Dumbledore, there are many times when no one is willing to listen to the truth that you speak … "Allen placed his hand on his chest and pointed at his heart," But have you ever listened to other people's words? Regardless of the outcome, please allow me to tell you my true thoughts. It's just some of the feelings in my heart that I have to express. "
Without waiting for Dumbledore to put on his watch, Allen had already placed his hands behind his back and looked at the surrounding wizards. Their eyes were now all on Allen.
"We, Harris, have always been dedicated to the development and protection of the magic world. Since the establishment of the umbrella, how much has the development of the British Wizarding World accelerated? How much progress have we made in the medical field in this short period of time? How much has the previously expensive price of magic potions been reduced by the mass production of magic potions? We have also provided more entertainment for the wizards. How many jobs have been created by all of this? … As for me, the reason why I'm teaching these 'extremely dangerous' magical knowledge in the ancient magic class is only to improve the self-protection ability of the Hogwarts students when the situation is getting more and more tense. To be honest, I'm just trying to clean up after you, Principal Dumbledore, for the deterioration of the ordinary wizards' spellcasting ability due to your many years of inaction … Think about it, if every wizard has the ability to protect themselves, then the Aura of the Ministry of Magic would have more time to take care of the Muggle World that's suffering right now. Isn't this what you've always advocated, Principal Dumbledore? But now you're opposing it … "Allen turned his head slightly and accidentally found a few Phoenix members who were running towards them at the entrance of the corridor bridge.
Allen spoke from the bottom of his heart, "When I was a junior, Principal Dumbledore had always treated me from his perspective and tried to guide me with what he thought was a very forgiving attitude … I'm very grateful to him. He did give me more than he gave the other little wizards, but as we grew older, our relationship gradually drifted apart due to my family's influence. My relationship with Professor Dumbledore has also evolved from cooperation to confrontation … Unfortunately, Principal Dumbledore, I have my own ideas. Just like how you don't want to listen to me, I won't be willing to be your pawn, either. It's inevitable that we'll end up where we are today, even if you think you've used your greatest patience and tolerance …"
Mag listened to Allen's speech, and couldn't help but ask again, "Professor Harris, you've also felt Abusi's sincerity for so long. Like I said, why can't you listen to him for once? Even though Abusi's ideas are much more conservative than yours, he's doing this for the sake of the entire wizarding world … Why do we have to fight to this extent? "
"Professor Mag, let me ask you this from a different perspective. If I had listened to Principal Dumbledore's wishes and studied step by step for so many years, and didn't touch those powerful magic spells that he deemed to be too dangerous for students, would I have been able to survive last year when the Ministry of Magic faced Tom Liddell? If I didn't learn these spells, when would I have the chance to live until now and argue with you? "Alan lowered his eyes and asked with a gloomy expression.
All of the wizards present fell silent upon hearing this. They immediately agreed with Allen's question. If they had listened to Dumbledore, then Allen would have been killed by that mysterious person already.
Mag opened his mouth to refute, but couldn't find the words for a long time. In the end, it was Dumbledore who spoke. "Professor Harris, if you hadn't studied those spells, you wouldn't have gone to the Ministry of Magic to solve the problem. Instead, it would have been up to us adults to solve it."
Allen glanced at the Order of the Phoenix, who was approaching the young wizards. He snorted and replied, "Because of the Order of the Phoenix, Moody, who flaunted his seniority and was attacked by the Death Eaters and imprisoned for a semester? If the Ministry of Magic hadn't been reformed by us, the Aura, Harris, your Order of the Phoenix would have ended up like me in the hypothetical scenario just now … Because you often come very late, just like before, and only appear after things are over. "
Mag tried to defend Dumbledore after hearing that. "Abusi was chased out of the school by the Ministry of Magic. Otherwise, he wouldn't have …"
"The person in charge at that time was Mr. Connelly Foggy. Professor Mag, don't forget that. Even Minister Foggy, who had worked with Dumbledore for many years, didn't want to continue working with Dumbledore …"
"Wasn't Minister Foggy kicked out by you, Harris? How dare you mention that? " Algie Longbottom couldn't help but rebuke angrily. As someone who had a close relationship with the Order of the Phoenix, of course he knew that Harris had purposely instigated the conflict between Foggy and Dumbledore, and pulled Foggy out of his position in the end.
"Don't be mistaken, Mr. Longbottom. That was because Mr. Foggy had some wrong policies that made him unsuitable to be the minister of the Ministry of Magic. Speaking of conspiracies, last year, Principal Dumbledore expressed his strong wish and suggestion that I could spend more time on the subjects that I had already mastered, and enrich my personal life …" Allen glanced at Harry, who was listening intently, and continued, "I've tried many times to apply for that, but only Professor Fleevy and Professor Snape were willing to use their authority to give me the green light … Also, last year's class schedule was different from previous years. Ravenclaw's class schedule was adjusted to be with Gryffindor most of the time. After Ms. Umrich, Foggy's subordinate, did something, I realized that other than wanting me to experience a 'normal life', Principal Dumbledore also wanted me to be bound to Harry by force and protect him by using my friendship with him …"
Professor Mag looked a little guilty. Although she didn't think that Dumbledore had bad intentions in this matter, she didn't know how to respond when Alan pointed it out in public. She had always been fair and strict, but she didn't know how to respond.
The wizards around them suddenly realized that they were curious about the sudden change in the curriculum. So this was the reason. Sympathy and dissatisfaction grew in their hearts. Harry opened his mouth in shock. Thinking back, it seemed like what Allen said was true.
Paul Gringlass glanced at Dumbledore, and found that he didn't seem to want to defend himself. He immediately said, "But Professor Harris, you didn't seem to care about your friend Harry. Instead, you followed Umrich's suggestion and went to Demstrand's school that tolerates black magic, right?"
"That's right, Mr. Gringlass. I had no choice but to go to the German Shepherd Strong Academy as an exchange student …" Alan's head tilted down a little, and his eyes drooped. This kind of faintly revealed aggrieved expression made the surrounding wizards, especially the little witches, feel as if their hearts were being squeezed together. Alan's gaze slowly swept across the faces of these wizards. "If I could have stayed in the school at that time, our Harris Academy's deterrence to Umbridge would have been enough to protect the students who were excluded and persecuted at that time to a greater extent. Unfortunately, I couldn't do that because I needed to grow up enough to let myself deal with the Mystery Man. I could only try my best to protect the people I could protect after leaving, but other than that, there was nothing I could do. But what if Dumbledore had stood in a more equal position to negotiate with me instead of being so obstinate like he is now? Everyone knows that I'm a protective person. If I stayed in the school and didn't go to class, wouldn't I protect others? He just likes to control everything, and I just don't like to be controlled by others … "
Sirius could not help but persuade, "Allen, you and Dumbledore just have some prejudice against each other. You lack some communication. If you could have …"
"Sirius? Have you forgotten that during the summer vacation after the end of the fourth grade, Dumbledore asked you to let Harry stay away from the magic world? Think about what happened to Harry after you were forced to leave Privet Drive during the summer vacation. " Allen's words ignited Sirius' anger. He was so angry that he could not say anything. This was indeed the thing that he had been complaining about with Dumbledore. If Allen had not given him that photo, his godson would not have been able to get away so easily.
"Professor Harris … It's obvious that you're very confused and frustrated now. It's the same for me." Seeing this, Dumbledore responded with a helpless and tired voice, "But you don't have to provoke the anger of the people around you. I have to admit that your accusations against me are correct in many aspects. I've made some mistakes, but please believe that everything I do is for the wizard world just like you. Although we have different views on many aspects, I don't think compromise is a good idea. Just like how I've been trying to get you to participate in more ordinary student activities and enjoy your campus life … Your life is much longer than an old man like me. You don't have to face the Mystery Man now, just like how I don't want other little wizards to face the Mystery Man. I believe that if you follow my advice and lose your current strength, Harris can still ensure that you …"
"Sirius! Come over here! " At this time, an angry growl interrupted Dumbledore. The mad-eyed man, who had already approached them, could not help but wave desperately at Sirius in the middle. He lowered his voice and called out in a low voice. Under his thick dark gray hair, his face was scarred. The missing part of his nose and the magic eye made him look very angry.
Allen noticed that Lupin and Tonks were anxiously grabbing Moody's arm and trying to pull him away. Dumbledore's gaze was also on them. He put his long fingers together and glared at Kingsley Sharkel, who was behind them.
Seeing this, Allen understood. The hot-tempered Alastor Moody must have known about Sirius' decision and disobeyed Dumbledore's orders and arrangements to come and persuade Sirius. It seemed that Kingsley Sharkel was the leader of the Order of the Phoenix this time. However, this dark-skinned wizard, who had a deep and slow voice that could calm people down and was good at getting along with Muggle, was not good at getting along with this hot-tempered old man.
"Dumbledore, you can't wait to call the Order of the Phoenix over?" Allen's eyes turned and he raised his voice.
The wizards who did not see Moody and the others looked around and fixed their gazes on them in confusion.
Allen ignored the commotion his words brought to the wizards around him and made his voice sound suppressed. "I feel very sad. There are many members of the Order of the Phoenix who are very close friends of mine. Now, we have to meet like this …"
(End of Chapter)
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