Sorcerer Supreme at Hogwarts (English Versión)

Chapter 79 - 79:

"Guilty and Innocent"

Stephen grabbed Wanda, who had been bothering the Golden Trio, and dragged her along to

The question fell like a bucket of cold water. Peter began trembling, unable to respond immediately.

"I... I was scared," he finally confessed. "Voldemort was too powerful! If I refused, he would have killed me. I had no choice."

"So instead of protecting your friends, you decided to sell them out to save yourself," Sirius finally spoke, his voice deep and filled with restrained anger.

"It wasn't my fault! I couldn't do anything!" Pettigrew shouted, turning to Sirius. "You don't understand what it was like to live under his shadow!"

"I understand perfectly," Sirius replied harshly. "But unlike you, I never betrayed my own."

The courtroom fell silent after his words. Even the tribunal members who had remained neutral began exchanging glances, considering the implications of Pettigrew's confession.

"Mr. Potter," Amelia resumed, turning back to Harry. "Do you have anything else to add regarding your encounters with Mr. Black or Mr. Pettigrew?"

Harry swallowed nervously but spoke firmly. "Yes. Ron's rat, Scabbers, was always with us. But when Sirius escaped from Azkaban, it actively started trying to run away."

Amelia nodded, satisfied with the response.

"Thank you, Mr. Potter. You may take your seat."

Harry stepped down, feeling a massive weight lift off his shoulders. As he passed by Stephen and Wanda, both smiled at him reassuringly.

"You did well, Harry," Stephen murmured as Harry returned to the Weasley family's side.

"Now, let's proceed with the final review of the evidence and the verdict," Amelia announced, striking her gavel.

At the center of the courtroom, Sirius and Pettigrew waited—one with calm resignation, the other trembling in fear.

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