Cornelius Fudge and Lucius Malfoy Arrive to Take Rubeus Hagrid Away

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Rubeus Hagrid's visit is interrupted by the arrival of Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, and Lucius Malfoy. Fudge informs Rubeus Hagrid that he is being taken to Azkaban as a precaution due to the attacks. Lucius Malfoy also serves Albus Dumbledore with an Order of Suspension, removing him as Headmaster. Rubeus Hagrid gives Harry and Ron a cryptic message before being escorted away: to "follow the spiders."