Quietly waiting for Grindelwald to explain the ins and outs, Dumbledore was silent for a moment, took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and smiled wryly.

"I understand, it seems, I have an important responsibility for this matter. ”

For Dumbledore, although some details were still missing, Grindelwald showed enough information to allow him to construct a complete story framework, and it was clear that Grindelwald had every reason to vent his frustration and anger at him.

"Gellert, this is all a mistake on my part, I've become so accustomed to the power and convenience of magic that I have selectively forgotten the fact that we are all getting older. However, it is fortunate that Miss Caslana is here, and her admirable and noble behavior in the face of crisis did not make the whole incident irreparable. ”

Albus Dumbledore's tone was full of self-reproach, and his blue eyes looked at Grindelwald sincerely, with a deep fear in his eyes. He couldn't imagine what mood he would have been in when facing Grindelwald's icy corpse a day later if it weren't for Elena's response.

"It's always the people who are noble, not your decisions and arrangements, Albus. ”

Gellert Grindelwald crossed his arms and snorted unmoved, "In the past few decades, if you had ever thought of such a thing once, the situation would not have been the present. I know you all too well, you always come out and clean up the mess after things have messed up. ”

"No one can control the future, someone has to clean up the mess, and you didn't think about it beforehand, right? ”

Dumbledore spread his hands helplessly, not intending to delve further into the matter.

He and Grindelwald had discussed this too many times over the decades that neither could convince the other.

However, there was another problem that Dumbledore could not avoid, and the old wizard took a deep look at Elena's chest, and his face couldn't help but become serious.

There, a small, delicate necklace of the Deathly Hallows lay quietly by the girl's collarbone, the wooden and iron pendant intertwined with the thrilling white skin in a different kind of allure - Dumbledore knew very well what the necklace meant to Grindelwald, it had been a gift that Grindelwald had intended to give him at the end of that summer.

Dumbledore frowned, looking away from the girl's collarbone and at the old man standing in front of him.

"Grindelwald, she's just a child under eleven years old, she's destined to belong to Hogwarts. So, she can't, shouldn't, and won't be your follower. ”

"It's just a necklace, and that doesn't mean anything. Dumbledore, you're too sensitive. Grindelwald shook his head.

"But it's a very dangerous sign – she's not a pawn you can control. Neither the saints nor you should be in this world again, it is not in line with the plan we said before. ”

"I'm sorry, that's what I want to say to you. Grindelwald said, "She's not your pawn either, Dumbledore." You can always control only yourself. ”

"Of course she won't be a pawn, she's destined to sit on the board. You and I are well aware of this. ”

Dumbledore waved his hand slightly distraught, "We're all old, and the world doesn't give us much time. Until then, I have to leave enough seeds behind to make sure that the future continues to evolve the way we want it to. When necessary, she will continue to carry out that long and subtle journey in my place. ”

"Become another you?"

Grindelwald raised his eyebrows and said in a sarcastic tone: "Give up, she will never be you, she is not cold enough." ”

Perhaps in the eyes of most people, Albus Dumbledore is a sentimental, gentle and considerate old man. But Gellert Grindelwald knew very well that Dumbledore's personality was exactly the same as him in some ways - ruthless, dedicated, and mild-to-hearted, with a bitter indifference hidden under mildness and tolerance. (Note 1, click to view)

"Do you think you know her well? No, you don't know this child at all, she's colder and more terrible than you think. Grindelwald, you at Newmontard Castle, have no idea what terrible monsters live in that child's mind. ”

Dumbledore's gaze gradually sharpened, and his face became more serious.

"Just this morning, Gringotts, which has been a thousand years old, has been divided, and the presence of the Magical Congress of the United States has also appeared in it, and in the face of this increasingly complex elven war, I can feel that the officials of the British Ministry of Magic are ready to make a move - fortunately, my current prestige is still working, so I can stop them a little bit to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control. ”

With that, Dumbledore felt a faint tingling sensation in his temples again.

There is no doubt that the lobbying of the elves is particularly powerful and sincere. If it was just the Magical Congress of America intervening in the battle between the elves, Albus Dumbledore would still have the confidence to convince Cornelius Fudge not to easily lead the entire British Ministry of Magic into the vortex of civil strife in Gringotts.

Well, the fact that the Ministry of Magic had privately reached an agreement with the goblins to use the strategic reserves to exchange for rubles had almost tied the entire British Ministry of Magic to the chariots of the goblins in Gringotts, London. Rao was an old wizard with a wealth of life experience like Dumbledore, and he was completely blind in the face of a completely unfamiliar field of financial warfare - and it was only at this moment that he vaguely understood how terrible the world deduction that took place in the Slytherin common room was.

"So, is that why you're late in the morning? ”

There was a thick sarcasm in Grindelwald's tone, "But it doesn't mean anything—I'm not so confused as to blame all the events on a girl under the age of eleven." ”

"Of course, it would be terrible if that were the case. All I'm trying to say is a connection. ”

Dumbledore took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

"With just one title deed to Hogwarts Castle, she managed to pry the whole world, and in two months, the subsequent events are almost close to what you have done in more than ten years - to provoke a war that can spread to the entire world, both non-magical and wizarding. The most important thing is that this is not an unintentional move, and she has already seen some changes that may follow-up before making those choices. You know, sometimes I can clearly feel that the whole world seems to her to be just a game, whether it is a displaced person or death, it is just a set of information. ”

"That's just stupidity, not callousness. ”

After a brief moment of consternation, Grindelwald shook his head, "This kind of little guy who is hot-headed from time to time may not think about it that much at all. I'm sorry, but she's not as smart as you think, she's just a stubborn, stupid, idealist living in a fairy tale. ”

After a moment of silence, Dumbledore opened his eyes.

But she saw it all in advance and made a prophecy deduction. Do you still think that a person with such a perspective will not be able to show the determination and ruthlessness he deserves when necessary?"

"Of course, one of the biggest characteristics of people is that they are not consistent, and I only believe in the behavior that is shown in the key situations. ”

While speaking, Grindelwald lowered his head and glanced at the sleeping Elena, a trace of crystal flowed from the corner of the girl's mouth, obviously having a tasteful dream, the old wizard shook his head helplessly, maybe this is the most essential love of this white-haired ball.

"This kid has proven that she can't be a hard-hearted decision-maker. Otherwise—"

Grind Wharf paused, not saying anything afterward.

There are some details that Dumbledore is not suitable for knowing too much, and it is easy to dilute the sense of surprise in the future.

"So...... She'll never be the next you. ”

Gellert Grindelwald calmly raised his head, looked at the white-bearded old wizard, who is known as the first person in the wizarding world today, and said in a firm tone, "Because she is destined to surpass you." And all I have to do is try to make sure that this hope is not stifled by anyone. ”

"Oh, a great rating you've never heard before, Gellert. ”

Dumbledore said solemnly, "You won't change your ideals and persistence just because of a few words from a ten-year-old child? ”

No doubt that the moment the elves arrived in the morning, Dumbledore realized that even though he had given as much importance to Elena as he could, he still underestimated the potential that lay in the girl—and the powerful allure of that great potential for Grindelwald as his life drew to a close.

Hopefully, this is the most terrible poison in the world.

Whether it was Grindelwald who chose to take the initiative to stop the flames of that revolution and force the recalcitrant wizarding world to make compromises, or Dumbledore who chose to give up his position as Minister of Magic and train young wizards with peace of mind, introducing more and more hemp wizards and half-blood wizards into the wizarding world. In the end, the desired result was the same - to break the inherent dominance of the pure-blood wizarding world over the non-magical world and the Muggle wizarding class.

In fact, all of this has already begun to take shape, and in another twenty years at most, as the proportion of hemp wizards in the wizarding world increases, the contradictions and conflicts that have been put on hold for the time being will be revived. At that time, the traditional stubborn conservative class will no longer be able to put up any resistance in the face of a large number of half-blood, hemp wizards from all walks of life throughout the wizarding world.

Perhaps the biggest problem with this is that neither Grindelwald nor Dumbledore may be able to wait for the day when their ideals will be realized.

Luckily, Elena's presence perfectly addresses this last concern: she can take on the responsibility of maintaining balance in the new world after Dumbledore's departure - or rather, act as a catalyst to accelerate the process.

"That's it, Gellert. The stage that belongs to you has come to an end. Don't forget, the words you've always engraved at the entrance to the castle. ”

Dumbledore raised his wand with a serious expression, he understood Grindelwald's thoughts. Luckily, he's sure he'll be able to get things back on track.

"Ideal?!" Grindelwald narrowed his eyes, "Ideal, it has never changed." ”

Ignoring Dumbledore's movements, Gellert Grindelwald jerked to his feet, walked to the window, and pushed it open with all his might.

"Look at it, Dumbledore. Take a good look at this city, the world – you may know love and peace, but you will never understand what glory and stubborn, stupid, unrealistic ideals are. ”

"Oh my God...... What did you do?"

Dumbledore turned his head to look out the window, a look of shock on his face, and his wand almost dropped.

This is a scene hundreds of times more shocking than Grindelwald's gathering of followers.

In the sky of Salzburg, countless Deathly Hallows symbols of light and shadow are reflected in the sky from all corners of the city, and the shimmering Deathly Hallows markers fill the entire sky.

Every street, every square in the city, shines with the imprint of Grindelwald.

"Forty-six years...... They've always been here?"

Dumbledore turned his face to look at Grindelwald, indescribable surprise written into every fold of the old man's face.

"Yes, it's something you don't believe in, there's always something that never fades. Forty-six years have passed, and even you can't defeat a city. ”

Gellert Grindelwald stood by the window, looked up at the sky, and took a deep breath, "You can try to defeat me, but I will never die unless you destroy this city and kill every saint." Now, can we talk about Elena again?"

"Is it really worth it? The international wizarding community will never tolerate such a fanfare provocation from you. ”

Glancing at Grindelwald standing by the window, Dumbledore sighed heavily, "Well, Gellert, what do you want to do? She needs a systematic magical education, she needs a circle of peers, she needs a companion - even if you leave me behind, you won't be able to stop her from returning to Hogwarts." ”

"I understand. I just wanted to tell them that there was no way that Newmengard Castle could have kept me—"

Gellert Grindelwald nodded, a hint of sly on his face, "There's only one place in this world where I can be imprisoned, Albus. Moreover, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry may also need an experienced substitute wizard who can help relieve unexpected conflicts and healing stress among students. ”

"Gellert Grindelwald......" Dumbledore took a deep breath, "after all these years, you are still the same complete villain and demon lord. ”

"Thanks for the compliment. ”

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