A Certain Magical Hogwarts

Chapter 796 Your awarding of the medal is an honor for the entire Order of Merlin.

The tenth floor of the Ministry of Magic is the floor where the Wizengamor Trials took place.

The Supreme Wizarding Court and its various departments typically conduct criminal trials of wizards who commit crimes here.

The tenth courtroom, in particular, has a long history and has witnessed countless killings and bloodshed.

Especially after the Wizarding Wars, the Ministry of Magic launched a major purge of the Death Eaters here, with the theme of "brutal struggle and merciless crackdown".

However, a few years later, many wizards said that the place was haunted... It was said that the haunted place was a more terrifying existence than ghosts, capable of killing wizards.

In the middle of the night, some people heard a woman's mournful sobs, as if she were crying out, "So tragic! So tragic!"

The Aurors investigated several times but couldn't find anything wrong, and the place gradually fell into disuse.

Unless a monstrous black wizard has committed heinous crimes, this room is rarely used.

Therefore, Fudge moved the trial to this location, the implication of which is self-evident:

He wanted to use swift and decisive measures to sentence Granger to life imprisonment, as a warning to the Starks.

Fudge sat in his chair, closed his eyes to rest, and pondered the trial that was about to take place.

Fudge didn't want to be so ruthless, but that's how political struggles are.

Who told William to spout nonsense at the Wizarding Convention and then reinstate Dumbledore as president?

What's most unbearable is that Fudge's offer to recruit him was rejected without any mercy by this kid!

I was furious! What makes you so arrogant, kid?!

Besides having good grades, owning an Akali shop, making millions of Galleons betting on football, and saving several cities... what else do you have? What else do you have?

It's the other way around!

That day, back in his office, Fudge grew angrier and angrier. He picked up Boucher's painting on the wall... but couldn't bear to smash it, it was too expensive!

I wanted to kick the bookshelf in half, but then I pulled my leg back. The wood was rosewood, too hard!

Fudge looked around, opened the door and went to the assistant's office. Under Percy's horrified gaze, he smashed things wildly, venting his nameless anger.

Once I felt calmer, I felt much more comfortable.

But that doesn't solve the fundamental problem... And as luck would have it, Umbridge arrived.

She cried and said that she had been attacked by Granger, that mud-brat.

Umbridge, rubbing his backside which had been aching for days from banging against the wooden door, added fuel to the fire:

"This isn't spanking me, it's slapping your face!"

Fudge slapped his forehead. He was faced with a crime delivered right to his doorstep. If he didn't make good use of it, would he even be human?

I'll just go home and raise Terbo warthogs!

Thus, a trial order was issued.

In order to win the lawsuit, he also resorted to underhanded tactics, such as changing the time and place at the last minute.

If Granger misses the deadline, he could be charged with contempt of court, a serious offense, making his sentence even more severe.

Sometimes, we can also use some unexpected little tricks.

Fudge thought to himself smugly.

Just then, a creaking sound came from the gate.

Has Percy already called Scrimgeour?

Fudge opened his eyes, leaned back in his chair, and looked calm and confident.

The real show is about to begin.

But then... his expression froze.

The officials from Wisengamo, hearing the door open, all looked towards the entrance.

Among this group were many who were older than Dumbledore, some who were the same age as him, and some who were his students when he was young.

These wizards had all seen Dumbledore in his youth, and how talented and charming he was.

Not only do many witches still admire him, but many more wizards also yearn for him and hold him in the highest esteem.

Therefore, many years later, another genius boy emerged whose talent was no less than Dumbledore's, or even stronger... Everyone wanted to see what kind of talent he had.

But what happened next was absolutely shocking:

A distinguished young wizard entered, and a brown-haired girl linked arms with him; the two walked side by side.

They seemed to be attending a fashion show rather than a trial.

Of course, his looks are outstanding... but everyone's attention was drawn to something on William's robe:

Merlin Medal, French Legion of Valor, Venice Doge Medal, Italian Order of Magic, Austrian Double-Headed Eagle Medal... In total, there are six medals.

It almost covered half of her chest.

Hermione was the same, but she had one less Merlin Medal than William.

Those gleaming medals were practically blinding.

The exact dates of when the two received their medals have been reported.

Strangely, many people also noticed that each of them had a Spanish Order of Merit (Third Class) hanging on their clothes.

When was this obtained?!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, William took Hermione's hand, ignoring the horrified officials, and walked to the chair in the center of the room.

The chair's armrests were covered with chains, one on the left and one on the right. Suddenly, the chains sprang up, trying to bind Hermione.

William raised his right hand, and the two iron chains fell limply to the ground.

Nobody noticed this; everyone was still excitedly discussing the eleven medals.

These medals may seem numerous, but they are not commonplace items.

Who dares to say that the Order of Merlin is commonplace?

As for the other medals, those are the highest honors in their respective countries.

William and Hermione are not wizards from other countries, yet they both obtained it at a young age.

Most of them are the highest-ranking medals... This is terrifying!

In terms of honors and achievements, it can be said to be unprecedented and extremely impressive.

Fudge snorted heavily, his face extremely gloomy.

He walked up to Percy and immediately questioned him, "What's going on? Didn't I tell you to let me know later?"

Is this kid perhaps a double agent for the Order of the Phoenix?

Percy also felt wronged and said:

"Minister, when I went to see Mr. Scrimgeour, Will Stark was with him, chatting with him."

Fudge's pupils contracted.

The implications of this are quite complex.

Was William seeking Scrimgeour's help, or was he trying to win him over on behalf of Dumbledore?

He thought for a moment, then turned and walked towards Scrimgeour, giving the order:

"Tell them to put their medals away. This is not a place for them to flaunt their achievements; this is a solemn and dignified courtroom!"

Scrimgeour cleared his throat and said loudly:

"Mr. Stark, the Secretary requests that you and the defendant put away the medals."

William stood up from his chair and looked up to see a large crowd, but the courtroom fell silent.

William looked around, then said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Hmm... I don't understand, has our Ministry of Magic degenerated to this state, sir?"

"Hmm, what do you mean?" Scrimgeour asked, puzzled.

"You fought for the peace of this magical world, even risking your life, and only then did you receive this medal..." William shook his head and said:

"But they have no right to wear it in any place? Is the Ministry of Magic already denying this honor?"

"Oh, of course not!" Scrimgeour said, glancing at William's collar.

"Six awards... four First Class medals, one Second Class medal, and one Third Class medal... We remember them all."

He asked in confusion, "However, we know the origins of the other medals, but the Spanish Order of Merit, Class 3."

Where did you two get them from?

William said calmly:

"Two years ago, during summer vacation, we cracked a werewolf island near the French border and saved many children who had not yet been harmed."

Many of them are from Spain.

William looked at Fudge and smiled slightly: "It was applied for for us by the French Ministry of Magic... It's just a trivial matter, so it wasn't reported."

Fudge felt like he was going to vomit blood; he thought to himself:

It's not worth mentioning, why would you wear it?

However, he suppressed his discomfort and quickly interjected, "As a wizard who has received many honors, you should know that this is a place where the law is upheld."

Even if you wear so many medals, it has nothing to do with this case!

The jury will not show any favoritism towards Granger because of this!

"I know the law," William said loudly. "It is based on the Constitution of Wisconsin."

I also know that Hermione Granger will be protected by these laws.

He said in a firm and resounding voice:

"I have more faith in the law, which is why, even though I am weak, I still stood up for those wizards and Muggles when they were in danger."

I,

It's all to uphold these laws!

William looked at the jury and said in a loud voice:

"At least, that's what I thought at the time. If not, I really don't know what I've been fighting for!"

The jury officials clapped enthusiastically, and one of the witches suddenly stood up.

"What's wrong?" Fudge roared.

"We would like to congratulate Mr. Stark and Miss Granger on receiving the Austrian Double-Headed Eagle Medal in July."

Also, Mr. Stark did not accept the Order of Merlin, First Class, but it will always be yours if you wish!

This is an honor bestowed upon the Order of Merlin, and no one can take it away from them!

The witch said excitedly.

Fudge was furious, but thunderous applause erupted in the dungeon.

William and Hermione stood up, bowed, and smiled.

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