Ministry of Magic (British)

"It's no lie, unless of course you believe your father obtained this warrant illegally, in which case all evidence against Artemis could be dismissed but your father would take a cell in Azkaban...." I offer as an alternative.

Ooc Crouch. Junior. The. Fourth....


Ic I stare-

OOC Yyyyyyyeeeeeessssssss?

IC

Knowing I had my ace in the hole secured, I sit back down.

Ooc .... It is SO on!

Ic My Father.... Must... Have... Obtained the warrant illegally....

"No... he must've done it legally!" I tell the courts. I wasn't going to let her father go to prison for me.

Be quiet Artemis!

-flails-

'Order!' she finally broke the silence, banging her gavel (always wanted to this omg)
'We will launch an investigation into the validity of this warrant. Until then, neither Mr Trujilo or Mr Strayer are the guilty party. Any objections?' she scanned the crowd, almost challenging them to speak.

"No your honor, do as you see fit."

'Liria? Artemis?' her gaze turned to them expectantly.

I nod my head, unable to take all this new pressure atop of my time at Azkaban.

'And Artemis, there'll be no need for you to be housed in Azkaban whilst this investigation proceeds. Think of it as probation.'

Breathes a sigh of relief-

I sigh in relief, "Thank you so much." An elephant was taken off my shoulders. I was at last freed. Free, no more nightmares.

'For the trial of Artemis Strayer, court is adjourned.' she closed the trial, rising to her feet purposefully and retiring to her chambers.

Artemis's trial might be done, but it didn't cover River's..

Goes quickly to Artemis-

Smith: I approach Cayden, extending a hand, "Thank you."

Artemis: I shakingly reach for Liria and just hold her as though scared I'd fall through the floor.

the woman took it, slightly confused. 'what do you have to thank me for? I was just doing my job...'

"I know, it is what we are both doing."

'then you'll know that there's nothing to express gratitude for. Im glad the defence and opposition are both satisfied.

"I just admire someone who puts their work in front of personal loyalties."

'its a necessity when you work with law.' she was just being modest, but slightly wary at the same time. he never usually spoke to her..

"It is truly a pity we have not worked on other endeavors together. I've heard of your repute."

I was being truthful with this, I held a healthy respect for the auror.

'I can inform you when I have another case, I could put you onto my team if you wanted.' she was humbled, offering the auror a friendly smile.

I hold him tight- Its okay...-I mutter soothingly- Its okay....