Inside the Headmaster's Office.
The moment Peter turned into a rat and escaped, Fudge swore:
"Idiots! Why didn't you all go and catch him together?"
Scrimgeour gave Fudge a displeased look and said:
"There was nothing wrong with Kingsley's arrangements. Don't forget, this fellow blew up an entire street over a decade ago. If anyone's to blame, it's that rat for being too cunning."
With that, he hurried outside.
Dumbledore also said at once:
"Minerva, take some people and notify all the students to assemble in the Great Hall. Have the prefects patrol. Cornelius (Cornelius Fudge), under no circumstances are Dementors permitted to enter Hogwarts."
Professor McGonagall promptly left with Professor Sprout and Professor Flitwick.
As Professor Flitwick left, he smiled at Douglas, patted his thigh, and said:
"Well done!"
Douglas smiled too.
Then he hurriedly grabbed Sirius, who was about to leave along with Lupin.
"Remus, take Sirius to the office and wait there. I'll have something to discuss with you both when I get back."
Sirius struggled furiously and shouted:
"Douglas, let go of me! I'm going to deal with that traitor myself!"
Lupin also said with some anger:
"What are you doing?"
Douglas glanced at Fudge and said:
"You have to trust the Ministry of Magic. They'll definitely catch Peter. Go and wait in the office now. I have something important to discuss with you."
Fudge added from beside them:
"Black, Professor Holmes is right. You must trust the Ministry of Magic.
Besides, until the warrant is withdrawn, you're still a wanted fugitive. It isn't appropriate for you to appear in public.
Of course, if you're willing to promptly settle the losses incurred during this period, I'll immediately notify the Ministry to withdraw your warrant."
Douglas quickly took a Gringotts money pouch from his pocket, handed it