Chapter 1252 The truth is so cruel
On the first day after Dumbledore's death, the group of wizard parents whose children attended Hogwarts were the first to feel the changes after losing their principal.
A small number of them rushed to Hogwarts early in the morning and picked up their children from school, as if something terrible would happen if they were too late.
Have their poor minds really not realized that there is actually only one Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the entire UK?
Or are they already planning to transfer their children to Beauxbatons School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in France, or other famous magic schools?
Perhaps, they do not lack galleons, but they do lack brains.
You can’t even speak a foreign language well, but you still want to study abroad?
They will eventually have to return to Hogwarts to finish their studies, unless they don't want to graduate successfully.
Happily, there are not many such fools.
After all, people are grateful creatures. After learning the news, many wizards were willing to come and say their final goodbyes to Dumbledore.
The Ministry of Magic therefore sent a large number of Aurors to Hogsmeade to maintain order and prevent Death Eaters from sneaking in and causing big trouble during the funeral.
On the morning of the funeral, Albert came to Hogwarts Castle in advance because the Hogwarts Express would leave one hour after the funeral, and he needed to complete his final mission as agreed.
“Mr. Anderson?”
Professor McGonagall was very surprised that Albert suddenly appeared outside the office. She seemed to want to say something, but was interrupted by Albert raising his hand.
"I reminded Dumbledore very early that Snape was not worthy of trust and asked him to be on guard against him, but Dumbledore obviously never took my words seriously, so he died." Albert said When this happened, his tone was calm to the point of being almost indifferent.
“So, you knew this would happen?”
Professor McGonagall stared at Albert in disbelief, unable to believe that Albert would let this happen.
"Yes, that is indeed the predicted result." Albert said to Professor McGonagall, "Didn't you already guess it? It's just that you didn't expect it to be in this way."
Professor McGonagall was silent, because what Albert said was indeed correct, and they did have their guesses, but they didn't expect that Dumbledore would eventually die at the hands of Snape.
“Actually, you are wrong about something.”
Albert sat down on the sofa and looked at the dean who took out a handkerchief to wipe the corners of his eyes and said, "Dumbledore is not an idiot. No matter how much he trusts Snape, he will not be fooled after receiving my warning." Snape killed him in a sneak attack, so his death must be his own choice. As for the reason, I suggest you ask him yourself."
“You mean...”
Professor McGonagall looked at Albert in shock.
At this moment, Professor McGonagall suddenly felt very tired. Many things seemed to be different from what she thought. Dumbledore still had something to hide from everyone.
At this moment, the door of Professor McGonagall's office was knocked open, and Harry, Hermione and Ron appeared outside the office, looking like they wanted to talk to Albert about something.
However, after the three faced Professor McGonagall, the expressions on their faces became very unnatural, and they seemed to realize how rude their actions just now were.
"We'll talk about this at the end. Could you please help me find Professor Caredi Bubbaji?" Albert took the initiative to help Harry and the three of them resolve their embarrassment, and reminded them with a smile, "This matter is very important. It is important and related to the life safety of Professor Bubbaji."
“What did you predict?” Harry asked breathlessly.
“Time is precious.” Albert reminded kindly.
Professor McGonagall walked to the fireplace, grabbed a handful of Floo powder, sprinkled it into the newly lit fireplace, and said to the sudden rise of green magic flames: "Caridi, please come here, there is something very important." Important matter."
After a while, Professor Bubaji walked out of the blazing fireplace. She stretched out her hand to shake off the dust on her body. She looked at the people in Professor McGonagall's office doubtfully, and finally noticed Professor McGonagall signaling to find her. After it was Albert, he showed a surprised expression again.
"Sit down, Professor Bubbaji." Albert smiled and made a gesture of invitation, and said softly, "Please listen to me and say a few words, this is related to your life safety."
"My life is safe?" Professor Bubaji was a little confused, but in the end she did not refuse. She knew that Albert was not someone who would joke about such things, and there must be something wrong with her.
"Yes."
Albert motioned for everyone to be quiet and listen to himself: "I'm afraid you need to resign from your job at Hogwarts temporarily..."
“But isn’t the school going to be closed?” Ron asked puzzledly. After noticing the looks from everyone, he became even more confused.
“Did I say something wrong?”
“Quiet, listen to me.” Albert looked up at Ron and said calmly.
Ron quickly shut up.
Professor Bubbaji is also puzzled by this.
"Hogwarts will not be closed." Albert broke the big news coldly, "Next, the mysterious person will let Snape come back to take over as the principal of Hogwarts."
"How can this be!"
“You three, please go out first!”
Albert said to the three Harrys in a tone that could not be refuted. Seeing that the three of them didn't seem to be moving, he took out his wand from his pocket, waved at the three of them, invited them out, and closed the office door again.
"This is the aftermath of Dumbledore's death." Albert said helplessly, "When the mysterious man thinks that no one in the UK can threaten him anymore, that guy will no longer have any worries. ."
Albert looked at the two professors who were hesitant to speak, and said calmly, "I suggest Professor Bubaji temporarily give up his position as a Muggle professor, quietly shut his mouth and find a place to hide abroad for a while. Of course, that’s my suggestion.”
“What would happen if I didn’t do that?” Professor Bubaji asked, staring at me, Albert.
"Believe me, the mysterious man and the Death Eaters will be happy to make you realize your mistake in their own way. As for the way, I think you probably don't want to experience it." Albert looked up at Mai Professor Ge asked: "If you have any questions, just ask them!"
"What reason does he have for not doing this?" Albert asked, "Anyway, I can't think of any reason. Next, Muggle-born wizards will be in bad luck. I remember reminding everyone of this a long time ago. "
Professor McGonagall opened her mouth wide, not knowing what to say, because Albert did say this when he published "Self-Defense Guide".
It’s just that few people really take this matter seriously. However, is that part of the prophecy about to come true now?
"All three of you, come in." Albert opened the door of the office and said to the three people waiting outside, "I am going to start announcing the will that Dumbledore has kept with me."
Professor McGonagall looked at Albert in surprise, obviously not expecting Dumbledore to ask Albert to keep his will.
"The will was left to the three of them, so..." Albert looked at Professor McGonagall and Professor Bubbaji and motioned for them to leave the office first, leaving space for Harry and the three of them.
The two looked at each other and left the office together, closing the door behind them.
"sit down!"
Albert raised his hand and pointed to the couch in front of him.
Harry, Ron and Hermione looked at each other, somewhat curious about what Dumbledore had left behind.
As soon as they sat down, they saw Albert wave his wand and conjure a metal box out of thin air. He opened the box directly and took out a letter from inside. After opening the envelope, he took out a piece of parchment, unfolded it in front of the three people and said to them: "This is Albus Percival Wool." The will of Frick Brian Dumbledore, please listen, I'm about to read it."
“My Deluminator will be left to Ron Biles Weasley in the hope that he will remember me when he uses it.
I will leave my copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard to Miss Hermione Jane Granger, who I hope will find it interesting and instructive.
I leave Harry James Potter with the Golden Snitch he caught during his first Quidditch match at Hogwarts, to remind him of the rewards of perseverance and skill.
After speaking, Albert took out a silver lighter from the metal box, leaned forward and handed the deluminator to Ron. "Why did Dumbledore leave it to me?" Ron looked at Albert blankly.
"He obviously thinks you need it!" Albert said calmly, "I also think you probably need it. It is very precious and I hope you can make good use of it."
“You know what this thing is used for.” Ron asked with his eyes widened.
“I think it would be good for you not to know now.”
Albert ignored Ron, took out the shabby little book from the metal box, handed the shabby "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" to Hermione and said: "I think the runes should not be difficult. you."
"Why did Dumbledore leave "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" to Hermione?" Harry asked in confusion. He felt that Albert knew the reason.
If possible, asking directly is the fastest way.
"He thinks you need to learn something useful from the stories in that book." Albert took out a small walnut-sized Golden Snitch from the metal box and handed it to Harry, reminding: "Dumbledore There's something in the Golden Snitch, and you'll find out what it is when you open it yourself."
“How should I open it?” Harry looked at the Golden Snitch in his hand and asked doubtfully.
"When the time comes, you will naturally know how to open it. There is no point in opening it now." Albert put away the will, looked at the three people and asked directly: "If you have any questions, just ask them directly now. I’ll try to answer one question from each of you.”
“Why did Dumbledore leave the Deluminator to me?” Ron raised his hand and asked first.
"Because Dumbledore thinks you are the least confident of the three-person team, and you will leave them sooner or later for some reason. That Deluminator can help you return to Harry when Harry needs you. "
Albert didn't pay attention to Ron, who was blushing with anger. He looked at Hermione and asked, "What's your question?"
“What did Dumbledore want me to know from The Tales of Beedle the Bard?”
"The story of three brothers." Albert directly deciphered: "Some of the stories in "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" are actually true. I have seen the so-called good luck fountain, although that thing cannot bring people happiness. Come for real luck."
“The story of three brothers?” Hermione quickly flipped through the books in her hand.
Unfortunately, Hermione's rune skills are not enough for her to read the articles in "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" without any problems.
“Harry, what about you?”
"Why did Dumbledore let Snape kill him?" Harry asked, staring into Albert's eyes.
This question has been bothering him, and now he can finally get the final answer from Albert.
"That's naturally because this matter was Dumbledore's plan from beginning to end." Albert's tone was full of admiration for Dumbledore, "To be honest, I don't really agree with this approach, but I still I admire his courage to use his own life to plot against the mysterious man."
"Although he died, to a certain extent Dumbledore was the ultimate winner. He used his death to accomplish many incredible things."
"Why?" Harry murmured, "Why does it have to go to this extent?"
"Why?" Albert said matter-of-factly, "Of course it's to help you pave the way, and of course it's to completely eliminate the mysterious man. He believes you can do it, so he did it without hesitation."
“So, this is all Professor Dumbledore’s plan?”
After hearing what Albert said, Harry stared at him blankly, vaguely feeling that his worldview had been impacted to a certain extent.
"What about Snape?" Hermione suddenly asked: "According to what you said, Snape has always been Dumbledore's man from the beginning. He..."
"He is not a good person. Although that guy is also one of Dumbledore's people, you'd better not be too self-righteous and regard Snape as a good person, otherwise you will be tricked by him sooner or later."
"what do you know?"
Harry noticed Albert's gaze, and he felt that this matter might have something to do with him.
"Yes, although I did learn some things." Albert reminded with a smile, "But there is no guarantee that the restored story is the truth. If you want to hear it, I don't mind telling you."
"Go on, I trust your judgment." Harry took a deep breath and said.
"This matter starts with the prophecy you made with the mysterious man." Albert began to tell stories. "Back then, when Professor Trelawney was applying for the position of professor of divination, he helped Dumbledore do the job for you and me. The prophecy of You-Know-Who was also the reason why she became a professor of divination. Snape was also in the Hog's Head Bar at the time, and overheard Professor Trelawney's prophecy about you defeating You-Know-Who. Of course, he was only half eavesdropped before he was Dumbledore found out and drove him away, but Snape still told the mysterious man half of the prophecies he overheard..."
(End of this chapter)