Ch 20-Trial

A/n: Sorry for the delay, internet was down here for the past 2 days.

The Whole ministry was aghast on seeing Madam Bones arrive with a very much alive Peter Pettigrew. Lots of people were shocked to see a dead man, a hero of the first war brought back alive in such a condition. Some people had doubts regarding the reason, but the presence of cuffs and the way Peter was being treated confirmed that he was being brought in like a prisoner.

Soon when the shock of seeing Peter faded, another thought took its place. People's eye went towards the Wanted Posters, the posters of Sirius Black and immediately realized that He WAS innocent of killing Peter Pettigrew.

This resulted in the whole ministry being in an uproar, an innocent person send to Azkaban for 12years, how could they let it happen.

Minister Fudge immediately called upon for trial on seeing the unrest.

"How can this be Amelia? He surely can't be Peter, Pettigrew died 12 years ago when Sirius Black killed him." said Fudge to Amelia shaking his head.

"He surely looks alive to me Fudge, and we already confirmed his identity under Veritaserum" replied Amelia standing firm to her words.

"Do you realize what does that mean?" Fudge said.

"That we sent an innocent man to Azkaban. " said Amelia.

Soon, trail of Pettigrew was held and without any surprise he was sent to Azkaban, some people including Amelia lobbied for Death Penalty but Fudge didn't budge. He wasn't even willing to admit that they had failed too adamant on his way and too short sighted.

Then the trial for Sirius Black was held. Sirius along with Harry, Blake and Lupin had arrived for the trial.

"We are here today for the trial of One Sirius Black." said Fudge sitting on his seat.

"AHEM!"sound of coughing interrupted Fudge's speech.

"You are?" Fudge asked looking annoyed on being interrupted.

"Blake Rivers, Attorney of Sirius Orion Black, and first correction to what you said is the name, please use the full name of my client or just Mr. Black and Second this isn't a trial, as far as we are concerned Minister, this is a compensation meeting." Blake said.

"Compensation Meeting?" said Fudge laughing, "You are joking right boy? This is a trial for determining Sirius Black's innocence."

"And if i may ask then innocence in what? Pettigrew being alive pretty much sums it up fine, So the question that remains is how is the ministry gonna pay back?"

"Pay back for what?" asked a lady in the back wearing pink cardagon.

"Of course for the mistreatment my client suffered. My client here spent 12 years in Azkaban unlawfully imprisoned without a trial which you all fail to provide him with. He was just 20 when he was sent in Azkaban, so young, so full of life. He spend the best years of his life in Azkaban due to the incompetence of your people. His name was ruined people called him a betrayer, and all this because you failed to do your job. I think my client deserves some compensation for all the time he lost due to your incompetence."

"And you expect us to just give it to you?" Came the voice of a blond figure.

"Blond, Cane, tall, and too conceited you look like a poor man's Lucius Malfoy." Said Blake

"I am Lucius Malfoy." said the figure.

"Well then tell me how can you interrupt these proceeding? As far as I know that their is only one Minister of Magic and last I checked you weren't one so please refrain from obstructing the proceeding, Minister? Is this how Ministry conducts its job? And those who think my client doesn't deserve any compensation, can go and spend 12 years in Azkaban. We will settle for that too. As the

muggle says 'An Eye For An Eye'" said Blake.

"Well yes, Um, Lucius could you please not disturb the proceedings." said Fudge stuttering , "And as for Mr. Black can we know his stand on this matter?"

"I am sorry but my client hasn't recovered from the traumatic experience of living in Azkaban for the past 12 years, he still isn't able to process alot."said Blake.

"AWOOO!" shouted Sirius shocking eberyone.

"See, I want everyone currently in this chamber to know this is what happens to your mind when you spend 12years in Azkaban, sure he escaped but the damage has already been done, it will be years before he can properly recover."

The counsel then took some time to come to a decision. While Blake talked with Sirius.

"What the hell was that shout?" Blake asked Sirius.

"I was bored, plus it felt like the fun thing to do." said Siriuis smirking.

"Keep yourself in check Black and just wait, we are going to pull one over the Ministry."

Fudge spoke with hesitation on his face.

"The counsel accepts that Sirius Orion Black is Innocent and mistakes, cough , were made in the past, as such we are ready to provide compensations on the basis that they are reasonable."

"Sure, our demands are actually very easy to fulfill. We only have two, First Sirius Orion Black be made the head of the Ancient and Noble House of Black considering that he is the only living male heir of the house i don't think this is difficult."

"Quite Reasonable, Accepted" said Fudge.

"Second:12 Million Galleons, a million for each year that Mr.Black spend in Azkaban."

Pin drop silence was observed in the court room.

"COUGH COUGH I don't think I heard you correct? 12 million gallons?? why don't you just go rob Gringotts?" shouted the pink cardigan wearing woman.

"Maybe i will later, so Minister, we getting paid or Rita Skeeter getting an exclusive interview from Sirius Black? surely her way with words will inspire a lot of confidence in the people about the Ministry." said Blake.

Fudge paled, having experienced Rita's harsh words before clearly knew he had to avoid it.

"I mean, son you need to understand that 12 million galleons is a large sum, I am sure there is something else we can find as a suitable compensation."

"Well" stroking his hairless chin, Blake said," Well there is one thing we can do, The Lestrange's Vault, we want control of them. They will provide enough compensation."

Pin drop silence ensued. No one expected the Lestrange's name be dropped. Blake continued his speech.

"More than half the money that the Lestrange's vault holds was paid as a dowry by the Blacks, Since we all know that the Lestrange's are in Azkaban with no chance of ever being free, it would only be logical to return the money where it belonged."

"NO!" shouted Lucius Malfoy, in one of the few moments he lost composure, he himself had sights on the Lestrange vault. He knew just exactly how much money those vault contained. Malfoy vaults become so full ever since he married Narcissa. He would surely not let those vault go out of his hand.

"Again remind me what are you doing here? I mean you really don't serve any purpose here. And if it isn't clear to you, you have no say in this decision. Come back when you are the Minister. SO Minister what will it be. " said Blake.

"Accepted." said Fudge a few seconds later, he was happy as long as the ministry didn't have to pay anything and there was nothing the Lestrange could do while staying in Azkaban and as for Lucius he could always placate him later.

A/N:GIVE COMMENTS NOT POWER STONES.