Chapter 18: chapter 16: rooks and the crooks
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"I will run the scan," Amelia stated and withdrew her wand slowly and carefully. Moments later both were satisfied that the conversation would remain private.
"A few days ago, I was tasked with delivering a Hogwarts letter to an incoming student. His aunt's obvious hatred of magic, general living situation, and small size set off red flags for me, and I temporarily removed him from the home. He agreed to a health check with someone from St. Mungos, and the healer confirmed a history of malnutrition and some physical abuse," explained Septima.
"The healer has probably already reported the incidence," Amelia remarked when Septima paused.
"I requested that she not. The child has remained with me mostly, but I have no legal authority to keep him."
"Does he have other family?"
"According to a blood test at Gringotts, he has a father who is alive."
"Then why is he not with his father?"
"Because his father is in Azkaban, and the goblins say he was sent there without a trial." Septima watched as the other witches eyes widened in surprise.
"That can certainly be verified through our records. Why is he there then?"
"Because it is believed that he betrayed the Potters, and killed Peter Pettigrew and twelve muggles." The
stotomont bung in the air for some time...
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