Hogwarts Homecoming

For a moment, Harry thought it was Sirius making a joke to ease his nervousness.

But look at the expressions on Mr. and Mrs. Weasley's eyes as they stared at them.

Anger mixed with heartache, disbelief mixed with hesitation, this kind of real emotion cannot be performed even by actors with the most superb acting skills!

"It's a joke, right?"

Ron seemed to have been hollowed out by the nightmare reality. His expression and eyes were terrifyingly empty.

"This must be an April Fool's joke."

As for Hermione, she covered her mouth, her body trembling slightly because of the dressing gown she was wearing. Hermione stared at Remus, the candlelight of the burning candle swaying in the trembling crystal tears in her brown eyes.

Harry turned his head blankly and looked at the two friends beside him.

As the hearing day approaches, he must admit that he is gradually losing his mind, so that some terrible and despicable thoughts often pop up in his mind uncontrollably.

For example, why wasn't Hermione or Ron the one targeted by the Ministry of Magic?

One of them is a popular Triwizard Tournament warrior, and the other is a descendant of the ancient Weasley family.

But when his 'dream' really came true, he found that he couldn't be happy at all.

Ron and Hermione were his best friends at Hogwarts. He hoped that his relationship with them would be like that of his father, mother, Sirius and Remus, and that they would be best friends even after graduation.

But he never wanted him, Ron, and Hermione to be cellmates in Azkaban!

"Do you three have any clues?"

Just looking at the expressions of the three Harrys, Remus knew it, but he still asked with a heavy face,

"Unless the Minister of Magic is crazy, I think he must have something important in his hands that can drag you three into it."

"If it were at Hogwarts, when you were involved in some adventurous activities."

Sirius, who should have believed in him unconditionally, was also asking questions, which made Harry's heart sink into ice. He wanted to defend himself, Hermione and Ron, but his voice seemed to be imprisoned by magic, and his lips were just moving. , but nothing could be said.

"We didn't!"

screamed Hermione, finally holding back her sobs,

"We didn't. I--we, broke the law. Killed. No!"

"It's not murder, Hermione."

Remus seemed to have just remembered. He hurriedly walked back to the long table, picked up the three letters on the table that Harry had ignored, and after hurriedly opening them, he frowned and said,

"Hermione and Ron. What the ministry sent to you only mentioned that you were guilty of violating the International Federation of Wizards' Statute of Secrecy-"

Remus put his respective letters into the hands of Hermione and Ron. When it was Harry's turn, he said solemnly,

"As for you, Harry. You still have it written on it that you were prosecuted by the Wizengamot for the murder of a Muggle."

Harry looked Muggle-like, and his joints were as slow as rust:

Dear Mr. Porter:

At present, the Ministry of Magic has detailed evidence proving that you are related to a Muggle death in London.

As a result, the Ministry of Magic will initiate formal proceedings against you, and you have been expelled from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Please go to the Ministry of Magic for trial before 8:00 on July 20. At that time, all wizards at the Wizengamot Tribunal will hear your defense.

Wish you take good care of yourself.

Yours faithfully

Mafalda Hopkirk

It was as if the air around him was suddenly sucked out, and Harry, who was deeply suffocated, felt dizzy.

Tonks supported Hermione who was about to faint.

"Think carefully, you three, whether there is anything you have missed, this is very crucial!"

Hermione's face was as pale as snow, and she kept shaking her head slightly.

"No. Oh, I don't know. I can't remember anything. Oh, I'm fired, woo hoo."

Harry sincerely hoped that Hermione would remember something. After all, she had the best brains of the three of them.

However, he couldn't blame Hermione for having a meltdown.

Before today, being expelled from Hogwarts was probably Hermione's biggest fear. But after today, being imprisoned in Azkaban might also be added!

Sirius's gray eyes were burning with anger, and Harry could see that he was having a hard time restraining himself. He wanted to hear what Sirius was saying, but his ears were busy.

It wasn't until this moment that Harry came back to his senses.

Many times, they watched Professor Dumbledore and Professor Blaine chatting and laughing with some powerful figures in the Ministry of Magic up close.

Listening to Sirius, Remus, Mrs. Weasley and some of the adults around them scolding stupid Fudge. They were very happy and would scold along with them, but completely ignored that although the people in charge of the Ministry of Magic are stupid, Ridiculous, but it’s not something they can compete with!

"Hopkirk had previously banned the misuse of magic in the office."

People in the kitchen were panicking, but Kingsley's voice remained calm.

"But just yesterday during the day, he was transferred to the Office of the Senior Deputy Minister by Umbridge. In addition, the ministry sent a letter of notification to Ron and Hermione."

Kingsley frowned and said to Harry,

"Is it possible that you did some unintentional mischief?"

"Have you ever used Fred and George's stuff to trick the Muggles?"

asked Mr. Weasley, who Harry had never seen look so serious on his face.

"No, Dad"

Ron's expression was numb;

"I swear we haven't tortured Muggles."

call out!

A silver phoenix suddenly appeared in the kitchen and landed in front of a group of them.

Professor Dumbledore's patronus!

Harry's spirit trembled, and Ron's empty eyes also glowed. Hermione, who was covering her face with tears streaming down her face, also looked at Phoenix pleadingly.

Scanning the expressions of the three of them, Dumbledore sighed inwardly,

"You still don't have a clue, do you?"

The three of them shook their heads, and Sirius snorted angrily.

"What can we expect them to think of at this time? What's more, Fudge is obviously making a false accusation!"

"I we-"

Hermione stared into Phoenix's blue eyes with tears in her eyes.

"We are expelled, aren't we, Professor Dumbledore."

"Not yet, Miss Granger—"

Dumbledore said calmly,

"Although Connelly hopes to have more say in Hogwarts affairs, unfortunately, for now, it is still the Hogwarts principal's right to expel students, unless he can really prove that you are guilty-- "

"Albus-"

Mrs. Weasley finished speaking in front of Harry for the first time tonight. Her eyes were also shining with tears, and she said almost in a pleading tone,

"Help them. You can definitely convince the minister to withdraw the lawsuit. He can't involve them. The three of them are just children——"

Phoenix blinked, and Harry believed that he saw a flash of fire in Dumbledore's blue eyes.

Bang, bang, bang——

Phoenix opened his mouth to say something, but at this moment, there was a sound of pecking outside the door.

Sirius disappeared from them for twenty seconds, and when he reappeared, he had a letter in his hand.

"Amosta has received the message, and the owl has brought his reply--"

Sirius waved the letter in front of everyone, then opened it, and the others quickly moved their faces towards it.

"Send Ron and Hermione to trial as required by the ministry. Don't worry about the rest, I will take care of it."

After listening to Sirius's rapid words, Phoenix's eyes moved slightly.

After a period of silence, Remus looked at Phoenix, hesitating slightly.

"What do you think, Albus. Us?"

Harry, Ron and Hermione were also looking at Phoenix. Perhaps due to the strong confidence in the short sentence in the letter, the breathing rhythm of the three of them became more steady.

"We have no reason not to believe Amosta."

Dumbledore made the decision.

"I'll iron your best clothes and you can put them on tomorrow morning. Also, remember to wash your hair well before setting off--"

Mrs. Weasley sniffed hard and gave Ron, Harry and Hermione a heartbreaking smile.

"A good first impression always works wonders." (End of Chapter)