Noah had already forgotten about the article at the mention of the farm. What if Mr. and Mrs. Meijer would believe he was guilty? He was a Longbottom after all.

"No! Just let me out! There's no proof! I'm innocent until proven guilty!"

But the law had never worked in his favour.

Well... okay, actually it had: every time that very principle had forced the constable to finally release him even though he really was guilty.