The Hearing
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Harry Arrives Late to the Hearing
Harry enters the dungeon-like courtroom late, filled with anxiety. The room is familiar to him from a previous visit to Dumbledore's Pensieve. He is reprimanded for his tardiness by a cold, male voice as he takes his seat in the center of the room, noticing the chains on the chair's arms. Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, presides over the hearing with other members of the Wizengamot present.
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Harry enters the dungeon-like courtroom late, filled with anxiety. The room is familiar to him from a previous visit to Dumbledore's Pensieve. He is reprimanded for his tardiness by a cold, male voice as he takes his seat in the center of the room, noticing the chains on the chair's arms. Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, presides over the hearing with other members of the Wizengamot present.
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Fudge Begins the Charges Against Harry
Cornelius Fudge formally opens the hearing by announcing the charges against Harry for violating the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery and the International Statute of Secrecy. Harry is accused of casting a Patronus Charm in a Muggle-inhabited area in front of a Muggle. Percy Weasley acts as the court scribe, taking notes.
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Cornelius Fudge formally opens the hearing by announcing the charges against Harry for violating the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery and the International Statute of Secrecy. Harry is accused of casting a Patronus Charm in a Muggle-inhabited area in front of a Muggle. Percy Weasley acts as the court scribe, taking notes.
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Dumbledore Arrives as Harry's Defense
Albus Dumbledore arrives as Harry's defense witness, causing a stir among the members of the Wizengamot. He calmly takes a seat next to Harry and begins to engage with Fudge about the charges. Dumbledore's presence immediately strengthens Harry's confidence, but Dumbledore avoids looking at Harry.
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Albus Dumbledore arrives as Harry's defense witness, causing a stir among the members of the Wizengamot. He calmly takes a seat next to Harry and begins to engage with Fudge about the charges. Dumbledore's presence immediately strengthens Harry's confidence, but Dumbledore avoids looking at Harry.
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Madam Bones Questions Harry About the Patronus
Madam Amelia Bones, Head of the Ministry of Magic - Department of Magical Law Enforcement, interrupts Fudge to question Harry about the Patronus he cast. Harry explains that his Patronus takes the form of a stag, which impresses Bones. However, Fudge dismisses the impressiveness of the charm and focuses on Harry's violation of the law.
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Madam Amelia Bones, Head of the Ministry of Magic - Department of Magical Law Enforcement, interrupts Fudge to question Harry about the Patronus he cast. Harry explains that his Patronus takes the form of a stag, which impresses Bones. However, Fudge dismisses the impressiveness of the charm and focuses on Harry's violation of the law.
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Harry Reveals the Dementor Attack
Harry explains that he cast the Patronus to defend himself and Dudley Dursley from two dementors who attacked them in Little Whinging. His revelation is met with skepticism from Cornelius Fudge, who accuses Harry of fabricating the story as a cover for his illegal use of magic.
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Harry explains that he cast the Patronus to defend himself and Dudley Dursley from two dementors who attacked them in Little Whinging. His revelation is met with skepticism from Cornelius Fudge, who accuses Harry of fabricating the story as a cover for his illegal use of magic.
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Dumbledore Brings in a Witness: Mrs. Figg
Dumbledore introduces Arabella Figg, a Squib and a witness to the dementor attack. Mrs. Figg nervously recounts the event, describing how the dementors attacked Harry and Dudley. Although some Wizengamot members remain doubtful, Madam Bones acknowledges that Mrs. Figg's description of the dementors aligns with known characteristics.
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Dumbledore introduces Arabella Figg, a Squib and a witness to the dementor attack. Mrs. Figg nervously recounts the event, describing how the dementors attacked Harry and Dudley. Although some Wizengamot members remain doubtful, Madam Bones acknowledges that Mrs. Figg's description of the dementors aligns with known characteristics.
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Fudge and Dumbledore Debate the Dementors' Orders
Fudge accuses Harry of lying about the dementor attack, suggesting the dementors wouldn't have been there by coincidence. Dumbledore suggests that the dementors may have been acting on orders from someone other than the Ministry. Fudge grows increasingly angry, denying that dementors could be under anyone else's control.
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Fudge accuses Harry of lying about the dementor attack, suggesting the dementors wouldn't have been there by coincidence. Dumbledore suggests that the dementors may have been acting on orders from someone other than the Ministry. Fudge grows increasingly angry, denying that dementors could be under anyone else's control.
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Umbridge Enters the Debate
Dolores Umbridge, Senior Undersecretary to the Minister, enters the discussion, mockingly suggesting that Dumbledore is accusing the Ministry of sending dementors to attack Harry. Her cold, toad-like demeanor contrasts with her high-pitched, girlish voice, unsettling Harry. Dumbledore remains calm, continuing to argue that the dementors may have been acting on unauthorized orders.
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Dolores Umbridge, Senior Undersecretary to the Minister, enters the discussion, mockingly suggesting that Dumbledore is accusing the Ministry of sending dementors to attack Harry. Her cold, toad-like demeanor contrasts with her high-pitched, girlish voice, unsettling Harry. Dumbledore remains calm, continuing to argue that the dementors may have been acting on unauthorized orders.
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Dumbledore Cites Clause Seven of the Decree
Dumbledore references Clause Seven of the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery, which allows for magic to be used in life-threatening situations, defending Harry's use of the Patronus. Fudge, however, remains dismissive and continues to push for a quick resolution to the case.
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Dumbledore references Clause Seven of the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery, which allows for magic to be used in life-threatening situations, defending Harry's use of the Patronus. Fudge, however, remains dismissive and continues to push for a quick resolution to the case.
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The Wizengamot Votes to Clear Harry
After a tense debate, the Wizengamot votes on Harry's innocence. More than half raise their hands in favor of clearing Harry of all charges. Fudge, clearly frustrated, announces the verdict in a voice strained with suppressed rage. Dumbledore swiftly departs without acknowledging Harry.
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After a tense debate, the Wizengamot votes on Harry's innocence. More than half raise their hands in favor of clearing Harry of all charges. Fudge, clearly frustrated, announces the verdict in a voice strained with suppressed rage. Dumbledore swiftly departs without acknowledging Harry.
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