；“I have some doubts and hope to get some answers.”
Amostas smiled and said.
After he spoke, the bustling trial room was suddenly silent as each Weisenjama juror's eyes fell on the face of Amortha Brayne.
Brynn is preparing to counterattack!
Many people had the same thought in their hearts.
This is not surprising. Given the personality Amortha Brayne has shown in front of others, he's absolutely not the type to sit back and let things happen to him.
But what exactly is Braynn planning to do?
The evidence chain prepared by the Magic Ministry seems impeccable and not that easy to find a breakthrough.
Moreover, from the silence of the three young wizards from Hogwarts who were imprisoned, it seems that the Ministry of Magic did not fabricate facts.
"What do you want to ask?"
Although he appeared arrogant in front of the three Harrys, when Braynn's gaze swept over, Delacour couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.
After the realization dawned on Delacour, he realized he shouldn't have easily agreed to Brayne's words.
"Just now--"
Amortha's gaze moved from Delacour's face back to the faces of Harry and his two companions. In front of all the members of Weisenjama, he walked back and forth leisurely in front of Harry and his friends.
"Delacour has told the jurors that Harry Potter was indicted by the Ministry of Magic for murder, which naturally raises a question for me--"
Amortha halted his steps and looked back at Delacour again.
"As you said, the Auror's office investigated the post office in Hogsmeade on January 27th and later this year, in order to follow up on clues related to the attack on Hermione Granger."
Therefore, the investigation unexpectedly uncovered that on January 27th, Harry James Potter, Ronald Billiars Weasley, and Hermione Jane Granger sent items to a Muggle orphanage through the wizarding post office. During the subsequent tracking of the package, Harry James Potter's package included an unexpected Chocolate Frog that caused a Muggle postman to die. So my question is--”
Amortha's face was expressionless, and his gaze became suddenly sharp.
"When did the Auror's office find out that the Muggle police found the package seized by a Muggle policeman from Hogsmeade?"
Delacour was no longer the arrogant look he had earlier. A look of panic flashed in his eyes. He was about to respond when Umbitch's voice echoed from the bench.
"Mr. Brayne, I believe the Ministry has just provided complete evidence that leaves no doubt about Harry James Potter's guilt in the murder case--"
Dolores' face wore a false smile, but in her eyes, there was a glint of hatred, directed at Amortha.
"As for your question, well, to be honest, when the Aurors got the package is actually a relatively minor issue. Your question seems to imply that--"
"According to the 'Charter of Rights of the Weisenjama Court'--"
Amortha's deep voice overpowered Dolores' sugary voice.
"According to the 'Charter of Rights of the Weisenjama Court,' the defense has the right to demand that the prosecution explain any doubts about the evidence chain they have provided!"
"Answer the defense attorney's questions, Delacour."
Ms. Boons ordered solemnly.
"I"
Delacour looked at Fudge, receiving a warning glance in return.
"Maybe, well, yes, I believe it's the 21st of June."
"June 21st?"
Amortha smiled and asked rhetorically,
"Hermione Granger's attack case occurred on January 27th of this year. After the incident, Aurors intervened and investigated the Hogsmeade post office. How is it that Harry James Potter's package was only found in late June?"
A murmur of surprise!
Harry's withered emerald eyes regained their vitality.
Professor Brayne is right!
The Ministry of Magic could have retrieved the packages he sent in half a day, how could it have taken nearly five months!
Harry stared at Delacour, fully concentrating on what he was about to say.
"I got it wrong!"
Delacour's forehead glistened with cold sweat as he shouted,
"I just made a mistake. June 21st is actually the key evidence recovery time for another case. In fact, Harry James Potter's package was actually recovered at an even earlier time."
"Earlier?"
Amortha asked sharply.
"I even remember the exact number of sweets sold by Honeyduke's sweetshop five months ago. I think, the Auror's office of the Ministry of Magic probably wouldn't forget such a crucial time. Please give the Weisenjama jury a clear time!"
"It might be--in February."
Delacour wasn't stupid enough to not see the trap in Brayne's question, but the seemingly simple question indeed had no appropriate answer!
"February?"
Amortha chuckled coldly.
"So, it means that the Ministry of Magic had the complete evidence chain of Harry James Potter's alleged murder charge at least four months ago, yet it only officially initiated the lawsuit four months later?"
In the buzzing discussion among the members of the Weisenjama jury, Amortha indifferently asked,
"Why did the Ministry of Magic wait four months? Were they waiting for Mr. Potter to go on vacation?"
Amelia on the stands cast a sidelong glance at Fudge; she had seen through it—the case of Harry Potter was ultimately a conspiracy!
"Perhaps the Ministry should really explain themselves, Connelly!"
"Silence!"
The Minister of Magic stood abruptly, knocking forcefully on the gavel, and glared fiercely at Amortha Brayne.
"You have no right to criticize the Ministry's efficiency, Brayne!"
"Of course--"
Amortha's expression was cold.
"However, I believe the members of the Weisenjama jury must be confused about this. Such a seemingly simple question, yet the Auror office cannot provide a reasonable answer."
"Ministry's procedure"
Fudge's fierce gaze seemed to want to consume Amortha, as he gritted his teeth.
"It's a bit complicated."
"Because it involves the illustrious Harry Potter, the Ministry of Magic must make a cautious judgment, right?"
Umbitch suddenly interjected.
"Right, exactly!"
Fudge's eyes blazing with anger, looking desperate, as he had nothing to say.
"The Ministry of Magic does not want Harry Potter to be guilty of murder either, so we investigated repeatedly until we confirmed that it was indeed Harry Potter who killed!"
"Too far-fetched, it can't stand up to scrutiny!"
Many members of the Weisenjama jury exchanged subtle glances with each other and shook their heads slightly.
Some looked towards the front row, where Albus Dumbledore was seated.
Dumbledore's face betrayed no emotion as he sat quietly, giving off an air of melancholy.
"Haha, just because of that."
An even more astonishing turn of events occurred: Amortha Brayne did not seize this opportunity to attack the Ministry's weakness aggressively, but instead, after Fudge and Dolores' explanations, he softly smiled.
However, Amortha's voice immediately became loud and clear again.
"I have a second question."
Amortha stepped forward into the bench, his eyes gleaming as he stared at the jury, leaving Delacour, who was drenched in sweat, to one side.
"Just now, Delacour mentioned that the reason the unfortunate Muggle died was because a Chocolate Frog got stuck in his throat, causing him to suffocate."
"What's the problem, Brayne?!?"
Fudge, trying to control his panic, demanded sharply.
"What problem?"
Amortha turned to look at Delacour, his mocking gaze sending shivers down Delacour's spine.
"As everyone knows, a Chocolate Frog is a well-known magical candy that is sold throughout the European magical community--"
Amortha spoke in a deep voice.
"This product mainly serves the children of the vast wizarding families. Innocent children often have whimsical ideas, so, this magical candy is equipped with some safety measures upon manufacture."
"Safety measures?"
Fudge, Dolores, and Delacour all looked puzzled.
Not just them, but most of the members of the jury also looked puzzled.
"For example, to prevent choking--"
Amortha looked coldly at Fudge.
"It wouldn't jump into someone's throat on its own. Even if the child who has it decides to stick the whole Chocolate Frog down their throat, it would immediately melt into a chocolate liquid to prevent tragedy. So, I can't help but wonder--"
The cold and stern voice echoed in the dark Weisenjama jury room.
"How did the Muggle postman die from suffocation due to a Chocolate Frog?"
