Chapter 979: War, War Never Changed
In front of the only small building in this courtyard, Harry and the three told Dumbledore and Alan about the transformation of Animagus after the wedding, and seeing that the two who had broken up seemed to have something to talk about at this time, Ginny, who had a better look, immediately pulled her boyfriend and brother away.
However, compared to the nervous three, the other guests were very comfortable.
Although the wedding is not very large, the guests are free to spend time outdoors and enjoy delicious food. The chairs that had been placed in the middle of the field had disappeared, and in the vacated field, many people danced to music played by an old-fashioned gramophone, and some walked along the path.
"The transformation of the Animagus is not a simple matter, Black is worthy of being the oldest pure-blood family, and the most traditional method does not have such a great success rate..."Dumbledore's brows furrowed slightly, and after hesitating for a moment, he still asked out loud, "Alan, I know that you asked all the students of Hogwarts to prepare for the transformation of the Animagus during the summer vacation... Forgive me for not trying to dictate your teaching... Of course, I'm fully aware of your achievements in Transfiguration, but can you just comfort me, an old man, and give me some insight so I don't have to worry about it... You know, this is no ordinary magic, how can you help so many people transform into Animagus at the same time?"
"Of course, no problem, it's not a secret in the next semester. Alan probably took out a copy of the Anamorphic Animagus he had written from his waist bag, tapped his fingers lightly on the cover, and then handed Dumbledore a copy of the copy in pair, and the original was put back into his pocket.
Dumbledore, who had been Professor of Transfiguration before becoming Headmaster of Hogwarts, and was highly accomplished in alchemy, had a simple flip through the pages to understand how Alan combined the Black House and Vagado, and he praised, "This is the day of Transfiguration! No, it should be said that wizards from all over the wizarding world can safely become Animagus... What an achievement... The Ministry of Magic should award you a new Merlin Medal of the First Class. β
Dumbledore not only liked transfiguration, but also recognized that the transformation method provided by Eren had nothing to do with the adventures and hidden dangers he expected, ensuring the safety of his students, so Dumbledore couldn't help but practice and praise Hunting, and even a thought flashed in his heart, if Eren had taught this kind of magic in his ancient magic class, they would not have come to this point today.
"Let's get back to what we left off, but let's go into the room first, there shouldn't be any one there. Alan gestured to Dumbledore in the living room of Tonks' house.
Once inside, the room was a good display of the owner's style - Muggle-born Ted Tonks and Andromeda from an ancient pure-blood family made the room a mix of two styles, and the chaotic and harmonious coexistence of wizarding and Muggle objects in the same room did not feel abrupt in the slightest, except for the fact that there were two TVs in this room.
The wizarding television was placed directly opposite the sofa in the living room, and another Muggle television, away from the magical objects in the living room, was placed in a nearby corner to prevent the Muggle electronics from being damaged by other magical wizarding products.
Dumbledore and Alan sat down on the couch, he picked up the TV remote on the small coffee table and turned on the TV, "These products have really changed the lives of wizards, and an old friend of mine is now a long-time series fan, although I think relying too much on them will keep wizards on the couch for long periods of time, making you prone to obesity and unhealth... But I have to admit that these shows are very charming... Luckily, Harry, these little wizards seem to have an inexhaustible amount of energy to keep their energy out of the living room..."
Noticing the wizarding news on TV, Alan glanced at it and turned sideways slightly: "Harry, the three of them can feel two hearts so quickly, I think as long as you don't take risks while transforming, there shouldn't be any big problems with the Animagus transformation." β
"Until your new method appears, not even adult wizards will have the courage and perseverance to transform the Animagus. Dumbledore lifted his crescent-shaped glasses and praised, "But before you transformed into a phoenix, you were the first person to venture across the river by feeling the stones, and the results of trying to become a magical creature are always unpredictable, it can't be said that no one has tried before and no one has succeeded, but being able to teach his experience to others to help others complete the transformation of magical creatures is an achievement that surpasses his predecessor." β
"This technology is not mature and the risks are too great. Allen's fingers tapped lightly on the table, changing the subject, "Harry will soon be 17 years old, and if he can successfully transform into Animagus, it would be a good birthday present... However, Lady Lily Evans Potter's protective magic will also fail... It would be too dangerous for him to stay at his aunt's house any longer, for Harry and his aunt's family... I wonder what the Order of the Phoenix has to do with this, if there's anything I need help from the Ministry of Magic and me, just mention..."
Knowing that Eren was starting to get down to business, Dumbledore couldn't see through his thoughts, and he leaned back slightly, unconsciously widening the distance between him and Alan.
"I'm glad to see that you care about Harry's well-being, this poor boy has a heavy burden on his shoulders... And what worries me is that Harry is about to be in great danger, and I have received a very reliable message..."Dumbledore paused slightly, but decided to tell what he knew: "Tom wants to use the summer vacation to find an opportunity to attack Harry. β
"I've also received the news that Tom seems to think that when Harry enters the school next term, he won't have much chance of waiting another year. Alan chuckled at the corners of his mouth, knowing in his heart that Dumbledore had gotten the news through Snape.
Hearing this, Dumbledore raised his brow, and the names of many Death Eaters were circling in his heart.
"So, Albus, the advice I didn't finish just now has to do with that. Allen's expression became a little more serious, "Since you and I already know that Tom is already planning to target Harry, I think it is better to be beaten passively, but on the other hand, we will take this as an opportunity to give Tom a hard blow to make him restrain after he ventures out." β
Dumbledore's blue eyes flickered a few times behind the lenses, "Alan, what's your plan?"
"You know his goals. Alan's voice was calm, "We can deliberately let out the news that Harry is going to divert so that Tom can be lured out when the time comes..."
"Need Harry himself?" Dumbledore shook his head, asking a question he actually knew the answer to.
"Of course, you know the connection between Harry and Tom himself, and while he can't get much information out of that, at least he can know when Harry isn't there. Alan knew the other party's opposite when he saw Dumbledore's expression, but he didn't give up and added, "I don't even need you to do it this time, it's enough for me to do it, so that you can protect Harry himself throughout the whole process..."
There was a moment of silence in the living room, and the news on the TV in the living room had ended, and the female anchor calmly announced: "Starting today, the Muggle Studies program will show several episodes ---of the documentary "Muggle Wars", which will give wizards an idea of the military power of Muggles by looking back at the major wars that took place in Muggle societies in the twentieth century......"
"Forgive me, I can't agree ... Alanβ" Dumbledore habitually crossed his fingers over his chest, "you know, Tom has made so many Horcruxes that even if we win against him this time, we won't be able to kill him completely... I don't want Harry to risk anything like this... It's not time to start a war..."
"War, war has never changed ... Albus, you can't protect Harry from attack forever, he's already been targeted by Tom... And he's doomed to be in danger..."Alan sat up straight, "If we can finish him off once, and let him know that he doesn't have the slightest advantage in a one-on-one duel... Then at least it can make him a little more restrained, at least make him more cautious and less reckless in his attacks on the Muggle world, and I think you can see that this is good for most people..."
"It's Tom who's been getting a little bit worse lately, Alan, you know what those pureblood families are up to... If it had been a year ago, I would have agreed with it a year ago, but at this moment, there are more and more enemies hiding in the shadows in this situation... Harry's safety has become more important, he is on the path of fate, and we must ensure his safety before the prophecy is fulfilled, even if it means taking my life..."Dumbledore's long white beard fluttered as he spoke.
There was a loud sound of Muggle gunfire on the TV.
Dumbledore glanced sideways at the TV with some surprise, calmed down and continued, "Alan, forgive me for being conservative, but the choice made in order to protect Harry from harm, for the sake of the ultimate victory... While I understand that your plan is also to make the world a safer place, I have to refuse your request this time. β
"It's nothing, it's just another result of our different philosophies... Well, you don't have to worry about the Order of the Phoenix's permission being impressed, I'll let Lunn do it as soon as possible..."Alan paused, then said firmly, "I'm sorry I can't cooperate, but Albus, I think I'll still act in my own style... So, please forgive me for missing out for a while, I'll have to find some drinks, or the taste I like will be drunk... We'll see you later when Harry transforms. β
Alan stood up, bowed to Dumbledore slightly, and walked out of the house.
Dumbledore didn't say anything, he sat down indifferently in his chair, picked up a muffin from the coffee table and stuffed it into his mouth.
The only thing in the room was the constant sound of Muggle weapons bombardment on the TV. A loud explosion roared, and his blue eyes were focused on the TV, and he was immediately drawn by the commentary on the TV opposite. "The Second World War in the Muggle world was a war fought on a global scale between Germany, Japan, and Italy, which were fought on one side by the three Muggle Axis powers, the Kingdom of Hungary, the Kingdom of Romania, and the Kingdom of Bulgaria, and on the other hand, by the anti-Axis powers of the world... The war ranged from Europe to Asia, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and 61 countries and regions with more than 2 billion Muggle populations were involved in the war, covering an area of 22 million square kilometers. According to incomplete statistics, more than 90 million Muggle soldiers and civilians were killed and wounded in the war, and more than $5 trillion was wasted, making it the largest world war in Muggle history..."