Chapter 82 The Confrontation on the Trial Field
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Yi Yang Shi Ming Yue
Feeling the fluctuations in Eli's body, Dumbledore put a hand on Eli's shoulder, signaling him to calm down first.
Seeing the look in Dumbledore's eyes, Eli felt a little calm. There was a legendary wizard by his side, at least his parents would not be hurt.
"We respect the rights of His Excellency the Minister"
Dumbledore replied loudly.
The trial was temporarily adjourned.
After a while, two more Ministry of Magic staff arrived.
"Suspect Eli Hall guardian brought in"
"Sir, I think you should correct your wording. Eli Hall cannot be called a suspect until you prove all the charges!"
Mr. Hall's voice reached everyone present very clearly.
The Halls were dressed in formal attire. At this time, they showed their sharpness and were not intimidated by the so-called magical world at all.
Boom!
Fudge knocked on the table, speaking righteously, full of the minister's majesty, "The Ministry of Magic has collected all the evidence, are you questioning the Ministry of Magic?"
"Since you have collected all the evidence, please publish it according to the law, otherwise, we have the right to question it!"
The so-called ministerial dignity crumbled under the sharp edge of the Halls.
"Bold!"
Umbridge, who was dressed in pink, widened his eyes in surprise, and then let out a loud drink.
All her dignity came from the Ministry of Magic, how could she allow others to question her dignity?
"The authority of the Ministry of Magic cannot be questioned, and the authority of Mr. Minister cannot be questioned!"
It's a pity that this kind of deterrence is not worth mentioning in front of the Hall couple who are judicial elites. They have seen too many so-called authorities, and Umbridge is really too harsh.
"We have no intention of provoking your authority, but I believe that the magic world should also abide by the law, and you should at least respect our right to defend ourselves"
Umbridge took a deep breath, shaking with anger.
"Your Excellency, I think you should indeed present the evidence you have gathered before the trial"
Dumbledore's words were light but unrelenting, and Fudge didn't dare ignore Dumbledore's words.
He had indeed miscalculated. He thought that if the Halls were invited, they would be afraid of the Ministry of Magic as Muggles, but he didn't expect that they would be so steadfast.
Fudge tried to keep his voice flat, "Well, please show everyone the evidence of Eli Hall's illegal occupation of private property."
Fudge said to the staff of the Ministry of Magic on his right, and then someone handed over a document.
Opening the file, Fudge glanced down indistinctly.
He took out the document, "According to the informant, Eli Hall illegally occupied a piece of land in Godric's Hollow. According to the files of the Ministry of Magic, this land should have belonged to James Potter, and James Potter Porter has a legal heir, and according to our investigation, we have not found any formalities related to this land transfer."
Eli raised his brows, he didn't expect this to be what they found.
They had indeed connected to the Floo network on a piece of land belonging to the Potter family, but it had long since been abandoned.
According to the law, he was originally the heir of the Potter family, and it was completely legal to use this land.
But the point is that he is Eli Hall now, and no one knows that he is the youngest son of the Potter family who disappeared back then.
"Next, the Department of Transportation can present the evidence"
On the right side of Fudge, a young man stood up, looking inconspicuous, and he bowed slightly to Fudge.
"According to our records, the land is indeed connected to the Floo network, and the declarer is Mundungus Fletcher"
Fudge nodded at him, and looked at Eli again, "This Mundungus Fletcher has been tried and properly imprisoned for theft and fraud. According to his confession, it was indeed you, Eli Hall, who ordered him to Go connect to the Floo network, what's your explanation for that?"
Eli looked at Dumbledore, "That's right, I did ask him to apply for Floo."
The faces of the Halls changed, and Fudge couldn't help but flash a gleam of joy.
He held up the gavel that symbolized wizard law, and said in a very high tone, "Then I declare..."
"please wait a while!"
Dumbledore interrupted suddenly.
"What the hell are you doing!"
Fudge's face was livid, and he wanted to growl at Dumbledore, but he didn't dare.
"Minister, please wait a moment, I think there is still something to say."
Dumbledore looked at Eli, "Eli"
Eli looked deeply at Dumbledore, then nodded slowly.
Dumbledore breathed a sigh of relief, as if he was holding a pearl of wisdom, "Minister, if the status of the heir can allow the land to be used according to the law, what if Mr. Eli Hall is the heir of the Potter family?"
There was an uproar everywhere, and Fudge's expression turned into confusion. He couldn't figure out what Dumbledore was trying to do.
The Hall couple's eyes became extremely complicated, and Mr. Hall gently hugged his wife.
The trial ground suddenly turned into a noisy vegetable market, and everyone was whispering.
Bang bang bang!
The sound of knocking on the table immediately silenced the scene.
"It's ridiculous. There is only one legal heir of the Potter family, and that is their only son!"
"And what if they have a son?"
Dumbledore's eyes became intriguing.
Fudge opened his mouth slightly, then shook his head and said, "Dumbledore, I don't think you're joking"
"Of course I'm not joking"
"The Potter family has only one son!"
Dumbledore did not continue to argue with him, but instead said in a story-telling tone, "On the night Voldemort fell, we all found the only living Harry Potter in the ruins, and he had a younger brother."
"But he has..."
"Disappeared! Right?"
The Halls were a little shocked listening to Dumbledore's story. It's not that they haven't checked Eli's life experience for so many years, but they didn't have any clues.
"The Ministry of Magic still has a file about Billy Potter, and the above is the final conclusion of disappearance"
"Impossible, he was just a baby at the time, and after disappearing for so many years, it is impossible for him to be alive!"
"Why can't you live? Who knows what happened at that time?"
The Wizengamot and members of the Ministry of Magic present were completely dumbfounded, and they were already attending the trial with a gossip mentality.
"Even if that's the case, that doesn't prove that Eli Hall is the Billy Potter!" Umbridge said suddenly when Fudge was still speechless.
"We...can provide proof of adoption"
Dumbledore suddenly looked at the Halls.
Eli also turned his head and looked over with complicated eyes.
Mr. Hall forced a smile and nodded to Eli.
A sharp voice suddenly broke the atmosphere, "Oh? Really? I think these two should provide the report on how to adopt Billy Potter, otherwise, who knows if the wizard was deliberately kidnapped?"
Umbridge smiled maliciously.
Seeing the look in Dumbledore's eyes, Eli felt a little calm. There was a legendary wizard by his side, at least his parents would not be hurt.
"We respect the rights of His Excellency the Minister"
Dumbledore replied loudly.
The trial was temporarily adjourned.
After a while, two more Ministry of Magic staff arrived.
"Suspect Eli Hall guardian brought in"
"Sir, I think you should correct your wording. Eli Hall cannot be called a suspect until you prove all the charges!"
Mr. Hall's voice reached everyone present very clearly.
The Halls were dressed in formal attire. At this time, they showed their sharpness and were not intimidated by the so-called magical world at all.
Boom!
Fudge knocked on the table, speaking righteously, full of the minister's majesty, "The Ministry of Magic has collected all the evidence, are you questioning the Ministry of Magic?"
"Since you have collected all the evidence, please publish it according to the law, otherwise, we have the right to question it!"
The so-called ministerial dignity crumbled under the sharp edge of the Halls.
"Bold!"
Umbridge, who was dressed in pink, widened his eyes in surprise, and then let out a loud drink.
All her dignity came from the Ministry of Magic, how could she allow others to question her dignity?
"The authority of the Ministry of Magic cannot be questioned, and the authority of Mr. Minister cannot be questioned!"
It's a pity that this kind of deterrence is not worth mentioning in front of the Hall couple who are judicial elites. They have seen too many so-called authorities, and Umbridge is really too harsh.
"We have no intention of provoking your authority, but I believe that the magic world should also abide by the law, and you should at least respect our right to defend ourselves"
Umbridge took a deep breath, shaking with anger.
"Your Excellency, I think you should indeed present the evidence you have gathered before the trial"
Dumbledore's words were light but unrelenting, and Fudge didn't dare ignore Dumbledore's words.
He had indeed miscalculated. He thought that if the Halls were invited, they would be afraid of the Ministry of Magic as Muggles, but he didn't expect that they would be so steadfast.
Fudge tried to keep his voice flat, "Well, please show everyone the evidence of Eli Hall's illegal occupation of private property."
Fudge said to the staff of the Ministry of Magic on his right, and then someone handed over a document.
Opening the file, Fudge glanced down indistinctly.
He took out the document, "According to the informant, Eli Hall illegally occupied a piece of land in Godric's Hollow. According to the files of the Ministry of Magic, this land should have belonged to James Potter, and James Potter Porter has a legal heir, and according to our investigation, we have not found any formalities related to this land transfer."
Eli raised his brows, he didn't expect this to be what they found.
They had indeed connected to the Floo network on a piece of land belonging to the Potter family, but it had long since been abandoned.
According to the law, he was originally the heir of the Potter family, and it was completely legal to use this land.
But the point is that he is Eli Hall now, and no one knows that he is the youngest son of the Potter family who disappeared back then.
"Next, the Department of Transportation can present the evidence"
On the right side of Fudge, a young man stood up, looking inconspicuous, and he bowed slightly to Fudge.
"According to our records, the land is indeed connected to the Floo network, and the declarer is Mundungus Fletcher"
Fudge nodded at him, and looked at Eli again, "This Mundungus Fletcher has been tried and properly imprisoned for theft and fraud. According to his confession, it was indeed you, Eli Hall, who ordered him to Go connect to the Floo network, what's your explanation for that?"
Eli looked at Dumbledore, "That's right, I did ask him to apply for Floo."
The faces of the Halls changed, and Fudge couldn't help but flash a gleam of joy.
He held up the gavel that symbolized wizard law, and said in a very high tone, "Then I declare..."
"please wait a while!"
Dumbledore interrupted suddenly.
"What the hell are you doing!"
Fudge's face was livid, and he wanted to growl at Dumbledore, but he didn't dare.
"Minister, please wait a moment, I think there is still something to say."
Dumbledore looked at Eli, "Eli"
Eli looked deeply at Dumbledore, then nodded slowly.
Dumbledore breathed a sigh of relief, as if he was holding a pearl of wisdom, "Minister, if the status of the heir can allow the land to be used according to the law, what if Mr. Eli Hall is the heir of the Potter family?"
There was an uproar everywhere, and Fudge's expression turned into confusion. He couldn't figure out what Dumbledore was trying to do.
The Hall couple's eyes became extremely complicated, and Mr. Hall gently hugged his wife.
The trial ground suddenly turned into a noisy vegetable market, and everyone was whispering.
Bang bang bang!
The sound of knocking on the table immediately silenced the scene.
"It's ridiculous. There is only one legal heir of the Potter family, and that is their only son!"
"And what if they have a son?"
Dumbledore's eyes became intriguing.
Fudge opened his mouth slightly, then shook his head and said, "Dumbledore, I don't think you're joking"
"Of course I'm not joking"
"The Potter family has only one son!"
Dumbledore did not continue to argue with him, but instead said in a story-telling tone, "On the night Voldemort fell, we all found the only living Harry Potter in the ruins, and he had a younger brother."
"But he has..."
"Disappeared! Right?"
The Halls were a little shocked listening to Dumbledore's story. It's not that they haven't checked Eli's life experience for so many years, but they didn't have any clues.
"The Ministry of Magic still has a file about Billy Potter, and the above is the final conclusion of disappearance"
"Impossible, he was just a baby at the time, and after disappearing for so many years, it is impossible for him to be alive!"
"Why can't you live? Who knows what happened at that time?"
The Wizengamot and members of the Ministry of Magic present were completely dumbfounded, and they were already attending the trial with a gossip mentality.
"Even if that's the case, that doesn't prove that Eli Hall is the Billy Potter!" Umbridge said suddenly when Fudge was still speechless.
"We...can provide proof of adoption"
Dumbledore suddenly looked at the Halls.
Eli also turned his head and looked over with complicated eyes.
Mr. Hall forced a smile and nodded to Eli.
A sharp voice suddenly broke the atmosphere, "Oh? Really? I think these two should provide the report on how to adopt Billy Potter, otherwise, who knows if the wizard was deliberately kidnapped?"
Umbridge smiled maliciously.
