In order to deal with this matter as quickly as possible, Dumbledore quickly invited more influential reporters to "clarify the facts." The place where reporters were received was arranged in the principal's room to show caution and prevent accidents.
There are Dumbledore, Harry, McGonagall and Snape.
"Principal Dumbledore, it is said that you have a close relationship with the dark wizard Gertler Grindelwald, so is there any inside story about that duel?" The reporter asked a very sharp question as soon as Dumbledore and his ex
The war between the demon king Getler and Grindelwald can be said to be the battle of Dumbledore's rise. Is there any secret behind the fact that the first-generation demon king who was in his prime at the time was defeated so easily?
Dumbledore fell silent because of the reporter's question. He took off his half-moon eyes and wiped them slowly. His sky-blue eyes were a little wandering, as if he was recalling long-closed memories.
"Yes, Gettler and I were best friends at the time, but I couldn't agree with his theories and practices. His killing of Muggles was wrong. I had to stop it because I didn't want to see my friend continue to make mistakes.
, that's why there was that battle. Gettler and I were friends, but at that time we were enemies in the war. That battle was a battle on which all our beliefs and dignity were staked. There was no falsehood. It was for us.
An insult!”
The white-haired wizard is firm and sincere, with a light called justice in his sky-blue eyes, as if doubting such a person is a sin in itself!
The reporter did not express any personal opinions about Dumbledore. His profession itself does not allow for personal emotions, and he is definitely a dedicated person.
"Principal Dumbledore, you said that "Muggles need to be protected." However, it has been found that your sister lost control of her magic because of Muggles, which ultimately led to the death of your mother. So, you are not very harmful to your family.
Harmful Muggles? Why should we protect Muggles or say this?
Is it just a political tactic on your part?”
The reporter's question went straight to the center, but Dumbledore remained calm and composed, "I don't deny that Ariana (Dumbledore's sister) has been hurt by some misunderstandings of Muggles, but I cannot treat Muggles because of these personal feelings.
The perception of melons is biased. Compared with wizards, Muggles are too weak to protect themselves and need to be protected by us! Although Muggles are different from us and are somewhat unacceptable to us wizards, we cannot kill them because of this.
, I believe that any life is precious!"
"So Principal Dumbledore, do you have any explanation for the fact that the savior is the Dark Lord's Horcrux?" Finally, we got to the point of today. This is the question that everyone is most concerned about. If the savior is the Dark Lord's Horcrux,
If the Horcrux equation really holds true, then everything Dumbledore does now will become pointless, everything he has done in the past will be questioned, and the image of the greatest white wizard will collapse.
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"Oh, I don't know where you heard this news, but I can tell you that this news is just a rumor. Of course, we can let the person involved tell this matter more convincingly, right?" Dumbledore said.
He stroked his long white beard and wore a Dumbledore smile.
Dumbledore's words turned the reporter's attention to Harry, who had been silent for a long time, the savior who looked very thin, "So Harry, Mr. Potter, can you tell us whether you are the Dark Lord's Horcrux?"
For this savior who seemed to arouse our sympathy, the reporter did not show any mercy, but went straight to the point.
Harry was a little nervous and uneasy by the reporter's questions. His big green eyes looked at Dumbledore timidly, like a nestling that immediately needs the protection of its relatives when it encounters danger.
the comfort of the person.
Dumbledore saw Harry's uneasiness and calmed him gently, "Harry, don't be nervous, just tell the truth."
As if Dumbledore's reassurance had an effect, Harry became calmer. Then, Harry's clear voice slowly sounded, flowing in the office, as calm as a mountain stream, but with the danger of the deep blue sea.
"Yes, I am Voldemort's last Horcrux!"
Harry's words finally made Dumbledore take off his usual kindness and gentleness, and the mask on his face cracked for an instant, but soon Dumbledore put on the mask again when no one was paying attention, and recovered.
It has changed the image of a kind and generous elder in the past.
"Harry, what's wrong with you?" The concerned voice contained a coldness that no one noticed.
Harry raised his head, and the emerald green in his eyes was still extremely clear, with the usual dependence and respect, but it made Dumbledore feel the deepest indifference, "Principal Dumbledore, I know you are doing it for my own good.
But, I can't do this, I can't deceive everyone just for myself, I can't do it, I'm sorry, Principal Dumbledore, I have let you down!"
Just like a junior who has failed to live up to the ardent expectations of his elders, Harry's eyes are full of pain and struggle, as well as deep apologies, making it impossible for anyone to doubt that this is an elder who has hurt him and is good for him.
A kind-hearted boy tortured by guilt.
When Harry revealed that he was a Horcrux, Professor McGonagall broke her usual sternness and showed disbelief. She couldn't believe that the principal she had always trusted had actually deceived everyone, even though it was to protect Harry and comfort him.
But, no matter what, deception is a mistake, and it conceals such a serious matter. Has this elder whom I have always respected and trusted ever thought about how it will end in the end?
Even though Snape already knew about this, he still couldn't restrain his dismay at what Dumbledore had done. However, what made him unbelievable the most was that the innocent, pure but perfect man who had deceived Dumbledore actually
It's Lily's child. Lily is so kind, how could she give birth to such a child?
A little bastard with good acting skills who can deceive people must have inherited the inheritance of that bastard old Potter. Even if Lily's genes are mutated, she will not have these bad factors!
And Harry's words convinced the reporter that Harry was the Dark Lord's last Horcrux. Didn't Dumbledore also say that what the person said was true? Then of course the savior's words can be published as facts, but he got
He got the confirmation from the person involved! He got the new information he wanted.
After hearing the news, the reporter left Hogwarts before Dumbledore could make any amends for the matter, leaving Dumbledore, Harry, McGonagall and Snape in the office.
"Headmaster, how could you deceive everyone?" McGonagall asked Dumbledore seriously. This elder was someone she trusted, but she was deceived and concealed, which made her feel angry.
"No, McGonagall, this matter is not what you think. I will explain it later. Do you believe I can?" Dumbledore looked straight at McGonagall, without any guilt in his eyes.
McGonagall calmed down her chaotic thoughts and said, "Okay, then I'll go back first." After all, Dumbledore was the person she respected the most, and she wanted to believe that there was a necessary reason behind this matter.
After McGonagall left, Snape also spoke, "Dumbledore, if you are okay, can you let me take this "kind savior" away!"
Snape's request made Dumbledore thoughtfully patrol between Snape and Harry. Although Snape would usually protect Harry, he had never made such a request like today. This was not the case.
Unusual. In the end, Dumbledore did not answer Snape's question, but looked straight at
Turning to Harry, "Harry, why do you say that?"
"Headmaster Dumbledore, what are you talking about?" Harry looked at Dumbledore innocently, as if he didn't understand what you were talking about.
Dumbledore narrowed his eyes, and the atmosphere around him was no longer gentle but began to become dangerous, "Harry, no need to pretend anymore, you have planned everything from the beginning, and Snape,
You already knew this, right?"
"What are you talking about, principal? I'm a good boy who failed the principal and didn't want to deceive everyone!" Harry smiled innocently, and the blue color was still as clear as before, but it was too clear and turned into indifference.
Dumbledore looked at the child he had trained with his own hands, and he didn't expect that he might have misjudged the wrong person. He thought that the indifferent snake was an impulsive lion. Should he say that he was too old or that Harry's disguise was too good?
"Harry, Snape, I didn't expect you to lie to me?"
When Snape heard this, he snorted and said nothing, while Harry still smiled, acting like I am a good person and innocent, "Don't say it so wronged, Principal Dumbledore, I'm just responding as a human being."
Treat him! Don’t tell me you didn’t cheat on me, I don’t believe you!”
Dumbledore looked at Harry quietly and did not defend himself. Perhaps this also showed that Dumbledore himself acknowledged Harry's words. At this time, Dumbledore looked at Harry with real confusion, "Why do you do this?"
?" He really didn't understand. Harry is the savior. No matter what, Voldemort will try his best to kill him. Even if he deceived Harry, he admitted that the Horcrux incident would be of any benefit to him. This would make people
By questioning him and creating a gap between him and his side, will his position become more dangerous without his own protection, or does he have something to rely on?
"Principal Dumbledore, just as everything you do is only for your best interests, I chose the most correct path for me!" And there is only one so-called correct path for me, and that is to try my best.
Live! Not the savior, not the Boy-Who-Lived, but Harry Potter, live as Harry Potter!
After Harry said this, he left the office, and Snape also gave Dumbledore a cold look before leaving. Only Dumbledore was left behind.
Lido sat quietly on the chair, looking at the blank photo frame on the table, with a bit of confusion, "Hey, Gettler, do you think I was wrong?"
When Harry walked out of the office, he returned to his impulsive, brave yet somewhat cowardly demeanor. Snape snorted coldly when he saw it, and then strode across Harry with his imposing robes flying, leaving Harry behind.
A cold silhouette.
Harry shrugged helplessly. He didn't know where he had offended the most terrifying professor in Hogwarts, but he couldn't feel any malice from this professor. On the contrary, judging from these days, this professor should be
He was protecting himself. Although the reason was unknown, such sincere protection still made him very warm. Compared with Dumbledore's hypocritical superficial gentleness, he still preferred this kind of real protection.
On that day, Harry's speech was published in the newspaper. Because of Harry's confirmation, people began to question Dumbledore. People are blind, and the influence of public opinion cannot be underestimated. For a time, the wizarding world was talking a lot.
Hogwarts was also very lively. Although the students were not very clear about the concept of Horcruxes, they could see the connection between Harry and Voldemort. For a time, Harry Potter aroused people's interest wherever he went.
Pointing fingers, Ron also gradually alienated Harry because of the fact that Harry was a Horcrux and the warning from his family. Gryffindor even showed disgust and rejection of Harry, and Dumbledore
He did not take any action towards this phenomenon and turned a blind eye completely. Harry, on the other hand, sneered mockingly at this phenomenon. This is Gryffindor's friendship. It is really fragile.
one strike!
"Harry, what's going on?" Hermione asked Harry puzzledly. Her Ravenclaw-like calmness and wisdom prevented Hermione from following the crowd like other Gryffindors and thought of it immediately.
Seek confirmation rather than doubt.
Harry looked at Hermione in front of him with a little warmth. She was the only friend who had not alienated him, "I am Voldemort's Horcrux. Dumbledore has deceived everyone, including me!"
What?! Hermione listened to Harry's words in surprise, "Why, Harry? Why did Principal Dumbledore hide this?"
Harry hesitated and said, "Hermione, what Dumbledore needs is a savior who can kill Voldemort, not a Horcrux that could be controlled by Voldemort at any time."
Hermione's eyes widened when she heard that Harry might be controlled by Voldemort, "Harry, are you saying that Voldemort might be controlling him?"
You? What should I do? What can I do to help you?" No matter who Harry is, he is his own friend. Her friend has always been Harry Potter, not the savior.
When Harry saw that Hermione was not afraid and disgusted but worried about herself when she first found out that he was a Horcrux, warmth rose in his cold heart. This was his friend, a true friend!
"Hermione, don't worry, there will be a way!" Harry was not worried about this problem. When he made the Fidelity Curse with Voldemort, there was a statement in it that after everything was over, Voldemort would take care of him without harming his life.
Next, take back the remaining soul fragments from his body.
"What way? No, Harry, let's ask Dumbledore for help! He will definitely be able to do it." Although Dumbledore deceived everyone about Harry being a Horcrux, Hermione still respected this elder very much.
of.
"Hermione, you can't go to Dumbledore. He wants to eliminate Voldemort, and to completely eliminate Voldemort, all Horcruxes must be destroyed, including me of course!"
Harry's words not only shocked Hermione, but what did she hear? The elder she respected and trusted not only concealed the truth from everyone, but also wanted to kill Harry? No, she couldn't accept such a thing, "Haha
Leigh, Principal Dumbledore wouldn’t do this, would he?”
"Hermione, if Dumbledore wouldn't do this, why didn't he make it clear from the beginning? And, Hermione, don't you think what happened last semester was too coincidental?"
Hermione was very smart, otherwise she wouldn't be called a "know-it-all", so she understood what Harry said after thinking about it for a moment. She thought about the last Sorcerer's Stone incident from beginning to end, and had to admit what Harry said.
, it's all such a coincidence, the newspaper news, Hagrid's leak, Harry's
You see, all this is like a hand hidden behind the scenes, pushing behind the whole thing, making things develop smoothly, and now, the only one who can do all this without making a move is Dumbledore.
Hermione was suddenly panicked. The tall image of Dumbledore in her heart collapsed overnight. She was confused, as if she had stepped into a fog and couldn't find the way forward!
"Hermione, are you okay!" Looking at Hermione's confusion, Harry was a little worried. He knew that Hermione had always respected Dumbledore and regarded him as a reliable elder, but now she
She found out that what she saw was just an illusion. It would be difficult for her to accept this fact!
Seeing Harry who was worried about herself, Hermione suddenly found her own direction. Yes, she wanted to help her friends. No matter what choice Harry made, she would support him. She believed in her friends! Hermione
His expression gradually became firm, "Harry, stick to the path you think is right.
Come on, I believe you!"
Harry smiled, not the usual fake warm smile, nor the innocent smile after the showdown with Dumbledore, but a real smile from the heart, without any shadow, and a bright smile. "Thank you, Harry.
Min!"
But the matter was not over yet. The next day, Dumbledore issued a statement that the recent series of events in Hogwarts were all caused by Voldemort. This statement quickly overshadowed the previous news, and the level of confusion reached
The best!
People's fear of Voldemort has not subsided as he disappeared for more than ten years. Therefore, Dumbledore's statement successfully achieved his goal, and people's attention shifted from his concealment to Voldemort's resurrection.
All doubts people had about Dumbledore disappeared because of the knowledge that Dumbledore was the only one who could defeat Voldemort, and all their hopes were pinned on Dumbledore.
superior.
Of course, there are still some people who question the correctness of Dumbledore's statement and wonder whether it is fake news released by Dumbledore in order to divert people's attention. In the face of this doubt, Dumbledore stated that he would personally find the murderer.
Prove the authenticity of this matter.
At this time, Lianwei and Sebastian arrived at Malfoy Manor again under Dumbledore's nose and talked about what happened next.
"Voldy, Dumbledore has done so many things, wouldn't it be too much if we don't return the favor?"
"Yes, he is the teacher I value most!"
"So since you are giving a gift, you should give the recipient the biggest surprise, right?"
"That's what Lianwei said."
"In order to achieve this effect, we have to work hard, but we must not let the guests be rude."
"Okay, I'll work hard!"
"Hey, Voldy, we are really good people!"
"certainly!"
Lucius and Sebastian on the side looked at the two people who were smiling more innocently than the other. They were actually mourning for Dumbledore. No matter how fox Dumbledore was, he couldn't compare to two people who had become spirits after thousands of years.
The fox demon is cunning, so the outcome has already been predetermined.
However, such a cunning Lianwei is so cute! Pink bubbles seemed to appear around Lucius. He pounced on Lianwei, but missed. Sebas pulled away from Lianwei one step ahead of him.
, now holding Lianwei and smiling provocatively at Lucius, Lucius was angry. Sure enough, the person he hated the most was this person. Not only did he cling to Lianwei in normal times, but now he also competed with him for Lianwei. It was really abominable.
!
As for the interaction between the three of them, Voldemort was not as angry as he was at the beginning. He just watched quietly from the side, his bright red eyes filled with thoughts.
It is so deep that no one explores it, and it finally settles into a state of tranquility, unable to catch the slightest trace.