Hermon nodded and held his hand out to the woman beside him. She quickly picked up a paper and handed it to him. He held up the paper and cleared his throat. "This committee is here to determine the justification of the request for a marriage separation made by one Narcissa Malfoy née Black. Under the eyes of the queen, we will now let the prosecution make their case. Afterwards, the defendant, Lucius Malfoy, to make his case. Then the committee will determine the outcome of the request." 