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"The defendant, Dolores Jane Umbridge, was put on trial for cooperating with the regime of Lord Voldemort and convicted of the torture, imprisonment and deaths of several people. The trial was conducted in front of numerous visitors and concluded with a verdict of guilty on all charges. Umbridge was sentenced to imprisonment in Azkaban for her crimes against Muggle-borns during the Second Wizarding War."
— Trial Record[src]

The trial of Dolores Umbridge took place some time after the Battle of Hogwarts and the defeat of Lord Voldemort on 2 May 1998. It was held in Courtroom Ten, where visitors were allowed to attend.[1]

Overview[]

The trial involved Dolores Umbridge being sentenced to imprisonment in Azkaban for her crimes against Muggle-borns during the Second Wizarding War.[2] It took place in Courtroom Ten in the British Ministry of Magic headquarters, and visitors were permitted to watch.[1]

Trial of Dolores Umbridge

The banner presenting the trial

Shortly before or after the trial, Umbridge managed to escape with the help of Corban Yaxley, the Carrows and Walden Macnair, leading to the Battle at the Ministry. However, Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, and Hermione Granger arrived at the scene and recaptured her later that same day.[1][3]

A Trial Record was produced which gave detail on the trial for posterity.[4]

Behind the scenes[]

  • Specifically for the trial scene, Dame Imelda Staunton reprised her role as Umbridge.

Appearances[]

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