He welcomed everyone around the table, introducing military leaders, lawyers, and representatives from around the globe who all had the same goal — to ensure justice in the wake of the Second Wizarding War, and see to it that the political and military leadership of the Great Order would be held responsible for their war crimes.

"Here in the United Kingdom, the Justice Tribunal began this difficult work," said Bianchi delicately. Hermione watched Jacobs shift in his seat. "But we thank the Provisional Government for correctly recognizing the need to disband said Tribunal, and work closely with other affected nations to allow the pursuit of international justice in a manner befitting their international crimes."

Fleur sniffed next to General Pierre. Hestia took a sip from the water goblet in front of her.

"My friends, this is our mission, our charge, and our purpose for gathering. With the help of the I.C.W., and the tireless preliminary work contributed by you, our Council Members, we have been able to draft the legislation you will review today for the prospective International Magical Military Tribunal. Each of you deserves gratitude for this effort."

Hermione felt her eye twitch as she joined Bianchi and the rest of the room in applause. Before she could turn to Hestia, Bianchi flicked his wand, and a copy of a heavy binder appeared before each of them — easily 300 pages long. Hermione stared at it.

"And yet, much hard work remains. This week, we will seek to finalize and formalize the Edinburgh Charter. Our goal is to submit to our five member nations for ratification early next week. I now turn the meeting over to General Jacobs, who will preside over today's agenda."

Bianchi gestured to General Jacobs to continue, and took his seat.

Jacobs stood, looking around the room with a cold smile. "We'd like to begin the morning by confirming the list of the twenty-four indicted. The 'major players,' if you will." He flipped his binder open, and the table shuffled to do the same. "Of course, this will perhaps be our easiest vote," said Jacobs. "The Council has already reviewed evidence of the defendants' charges, though they are re-listed for your convenience."

Hermione turned to page 7 and found Bellatrix Lestrange and Draco Malfoy listed in the first two positions, a litany of crimes following each of their names. Her stomach churned as she read the charges against Draco:

War Crimes; Crimes against Humanity; Crimes Against Peace, Conspiracy to Commit War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, and Crimes Against Peace; Membership in Criminal Organization.

She'd expected this, but she thought she'd have time to discuss them. Possibly get some of them dropped. How much work had the Council accomplished without her?

She scanned the list, pausing for half a heartbeat on Rita Skeeter and Ludo Bagman, but the room began spinning when she reached Blaise Zabini at the bottom.

Her ears tuned in to General Jacobs discussing the expected timeline for the trials.

"And where can I find a copy of the full indictments outlining the basis of these charges?"