"This little thing is as bad as Tom. He likes to instigate people to fight and cause disputes … to relieve boredom." Alan glanced at the little hand, and the little hand immediately jumped back to its position. It straightened its posture and stopped jumping around. "Then, Abusi, what would you like to drink?" I'm sorry, I'm not that interested in sweets, but I have a lot of soft drinks … Do you want to try Muggle's cola? It has a unique texture for wizards, but it's still sweet overall. I think you'll like it … "
"It sounds like I should have sent him to Gryffindor back then?" The Sorting Hat cracked open like a big mouth and replied.
"I'm not an old-fashioned person when it comes to accepting these things, Allen. I've already tried it, and I like the taste. But it will make people fat when paired with popcorn," Dumbledore said casually as he sat at the headmaster's desk.
Allen took out a large bottle of cola and two transparent glasses from his small freezer in the cupboard. He opened the bottle and poured the contents into the glasses. The bubbles inside bubbled up. He then pointed at the air with his finger, deliberately suppressing his power to freeze the bubbles.
The two headmasters of Hogwarts clinked their glasses with water droplets on the sides due to the ice. They each took a sip and sighed in satisfaction.
Allen put down the glass and looked at the clock in the office. "So, Abusi, let's get down to business. Did Sirius tell you about the situation? What do you think … "
"Sirius did come to me. In order to persuade him to give up on removing the soul fragment from Harry's forehead, we talked for a long time … I made an unbreakable oath with him that I would not risk Harry's life. This is the prerequisite for his temporary agreement …" Dumbledore sat in the chair in front of Allen's desk. This exchange of seats with Allen made him shift his chair uncomfortably. "So, Allen, I hope you can remember your promise to me. Don't interfere with Harry's mission."
"That's why I didn't remove the soul fragment directly. Instead, I chose to let Sirius ask for your opinion …" Allen leaned back in his chair. "Abusi, do you still think Tom believes in the prophecy? That Harry will be the one to kill him in the end? I think even if Tom is crazy, he'll start to doubt this possibility … "
"Just like what you told Sirius, since you can remove the soul fragment for him at any time, there's no need to do so immediately, right?" Dumbledore looked at Allen from above his half-moon spectacles and smiled. He did not dwell on the question. "You know my attitude towards divination. I've never taken this class before … But I think Tom still believes in fate."
"Abusi, but fate does leave a trace … I'm sure you know about the 'life debt'.
Isn't it? Even if you don't believe in its existence, I'm not that busy lately. I've made some progress with the Silent Ones … We should be more open-minded about things that we don't understand … "Allen shook his head slightly, disagreeing with Dumbledore's attitude towards the subject." I found out that this isn't a groundless rumor. There is indeed a special connection between two wizards. When a wizard saves the life of another, fate will make the saved person owe the savior a life debt. The indebted wizard must repay the life debt by doing something beneficial to the savior. Even between enemies, such a connection of fate can occur, regardless of whether the parties involved are willing or not. However, it is precisely because of the existence of such a connection that an adept who owes a debt will sometimes unconsciously repay the debt. They may even go against their own will to repay it. (Author's Note: This is the third part of Rowling's interview on Broken Cauldron and Muggle.)
Dumbledore seemed to be a little surprised that Alan would start to discuss academic things with him. He smiled bitterly. "As a wizard, ever since I discovered the twelve uses of dragon's blood, I have been lost in other aspects for too long. Because of this, in fact, other than Harry's matter, I came here today mainly to ask you some questions in other aspects …" After he finished speaking, his expression became a little more serious. "Alan, after your economic reform, I think I don't need to tell you how the foreign countries reacted. Some of the foreign wizards are already in a mess and even want me to come forward … I know that I'm not capable enough to understand the current situation of the magic world and the economic matters … But these foreign magic world … Do you not care at all?"
"I know that their own media reported and criticized our decision. The wizards in their country even participated in the protest against us … They also put pressure on the International Union of Wizards and Wizards. The members of the Union also issued warnings to us …" Allen shrank back in his seat. Dumbledore couldn't see his face clearly. "But the president of the International Union of Wizards and Wizards didn't participate in this … What does this mean? It means that their warnings are as baseless as their sanctions … So, Dumbledore, if the British Ministry of Magic wants to carry out any reform, these people have no right to interfere with our policies and positions … Why should I waste my time responding to them? "
On the perch in the office, the phoenix Anka sensed the emotions of its mate and let out a high-pitched and clear chirp.
Dumbledore listened quietly. After Allen finished speaking, he was silent for a moment. "Allen, as many people suspect … Do you … really want to start a war? But I don't understand at all. Why do you keep creating tension and increasing the tension in the world? Can you hear what the people who are still protesting are shouting … "
"We didn't start this." Allen looked up and stared at Dumbledore. He seemed to be a little impatient. "I just want the British Magic to develop faster than other countries. The great Magic Kingdom I told you about before, I just want the Hogwarts to become it … So, can the Magic Kingdom of other countries be balanced in their hearts? Will they accept it … I have enough control over Dumbledore … I can only promise you that I won't let the British cast the first spell …"
"The real and lasting victory is peace, not war." Dumbledore looked at Allen without backing down. He said softly, "I don't understand why you are so anxious about so many things …"
"Dumbledore, I have to remind you that you have indeed restored your status as a member of the International Union of Wizards and Wizards, but you are not the headmaster of the Hogwarts, nor are you a member of the Ministry of Magic … If you didn't say anything when the foreign powers imposed unwarranted sanctions on us, and now you and your people want to do things that are beyond your control, then I have to remind you that you will be playing the role of the bad guy this time … Like you said, you can hear what the people who are protesting are shouting …" Allen raised his voice and sighed. His tone softened a little. "Abusi, you should know that I have always thought of you as a good person, so I have always restrained myself from some of your actions, and I don't want us to go against each other … But you seem to suspect that I am a bad guy? Let me be honest, Abusi, let me tell you, I have never thought of unifying the world … Whether it is the wizarding world or the Muggle world … Just like how I was unwilling to accept your control and arrangement when I was a junior, now I just won't accept the British magic world being manipulated by other countries … So instead of you coming here to persuade me to make peace, why don't you think of ways to use your reputation to persuade other countries to give up their resistance and recognize the rise of the British magic world … "
Dumbledore's slender fingers pushed the glasses on his crooked nose up. "So I don't understand why you put so much effort into these things … Why do you still care about these things …"
"Because I cared about the past … The people I care about need me to continue caring about them …" Allen took another sip of his Coke. "So, Abusi, what is your attitude and plan?"
"Please forgive me, I have to take a sip too …" Dumbledore apologized and took a sip of his drink. He put it down and said without hesitation, "Allen, my attitude and plan are based on the other two questions … I'm very grateful that you are so patient and honest with an annoying old man like me."
Allen nodded and signaled for Dumbledore to continue. He understood the attitude and meaning of this light wizard from Gryffindor. He would not give up the 'right thing' just because he could not defeat Allen or because of other difficulties.
Dumbledore's long silver beard fell on the headmaster's desk as he stood up. "So, Allen, I noticed that in some of the history of magic … The history of magic that was mainly recorded with poems and murals, in the year 1066, there was a pale-haired, pale-skinned black wizard. His attire was similar to your robe and your staff …"
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