What evidence do we have againt Lucius? was: JKR Speaks: Arthur Weasly will NOT

[Mandy]

No: HPFGUIDX 108125

> Jim Ferer wrote:
> Huh? Lucius is in the can after being taken prisoner by Albus
> Dumbledore with a number of known Death Eaters, probably with his
> mask, in the MoM in the middle of the night.  We'll have the 
testimony of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Luna, Neville, Dumbledore, Tonks, 
and Lupin.  We don't know what a Priori Incantatem on Lucius's wand 
will show, but that may also be incriminating.  If the rules in the 
WW allow the arrestees to be questioned under Veritaserum, it's all 
over for Lucius.  How much evidence does it take?


Mandy again:
But take a closer look at just who can give evidence against Malfoy: 

Harry, Ron, Hermione, Luna and Neville are underage, and I can easily 
see Malfoy's lawyer arguing to make their testimony inadmissible.   
Any competent defense lawyer could destroy the testimony of six 15-
year-old wizards who are out of school without permission, and 
running around, vandalizing the MoM in the middle of the night 
destroying prophecy orbs.  

Lupin is a known Werewolf, despised by most of the WW and also too 
easily discredited. 

Tonks and Shaklebolt both work secretly for the Order whilst holding 
down ministry jobs. Tonks as an Auror, and Shaklebolt as head of the 
search for Sirius Black. They are both spying on the Ministry for 
DD.  Remember the trouble Arthur and Shaklebolt went to keep their 
relationship quiet so as not to jeopardize Shaklebolt position in the 
Ministry?  Would DD want the Ministry to know he had Order members 
inside the Ministry spying?  DD may not care at this point, but he 
could also just as easily want to keep their position within the 
Order quiet, and simply refuse to let them testify.  

The other DE could definitely testify against Malfoy unless Voldemort 
shuts them up.  

That only leaves DD himself.  Now I wouldn't want to go up against DD 
as Chief Warlock and head of the Wizengamot, but someone with Lucius 
Malfoy power and wealth would.  

If  the Priori Incantatem is performed on Malfoy's wand and shadows 
of the spells he cast come out, depending on what he threw, and at 
whom, any competent lawyer would atleast attempt to argue self-
defense.  I can see Lucius wrangling his way out, especially if DD 
wants it to happen. And as I said before if there is any reason for 
DD to want to keep Malfoy out of trouble it could easily be arranged.

Cheers Mandy