บท 95: Harry's Representative
November 1994
Ministry of Magic
Harry turned around to see the reason for the shock in Wizengamot.
A black haired witch with deep black eyes walked in. She had sharp facial features and her entire demeanor screamed aristocratic. Her presence was enormous and was hard to ignore.
She continued her crisp walk, unhurriedly and stood next to Harry.
She faced Dumbledore, "Albus Dumbledore, you sure have not changed."
Dumbledore gritted his teeth, "Andromeda Tonks, what are you doing here?"
Yes, the woman who had appeared to argue for Harry was none other than the eldest of the infamous Black sister trio, Andromeda Tonks nee Black.
Amelia Bones had portrayed a very vivid imagery of Andromeda. According to her, she was the most talented and most cunning of the Black sisters.
Although, she had been banished from the Black family, yet the fact that she married a muggle born against her family wish especially her parents who were known muggle haters was testimony of her temperament.
She had gone against the entire Black family to marry a muggle born and at such a time when Voldemort was on his rise and pure blood propaganda at its peak.
Amelia Bones had further used the following words for her description, "Born as the eldest Black daughter, she was raised a proper Black. Cunning to her fullest with a mighty grasp of Wizarding politics."
To Dumbledore's question, Andromeda raised an eyebrow, "Albus Dumbledore, why are you treating as if this is not the entire Wizengamot but the backyard of your home?"
She snickered, "I have just entered the council. Definitely, I would have some purpose and yet you are trying to interrogate me as if I am some hardened criminal?"
She looked around the council as if lost in some memory, "The last I visited the council was maybe around 18 years back as an audience. Those were the time when greater individual used to discuss matters of importance in this hall."
She snickered in a mocking tone, "And now the standard have fallen so low."
Her tone cutting the quietness of the hall, "The person who is supposed to be put on a trial is occupying the prestigious chair of chief warlock and is questioning the person who had pressed charges."
She gazed at Dumbledore with a face of contempt, "Tell me, Albus Dumbledore, what medicine of shamelessness did you take to seat on that chair today?"
Albus frowned but did not speak and mere looked around to gauze the reaction of the people.
The other occupants of the room were still in state of shock. Andromeda Tonks nee Black was someone who had almost withdrawn herself from the public life. She rarely appeared in public.
But now her sudden appearance that too in such a high profile case have left them in state of shock. Till now though she had been on constant attack against Dumbledore, they had not been able to figure out her true purpose.
Though, she had almost faded from the memory but now her sudden appearance had made everyone recall what a woman she was, especially those who had witnessed her in Hogwarts. She had been the epitome of a proper Slytherin with all the cunning and ambition.
Andromeda's crisp steps echoed in the hall as she took few steps to approach further close to seats for the members, "Let me tell my purpose of why I am inside the council."
"I am here to argue on behalf of Harry Potter," boomed her voice in the council shocking the members even further. They had not expected, Andromeda to come here for this reason.
Andromeda continued, "And as Harry's representative, I propose for, Albus Dumbledore, to leave that chair of chief warlock as he himself is the accused."
"I propose for Madam Griselda Marchbanks to temporarily take over the position of chief warlock till the time the trial is completed."
Before anyone could react, Dumbledore interjected, "No need for a vote on this. I, myself was to give my chair. If madam Marchbanks has no objections then I would request her to take the chair."
An old lady who look extremely fragile stood up and walked towards the chair which Dumbledore emptied. Though Dumbledore had a smile on his face the entire time, he was seething from inside.
Firstly, it was the presence of Andromeda. Dumbledore had prepared himself for Amelia Bones to represent Harry and though in no way she was any inferior to Andromeda but her being DMLE head restricted her. She could not openly sided with Harry and had to maintain a slight neutral approach while Andromeda had no such limitation. Also, Dumbeldore knew that the eldest Black daughter had zero regards for him.
Secondly, was the appointment of Madam Marchbanks as temporary chief warlock. Dumbledore knew that he would have to leave his position during this case but he had prepared for someone of his side as his substitute. Madam Marchbanks on the other hand was completely neutral with a powerful reputation. She was just like Minerva McGonagall, a no nonsense woman with strict demeanor.
Madam Marchbanks who was on the chair of chief warlock looked around and said, "Though, I have taken up this position, I want to ask if anyone has any objection regarding this?"
No person stood up to object Madam Marchbanks to which she smiled in response.
"It feels heavy and pleasant at the same to have such great responsibility on my old bones," she said. "I will try my best to maintain the dignity this seat holds"
She immediately turned towards Harry, "Mr. Potter, do you consent for Mrs. Tonks to act as your representative during this case?"
"Yes, Madam Marchbanks," replied Harry.
She was about to open her mouth but Dumbledore interrupted her, "Harry, if you are here for this purpose then you have made a mistake. You could have given your consent from the audience balcony itself."
He turned towards Andromeda with a smile, "You should have known better, Mrs. Tonks."
Before Andromeda could reply, Madam Marchbanks struck her wooden cane, infused with magic, on the ground producing a lood boom.
Though she was not as magically as powerful as the likes of Dumbledore or Minerva McGonagall or even Amelia but her presence was not small.
Her enraged voice boomed, "Albus Dumbledore, remember and etch this in your memory in one time."
"Now I have taken up this chair, so don't interject in my work. Currently you are just an ordinary member of the council as the seat holder of Dumbledore family."
She boomed, "Next time you try to do my work, I will evict you from the council."
Dumbledore felt humiliated and enraged. His felt his temper rising on the way he was insulted and reprimanded publicly but he could do nothing.
He gave a simple nod and walked away towards the well of hall.
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