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Post by Pius Thicknesse on Jun 7, 2011 17:51:40 GMT
"Mr. von Heap, I am acting as the prosecutor of this case. It is my job to examine your answers and put together facts from a variety of sources. If you are upset because I am putting together a picture you don't like, then I suggest you not provide me with the oils and colors. It is amazing the level of verbosity you are capable of launching even when proclaiming you need Muggle medicine to help you. Now, be silent and if you can't respect me, respect the witnesses who have to stand your ramblings of a Lockhart nature."
*Turned back to Barney, his attention focused on the man*
"Hmm, I see. Thank you Mr. Robards for clearing that up. Mr. Weasley, you may strike my comment connecting the letter's confiscation to Mr. von Heap's fraud from the records.
So, the letters you had on your person were taken from you by Mr. Peasegood. You state that the letters were from Mr. von Heaps to you concerning meeting with Bellatrix Lestrange. Did this happen after Mr. von Heaps talked to you or before?"
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Post by Barney Colsworth on Jun 7, 2011 20:12:44 GMT
*He shook his head.*
No no, that's not it. I don't blame you for being confused. None of this makes sense to me either.
The letters just invited me to go to the bar. But they were signed from Heap. But when I got there I met the lady.
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Post by Baron Papanoida on Jun 7, 2011 20:16:54 GMT
*He stood again to get attention.*
Going by the fact already mentioned that it is not likely that Mrs Lestrange would appear in Diagon Alley, we believe that Mr Colsworth may have had his memory altered to believe that she did.
We have checked at the Leaky Cauldron and there are no other reports of her being there. It does not seem possible that she would wipe the memory of everyone else at the bar to hide the fact that she had been there, yet leave the memory of her victim, Mr Colsworth, intact.
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Post by Rydiger von Heap on Jun 7, 2011 20:42:35 GMT
"If I should have to meet an prosecuter of my case, I demand to get a competent one! The Minister for example. As far I heard, Fudge was the prosecuter on some kind of trail with Harry Potter for underaged magic, so why can't the Minister take the role in a case that is supposed to matter, too?"
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Post by Rufus Scrimgeour on Jun 7, 2011 22:48:46 GMT
*His patience was teetering on the edge. Wherever Heap went he brought with him delusions of power and control that in reality were beyond his grasp. Why in Merlin's beard anyone would believe that when strapped to a chair surrounded by over fifty judging eyes anyone would think that they could make demands was beyond him. Rufus simply wanted to finish with the last witness and get the trial over with. It was becoming quite clear how it was going to end.*
Mr Heap. Due to my personal involvement in the charges, I am not in a position to investigate, which is why I have handed the duty to one of my senior officers, Mr Thicknesse.
*He hoped to remind him that the trial was focusing on the fact that someone had tried to take his life, and they believed that someone to be Heap.*
You would do better to co-operate, else you will be held in contempt. I shall not warn you again.
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Post by Corban Yaxley on Jun 7, 2011 23:07:35 GMT
*Yaxley had seen countless people entering and leaving this room, most of the accused witches and wizards were aware of the severe situation they had found themselves in. And usually they were scared stiff at the mere sight of a court that size, what he certainly didn't mind. He considered their looks of fear and desperation to be some of the advantages his work had to offer. Breaking someone wasn't as hard as one might have expected.*
*However, being witness of such preposterous spectacles like this was rather rare. Anger and impatience grew stronger with every unnecessary objection. If they continue like this we'll be sitting here until nightfall. Suppressing a grumpy growl, he looked down at all vital notes he had been taking during today's trial, which wasn't much compared to what he had heard so far. At least there was an explanation for the interrogation in Colsworth's cell, meaning one point less to judge about.*
*Wondering if that was Scrimgeour's last warning, he hoped that they would come to an end soon.*
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Post by Cornelius Fudge on Jun 8, 2011 0:48:32 GMT
*Accepts the galleon from Pius, looking a bit embarrassed at his hasty actions, but pleased that it at least shut the defendant up for a few moments*
*Looks curiously at Von Heap*
How do you know about Harry Potter's trial? That was many, many years ago, and was dealt with in strictest confidence, as are all Ministry trials. The details of that case were never even released to the paper! Even Rita Skeeter didn't dig up the dirt on that one. Have you been spying on our Ministry, Mister Von Heap?
*Frowns*
Only more proof of your treachery if so!
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Post by Rydiger von Heap on Jun 9, 2011 14:58:05 GMT
"Of course I havn't spied on your Ministry, Fudge. But details must have slipped out, because when I heard about it, two Auror discussed it in their luch brake like it was a joke... And indeed it was. A entire court for underaged magic? Hopeless."
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Post by Cornelius Fudge on Jun 9, 2011 16:55:53 GMT
*Scowls, and bristles*
"Then I should like the names of these Aurors, or their descriptions, and they shall be given a formal warning about discussing confidential Ministry business where anyone can hear it!"
*Glowers at Heap*
"Not that it is any of your business, nor is it pertinent to this trial, but if the use of underaged magic flouts the International Statute of Secrecy, then yes, putting a youngster on trial is necessary to protect the wizarding world. It is not your place to criticise the actions of this Ministry. You only succeed in making yourself look more foolish in doing so."
*Appeals to Minister Scrimgeour and Pius*
"Minister, Mister Thicknesse... I think we have heard enough from Mister Von Heap. His continuous disruption is at this point an obvious Filibuster attempt."
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Post by Rydiger von Heap on Jun 9, 2011 19:01:02 GMT
"But my dear Fudge, I didn't criticise the actions of this Ministry. I criticise your actions... As far as I remember, these Aurors who I will refuse to name, mentioned the only Muggle see the preformed magic was his cousin? I do remember family members are allowed to both know about and see magic from a magical family member under certain circumstances?
And wrong again, Mr. Fudge, these so called continuous disruptions isn't some filibuster, but more like... Being anoyed by people hearing the truth and ignoring it, becasue some members of the British Ministry seems to just see what they want to see."
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Post by Pius Thicknesse on Jun 9, 2011 22:18:03 GMT
*Pius turned to the Minister, ignoring von Heaps temper tantrum.*
"Minister, we must consider precedence in this matter. We know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Mr. von Heap was at the battle and was certainly a major danger to our officials during it. He maintains that he was under the Imperius Curse, but there is no one to say that he was under such a curse and his complex actions... including everything leading up to his arrest show the counter of such a thing."
"In the past we have ruled people to not be under the Imperius Curse unless someone could vouch for them, as in the case of Mr. Malfoy. Mr. von Heap is a foreign wizard, arrived under rather fraudulent circumstances and caught in many suspicious incidents. In the very least he should be kept under arrest for his own good and ours. If we let a man who has had such suspicious actions go what else might he under take... or in Mr. von Heap's belief we beguiled to do."
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Post by Rufus Scrimgeour on Jun 10, 2011 9:53:45 GMT
*It was quite clear that the court had heard enough. He felt the same. It was time to put an end to this farce.*
I agree. We have heard testimonies from the defence and from witnesses. We have evidence in the form of Mr Colsworths letters.
I put it to the court.
All those who believe Mr Heap is not guilty say 'aye'.
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Post by Rydiger von Heap on Jun 10, 2011 16:26:47 GMT
"Aye."
Heap lifted a hand and looked at Lucius, and said; "I'm allowed to have opinion, right?"
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Post by Corban Yaxley on Jun 10, 2011 17:45:21 GMT
*His cold eyes widened slightly as the Law Enforcer stared accusingly at von Heap. If that was true those two Aurors would be in big trouble. Whatever their reason for mentioning Potter's trial today of all days was, Alistair really wanted to hear descriptions. Yet the accused did not use his chance to demonstrate a certain willingness to cooperate. It was probably nothing but another try to distract them, preventing discussions over vital points.*
*Much more to Yaxley's liking were Minister Scrimgeour's last words. About time that nonsense comes to an end. Curiously wondering if anybody believed in the older man's innocence, he remained silent, waiting for the guilty votes. But where was that "Aye." coming from? Then he realised it had been Heap's voice. Oh my... Yaxley couldn't help but sneer and rolled his eyes.*
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Post by Lucius Malfoy on Jun 10, 2011 18:18:35 GMT
*Lucius felt slightly queasy from embarrassment. Heaps question did not warrant an answer.*
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