The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

This made Chairman Picquery somewhat clearer as to who the real traitor was.

Or maybe... all of them?

Thinking of this, Chairman Picquery felt his hair stand on end...

Grindelwald looked at Weber in the witness box and said apologetically, "I'm very sorry, Mr. Weber, I couldn't save your brother... My followers misinterpreted my ideas, and this is my fault. In my opinion, it's normal to seek common ground while reserving differences. If you kill someone just because of a difference in ideas, that's totally wrong... I won't shirk my responsibility, and I will compensate you on behalf of the Wiccan Party later... Although no amount of compensation can undo the pain of losing a loved one..."

"Shut up! Shut up!" Chairman Picqueri said coldly, "You are prohibited from talking to witnesses without permission!"

"Sorry." Grindelwald still did not make any excuses this time. He just said sorry and fell silent again.

Chairman Picqueri's heart gradually sank to the bottom.

The first witness was already like this, what about the witnesses after that?

However, the hope she had in her heart still made her choose to continue calling up the next witness...

Thirty minutes later, Chairman Picqueri's face was as gloomy as water.

Except for one witness named Cyber ​​Wright, who insisted that Grindelwald had harmed his No-Maj wife.

All the other witnesses' testimonies failed to incriminate Grindelwald...

Not only that, in their testimony, the ruthless Grindelwald was transformed into a responsible and accountable political party leader...

The Aurors, on the other hand, have become the ones who confuse right and wrong...

At this time, the venue was extremely noisy and had already turned into a vegetable market.

The testimony of these witnesses is truly astonishing...

If it is said that these witnesses were prepared in advance by the Magical Congress in order to frame Grindelwald.

So... only one person testified against Grindelwald's crimes, which made the Magical Congress feel like they had shot themselves in the foot...

Originally, everyone else thought that the testimonies of those witnesses were too unreasonable, but the inclusion of a normal accusation made the other testimonies more credible.

Below the stage, Dumbledore sighed deeply. He looked at Grindelwald, who was smiling silently on the stage without saying a word, and felt mixed emotions.

He just hurt a Muggle, but didn't kill him... Considering the national conditions in the United States, it is hardly a serious crime.

Given Grindelwald's influence, if he could mediate with the victim and provide adequate compensation, he might not even have to go to jail!

Even if he goes to jail, it will only be a few years at most...

What about a few years later? If Grindelwald were to emerge, what would the world be like?

The Muggle world has already begun to erupt in war, and I'm afraid the wizarding world will no longer be peaceful...

A few months ago, when he defeated Grindelwald, he thought that the wave Grindelwald had stirred up would eventually die down. But now it seemed that it had only just begun...

At the same time, Tom, who was standing next to Dumbledore, was also in shock.

Someone like Grindelwald, who just stands quietly aside, saying nothing and doing nothing, yet can manipulate everyone present in his own way... is so cool!

He hadn't understood why Grindelwald, who possessed such formidable strength, didn't choose to use his strength to just go for it. Even if he couldn't defeat Dumbledore, he could still avoid the enemy's attack...

But now... he completely understood.

To control others, you don't necessarily have to rely on strong strength...

So far, even someone as powerful as Dumbledore can only stand silently in the audience and watch Grindelwald's performance, right?

For a moment, Tom suddenly felt like, "This is what a real man should do!"

"Well? I told you this trip wouldn't be in vain, right?"

Suddenly, Li Weide's voice rang in Tom's ears.

Tom turned to look at Li Weide, only to see him looking at him with a half-smile...

"Indeed...I benefited a lot..." This time, Tom rarely said anything stubborn.

At this time, Dumbledore, who was attracted by the situation on the stage, did not notice that the two little ones beside him were whispering to each other using the Whispering Charm.

After the meeting hall was noisy for more than ten minutes, Chairman Picqueri finally came to his senses.

After shouting "Silence" several times, the venue finally returned to silence.

"Because the witnesses' testimonies differ significantly, this court has reason to suspect that their memories may have been altered... Therefore, I believe it is necessary to examine whether the witnesses' memories have been altered!"

After Chairman Picqueri finished speaking, he looked around and asked for everyone's opinions.

In fact, Chairman Picqueri’s proposal this time is very reasonable.

The witnesses' testimonies surprised everyone. Subjectively speaking, they were completely inconsistent with everyone's perception of Grindelwald.

Therefore, it is necessary to check whether the memory has been modified!

"Does anyone have any objections?" asked Chairman Picquery.

Everyone shook their heads to indicate that they had no objection.

"I agree too!"

What is shocking is that the person who said this was Grindelwald!

He met Chairman Picqueri's skeptical gaze and smiled, "If the witnesses' testimony is doubted, these false charges will remain firmly against me. Even if today's trial finds me not guilty, it will still cause controversy. Therefore, the more rigorous the better! I believe the Supreme Court will ultimately exonerate me."

Chapter 163: You want to be a shield? Have you asked me?

"Since you have no objection, then... we can begin the on-site inspection! As for who will do it..." Chairman Picquery looked around the room and fixed his gaze on Dumbledore. "Professor Dumbledore... could you help us examine the witness's memory?"

Dumbledore nodded without hesitation. He turned to Levitra and Tom and said, "Wait here for me. Don't run around."

Then he left his seat and walked towards the stage.

"It's over, Professor Dumbledore is going to be used as a gun..." Li Weide said helplessly.

Tom asked, "What's going on?"

"If I'm not mistaken, these witnesses were originally people from the Magic Congress whose memories were altered. Their purpose was to target Grindelwald," said Levid.

"Yes, that's true... otherwise where would they get so many witnesses to prove Grindelwald's guilt?" Tom nodded.

"Originally, MACUSA absolutely did not want to be investigated, otherwise the fact that their memories had been altered would be exposed. However, now the testimony is overwhelmingly in Grindelwald's favor..."

Tom said, "You mean to say that Chairman Picquery suspects that the witness's memory has been altered by Grindelwald again? Yes... Yeah, in that case, they'll have to propose a memory check. Once it's proven that the witness's memory has been altered, then their previous testimony will be invalid!"

Li Weide smiled and said, "I'm afraid... the result may not be what she expected. So far, Grindelwald hasn't made any mistakes... Could he not have thought of this? How do you know that these witnesses are real witnesses?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"If it's proven that these witnesses' memories have indeed been altered, then there's nothing much to say. What if... they're simply lying? Checking memories doesn't require Legilimency... In public, the most Dumbledore can do is check whether their brains have been tampered with."

Tom gasped. "Shh... In that case, even if they're lying, without Legilimency, Dumbledore wouldn't know if they're lying or not. He can only conclude that their brains haven't been modified... In this way, it can only prove that what they said is true! But... Veritaserum..."

Li Weide laughed and said, "How do you know that the Auror who gave them the truth serum is okay?"

"Ah? Even the truth serum is fake? This... If your guess is correct, then the Magical Congress of the United States of America has probably been infiltrated like a sieve..." Tom was completely shocked.

"Have you forgotten the series of disappearances that occurred in the Magical Congress of the United States of America? You don't think that Grindelwald's actions here are really just to transfer Dumbledore away, do you?" Levid laughed: "If it were me... I wouldn't tamper with the missing people... I would release the missing people, and then... quietly replace the others who are not missing with my own people. At that time, everyone's attention will be on the missing people. When everyone is carefully identifying the identity of these returning missing people, who will notice that those who are not missing will become a little different from before one morning?"

"Hiss... Indeed... That's the only explanation. Everyone thought there might be something wrong with those who were released, but no one thought that those who were not lost might have been replaced... But why did you say just now that Dumbledore was going to be used as a pawn?"

Levid said helplessly, "If these witnesses are innocent, then who is? What if rumors circulate that Dumbledore, who examined the witnesses, lied? His past friendship with Grindelwald... would become a seed of suspicion. Then, Grindelwald would still be unable to completely escape the controversy. And Chairman Picquery, on the other hand, would be able to extricate himself from it with ease... At most, people would think she was deceived, not that she was the one who actively framed Grindelwald..."

Tom said in surprise, "So, when Chairman Picquery sent Professor Dumbledore up for the inspection, she had already started using the backup plan she had prepared earlier... She also used Professor Dumbledore as a shield."

"Yes... but Professor Dumbledore still went up without hesitation... He really wanted to protect Chairman Picquery, even if it meant damaging his own reputation. Even though he knew he was being used as a shield."

"Is this what you call a sacrifice? How noble!" sneered Tom.

He couldn't understand Dumbledore's thoughts at all.

"Mr. Weber's memory has not been modified."

Dumbledore's voice sounded at this time.

Everyone looked at Dumbledore in shock, including Chairman Picquery.

"How is that possible?" Chairman Picquery stood up and looked at Dumbledore in horror.

After seeing Dumbledore's confirming expression, Chairman Picquery closed his eyes.

She specifically selected and modified the witnesses who framed Grindelwald. In the end, not only was the testimony wrong, but... their memories had not been modified?

That's enough to explain the problem...

In other words, her so-called plan may have never been actually implemented from the beginning!

If even eleven-year-old Tom could think of this question, how could she not think of it?

Now, she is afraid that there is no one around her whom she can trust... What a terrible thing!

But luckily...

Chairman Picquery glanced at Dumbledore, who was still working tirelessly to examine the remaining witnesses.

She knew that Dumbledore was willing to shield her from the impending storm, otherwise he would not have agreed to help examine the witness.

In other words, she is safe for the time being!

Just as she was thinking this, Dumbledore's voice sounded again.

"Mr. Wright's memory... has been modified..."

"Hmm?" Chairman Picquery looked at Dumbledore in surprise.

In fact, not only her, but even Dumbledore himself looked at Mr. Wright in front of him with surprise.

He had checked it several times and found that Mr. Wright's memory had indeed been modified!

This Mr. Wright is the only witness who accused Grindelwald!

He insisted that Grindelwald had hurt his No-Maj wife!

Chairman Picquery quickly said, "Can the modified memories be restored?"

"...Are you sure?" Dumbledore looked at Chairman Picquery.

Mr. Wright accused Grindelwald, but his memory was modified?

In other words, his accusation...

This is the only accusation in the entire venue, actually a modified memory?

This is actually quite dramatic, the ridiculous proportions are too abnormal...

If the opposite were true, with only one testimony proving Grindelwald's innocence, that would be more normal.

Everyone present turned their attention to Chairman Picqueri...

Chairman Picqueri's mind, which had been somewhat confused by the blow, finally came to his senses at this moment.

Are there any relatives around her?

Therefore, the person who modified the witness's memory can only be Grindelwald's men!

Why would he leave behind a person whose memory was altered to accuse him?

Grindelwald would never do this for no reason!

Therefore, the memory of this witness can never be restored!

"Then... not for now..."

However, before Chairman Picquery could finish her words, Grindelwald interrupted her.

"How can we not restore it? Everyone is already skeptical of their testimony. Since some of their memories have been modified, it's best to restore their memories and see what happens. Otherwise, what if everyone thinks I sent someone to modify their memories? Ah... By the way, I'm imprisoned now. Even if I wanted to modify the witness's memory to accuse me, I can't send anyone to do anything, right? Chairman Picquery?"

Picquery was left speechless by Grindelwald's sarcastic remarks...

"Restore your memory!"

"The trial must be fair and just!"

"Modifying a witness's memory? That's against the law! Those who modify memories need to be tried!"

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Some people suddenly started to make a fuss. It was unclear whether they were Grindelwald's shills or if they were simply too upright.

However, no one could arrest them as Grindelwald's accomplices because of these.

After all, what he said was actually not wrong at all... Doesn't the trial need to be fair?