Fawkes flamed her away, leaving the four adults in the office with a stunned expression. Meanwhile in the prisoner holding cell at the ministry, Harry chuckled after having seen the whole thing from Ginny's mind.
"What's so funny?" The auror on guard duty asked
"Just remembering something funny" Harry replied
"I bet" The auror chuckled "hey, could you come here?" Harry slowly stood up and walked over to the bars, he looked at the auror who was standing just outside the cell. "I've heard rumours that you apparently put Umbridge in a body bind and hit her with some hex that made her bogeys turn into bats and attack her, is that true?"
"Yes…is that a problem?"
"Problem?" The auror laughed "not with me at least, I never liked that bitch."
"You and the majority of people mate" Harry smiled "what's your name?"
"John, Prince. Muggle-born, hope that's not a problem"
"Harry, Potter. Half-blood, hunt a lot of people who do have a problem with that. Though their opinions on blood is not why I'm hunting them"
"You don't need to explain yourself to me mate, as a matter of fact I approve of what your doing, so do most of the people I work with. One or two complain about you thinking you're 'above the law' but as far as I'm concerned you're doing the public a great service"
"Thank you" Harry said sincerely "I don't do this to get liked but it's appreciated all the same"
"Not a problem" John waved a hand "in fact I'd support you but I have a family to provide for and I need this job"
"I understand" Harry nodded "I'm doing this so people like you don't have to, you know how horrible a world is when you could die just because criminals can't stay in prison"
"Too true" John nodded "listen I've got to go, my shift is nearly over but before I do can you do me a favour?"
"I don't know, depends on the favour"
"Could you sign this?" He handed Harry a parchment and pen "you see my daughter is a big fan of yours"
"No problem mate" Harry chuckled and signed it "fair warning to you, at the trial I'm going to act my socks off so I hope your opinion of me doesn't change."
"What do you mean?"
"Let's just say I'm planning to make an impression"
Soon came the day of Harrys trial, he was lead to the court by a couple of aurors. Behind them were two dementors, in front of him was another couple of aurors. The doors opened and he was lead to the chair in the centre of the court. As soon as he was sat in it, the chains from the chair wrapped around him. He shook his head with amusement and looked around.
He saw Ginny in the stands with the rest of the DA and Sirius and Remus, Hermione and Ron were there as well, clearly curious about what was going on. So was the Weasley family, apart from Bill and Charlie. He looked around and took in the faces, he saw Daphne's father Cyrus, Amelia bones, Neville's grandmother, Dolores Umbridge, minister Fudge and Percy who had to be there as his assistant and quite a few others that he didn't know.
There was also a ton of reporters and the photographers, in fact this room was as packed as it could be. He looked at the judge, an old stern looking man.
"Order" The judge demanded in a no-nonsense voice as he slammed his hammer down "Let us begin, this is the trial of one Harry James Potter"
"Witness for the defence" Dumbledore called out as he walked up and stood beside Harry "Albus Wulfric Percival Brian Dumbledore"
"No" Harry shouted
"What do you mean 'no'?" The judge asked
"I mean he is not my legal representative, in fact I already refused his offer to be my legal representative"
"Harry please see reason" Dumbledore spoke in a horrified voice
"Listen Albus Wulfric Percival Brian too-many-names Dumbledore, I don't need nor want your help. I'm confident I will walk out of here on my own feet and will be a free man"
"But Harry…"
"Dumbledore" The judge interrupted "it's clear that Mr Potter does not wish for you to represent him, go and have a seat or be removed from the court." Dumbledore sighed and did as he was ordered.
"Mr Potter" The judge continued "you are charged with multiple cases of using the unforgivable curses, multiple cases of assault, torture and murder. How do you plead?"
"Guilty" Harry smiled, the crowd all gasped in shock, Ginny looked amused while Ron looked somewhat relieved "however" Harry added "I will not be charged"
"Enough of this nonsense" Dolores Umbridge shouted "the boy has admitted to his crimes, he should be sent off to Azkaban"
"You're honour" Harry spoke politely "may I say something? I wish to make a statement, and once I am done then I would like to give you evidence that could change this entire case"
"You may".
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