Being ostracized by his classmates made the opening dinner tasteless, and as soon as the banquet was over, the four of them were ready to go back, but at this moment someone found Bruce. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

"Sterling, wait a minute!"

It's Professor McGonagall!

Bruce paused and asked, "Professor?" Is there something wrong? ”

Professor McGonagall looked at the four of them and said, "Potter, Weasley, Granger, you three can go back first, I have something to do with Bruce." ”

After speaking, without waiting for the three of them to ask, he left with Bruce, looking at the backs of the two of them, Ron asked, "What do you say Professor McGonagall is looking for Bruce?" ”

Harry said, "It's definitely not a good thing! ”

"Don't talk nonsense, Professor McGonagall isn't targeting any student!" Hermione said.

Harry said, "Of course I do, but ...... Professor McGonagall must have known about the conflict between Bruce and Umbridge, probably to remind Bruce! ”

"That's a bad thing! If even Professor McGonagall is in trouble! Ron said helplessly.

Hermione said, "It's happened, there's no need to worry about it!" Didn't Bruce say that? Is it a blessing or a curse, but a curse...... Alas! We can't hide, so let's go back first. ”

Speaking of Bruce, in fact, his current thoughts coincide with Harry's. He also thinks that Professor McGonagall is trying to "point" him.

"Professor, I think if ......"

Bruce was about to ask when he saw a pink figure appear in front of him, with a "spring breeze" smile on Umbridge's face, and he waved his "little hands" to greet them when he saw them.

"Oh! Minerva, what are you doing here? Umbridge asked with a smile, and after seeing Bruce "by chance", he said in surprise, "Oh! You...... It's called Bruce! ”

Bruce smiled and nodded, but said in his heart, "! What a fool! ”

Professor McGonagall said indifferently, "Hello, Professor Umbridge! I'm looking for something for Bruce and I hope your first night at Hogwarts is comfortable! ”

Umbridge laughed, "Thanks, I think it must be like this, you know?" I've always loved this castle. Oh! I won't bother you, good night! ”

After saying that, he left by mistake. Bruce looked at Umbridge as he departed, a little surprised, and Professor McGonagall said, "Was it surprised by her politeness?" ”

Bruce nodded and said, "It's a bit of a surprise. ”

Professor McGonagall said solemnly, "But you have to know that hiding a knife in a smile is a specialty of someone like Umbridge. ”

Bruce said, "Thank you for the reminder, Professor. ”

Just as the two of them were going upstairs, Umbridge came to the hall, and she stood staring at Bruce's back, still smiling on her face, but there was a hint of coldness in her eyes.

Professor McGonagall brought Bruce to the office, but he was stunned when he entered the door, because there was already someone in the office, Dumbledore!

"Headmaster!? You...... Are you going to see me? Bruce asked.

Dumbledore smiled and nodded, "That's right! Thank you, Minerva! Come, all sit down. ”

Dumbledore looked around and smiled, "Minerva's rigidity is sometimes boring, lo and behold! There's not even a single thing to entertain in the office. Hehe! ”

"Huh!" Bruce smiled kindly.

"Alright! Let's get down to business! Dumbledore sat down at his desk and said, "Bruce, do you know what you're looking for?" ”

Bruce said, "I had some ideas, but now I don't think I'm right!" Professor Dumbledore, I can't figure out why you're meeting me this way? Could a Umbridge have such a deterrent? ”

Bruce's tone was a little puzzled, and a little contemptuous. This made Professor McGonagall very upset, and she immediately reprimanded, "Bruce! How can you use such a tone! ”

"Oh! It's okay, Minerva! Dumbledore said unconcernedly, "It's normal to have such thoughts, but it's necessary for us to do so." ”

Bruce was still puzzled and asked, "But why is that?" What are you afraid of? Do you know that even the mysterious people are afraid of you? ”

"He's not afraid of me." Dumbledore said, "Now he's not acting just because he's not ready." Tom is very smart and he doesn't allow himself to make the same mistakes. ”

Professor McGonagall sighed helplessly and said, "But we are repeating our previous mistakes now. ”

"Repeat?" Bruce was surprised and asked, "What does this mean?" ”

Professor McGonagall said, "Bruce, it's not Umbridge or Fudge that's feared, it's the power behind them. ”

"Ministry of Magic?!" Bruce said puzzled.

Professor McGonagall nodded and said, "Anyone can fight Voldemort, even if it's just one person." But the only way to destroy and defeat Voldemort and his power is to rely on the Ministry of Magic. ”

This sentence made Bruce suddenly realize, and he smiled self-deprecatingly.

I'm too mentally retarded!

I was puzzled by Dumbledore's fear of Fudge, and even had some contempt in my heart. But now that I think about it, it was he who really despised himself.

Professor McGonagall's words are the truth. That's right, against a Voldemort, even if Dumbledore can't fight him, there are thousands of wizards. But the focus is on his religiously organized organization and his crazy men.

It's a war! A war of black and white "countries". One person may be able to change the course of the war, but it is never possible to end it. The end of a war is the complete defeat of one side, and it is clear that one person cannot do this. Unless he is God. The only way to completely eliminate Voldemort and his forces is the leader of the wizarding world, the Ministry of Magic.

Therefore, even if Dumbledore was framed and suspected, he still kept persuading Fudge. Because I want to stop ...... Or that it is not enough to stop this unhappened catastrophe by defeating Voldemort, they must be uprooted.

Fourteen years ago, it was because Voldemort was "destroyed" that the Ministry of Magic and wizards thought that the world was peaceful, but they did not expect revenge to come so quickly, which is the meaning of Professor McGonagall's "repetition".

Bruce smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "I thought I understood, but I didn't expect myself to be so naïve. ”

In his heart, Bruce really despises himself, he has lived two lives, this is really living to the belly of a dog.

Dumbledore laughed, "You're just a child, Bruce!" There is no need to blame yourself, you cannot be drawn into this turmoil right now. ”

Bruce said immediately; "But the turmoil has happened, Professor! No one can hide from it. ”

"But at least not now." Dumbledore said, "Bruce, I see what you mean! I appreciate your loyalty to me, but now I can't let you get involved, Hogwarts is the last safe place to go, no matter what. ”

Bruce stood up and said, "Professor, I'm sorry about what happened at the hearing. No matter what ...... this semester"

"Nope! Bruce! Dumbledore interrupted him and said, "That's not what I came to you for. ”

Bruce was stunned and asked in surprise, "What's that?" ”

Dumbledore didn't answer immediately, he was silent for a moment as if thinking about something, and then said, "Bruce, I don't need to hide anything from you. There's going to be a lot going on this semester, and some things we've probably never faced before. I want you to promise me that no matter what happens, you will make the right choice. ”

Bruce looked at him puzzled and said, "Professor, I'm sorry! I may not be able to grasp the meaning of what you just said, can you tell me what the right choice means? ”

Dumbledore smiled, but there was a hint of helplessness in his smile, and said, "I wish I could tell you, but I can't predict what will happen." I'm sure you can do it, though. ”

Bruce was silent for a moment, suppressed the doubts in his heart and said, "I see, Professor! ”

Dumbledore nodded and said, "It's getting late, you should go back to rest, you must be very tired along the way." ”

Bruce stood up and said, "Thank you for saying this to me. Good night, Professor Dumbledore! Good night, Professor McGonagall! ”

After Bruce left, Professor McGonagall said solemnly, "Albus, you're probably a little too nervous. ”

Dumbledore smiled and said, "No, Minerva! Apparently you haven't realized that our old friend has changed now. ”

Professor McGonagall immediately said, "Even if Fudge was scared by Voldemort, he shouldn't have come to Hogwarts. ”

"Of course he won't." Dumbledore smiled.

"Then what does Umbridge mean by showing up?" Professor McGonagall asked.

Dumbledore said, "Fudge won't deal with Hogwarts, but if he does, I'll be a ticking time bomb in his opinion!" ”

Professor McGonagall sat down on the couch and said, "Merlin! It's incredible. Albus If you leave school...... I can't imagine what's going to happen here. ”

Dumbledore smiled, "Don't worry, Minerva! Our children are amazing and they have more potential than we ever imagined. And you're still here. It's getting late, and I'm going back. I always feel tired when I'm older, yes! Tonks

You'll have to worry about that little one, and although she's a good wizard, she's also a good one at causing trouble. ”

Bruce returned to the dormitory with a heavy heart, all the way he was thinking about what he had said to Dumbledore today, and his whole body was in a fog. But what is certain is that something bad will happen.

"What? Why did you sleep so early today? After returning to the dormitory, Bruce said suspiciously, looking at the empty common room.

Usually, the common room is lively at this point, especially when school has just started today, and everyone should be talking about the fun things about the holiday, rather than wanting to be so quiet.

Since there was no one, Bruce planned to go straight back to the dormitory, and when he came to the second floor, Seamus walked out of the dormitory.

"Hey! Seamos, how was the holiday? Bruce greeted with a smile.

But Simo's expression looked very embarrassed, and he stood there at a loss. Seeing this, Bruce asked curiously, "Hey, buddy! Have you been spelled? ”

Seamus said embarrassedly, "Bruce, I'...... I'm sorry! Can you take me to say I'm sorry to Harry? ”

"Huh?" Bruce's brow furrowed, and now he seemed to know why the common room was so quiet today.