What kind of existence could be called a genius?
Dumbledore didn't think that he was a genius. He just had an average level of talent, hard work, and good luck.
In his life, he only knew one person who could make him wholeheartedly accept that he was a genius.
That person's existence was as dazzling as the sun, and it was also that person who told him that true geniuses often had an incomparable nature and talent that made people despair.
Just like that person, just by standing there, he could make people want to get close to him, and later, it became awe.
Gelert was actually not that strong, maybe a little weaker than himself, but in the last battle between them, he actually lost.
Dumbledore recalled the scene of their last meeting, how many times he couldn't bear to raise his wand. Finally, when he finally raised his wand, it didn't cause any harm to Gelert. Instead, Gelert broke his own wand.
But in the end, he still won.
He still remembered that Gelert looked at him with confusion and unwillingness. Seeing that he would rather die than retreat, Gelert took the initiative to let go of his wand.
So the old wand became his own wand, Gelert locked himself in Newmungaard and sealed himself away.
No one said anything, because Dumbledore, who had the old wand, couldn't find any opponent in the West.
So, no one dared to.
Those senior Wizard were also well aware of the relationship between Dumbledore and Grindelwald, so they also knew that the current situation was very difficult. If they forced Dumbledore into a corner, the situation would be really difficult to deal with.
Now, this Dumbledore who was willing to consider the big picture was so kind and wonderful.
As for Grindelwald … No one cared whether he was really locked in Newmungaard or not. Even if he wasn't, as long as this old man didn't come out to stir up trouble and disturb these old guys who were about to enter their coffins, then he could do whatever he wanted.
At their age, they had seen all kinds of ups and downs. If two people could turn against each other today, it would be fine as long as they could start anew tomorrow. Whether it was the Black Wizard or the White Wizard, as long as it was for the peace and stability of the entire magic world, they would do anything.
They didn't expect Dumbledore to be really kind. After all, there weren't many people like Dumbledore who were willing to sacrifice themselves.
However, what surprised them was that Dumbledore seemed to be such a kind existence. His personality shone with the light of kindness. Of course, his kindness was not without its edge.
However, this [Vanguard] was helping him. Who wouldn't like this kind of [Vanguard]?
In any case, Wizard said that he liked most of them.
Snape did not like it very much.
This was because he felt that Dumbledore should have shown his abilities more clearly. For example, when he came to deliver the message, he should have blown Voldemort into fireworks with his wand, instead of just staying in the castle and sending a message to Lily to tell her to be careful.
However, Snape knew that this was impossible.
Dumbledore was old.
If it was back when he was facing Grindelwald, Dumbledore might have just charged straight at him. Those Black Wizards had all died miserably under his hands. However, Dumbledore was old now.
His abilities had increased, and his mentality was no longer the same as before.
After following Dumbledore for so long, he saw with his own eyes that Dumbledore was like a lake of stagnant water. He was absolutely calm and collected in the face of all kinds of things.
If there was really anything that could move Dumbledore's emotions, then what he was about to say next might be.
Snape took a deep breath, then raised his hand and was about to knock on the door.
Before he could do so, the door opened.
"Please come in, Snape. I said, you don't have to knock. Just come in."
Dumbledore stopped writing and said softly to Snape, who had hurried in.
In front of the principal, Snape finally regained some of his composure. Actually, he had not been so agitated for a long time. The last time was eleven years ago … Around this time. However, in front of Dumbledore, he was much more relaxed.
Throwing the difficult problem to someone who could solve it made him feel much more relaxed.
"I think you don't know yet. Dumbledore just received the news." Snape said quickly, "Gellar Grindelwald appeared in the Dark Forest not long ago."
He did not get the expected response when he said this.
Dumbledore just nodded his head casually, as if he was saying that he had eaten something bad tonight, so he was late, and that was why he was so relaxed.
What was going on?
"Calm down, Severus. I knew about this earlier than you. In fact, I knew about it the moment he left Newmungaard."
"Then you still …" Snape was about to ask, but changed his question. "You mean he …"
"Yes, of course. Just as you thought, he finally took the last step."
Dumbledore looked like he was mocking himself. "After sealing himself in the High Tower for so many years, his current abilities should be much stronger than mine."
Snape became even more nervous.
How could Dumbledore be so calm about this? That was the legendary Wizard's realm. Even Dumbledore had to slowly break through to legendary after the war. Furthermore, Grindelwald had suddenly reached a higher realm than Dumbledore.
This was no small matter. Furthermore, it was not a good time to mess things up.
Dumbledore saw that Snape was anxious and comforted him. "Don't worry, he just came out to take a look at the outside world. He will go back soon."
Snape was not as optimistic as Dumbledore. "But, Dumbledore, how can you be so sure? If he doesn't go back, we will be under even more pressure. Now that we are about to face the mysterious man, if … "
Dumbledore lowered his head and pushed up his spectacles.
After a long while, he spoke.
"Don't worry, I can guarantee this. If I have to say why, it should be because of … love."
Because of love.
When Snape heard this answer, he was only surprised but did not find it ridiculous.
For Dumbledore to make such a promise — in this cruel and cruel world, other than love, could there be anything else that could do this?
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