The Ministry of Magic was very tight-lipped this time. Amelia and Connelly issued a strict silence order to every Auror present that night. Neither ordinary people in the wizarding world nor journalists from the news media got any news. However, The Malfoys were obviously aware that Draco had been controlled by Peter using the Imperius Curse for several months. If Connelly hadn't personally greeted him, the Malfoys would have gone to Hogwarts long ago.
In fact, Lucius and Narcissa have long known that Sirius was not the murderer of the Potters. Not only them, there are many people who know this.
These people were all Death Eaters who were highly valued by Voldemort. During the game between Voldemort and Dumbledore, they all knew who the spies their master planted in Dumbledore's camp were. After Voldemort's fall, he was accused of It was actually Sirius Black.
This thing made them feel ridiculous, but Voldemort had already fallen at that time, and they were all wizards who clearly told the public that they had nothing to do with Voldemort. Therefore, for their own safety, no one pointed out Barty Crouch's mistake.
Last July, after Sirius escaped from Azkaban, the Malfoys discussed privately that Sirius could not have gone to kill Harry Potter, but they could not speculate on the specific reason for the escape because , they also don’t know that their former ‘comrade’, Peter Pettigrew, is still alive.
Things are unpredictable. Who would have thought that Draco would be dragged into the grudge between Sirius and Pettigrew.
Silence represented the answer. Amosta pondered for a moment and looked at Lucius, whose eyes were twitching. His whole body unconsciously exuded an uneasy aura of a superior person.
"No matter what, Draco is a young wizard in Hogwarts. He is controlled by Peter. The school has an unshirkable responsibility. To apologize, Draco, as well as Goyle and Crabbe in the opposite ward, the three children All the treatment costs for the guy at St. Mungo's will be borne by Hogwarts. Before coming here, I have communicated with Principal Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall about this matter, and they will ensure that the school board passes this resolution."
The Malfoys looked at each other without expressing any opinion.
Amosta didn't expect that what he said would make Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy smile, of course, although hiring St. Mungo's best team of therapists and the current luxurious ward cost thousands of galleons every day. , but this gold is just a drop in the bucket for the Malfoy family and is not worth mentioning.
According to Lucius's own wishes, only Dumbledore's resignation can dissipate his anger.
But Lucius knew in his heart that the actual situation was much more complicated. If Dumbledore or Amosta Brain had to pay the price for their carelessness, then whoever had the greater responsibility in this series of events would What should the Ministry of Magic do?
Bring down Cornelius Fudge and Barty Crouch too?
Don't be ridiculous, Lucius knew that he didn't have this ability. Even an old employee like Arthur Weasley, who was only well-connected in the Ministry, could lose his temper, let alone the leader of the Ministry of Magic. Even if it was for their own sake, they would not let him do this.
Lucius and Narcissa didn't care that Hogwarts' compensation was their business. One code was one code, and Amosta, who represented Hogwarts, still had to express the school's attitude.
"It seems that this does not satisfy you -"
Amosta rested his fingers on his lower abdomen, while the Malfoys stood in front of him with pale faces. Those who didn't know the situation thought they were apologizing to Amosta.
Amosta said calmly,
"If you two have any requests, please feel free to ask within reasonable limits."
The Malfoys looked at each other again, and this time, there was finally something in their intertwined eyes.
"if you can--"
The last time I saw Amosta Brain was at the Leaky Cauldron last summer. At that time, Narcissa was still worried about her husband's hidden fearful attitude when facing Amosta Brain, and his subsequent weird behavior. She seemed confused, but in the past few days she finally understood why her husband behaved like that.
In addition to the great Dark Lord and the old Dumbledore who still has some strength, the young wizard with a frightening light in his eyes is actually a rare powerhouse in the entire European wizarding world.
Lucius Malfoy's wife, Narcissa, who was also born into a noble family, looked back on her former Death Eater companions, as well as the members of the Order of the Phoenix who were mortal enemies of the Death Eaters. Narcissa could not find a magic power that could match Amos's Tower Brain is as good as a wizard, and his cold-blooded killing of Greyback and his tribe shows that Amos Tower Brain is a wizard who despises the law and is ruthless.
Therefore, when they met again, she was obviously much more restrained and awkward in front of Amosta.
"We hope to have your support in this next matter, Peter Pettigrew."
With her back to Draco, the beautiful Mrs. Malfoy said with a ferocious expression.
Amosta nodded clearly, and then fell into silence.
Draco's mother had said before that she wanted Peter to pay with his life for hurting Draco, but normally, this was not easy to do.
The situations in which the death penalty is applicable in wizarding laws are basically for those who are 'outliers'. It is actually very difficult to push the Wizengamot to execute Peter in peacetime, even though Narcissa keeps saying that she wants to kill Peter. , but she also knew in her heart that Peter could only be sentenced to life imprisonment.
Amosta is already a sitting wizard in the Wizengamot Tribunal, and he is now famous in the wizarding world. If he clearly supports the death penalty for Peter, coupled with the power of the Malfoy family, it is not impossible to succeed, but, Amosta didn't want to do this because it would cost him his 'good name'.
"About this matter--"
After a brief silence, to the surprise of the Malfoys, Amosta nodded.
"I will do it, but it will be in my own way, understand?"
Amosta's focused gaze made Lucius tremble. He immediately understood that Amosta would probably not push for the death penalty for Peter, but he would let Peter die.
"As long as that filthy bastard is punished—"
Lucius gritted his teeth and whispered.
Draco blinked in confusion, not understanding what Professor Blaine and his parents were saying. Could it be that there was still a possibility of Peter being acquitted?
Before Draco could even think about this question, he saw Professor Blaine had stood up from his chair and blurted out a sentence without passing through his mind,
"Can I make a request, Professor?"
After receiving a few surprised looks on him, Draco realized it later and said hesitantly,
"If possible--I--well, I want to learn magic from you--"
Professor Blaine did not refuse immediately, but his gentle eyes gave him courage, and Draco's tone finally became smoother,
"That Peter Pettigrew took control of me, Crabbe, and Goyle all at once in the Owlhouse. I thought, if I had the ability to deal with him,"
"Draco!"
Narcissa said sternly,
"You can't handle Peter Pettigrew, you don't know what kind of guy he is!"
Looking at Draco who dared not speak under his mother's power, Amosta thought for a moment and then said,
"Well, I probably understand what you mean, Draco, well - I need to think about it, and I will give you an answer when you return to Hogwarts."
"No matter what--"
Lucius sent Amosta out of the ward and stood at the door. Lucius, who had not spoken in a low voice once in several years, lowered his head and whispered softly,
"I want to express my gratitude to you, Mr. Blaine. I originally only hoped that you could help find the golden viper, but I didn't expect that you solved Malfoy's crisis from the root. I mean, you tried Greyback's case. A bunch of filthy beasts."
"Ho--"
After a chuckle of unknown meaning, Amosta turned and left.
"I will pay attention to Peter Pettigrew--"
(End of chapter)
