The trial of the Crouches
June 6,1994
When Dumbledore heard the proof of Crouch through his memories,the first thing he did was floo Azkaban prison and request the release of Barty Crouch Jr on his own recognizance. The release was effected and Barty Jr was temporarily detained in his old room in the Slytherin dorms. The second thing he did was to secure Remus Lupin’s teaching services for two more years.
Dumbledore enlisted Flitwick’s help in converting the Great Hall into a makeshift courtroom. He,Flitwick,Snape,Amelia Bones,and Sandra Edgecombe would conduct the trial from the High Table. Imry Jordan,the Crouch family solicitor,would stand for the Defence. Lord Eon Belby would stand for the Prosecution. Oswell Callaghan was hired as personal defender for Crouch Jr given his status.
After supper on June 6,two days before the Beauxbatons and Ilvermorny students were to leave,Dumbledore convened the trial.
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SS:What was your goal in torturing the Longbottoms through your son,Bartimaeus?
BC Sr:They refused to advocate for the genocide of the Death Eaters that I proposed. You would’ve been his next target,and the Malfoys after you.
AD:Eon,are you hearing your client’s claptrap?
EB:To be honest,Albus,I took this for the Galleons. I don’t care what happens to him.
BC Sr:How can you say this? Do you sympathize with them? Must I treat you with an Unforgivable?
AD:Enough! No threats of Unforgivables or any other curse. I,using the power of ex auctoritate iudicis,declare Crouch Sr guilty and Crouch Jr innocent. What sentence do you recommend?
Everyone recommended the Kiss. A dementor floated in,Kissed Crouch Sr,and exited.