Hearing Voldemort's name, Slughorn snorted.

"Why did the adversary who couldn't even mention his name do it?" he asked hesitantly.

"The vampire clan in Slytherin has a magic that makes Voldemort's power even stronger. "He's going to use this magic, and if he succeeds, no one will be his match." ”

"How could there be such magic. Slughorn said incredulously, "What is it?"

"Similar to dark magic that modifies the body and soul, but with a more evil ......"

"Oh my God, an even more evil and powerful Dark Devil?"

"Yes, Professor, are you going to hide like this for the rest of your life?"

Slughorn didn't answer, he was stunned for a moment, as if he was scrutinizing what Evan had said.

"I don't think it's possible for Voldemort to defeat Dumbledore. Harry suddenly said, "No matter what he turns out to become, as long as Dumbledore is the Headmaster, Hogwarts will be safer than anywhere else." ”

"It is said that Voldemort was only afraid of him, and even before, he did not dare to approach Hogwarts when he was at his strongest, didn't he?" asked Hermione.

"Yes, Dumbledore is the only wizard Voldemort fears. Evan nodded.

There was silence again, and Slughorn sighed heavily.

"Well, probably, the Adversary who couldn't even mention his name had never dared to fight Dumbledore. He muttered reluctantly, "But if he becomes more evil and powerful.......

"Voldemort may surpass Dumbledore in strength, but will never defeat him. "What's more, we're going to stop Voldemort, stop him from successfully casting that spell, and find a way to defeat him." ”

"Don't keep calling him by his name, don't you know that he has cast a spell on it?" Slughorn said dissatisfied, "it will make him sense that we are here......"

"So what? He didn't even dare to come. Evan said disdainfully, "Calling Voldemort by his name is the first step in mustering the courage to defeat him, and there are many people who can do it." Be brave, Professor. ”

"You are indeed brave, but you are not wise. Slughorn thought for a moment, "But you're right, Hogwarts is the safest place right now. I figured that since I hadn't joined the Death Eaters, the Adversary who couldn't even mention my name couldn't have thought of me as a friend...... In that case, I'm afraid it would be safer for me to stay by Albus's side, regardless of whether he will become stronger in the future. ”

"If you're just trying to protect yourself, there's no safer place than Dumbledore's side. ”

"Alas, I have seen the news of the murder of Amelia Bones, I can't pretend that her death touched me untouched, think about it, she has so many acquaintances, so many protections, and she is not weaker than me in the ministry, all ......"

Just then, Dumbledore re-entered the room.

Slughorn was startled, he seemed to have forgotten that Dumbledore hadn't left the house yet.

"Oh, you're back, Albus. He said, "You've been there for a long time, have you had a stomach?"

"No, I just flipped through the Muggle magazines. Dumbledore said, "I love knitting patterns on the sweaters, they look warm too, maybe I should knit myself a sweater like this." Alright, Aven, Harry, Hermione, we've been bothering Horace for a long time, and I think we should go. ”

"You're leaving?" said Slughorn, surprised.

"Yes, I think, I can see that defeat is a foregone conclusion, and I didn't convince you to go back to Hogwarts. ”

"Huh, defeat?" Slughorn looked uneasy, fiddling with his two chubby thumbs as he watched anxiously as Dumbledore wrapped his travel cloak tightened, Evan and Hermione put on their coats, and Harry zipped up his jacket.

"Alas, I'm sorry you won't accept the job, Horace. Dumbledore said, making a farewell gesture with his hand without spells, "Hogwarts will be happy if you can come back." You know, we've greatly strengthened our security precautions since this year, and you're always welcome to come and see if you want. ”

"Okay, no problem, I, alas, you are too polite, I said ......"

"Then goodbye. Dumbledore said.

"Goodbye. Harry said.

"Goodbye, Professor!" Hermione waved her hand.

"Goodbye. Evan looked at the sweaty Slughorn and waved his hand.

As soon as they reached the front door, they heard a shout behind them.

"Alright, alright, I'll do it!"

Dumbledore turned to see Slughorn standing panting in the doorway of the living room.

"Would you like to come back to work?"

"yes, yes. Slughorn said impatiently, "I must be crazy, but yes, I do." ”

"Great. Dumbledore was overjoyed, "Then, Horace, we'll see you on the first of September." ”

"Well, no problem. Slughorn muttered.

As they walked down the garden path, Slughorn's voice came from behind them.

"I'll ask for a raise, Dumbledore!"

Dumbledore chuckled softly, and the garden door closed automatically behind them.

They walked through the thick black fog toward the bottom of the mountain.

"You're doing a good job. Dumbledore said, "Succeeded in convincing Horace." ”

"But we didn't do anything?" said Harry, surprised.

"We're just telling him what's going on. Hermione said, "Well, he doesn't seem very determined, and he seems to be scared of Voldemort." ”

"Also very interested in the three of us. Evan added, "Especially for Harry. ”

"That's it, you showed Horace how much he could get out of returning to Hogwarts. Dumbledore whispered, "As for his interest in the three of you, well, what do you think of him?"

"I'm afraid of death, greedy for material comforts, and likes to show off. Evan said politely.

"I think he's quite likable, except for the purebloods. Hermione said, "Although he later explained that he was not a proponent of pure-blood supremacy, he was clearly somewhat discriminatory against Muggle-born wizards. ”

Harry nodded approvingly, Raghorn was quite flattering in some ways.

But as Evan and Hermione had said, he seemed to be a bit vain, fond of material comforts, and, although he said something else, he was uncomfortable with the fact that a Muggle-born man could be a great wizard......