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The trial of Albus Dumbledore part one

Lily and James are in their living room, Lily is reading and James is playing with a snitch. Death appears in their room. They both jump when they see him. Lily drops her book, "What do you want? Want to spread more lies?" James nods, "We don't want you here." Death rolls his eyes, "I am here to bring you temporarily back to the living world. You refused to believe what I told you, but I think after this you will."

Lily is hopeful, "Will we see Harry?" Death shrugs, "That is up to him but I would not count on it." James crosses his arms over his chest, "Where will you be taking us? And why would Harry not see us? We are his parents!" Death smirks, "To Albus Dumbledore's trial of course." He ignores the other question.

A few moments later they are in a courtroom, Death sits down, "We won't be seen by anyone else. Only a few people know we are here. Lady Magic and some others will join us." Lily and James look at each other still not believing this is not some joke. Death shows them some newspapers, "Molly Weasley was arrested for multiple crimes, murder and rape among them. Ron Weasley died when he tried to kill Sirius Black, he was also arrested but was let go after Albus made the evidence in the muggle world disappear. Albus' wife, Ginerva Dumbledore was also arrested for murder, rape, theft."

James and Lily pale when they read the articles. This must be some sick joke. Death huffs, "This is not some joke. This is real and you know it. Why would anyone go through so much trouble just to mess with you? You are not that important." He decided against showing them articles about Ginny trying to force Harry to marry her. He wants them to find out the hard way who their son is married to. He knows they looked in on his life but when they saw him with the Malfoys they were amandant that it was a mistake and a cruel prank. Like he had time for that.

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Albus sighs as he is led into the courtroom. Time for this farce to be over with. He will listen to these false charges then disprove them. He is Albus Dumbledore, he did nothing wrong. He looks at the jury and sends them a small smile with twinkly eyes.

Bella can feel the confidence oozing from Albus. He really thinks he will walk away a free man. She shakes her head, he really is full of himself.

Everyone gets up when the Judge enters, he orders them to sit down. He opens the folder before him, "We are here today for the trial of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. Mr. Porelsseo read out the charges please." The clerk stands up, "32458 accounts of murder, 52540125 accounts of assault, 45512 accounts of sexual assault, 21450 accounts of rape, 14578 accounts of child abuse, 15478 accounts of child neglect, 7874060 accounts of theft, 8567 accounts of kidnapping, 38750 accounts of torture, 984520 accounts of using the Unforgivables. A list of all charges will be provided for you."

The Judge looks at Albus, "I see you decided to represent yourself. How do you plead?" Albus has a twinkle in his eyes, "I am not guilty. This is just a small misunderstanding." The Judge stares at him, he is a fool. "So be it. Miss Black, you may begin."

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James stutters, "That is Bellatrix Black, what is she doing here?" Death deadpans, "Her job. She is a prosecutor for the ICW. She has her law degree in the wizarding and muggle world." Lily shakes her head, "How can you trust her, she is a Death Eater. This is a farce." Lady Magic joins them, "This is no farce. You will learn the truth today. You will see just what kind of man Albus really is." James shakes his head, "All those chargers are made up. Why isn't she in jail? She tortured the Longbottoms."

Bellatrix gets up, "Your honor, before we begin I would like to have Misses Ginerva Dumbledore to be brought in. As per their marriage contract they have to connect every four hours or go insane. It would be wise to let her be near him; it would avoid taking breaks every four hours." The Judge nods and sends for her. She is none too happy to be sitting here. Albus glares at her, at least she is silent.