"Gilderoy Lockhart..." Looking at the name on the document, Bones fell into memories.
As both graduates of Ravenclaw House, although Bones had already graduated when Lockhart enrolled, she still often heard news about Lockhart from other juniors.
She had a good impression of this junior. He was handsome, smart, and good at talking. As for being flamboyant and pushy? This is the privilege of a genius. Bones bought every book he published without fail, and even got a
The signature collection version. She is not the only one doing this, almost all the witches in the Ministry of Magic are doing this - collecting his signed books, postcards and sending letters to him...
Last year, he also became the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts, and as a result, such a scandal broke out.
It was hard for Bones to believe that Lockhart's adventures were fake. After all, those adventures were so legendary. How could a wizard with such experiences fall under the Oblivion Curse? But the evidence was so solid that she couldn't make any small moves.
Ten years in Azkaban was the punishment given by Fudge.
However, today's document has attracted Bones' attention. Some people have questioned Lockhart's case and believe that the sentence is too harsh.
The punishment for abusing the Oblivion Curse in the wizarding world is not as severe as being imprisoned in Azkaban for ten years. In addition, there is no perpetrator in this case, so some people think that Lockhart's sentence can be commuted.
Bones thought for a long time and finally put a check mark on his application for commutation.
…
"Bones has become the new Minister of Magic." After Hermione quickly browsed the newspaper, she threw the Daily Prophet aside and continued to write the paper assigned by Professor Lupine.
After writing a few sentences, she suddenly remembered something and said to Tom: "By the way, I just saw that Minister Bones signed a commutation order for Lockhart. Lockhart is going to be released from prison."
Tom:?
What? Lockhart is actually going to be released from prison?! He has only been in prison for a few months, not even half a year!
Tom was angry.
Did Lockhart commit a crime? Of course he did! So did he get the punishment he deserved for his crime? Unfortunately, he didn't. He didn't stay in Azkaban for half a year even if he tried hard. How could he be worthy of being let go so lightly?
Those wizards who were robbed of their memories and glory?
These victims may go crazy for the rest of their lives, because improper use of the Forgetting Curse can cause irreversible damage to the brain. In the original world line, after Lockhart was hit by the rebounding Forgetting Curse, but in St. Mungo's Magic
I have been in the hospital for the rest of my life.
In addition, the matter was so loud that almost the entire wizarding world knew about it but no one came forward to accuse Lockhart. Tom had reason to believe that these wizards had been turned into madmen and fools by Lockhart's forgetting spell.
, and even cut off contact with the wizarding world.
The Ministry of Magic will pardon such a person, but not Tom Yoder.
You want to be free? Good! But your freedom is limited!
Tom immediately left Granger's house to make further arrangements. Hermione's angry screams came from behind him, but he just pretended not to hear them.
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The dark, cold waves crashed on the rocks, breaking into tiny waves that slapped on the black outer wall of the castle. The moist waves brought salty air, making the inside of the castle even more humid. The prisoners inside were wearing shabby clothes.
There was a layer of water mist all over the place.
Although it was already noon, most of the prisoners were still curled up in a corner of the cell sleeping - only sleep could alleviate their pain slightly, but only slightly.
Because in a place like this, despair is everywhere and pervasive. Even if you fall asleep, you will only have nightmares.
However, even in Azkaban, there are cells with better locations. For example, the cell located in the southeast corner of the castle has a much better environment than ordinary cells. This cell is located at a high place, and water droplets will not wash along the windows with the waves.
Enter the room and wet the bedding. At the same time, there is a lot of hay spread in the room to ensure the warmth and dryness inside to the maximum extent. The most luxurious thing is that at noon, this cell has the opportunity to be exposed to the sun.
This room was paradise compared to the rooms downstairs which were little better than sewers. Its location was so privileged that there were rumors in the Ministry of Magic that it was a room prepared for the illegal Minister of Magic.
Now, there is a blond prisoner in this room. He is huddled in the hay with a frown on his face, shivering from time to time and grinding his teeth. When his lips move, a few bright white teeth always appear.
come out.
Although the prisoner's robe is dirty and worn out, anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that the robe is made of very good material and cost a lot of money. The same goes for the prisoner's hair, and you can still vaguely see the traces of careful grooming in the past.
The prisoner imprisoned here must have had a very good life before he was imprisoned. However, his pale face and shabby clothes proved that his subsequent prison life must have been very difficult.
Squeak!
The cell door was opened, and the prisoner in the straw squirmed and opened his eyes with difficulty.
Two witches stood at the door. They looked at the man in the cell with sympathetic expressions.
After a moment of silence, the two said with difficulty: "Mr. Lockhart, you are free."
"It's unimaginable that I will see the light of day again." A few hours later, Lockhart followed the two witches back to London. At this time, he had put on clean robes, washed away the dirt on his body, and messed up his hair.
After some re-doing, Lockhart returned to the original wavy golden curly appearance. Except that his face was still pale, Lockhart seemed to have returned to the same person he was a year ago.
The people who came to pick Lockhart out of prison were two of his ardent fans. Lockhart was able to enjoy "preferential treatment" in prison because of the arrangements of these fans. After he was released from prison, the fans also spontaneously helped him
many.
"It's worth celebrating." A witch congratulated Lockhart, then looked at him and asked, "Sir, what are your plans after you are released from prison?"
Lockhart smiled bitterly, "I plan to write an autobiography first, telling my story in prison, and also writing about my experiences in the first half of my life. I have almost the title of the book, so I'll call it "I"
"The First Half of Life: Struggle", and by the way, I will write a travel diary and talk about my travel experiences in these years..."
"We are looking forward to it. Can I ask you for a signed collector's edition after it is published?" The witch smiled shyly. She thought the man in front of her was really handsome! As for the negative news about him circulating in the ministry,
She calmed down and thought for a long time, but she always felt that it was fake. Someone must be persecuting Mr. Lockhart!
Lockhart felt relieved as he listened to these familiar sentences: Great, this familiar feeling is back!
He grinned, revealing eight snow-white, shining teeth: "Of course, no problem!"