- Fudge starts the hearing, but, just then, Dumbledore walks in. Looks like even a time change can't throw Dumbledore off his game.
- Fudge explains to the assembled Wizengamot that Harry is charged with producing a Patronus Charm in front of a Muggle. That is super illegal.
- Harry counters that he only did it because of the dementors.
- Ah, but Muggles can't see dementors, so you don't have any witnesses, Fudge tells him. Check and mate.
- Not so fast, says Dumbledore. He brings in Mrs. Figg who describes the dementor attack. Nothing like eye witness testimony to clear a man.
- A little witch with a pink collar asks if Dumbledore is trying to imply that the Ministry of Magic sent these dementors to attack Harry. Pay attention to this lady. She's important later.
- Well, maybe it wasn't the Ministry of Magic, but there is someone who might have sicked those dementors on Harry. His name starts with "Vol" and ends in "mort."
- Dumbledore explains that the law is clear—wizards can use magic in front of Muggles if it's a matter of life and death.
- The Wizengamot votes to clear Harry on all charges and Dumbledore storms out without saying a word to Harry.
- Huh… now that is a little strange.