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But it was beyond Fudge's expectation.

Lilith just glanced at them gently, and then led the lawyers to continue to the floor below.

Only Percy Weasley broke away from the team of lawyers and walked towards Fudge with serious faces.

"What is she going to do!" Fudge felt that he had been slighted and challenged.

"They called us here urgently just to watch her walk a show with a group of wizards who just graduated from school!"

Fudge was panting, leaning on his cane and knocking on the floor.

Percy came over and said loudly: "The venue of the trial has been changed. It's in the old Tenth Courtroom down below."

"Nonsense!"

Fudge yelled, "That place hasn't been used for a long time! What on earth does she want to do!"

Several division chiefs and Auror leaders also looked towards Percy, their eyes full of confusion.

Because Lilith and Justice Law used to have docile and humble faces, and were good helpers for the Ministry of Magic.

Today, Lilith and the others behaved in a rather domineering manner.

Percy didn't defend himself and bowed slightly.

"Everyone, I am very sorry for the temporary change of trial location, but based on what is about to happen next, we all agree that that location will be the final destination of the scandal."

These words left Fudge and others confused.

That scandal?

What is that!

Fudge looked at the others, hoping they could give him an explanation.

However, no one knew, and everyone looked confused.

Percy added: "The Wizengamot Judge is already waiting inside."

Fudge's expression suddenly became very exciting.

The Wizengamot has the power to judge

This power is not given by the British Ministry of Magic

Every Minister of Magic remembers one fact.

The first Minister of Magic, Ulric Gamp, was a judge of the Wizengamot.

In other words, the history of the Wizengamot is much older than the history of the British Ministry of Magic.

It can be said that there was the Wizengamot first and then the Ministry of Magic.

Fudge himself is a member of the Wizengamot, but he is not the chief.

The chief judge of the Wizengamot is Dumbledore standing next to Fudge.

"Albus..." Fudge immediately turned to look at Dumbledore, hoping for an explanation.

However, what Fudge didn't expect again was that Dumbledore spread his hands and shook his head.

"The Wizengamot did not contact me beforehand."

Fudge's face darkened.

The elder Pilivik has been in charge of the Legal Enforcement Department for thirty years and has witnessed the growth of a generation.

Many of the current Wizengamot judges are related to the Pilivik family.

It's not surprising that they would give Lilith face.

It is precisely because of this that Fudge's mood becomes increasingly heavy.

He naturally knows that the powerful families and pure-blood families in the magic world have been intertwined over the years. You are among them, and you are among me, forming a huge network covering the magical world.

Therefore, Fudge also tried his best to take care of the descendants of these families.

If Lockhart hadn't been there, his place would have been Leon from the Mincham family.

And Kingsley Shacklebolt follows Rufus Scrimgeour.

Apart from Scrimgeour and Lockhart, he is the most famous and high-status person in the Auror office.

As for Percy in front of him, Fudge was also very optimistic about him.

So when Lilith came to the door with justice and law, Fudge immediately decided to hand over the criminals in Azkaban to Lilith.

But now, she actually doesn't take me seriously!

The more Fudge thought about it, the angrier he became, and his face turned red.

At this time, Dumbledore advised them, they have come, and the Wizengamot has been dispatched. If they don't go, wouldn't it become a joke?

Fudge had no choice but to lead a large group of people to the Tenth Courtroom again.

The corridor was lined with rough stone walls, with torches on brackets.

The doors they passed here were heavy wooden doors with iron latches and keyholes.

As we got closer, most people present remembered.

11 years ago, they were here, in the tenth courtroom.

Tried Bellatrix Lestrange.

Tried Igor Karkaroff.

Tried Barty Crouch Jr.

They unanimously set their sights on Barty Crouch.

These people were all judged by this person himself.

At that time, Barty Crouch was backed by the Pilivik family and was the director of the Department of Legal Enforcement. He held a high position of power and was once regarded as the minister's successor.

It was also the reason for Little Barty that led to the decline of Old Barty.

At this moment, old Batty seemed to be reappearing in front of his eyes.

Fudge and others also knew a general idea - Lilith wanted to try the Death Eaters, otherwise it would not be changed to the Tenth Trial Chamber.

This has an ulterior motive!

"Crunch."

Lockhart pushed open the door to the courtroom.

"Minister, please come in."

"OK, OK." Fudge nodded repeatedly. Although Lockhart showed great respect for Fudge, Fudge was still wary.

"Principal, please come in."

"Director, please come in."

"Director, please come in."

Lockhart greeted everyone one by one and welcomed everyone into the trial room.

But when it was Dolores Umbridge's turn, she thought she could also enjoy being treated with respect.

"The famous home, the great hero Lockhart personally welcomes me! Hohohoho."

Umbridge, who was holding on to her fantasy, saw Lockhart turn around and walk into the courtroom without looking back.

Umbridge's nose was so angry that she was crooked. Leon, who was walking behind, saw that she looked like a pink toad, bulging and bulging as she breathed out.

It was hard for Leon to hold back his laughter, and his shoulders shook.

Finally everyone went in.

The surrounding walls were made of black stone, and the light from the torches was dim and eerie.

The highest position in the middle is the judge's bench, which is usually reserved for the director of the Department of Law Enforcement. Ministers can also sit in special periods.

On both sides of the judge's bench are rows of empty benches that gradually rise.

On the highest benches, many figures suddenly appeared.

They are all over fifty years old, wearing purple-red robes, with a delicate silver "w" embroidered on the left chest.

Judge of the Wizengamot!

Many of them saw Dumbledore and waved happily to say hello.

Dumbledore naturally walked among them and sat down together.

And in the center of the room, is a chair.

On the armrests of the chair are chains on the left and right.

Everything is the same as it was 11 years ago, except that there is a row of chairs to the left of the chair, which is the plaintiff's seat.

Headed by Gemma Farley, there was already a row of lawyers sitting above, wearing white robes and crisp suits underneath.

"Where's Miss Pillivek?"

Fudge asked Gemma: "We are here, what is she doing!"

"Please don't yell, Minister."

Lilith's voice came from the back of the courtroom.

"I hope you can save more energy and use it for the trial that will happen next."

"Otherwise you will be surprised to find out why your heart is not as strong as it used to be."

Lilith said, walking over from behind.

Her voice is firm and sonorous.

The sound of footsteps was accompanied by a strong sense of oppression, rushing toward everyone.

Many people's expressions changed slightly. Lilith today did not look like a student. From her she could see justice, judgment, and even a hint of holiness.

That is the heroic temperament brought about by the weight and fairness of the law.

She is like a battle-hardened legal queen.

Amelia Bones' eyes widened and she focused on Lilith's dress.

The dark wizard robe hung down to her feet, and Lilith wore high heels that were at least 10 centimeters long, making her look tall even though she was a little girl.

And Lilith is wearing a black top hat.

This is quite obviously the look of the Lord Chancellor!

If Lilith were dressed like this, she would stand on the already superior judge's bench.

Looking at the trial of criminals from above, the criminals' inner defenses will soon be broken down.

Amelia Bones was secretly stunned: In front of the minister, the chief of the Wizengamot, and the two directors of the Legal Enforcement Department, Lilith pretended to be a justice!

This can no longer be described as bold.

This is going to heaven!

Others also discovered Lilith's appearance. Fudge suppressed his anger and said: "So, who are you going to judge? Bellatrix Lestrange? Or Peter Pettigrew?"

"Even if they are all caught, it's not worth it for all of us to come together!"

"Be patient, Minister." Lilith's tone was still high, "I will let you see it."

"Until then, anyone not involved is out."

Lilith glanced at the wizards present, her eyes focused on Umbridge and a subordinate brought by Old Barty.

The subordinate also knew the relationship between his boss and the Pilivik family and left without hesitation.

When she got to Umbridge, she quit.

"Why? I am a senior adviser to the minister's office, and I am not considered an unrelated person."

Umbridge said coquettishly, walking to Fudge's side.

But Lilith didn't give her a chance to speak again.

"go out."

Lilith only stared at Umbridge with a look full of threats and contempt.

Umbridge was indignant but did not dare to say anything, so she could only pin her hopes on Fudge.

However, how dare Fudge expose his relationship with Umbridge at this time.

Fudge promoted Umbridge to deputy minister in 1995, four years later.

Following Fudge's signal, Umbridge left in dejection.

The moment she closed the door to the courtroom, Umbridge hated Lilith fiercely.

"Now!" Fudge asked holding his breath, "Can you tell us?"

Lilith first gave them a slap on the wrist, and then came to the courtroom to steal the show.

With the Wizengamot silent, this place has almost become Lilith's home court.

Lilith once again set her sights on the head Auror.

"Director Rufus Scrimgeour, please sit in the back with the other Aurors and be on standby. You will know the reason soon."

Rufus Scrimgeour frowned, but acted on the persuasion of Lockhart and Kingsley, with Leon following behind them.

Then, Lilith looked at Gemma.

"brush."

Gemma stood up and read a sentence loudly.

"Judgment on June 27th."

"The trial of Barty Crouch, Director of the International Magical Cooperation Department of the British Ministry of Magic, for violating the Ministry of Magic Officials' Breach Regulations and the Reasonable Restraint of Ministry of Magic Officials Act."

"Interrogators: Lilith Pilewick, member of the Righteous Law; Cornelius Oswald Fudge, Minister for Magic; Amelia Susan Bones, Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement."

"Trial Recorder: Percy Ignatius Weasley."

"The Judiciary: Albus Percival Dumbledore, Chief Judge of the Wizengamot. And the entire Wizengamot."

"Witnesses: Rufus Scrimgeour, Director of the Auror Office, Gilderoy Lockhart, Captain of the Anti-Black Ops Team, and two Aurors."

"Defendant: Barty Crouch!"

"The defendant's crime: helping his son, Barty Crouch Jr., a Death Eater, escape the punishment of Azkaban."

(End of chapter)