Chapter 407 It’s a shame that we can’t meet in court

"There are also souls!"

Andy said in a serious tone, "In this world, the soul is special. So, if you think about it, is there any possibility that the soul... is not made up of atoms?"

"Hmm..."

Hermione pondered for a moment, then said with a strange expression on her face, "Although I'm also very curious. But... Andy, we can't use a microscope to observe a ghost, can we?"

Andy: "..."

That is really a good idea!

Andy pressed his temples and gathered his thoughts. "Let's leave it at that for now. We can't prove this theory."

"But...the fact that the soul isn't made of atoms might be what makes it special!"

Hermione looked at Andy and suddenly asked, "Andy, have you heard of the theory that love is actually a physical hormone brought about by hormonal secretion?"

"When people fall in love, their brains send out a signal that causes the body to secrete a chemical substance. Scientists call this substance a hormone."

Andy: "..."

Andy wasn't sure if he had heard this theory before.

However, many human emotions are indeed related to human organs.

For example, a strong liver activity can lead to a hot temper.

"What do you mean?" Andy asked tentatively.

"Andy, if we follow your theory,"

Hermione continued, "Our bodies are made up of atoms, but our souls are not. Nevertheless, the soul and the body influence each other."

"So do you think there is this possibility?"

"The soul grows in the body, and it learns things from it. Then... the soul takes what it has learned from the body and carries it to other dimensions?"

Andy thought about this possibility.

It wasn't completely implausible.

"Forget it!"

Hermione looked at Andy, "Just eat your food! We have more classes this afternoon!"

Andy: "..."

Come on! We're talking about souls, the world, dimensions... and now you're telling me that we have to go to class?

Well, Andy is still a student.

Class is the most important thing in the world!

In particular, the first class this afternoon is Professor McGonagall's Transfiguration class.

***

Ministry of Magic.

At lunchtime, it's both a break for eating, but also a time for gossip.

After all, the work in the Ministry of Magic is very relaxed, and everyone is very bored, so gossiping can also make everyone happy for a while.

"Have you heard? Someone has filed a complaint against Minister Fudge!"

"What? Sued Minister Fudge?"

"It's true! Last night, someone sent a letter to Head Bones, supposedly going after Minister Fudge. This morning, I saw Head Bones go to Minister Fudge's office."

"Merlin's beard! Who did it?"

"I don't know."

"I know, I know! I passed Minister Fudge's office this morning and heard them arguing inside."

"What were they arguing about?"

"I didn't catch it all. But I heard Head of Department Bones suggest to Minister Fudge that he should settle the matter quickly..."

Kyle, who had overheard the gossip, immediately came over. "So no one knows who did it? That's pretty bold!"

An employee from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement said, "I've heard a bit about it. It's said to have been done by a Hogwarts student. You should have heard of him, too. His name is Andy Collins, the one who improved the Patronus Charm..."

At this, everyone's attention focused on Kyle.

Kyle: "..."

That little bastard, Andy!

"Kyle, that Andy Collins... he is your son, isn't he?"

Kyle: "..."

"Why is your son going after Minister Fudge?"

"Do they have a grudge against each other?"

"Did you encourage him to do this?"

Kyle: "..."

***

Ministry of Magic, Minister's Office.

Knock, knock!

A knock was heard from the door.

"Come in!"

Sirius Black pushed open the door and looked at Fudge with a cynical smile. "Fudge, what's the rush? You've been avoiding me for ages."

Fudge's face looked as if he'd swallowed a fly. He gritted his teeth and said, "Black, you've really gone too far with your jokes!"

Sirius didn't even look at him. He looked at the other person in the office and teased, "Ms. Bones, long time no see. How have you been? Are you doing well?"

"You should have a look at this!" Ms. Bones handed Sirius a letter.

"What is it?"

Sirius took the letter and quickly skimmed through it. His expression gradually became serious. "Okay! I understand. Ms. Bones, when is the trial? I can attend at any time."

"That's fantastic!"

"Sue the Minister of Magic... Why didn't I think of doing something like that when I was at school?"

Bones: "..."

Fudge's fat face had turned a livid purple, "Black, this was your idea, wasn't it?"

"So what?"

Sirius didn't care, "You do owe Collins a reward! You wanted me, and you put a price on my head, ten thousand gold galleons, I remember it!"

"The boy caught me and handed me over to the Ministry!"

In fact, Sirius had been helping Andy collect his debt for some time.

Fudge looked uncomfortable, but he said without flinching, "But as it turns out, you are innocent, and the warrant has been withdrawn."

Sirius looked at Fudge, "You think so?"

"That's great, I'll see you in court."

"Fudge, you know what? I was actually going to pay the 10,000 gold galleons myself. After all, Collins helped me, and I can't let him work for nothing, can I?"

"But you are so annoying!"

The first time he saw Fudge that day at the Burrow, Sirius had decided to ask him for the money.

"Listen here, Black, I'll never go to court with you! Never!" Fudge glared at Sirius, his teeth almost grinding together.

Madam Bones spoke up at the right moment: "Minister Fudge, procedurally speaking, the Ministry of Magic does need to pay Mr. Collins a reward. Because he caught Black and handed him over to the Ministry."

"Yes, I know!"

Fudge looked furious. "I'm not trying to renege on the payment! In fact, the Ministry is already preparing the money."

Sirius looked at Madam Bones with regret. "Can't we just go through the procedure? In court, for example..."

Before Sirius could finish, Madam Bones said, "It takes time to prepare for a court case. If the Ministry pays Mr. Collins' reward before then, then we won't be able to proceed with the case."

This remark was clearly directed at Fudge.

"That's a real shame!" Sirius put his hands together in a gesture of regret.

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