System•Always~ (Harry Potter)
The Half blood Prince's hier⁶
Mr Evans went to the ministry and filed for the trial. He got a reply that said that the trial would be held in a month.
Mr Evans immediately decided to go to Azkaban to inform Petunia
Mr Evans was sitting on the opposite side waiting for his daughter, the door on the other side of the glass barrier opened and an auror entered followed by disheveled looking woman
The woman seemed to have aged at least 5 years in these 2 years. She looked exhausted and paler than 2 years ago
She sat on the seat directly in front of Mr Evans
Petunia Evans
H-How is he?
Her voice was extremely dry and hoarse as if she hadn't talked in years
Mr Evans
He is well. He misses you
Petunia Evans
He remembers me?
Mr Evans
No, but he does ask where you are..
Mr Evans
Why you aren't with him
Petunia Evans
What should I tell him. I can't even be with him.
Mr Evans
I have filed for another trial. It will be in a month.
Mr Evans
Because I trust you.
Mr Evans
I'll get going now. I have to inform your mother too
Petunia Evans
What about the Snapes?
Mr Evans
We are openly standing against them. *left after saying that*
The courtroom was filled with various ministers and loud chattering
The Snape family and the Evans family was sitting opposite to each other
Minister of Magic
Now the second trial of Petunia Evans shall begin
Minister of Magic
Please bring in the accused
Petunia was brought inside the courtroom in a very sorry state. Anyone looking at her could tell how much she had suffered.
Minister of Magic
The subject of the trial is that 2 years and 7 months ago Petunia Evans was accused and proved guilty of trying to harm the unborn heir of The ancient and most noble house of Prince.
Minister of Magic
Now We are here to re-evaluate the trial
Minister of Magic
The victim shall come on the podium
Lily Evans
2 years ago my sister pushed me down the stairs trying to kill the child in my womb
Minister of Magic
The given statement had been proved with the help of Veritaserum as well as memories leading to Ms Petunia being proved guilty.
Minister of Magic
Any objection?
Minister of Magic
Yes, Mr Evans?
Mr Evans
Two years ago due to pregnancy a very low dosage of veritaserum was used. With enough will power it could easily be reversed
Mr Evans
Also a witch who is well practiced in legillimency and occlumency can easily alter memories
Mr Evans
We cannot forget that Petunia Evans wasn't given a chance to use veritaserum or prove her innocence in any other way
Minister of Magic
So what do you suggest we do, Mr Evans?
Mr Evans
Another dosage of veritaserum would be good
Minister of Magic
okay, please bring the veritaserum in.
Two aurors entered each having one Veritaserum in hand
One was given to Petunia while the other was given to Lily. Petunia drank it all in one go while Lily hesitated.
She drank half the bottle and stopped
Minister of Magic
You have to drink it whole, Mrs Snape
After the minister's warning, Lily drank it whole
Minister of Magic
The accused shall be brought to the podium
Petunia was taken to the podium
Minister of Magic
Do you Petunia Evans plead guilty for trying to harm the Prince hier?
Minister of Magic
Is it you who had pushed Lily Potter from the stairs two and a half years ago?
Minister of Magic
Can you please describe the event
Petunia Evans
Lily had invited me for tea at the Prince manner. When we were getting down from the stairs she lost balance and fell down.
Minister of Magic
The victim shall come on the podium
Minister of Magic
Was it Petunia Evans who pushed you down the stairs two and a half years ago?
Lily Evans
N-....I-I don't know
Lily Evans
I-I don't remember
Minister of Magic
Fine you may go back
Minister of Magic
Bring the second potion in
The same two aurors came back with another potion and gave it to Lily and Petunia. Both of them drank it
Minister of Magic
Now both of you shall give your memories of the event.
A big screen appeared in the courtroom
Minister of Magic
Because of the potion given earlier, memories cannot be forged
Soon light shone across the screen
First it was Petunia's turn
Across the screen the view of a majestic mansion was seen. Two women were seen walking a corridor and approaching the stairs. As they went down the stairs suddenly the red-headed woman tumbled down the stairs. The woman behind her tried to stop her from falling. And suddenly the screen went blank.
The whole court room was silent
Then the second memory started playing.
In this only one woman was walking but the presence of another women could be felt behind her. Suddenly the woman saw a piece of jewel fallen on the ground and stumbled over it and fell down the stairs.
Now, the truth had come to light
Minister of Magic
It has come to light that Petunia Evans was falsely accused of trying to harm an hier.
Minister of Magic
She is hereby declared not guilty
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