#401 - Support from Badno (asking for monthly ticket recommendation)

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Amelia, who was beside him, also looked at Anduin seriously and added, "I've heard my brother mention your relationship with Sirius, but his case is already a foregone conclusion, so there's no room for jokes."

Seeing that their attitudes had become so serious, Anduin knew that Sirius's matter was troublesome, but he still said to them with a serious face, "As far as I know, Sirius didn't receive a real trial after being arrested. The Ministry of Magic's conclusions were all based on post-hoc deductions."

"Moreover, according to the information I got from the Death Eaters, he hadn't been in contact with them in the year before Lily's murder, and he was being hunted by the mysterious man every day. Isn't it too arbitrary to make such a blind judgment?"

"You mean there's more to it than meets the eye?" Minister Bardoe recalled the past developments, then shook her head.

"Although Sirius didn't receive a formal trial, he didn't deny what he had done. It wasn't that we weren't willing to give him a formal trial at the time, but he refused any contact. Anyone who approached him would cause Sirius to go crazy, making it impossible to communicate..."

"In addition, given the situation at the time, his betrayal was almost a certainty. Everyone hated him so much that if we hadn't sent him to Azkaban, those in the Ministry of Magic who had close friendships with Lily and James might have even attacked him." Minister Bardoe said sadly, recalling the situation at the time.

"That's right." Amelia nodded in agreement. "Although I hadn't taken over the Department of Magical Law Enforcement at the time, both ordinary wizards and various families wanted to deal with it quickly and severely. It was the will of the people."

At this point, Amelia looked at Anduin strangely again. "By the way, you said you got news from the Death Eaters that he hadn't been in contact with them. Where did this news come from?"

"This..." Anduin frowned upon hearing this. How could he have forgotten this? He hadn't told anyone about his secret hunting of Death Eaters.

"Let's not talk about this." Minister Bardoe glanced at Amelia, signaling her not to delve into it. "We don't want to delve into your source of information, but if you want to inquire about Sirius's case, you must have more powerful evidence, otherwise, don't say any more."

"Then can't he be retried? Identifying whether a person is lying, or even knowing his thoughts, shouldn't be difficult in the wizarding world," Anduin said, still unwilling to give up.

"But in the wizarding world, modifying memories isn't difficult either," Amelia retorted.

"He was caught directly at the scene at the time. Neither he himself nor anyone else had the opportunity to do such a thing to him," Anduin argued in the same way.

"But even if you prove that he might be innocent, how can you make the wizarding world believe it? You must know that Sirius's arrest was what the people wanted. We have classified him as the most dangerous prisoner. It's not something you can change with a few words. His situation is more complicated than you think." Amelia said this and gave Bardoe a special look, and Minister Bardoe nodded slightly to her.

"You mean? Even if he doesn't plead guilty and accepts a memory check, it won't work?" Anduin seemed to realize something when he heard this, and then looked at the two of them in disbelief.

"Unless there is ironclad evidence, you cannot convince the Wizengamot. He is a serious offender who indirectly influenced the course of history," Minister Bardoe said with a sigh.

Amelia also nodded, then gave Bardoe a special look. After Minister Bardoe nodded slightly to her, she said solemnly,

"That's right, Sirius's arrest was what the people wanted. We have classified him as the most dangerous prisoner. It's not something you can change with a few words. His situation is more complicated than you think. The wizarding world has only just regained confidence and stability."

Hearing this, Anduin also understood what the two meant. When it came to Sirius, what the Wizengamot and the wizarding world needed was a result, a result that all wizards could accept. Compared to that, what the truth was was no longer important.

Moreover, on this issue, the Wizengamot should have reached a consensus, including all pure-blood wizards and half-blood wizards, so even if he could convince the two high-level officials of the Ministry of Magic in front of him, it might be difficult to change anything.

"But what if, I mean, what if it is finally proven that Sirius is really innocent, and there is something else hidden in this?" Anduin looked at the two with burning eyes. No one knew what he was planning in his heart.

Amelia shook her head helplessly when she saw Anduin was so stubborn, but Minister Bardoe's reaction surprised her very much.

"If you can really prove all of this..." Minister Bardoe considered for a moment, then looked at Anduin firmly, "Then I am willing to stand by your side!"

"Minister Bardoe!" Amelia was shocked when she heard this, staring blankly at the resolute middle-aged woman beside her.

"Justice is justice, without so many additional conditions!" Minister Bardoe turned her head and looked at Amelia firmly, then looked at Anduin again,

"But all of this is based on proving his innocence with facts, otherwise, nothing will be discussed. And the prerequisite is whether you can pry open Sirius's mouth. After he entered Azkaban, he refused to contact anyone. Even Dumbledore's visit couldn't make him open his mouth."

"Dumbledore also went to see Sirius?" Anduin looked at Minister Bardoe in surprise when he heard this.

"That's right. You're not the only one who suspects what happened back then. Of course, Dumbledore may not have suspected that Sirius was innocent. He wanted to know what exactly happened back then." Minister Bardoe sighed at this point. "However, Sirius didn't even give Dumbledore a look. We thought at the time that this was because Black's conscience was not lost and he was still feeling guilty."

"So, if you can find out what happened at that time from him, it will also be very valuable. If you can really prove his innocence, I am willing to negotiate with the 'Wizengamot' and the 'Order of Merlin' to fight for the fairness he deserves!" Minister Bardoe said firmly at this point, to show her determination.

"I understand. Then please arrange it as soon as possible. I will find a way to find out what happened from Sirius. If I find that he really deserves it, I promise I won't try to speak for him again." Anduin was in a good mood after receiving Minister Bardoe's support, and sincerely assured the two.

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