Evidence Is Not Needed

Cedric woke up and opened his eyes. Seeing Fred sitting beside him, peeling an apple for himself, he suddenly did not know what to say. George took the knife from Fred and began peeling an apple for himself as well. Albert set down the latest newspaper and asked. Cedric closed his eyes, his expression complicated as he spoke. Fred looked somewhat gleeful. Albert placed a bottle of potion before Cedric and asked. Cedric cursed under his breath; the taste was unpleasant. Lee Jordan kindly reminded him. Fred continued. George comforted him with a smile, and Albert asked directly. Cedric looked at Albert and continued speaking. Albert suddenly said something. Cedric truly could not understand what Bellatrix had to do with his being unable to return to work at the Ministry of Magic. Albert spoke softly, while Fred waved his wand and made the apple core vanish. Albert shrugged. Cedric wore a strange expression. Albert spoke softly. Cedric opened his mouth; he understood what Albert meant. Lee Jordan reminded him quietly. Cedric sighed softly. Although the bottle of Potions had eased the pain in his nerves, he still felt very uncomfortable. Albert asked seriously. Cedric shook his head. Fred could not help frowning, and Lee Jordan agreed. George explained earnestly. Albert raised a hand to signal the three of them to be quiet, then calmly told Cedric something. Cedric suddenly asked a question. Albert explained. Cedric spoke. Albert comforted him, then kindly reminded him of something. Cedric voiced the doubt in his heart. Fred, George, and Lee Jordan all looked at Albert with smiles on their faces. Albert curled his lip and spoke. Cedric raised an eyebrow and asked. Albert explained. Cedric widened his eyes and asked. Albert did not answer the question directly. He pulled out a large bottle of