Eli spent the most relaxing days, but sudden changes would not make this comfort last long.
Eli looked at the letter sent from Rita, his brows furrowed and his face very gloomy.
He immediately wrote a letter asking the elves to stop their activities outside and return to the factory immediately. They should not go anywhere during this period and strengthen their defenses.
The content of the letter was very simple, and it was like a thunderbolt.
Mundungus has been captured by the Ministry of Magic!
Eli quickly sent a letter to Dumbledore, saying that Dumbledore must come forward in this matter.
Eli has no influence at all in the Ministry of Magic now. If Dumbledore doesn't take action, Mundungus will have no choice but to fall into the hands of the Ministry of Magic.
The evidence they had in their hands did not allow Eli to get out of trouble.
Mundungus' arrest was very serious. For a time, no one was taking care of the Phoenix Potions Store, and he couldn't let the elves do it.
No one lets house elves run their shops, and wizards have plenty of ways to deal with elves.
For a while, the Phoenix Magician Store stopped operating again.
The wizards started talking a lot, and soon after, the Daily Prophet began to publish [The manager of the Phoenix Potion Store is a thief].
Although the words were plain, they were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, causing waves of waves.
This was the maximum Eli could do. He couldn't shut up Rita completely, because if he did, Rita might also be in the hands of the other party.
He could only make the language in the newspaper less strident.
Suddenly there was a wave of magic, and Eli was keenly aware of it.
Then there was a knock on the door.
Eli took the wand in his hand and approached very cautiously, "Who!" "
We are from the Legal Enforcement Department of the Ministry of Magic. Please open the door immediately!"
Eli's heart skipped a beat. The Ministry of Magic found him so quickly? But why is the Ministry of Magic looking for him?
Did Mundungus reveal something? But after Eli thought about it carefully, he didn't do anything against wizarding laws.
The knocking on the door became more urgent.
Since he had not committed any crime, at least the Ministry of Magic would not deal with him without reason. Even if it had to deal with him, he would at least have the ability to escape.
Thinking of this, Eli went to open the door.
As soon as the door was opened, two men in black leather jackets stood solemnly at the door.
Such attire is unusual, at least in the Muggle world.
They took out an ID and said, "We are from the Legal Enforcement Department of the Ministry of Magic. Are you Eli Hall?" "
I am, what's wrong?"
They put the ID away, "Now you are suspected of illegally occupying private property. , you need to come with us and attend the trial of the Ministry of Magic."
"What?"
Eli frowned in surprise, "I embezzled private property? When did this happen? Why didn't I know about
such a thing ! Eli had never thought about how he could illegally occupy private property if he didn't steal or rob.
Moreover, the Ministry of Magic is about to send two people to arrest him for trial. When did the Ministry of Magic become so efficient?
Eli looked at the two of them cautiously, and the magic power began to stir slowly.
He can't simply follow them now. Going like this is simply a sheep in a tiger's den, with more danger than good.
Feeling the fluctuations from Eli's wand, the two Ministry of Magic staff carefully took out their wands.
"I must warn you that underage wizards are not allowed to cast spells in the Muggle world. Once discovered, you will face punishment!"
The man said extremely seriously.
"But you can't just take me away."
Eli showed no sign of weakness. Under such conditions, compromise is dangerous.
Suddenly, a crackling sound came.
"I am his professor, and I will attend the trial as his guardian!"
came Dumbledore's calm voice. When the two Ministry of Magic staff saw it was Dumbledore, their hands holding the wand trembled.
He walked over to Eli, put a hand on Eli's shoulder, and nodded at him.
"Please lead the way."
Several people came to the Ministry of Magic, and a cold voice came from the registration desk, indicating the name and purpose of the visitor.
People come and go here, all well-dressed and with serious faces.
The entire Ministry of Magic has a serious dark tone, which makes people feel a little depressed.
Sitting in the elevator, they moved around and finally stopped at an exit.
The two Ministry of Magic staff members were in tandem, sandwiching Eli and Dumbledore.
It was the first time for Eli to experience such a scene. It was impossible to say that he was not nervous, but at least he acted very calmly.
Next to him, Dumbledore's eyes were extremely sharp, and he acted swiftly and swiftly, turning the two Ministry of Magic employees into bodyguards.
"Bring the suspect Eli Hall here!"
The trial hall was relatively spacious, surrounded by some Ministry of Magic staff wearing black robes and members of the Wizengamot wearing purple robes sitting in a staircase.
Fudge, the Minister of Magic in the middle, stood tall, gazing down at the interrogation seat.
When he saw Dumbledore, his pupils shrank sharply.
"Ah... Albus Dumbledore, the Ministry of Magic has not summoned you. You cannot attend this trial!"
Dumbledore was unhurried and his voice was very penetrating and spread to every corner, "I As the chief wizard of the Wizengamot, he has the right to attend every trial. According to the "Wizengamot Charter of Rights," the person under trial has the right to entrust a defender."
Fudge's face stiffened for a while, unwillingness flashed in his eyes, but he was quickly Fear of covering up.
"Okay, then hurry up and take your seat!"
As the presiding judge, he pretended to be calm.
Seeing Dumbledore's majesty, Eli suddenly felt a lot more at ease. He sat down in the interrogation seat very calmly and looked directly at the people who were examining him above.
"Ahem...Eli Hall, how do you explain your illegal occupation of private property?"
Eli raised a brow, "I'm sorry, sir, I'm afraid you need to tell me first, when and where I illegally occupied private property. Private property, and your evidence!"
"We already know everything about your crimes, you just need to explain what you did!"
At this time, Dumbledore spoke, "Your Excellency, Mr. Hall is only a suspect. The charges have not yet been established."
Fudge couldn't look directly at Dumbledore's eyes, and he hesitated for a moment.
"Dear Mr. Minister, I think we should ask the suspect's parents to attend to prove his identity, right? He is a minor!" A man spoke sharply, as if he was holding his throat
. The voice almost made Eli's skin crawl.
He looked over and saw a woman in pink clothes sitting among them, pretending to be a little girl.
"Minister..."
"Mr. Dumbledore, I think our minister has this power."
When Eli heard what they said, he almost couldn't help but get violent and hurt others.
His parents are Muggles, so calling them here would be a naked threat!