It had been a week since Sirius was arrested and Jasmine moved in with Andromeda and her family. Andromeda would often thank Jasmine as much as she thanked Andromeda because Nymphadora looked up to her so much and Andromeda was really starting to rely on Jasmine's help around the house.
This morning, however, Jasmine left Tonks at home and went to the ministry very early. She walked to the Head of Magical Law Enforcement's office and barged in without knocking; Stalburd was at her heels.
"Manners, Miss Black, manners," Crouch said.
Jasmine ignored his comment. "Crouch, are you going to give Sirius Black a trial or not?"
"I have already given my position on the matter," Crouch told her with a sneer and distaste in his voice.
"Fine then. But don't say you weren't warned." Jasmine turned around and left the office. Stalburd followed her after thumbing his nose at Crouch, who looked surprised at this gesture.
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Jasmine walked alone down dark alleys and sinister buildings, the hood of her black cloak covered her face. She found the building she was looking for and went inside. She went down dank corridors and a few narrow passages, some hidden, before coming to a door. She knocked.
For the second time in almost two weeks, Jasmine was greeted with a wand in her face. She threw down her hood and the wand lowered, but not without suspicion.
"Jasmine," the wizard growled. He nodded his head in recognition of her.
"Rodolphus," Jasmine acknowledged him with an inclination of her head; a hint of amusement was in her voice. "I'm here to see Bella."
She knew her brother-in-law didn't trust her, but he still stepped back and allowed her in. "How do I know you're not being followed?"
Jasmine, being shorter than most all people, motioned for him to come closer. "I'm not." She went inside and saw a sole figure in the shadows. "Bella."
"Jasmine." Bellatrix's voice held no sign of distrust or distaste. "What brings you here?"
"I'm sure you know of…recent events?"
"I do."
"I want Bartimus Crouch brought down."
"I gathered as much."
"I want his son dishonored."
Bellatrix grinned. "Jasmine, you think more and more like a Death Eater every day, yet you never bore the Mark."
Jasmine smiled in a way that showed she was proud of her thinking and Bellatrix's praise. "Yes, as I have already said, it would be rather obvious."
"Yes. But why come here?"
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Junior a Death Eater?"
"You miss next to nothing, sister."
"Why should we help her?!" Rodolphus could hold his thoughts no longer. "What can she do for us?!" he asked angrily.
"I've already held my tongue when the ministry was looking for you, and I can offer you sanctuary at Azkaban versus a death penalty," Jasmine replied, angry and insulted.
"Why would we want 'sanctuary at Azkaban'?!"
"Hear her out, Rodolphus," Bellatrix told him. "She doesn't mean now."
"Because, you can't find the Dark Lord. When he returns to power, as we all know he will, he won't be very pleased with Death Eaters out of Azkaban who were incapable of locating and assisting him." Jasmine paused for the meaning of her words to sink in. "We all know it is a great honor to go to Azkaban in the Dark Lord's name."
"She's right, Rodolphus. We will be honored beyond all others in the Dark Lord's return if we serve him with imprisonment above all else."
Rodolphus looked very angry. "Why do you listen to her?! She's not one to be trusted!"
"But I do! She has already proven herself more useful than you, incase you forget!"
That shut him up for a moment. "How could I?" he asked darkly.
Bellatrix turned to her sister. "What do you need done?"
"I need Crouch Jr. served with a life sentence."
"He assisted us in the capture and torture of the Longbottoms, now in St. Mungo's. I'm sure you know of this."
In truth, Jasmine hadn't known of this until now. She had heard of additional tortures and murders, but didn't bother to find anything out about them. She was stunned, she had known the Longbottoms at school and in the Order, they were friends. The thought of Sirius, however, allowed her to cover her shock instantly. "I've heard," she said with a grin. "Now, where can he be picked up?"
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Jasmine went outside and leaned her back against a wall. Her head was in her hands and she thought of the terrible fate that had befallen Alice and Frank, but she could avenge them. She quickly ridded her mind of their fate and headed to the ministry.
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Jasmine burst into the Head Auror's office. "I've found those responsible for the Longbottoms' condition!"
The response was astounding. At least twenty Aurors, including the Head, all rushed to follow Jasmine to where the culprits were hiding. Four Death Eaters were arrested, Rabastan Lestrange, Rodolphus Lestrange, Bellatrix Lestrange, and Bartimus Crouch Jr.
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The Head Auror went to Crouch Sr. after the arrest. "Sir, we have found and are holding those responsible for the torture of Frank and Alice Longbottom."
"Throw them in Azkaban."
"Sir, I believe you will want to give them a trial."
"Why?" Crouch snapped.
"Four Death Eaters were arrested, sir, and one of them is you son."
Crouch stared at the Auror. His brain was trying to register what was going on. "Very well. A trial. Friday. Tell the Wizengamot." The Auror left and Crouch sat down in a daze.
"Black," he snarled into the emptiness.
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Jasmine went home in time for supper. She didn't contribute to, or take notice of, much of the small talk; she was concentrating on what had to be done next. The battle was only half over.