Clash in the Courtroom

Feeling the fluctuations around Eli, Dumbledore placed a hand on his shoulder, signaling for him to calm down first.

Seeing Dumbledore's look, Eli felt somewhat reassured. He had a legendary wizard by his side; at the very least, his parents would not be harmed.

"We respect the Minister's authority."

Dumbledore answered loudly.

The trial was temporarily adjourned.

Before long, two more Ministry of Magic employees arrived.

"The guardian of the suspect, Eli Hall, has been brought in."

"Sir, I believe you should correct your wording. Before you have proven every charge, Eli Hall cannot be called a suspect!"

Mr. Hall's voice carried clearly to everyone present.

The Hall couple wore formal attire. At this moment, they were sharp and formidable, not the least bit intimidated by this so-called Wizarding World.

Bang! Bang!

Fudge rapped on the table. Righteous and full of ministerial authority, he said, "The Ministry of Magic has gathered all the evidence. Are you questioning the Ministry?"

"Since your side has already gathered all the evidence, please disclose it according to the law. Otherwise, we have every right to question it!"

The so-called ministerial authority crumbled before the Hall couple's sharp edge.

"How dare you!"

Umbridge, dressed in pink, widened her eyes in astonishment before shouting.

All her dignity came from the Ministry of Magic. How could she allow anyone to question that dignity?

"The authority of the Ministry of Magic cannot be questioned, and neither can the authority of the Minister!"

Unfortunately, such intimidation was beneath notice to the Hall couple, elites of the legal profession. They had seen too many so-called authorities, and Umbridge was far too much bark and too little bite.

"We have no intention of challenging your authority. We simply believe that the Wizarding World should also follow the law. You should at