useful and with the support of the Black house again, it would give them their glory.
Now, Malfoy needed to do a lot of work to stay free, Fudge would be fired soon and by attacking questioned Light families, there would be a political war. Whoever was behind that plan, he certainly knew what he was doing, and he couldn't stop laughing about that masterful prank. He took his revenge as well. It was illegal to abandon a kid to the streets, even if he was Squib. A lot of pure blood families wanted to hide the relation with their Squib sons. Joshua just announced to the entire Wizengamont that he was a Squib and that his father abandoned him and left him to die. Even if the McLaggens were a neutral family with more support to the Light, this would make them pariahs and would destroy all their trades.
Too bad that he eats dogs though, but no one is perfect. He definitely wasn't going to transform in front of him. He just got out of the Ministry, was presented with the proper paper work, new clothes, his old wand, and some Scourgify spells. Albus told him that he wanted to speak with him, but now he just wanted to find a warm bed and sleep. He couldn't go to Diagon Alley since his innocence wasn't broadcast yet, so he got some pounds and went to the Muggle world to find a hotel.
Joshua had left him two hours ago and then promised a meeting with his boss tomorrow when he asked about Harry. Not five feet outside the Ministry, he heard a wizard Apparate behind him and yell "Avada Kedavra!"
He jumped in an alley and hid behind some trash cans, and the green spell missed him. He heard two more cracks as two others Apparated nearby, and he drew his wand. He should expect Lucius to assassinate him. After all that happened today, he was an idiot to think he was safe. He tried to Apparate but by the pain he realised someone created anti-Apparation wards.
He could hear them coming to his cover, so he decided to get out or die fighting. Suddenly, he heard one of them screaming in pain and then a thud. He pulled his head outside and he saw a slim figure dressed entirely in black, with a black mask and cap that left only his eyes uncovered.
With one swift movement, the black-clad figure roundhouse kicked one of the men in the jaw, sending him into the unforgiving ground. He proceeded to stomp hard on his throat, eliciting a gruesome gurgle from the downed would-be assassin. He moved on to the other man, jabbing him hard in the stomach. The man doubled over, and he brought up his knee to meet the man's face, and with a snap, it sounded like his nose had been broken. A moment later, the ninja grabbed the front of the other man's shirt and knocked his head back hard against the wall of alley, causing him to crumple to the ground. The first man he had attacked appeared to have been stabbed in the stomach, and was slowly bleeding out on the ground, moaning in agony.
The stranger had taken out the assassins in less than fifteen seconds.
He got out from his hiding place and saw the man... no, she had a chest and her body construction was definitely female. She turne to him and said ''You better follow me, I will get you to a safe place so you will be alive for Nick tomorrow.''
A.N: sorry but I was vacation in my village that it hadn't got internet, I have finish two chapters but they are not beta. I just send both of them to my beta and i will repost the chapters in later days. Next year ther will be faster new chapters
Next chapter you will find about the assassin. She will be sirius girlfriend in later chapters.
