Chapter 65: A Trial of Truths
Harry and Remus entered the ministry early and headed to the courtroom. A few people were milling about but, as far as they could tell, nobody actually knew whose trial it was. Harry, however, was surprised when he saw Lucius Malfoy heading towards them. Subtly signalling Remus, Harry turned to the blond aristocrat.
In his last life he had loathed Malfoy Sr.; he had been tortured by him and held hostage in his house. He knew that the man was ruthless, but he had also felt sorry for him in the end - he had done all he had in order to protect and save his family from the madman Tom had became. However, in this life, he had yet to meet him and his rivalry with Draco wasn't around.
Looking the man in the eye as he approached, Harry watched as Lucius took him in. He noted how Lucius' eyes took in his heir ring.
"Heir Potter," Malfoy greeted.
"Lord Malfoy," Harry said formally, inclining his head in acknowledgement of his status above him as a lord to his heir.
Harry watched as Lucius' eyes flashed with surprise, probably at his respectful tone and knowledge. Lucius then turned to Remus.
"Remus Lupin, I believe," he said, not offering his hand.
Remus didn't show any sign of annoyance at the subtle slight. "Indeed, Lord Malfoy," he greeted.
"I must say Heir Potter, I am surprised to see you here today," Lucius said, turning back to Harry and digging for a hint.
Harry smirked slightly, knowing the Slytherin would pick up on it. "I wouldn't have missed this for the world, Lord Malfoy."
Lucius looked both annoyed and pleased by the answer. "I see, so you are one of the few who are blessed with the knowledge of what this trial is about," Lucius said.
Harry just smirked again. "I could not say. However, I can say this: you will be very intrigued, I believe, about the trial."
Lucius bowed his head slightly to Harry. "I see. Well then, Heir Potter, I look forward to it."
Harry nodded in return. "It has been a pleasure to meet you, Lord Malfoy."
"No, the pleasure has been mine. I must admit, when Draco wrote to me in September saying the Heir to the Potter House had been sorted into Ravenclaw, I was intrigued. And now meeting you, I can see he did not overplay your qualities. You really are quite a mystery, nothing like I expected," Lucius said.
"Oh, I hadn't known I had made such an impression on Draco. Do please say hello to him for me, Lord Malfoy. And as to your expectations, I am sorry if I have not met them; however, I am simply who I am. Who the world wants me to be has very little influence on who I am, Lord Malfoy - after all, I grew up not knowing who I was to this world," Harry said.
"I will extend your greeting Heir Potter - and please, I would like for you to call me Lucius," Lucius said, a look of interest on his face.
"Then you must call me Harrison or Harry," Harry said.
"Of course, Harrison," Lucius said.
After a few seconds the doors opened and Lucius straightened his already immaculate posture. "Mr. Lupin, Harrison," he said in lieu of goodbye before turning and making his way in.
Remus, who had watched their play in silence, looked at Harry with consideration after Lucius had left. "Are you sure you're not in Slytherin?" he joked.
"No, but the hat did consider it," Harry said.
Remus looked slightly pensive and Harry wondered about his Slytherin prejudice. "Harry, I know you are smart, but please be careful around him. He was a Death Eater," he warned, leaning in to whisper.
Harry was relieved that's what his look was about. "Don't worry Remmy, I know what I'm doing," Harry promised.
Remus looked at him again before he sighed in defeat. "Okay, I will trust you, but please remember that, no matter what, I will always be here if you want to talk."
Harry smiled and nodded, leading Remus into the public stands. Lucius and the other Lords were in the Wizengamot section as they would be voting on the outcome of the trial.
Sitting, Harry watched as the stands filled, seeing the moment Dumbledore entered as he wore bright yellow robes with pink stars. He didn't see Harry as he made his way down to the floor; as Chief Warlock he would be down there with whoever was overseeing the trial and the defenders and opposition.
Harry eyed him and was glad to note the tightness in his expression and the dark look in his blue eyes.
Eventually, Amelia Bones entered and walked down. Harry was glad to see it would be her overseeing the trial as she really was a fair woman.
The court turned silent when she sat down.
"We are gathered here today to review evidence that an injustice was overlooked ten years ago. New evidence has come to light that Sirius Black was falsely and unjustly sentenced to Azkaban prison without trial and innocent of the crimes he was accused," she read out.
Hearing the reason why they were here, the court exploded with people refusing to believe Sirius was innocent as they had condemned him.
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