Albert did not go to the headmaster to talk about the competition. Instead, Professor Dumbledore went to him first, and the timing was quite delicate, because today happened to be the last week of May, and the warriors needed to go to the Quidditch field at nine o'clock in the evening. The headmaster was to tell the warriors what the third event was there, but he asked him to go to the headmaster's office at eight o'clock
"Good evening, Professor."
Albert knocked on the door of the principal's office on time.
"Take a seat, Mr. Anderson."
Dumbledore was sitting behind his desk flipping through a magazine. He looked up and smiled, asking Albert to find a place to sit.
"What do you want from me?"
Albert skillfully pulled up a chair and sat down, looking up at the old man in front of him who was smiling at him.
"You seem anxious lately?"
There was not much concern in Professor Dumbledore's words, but more confusion and puzzlement, as if he was surprised that Albert was so anxious.
Albert glanced at the steaming tea on the table, knowing that what followed would be another meaningless conversation. He suddenly felt inexplicably helpless and irritated, so he said bluntly, "Because I feel insecure."
"Because of your hunch?"
Dumbledore remembered Professor Flitwick's original words: He seemed very insecure.
"Because I don't want to die at all," said Albert.
Looking at Albert struggling like a drowning child, Dumbledore fell into a long silence.
To be honest, Dumbledore didn't think anyone could threaten Albert's life.
Especially after Filius talked to him about Albert, he knew very well that the genius in front of him was much more capable than himself who had just graduated.
With Albert's abilities, coupled with his smart mind and cautious character, there are really not many people who can be his match. Even if he encounters Death Eaters or even Voldemort, he should be able to escape unscathed.
"Harry Potter is a jinx. If I wasn't strong enough to be involved in something with him, I doubt that Potter himself would have died, but I would have been killed by his bad luck."
Albert made no secret of this, he really didn't want to get too close to Potter, lest he become a victim of the protagonist. As we all know, the protagonist of the novel is always a troublemaker, and the people around him are usually unlucky.
Dumbledore felt puzzled, but when he thought that Albert was a prophet, some strange things didn't seem so strange.
"You are already very powerful, more powerful than most wizards. I think there are few people in the entire wizarding world who can rival you." Dumbledore said to Albert, "What you need now is not more experience, but to use your clever brain and fearless courage to make yourself completely stronger."
"No, the best way is to make myself stronger, keep getting stronger, until the enemy can't kill me, then I will be safe." Albert admitted that what Dumbledore said made sense, but considering that the headmaster didn't even care about his own life, he was more willing to believe his own thing.
Dumbledore was silent again. He suddenly understood why Albert tried his best to increase his power. Although he couldn't say that this theory was wrong,...
"Actually, I really want to know how big the gap between us is. I think the enemy will definitely not be stronger than you." Albert implicitly proposed to compete with Dumbledore.
"A powerful wizard does not only consider magical power. Otherwise, your magical power is probably stronger than mine." Dumbledore picked up the teacup and took a sip of milk tea with a lot of honey. He pretended not to understand Albert's words and continued, "You need time to accumulate knowledge, amazing insight, rich experience and mastery of various magics. You also need to have a higher understanding of black magic than ordinary people, and even fearless courage and boldness."
"You sound more like you're trying to fool others."
Albert did not agree with Dumbledore's words. "I would rather fight with others. Maybe I can absorb their experience and become stronger. At least when facing a dangerous guy like the You-Know-Who, even if I can't beat him, I can escape at the first opportunity."
"However, you are right about one thing. I don't have the courage to face death, at least not now. Because I am still very young, I haven't lived enough, I don't want to die yet, and I don't want to die inexplicably like Potter's family."
Albert looked at the old man in front of him calmly, ready to confront him.
We are all adults, don't try to fool anyone else.
It's really naive to talk about this now.
Let's talk about something practical. Everyone's time is precious and there's no time for guessing. This will benefit everyone.
"I know you want to deal with You-Know-Who. I can help you solve a lot of problems, such as those dangerous Horcruxes. I think it is completely normal for You-Know-Who to create a bunch of Horcruxes in pursuit of his eternal power. You have destroyed the tiara, the diary and the snake, but I am not surprised at all that a crazy guy like Voldemort has Horcruxes popping up like mushrooms. I have seen the You-Know-Who transformed from Potter's Boggart, and it was really unimaginably ugly. Maybe he created three, six, nine or twelve Horcruxes." Albert looked at the expressionless old man and suddenly laughed, "We all get what we want, and you pass on your knowledge and wisdom..."
"Mr. Anderson, I'm not as strong as you think. My strength comes more from my accumulation and... you just lack the accumulation of time. One day, you will catch up with me, and it won't take much time." Dumbledore didn't want to teach Albert, but he had nothing to teach him, at least no quick way.
If he was learning combat skills from Filius, Dumbledore could indeed teach him something, but now... it's difficult. Maybe he can still learn something from Alastor now.
There is no way. Albert is already very good, but if he wants to go further, he needs accumulation, not just experience, but also in all aspects.
Therefore, what he said just now was not a lie to him, but the fact is just like that.
If Albert wants to be good at dealing with black magic, he needs to know more about it, have more magic, knowledge, experience, a stronger heart, amazing insight, skilled combat skills and the courage to face everything.
When Albert was improved in all aspects, he had power that was no less than Dumbledore's, and even had more advantages than him in some aspects.
"You can just throw everything you have at me, and I will digest it slowly." Albert did not intend to give up. Now might be his last chance. "I don't really understand what you want to do. It's hard to believe that you plan to let Potter go to the battlefield without any experience. Maybe you have your own plan. After all, Potter is the savior. Maybe he can succeed."
"But if he fails, I can help you deal with the remaining matters and completely eliminate the threat of the mysterious man. As a remedy for you, I think this is a good deal."
Albert stopped pretending.
He laid his cards on the table.
I believe Dumbledore must have some understanding of his character and style of doing things, so let's just have a good talk about it.
You’re not a child anymore.
As long as there are common interests, the two sides can have a very stable relationship, and they happen to have this: they both want Voldemort to die.
Albert certainly hopes that Voldemort will die, but before that, he will use empty slogans to get Dumbledore's most valuable legacy.
If Potter defeats Voldemort, he can get Dumbledore for free.
If Potter unfortunately fails, it will be his turn. It is only right for him to ask Dumbledore for some compensation. He does not like to let others get something for free.
I will graduate next semester, and Dumbledore may not have time by then.
Now is really the best opportunity.
Dumbledore looked at the young man in front of him and fell into a brief silence, because Albert was indeed qualified. He even knew the general situation of the whole thing and even knew more than Harry.
"You can think about it. I have a feeling that the You-Know-Who will be resurrected next year at the latest. You will definitely be in a lot of trouble by then. By the way, I saw from the prophecy that the headmaster of Hogwarts School will be replaced next semester." Albert looked at Dumbledore and said calmly, "Of course, if I can survive this semester."
Dumbledore was a little unaccustomed to it, but Albert spoke to him in an adult tone, which made him uncomfortable, but he had to admit that it was a very tempting proposal.
If the plan fails, Albert would be the next person who could fight against Voldemort and a good backup, but he was worried that he would become an ambitious wizard. Although the people in that family were indeed "lazy", Dumbledore could see that Albert also pursued knowledge and other things, but not as extreme as Voldemort.
"This is indeed a very good deal. I will consider it carefully." Professor Dumbledore changed the subject. "Amelia Bones will also come over tonight. She seems to have heard some rumors. I think she came here more to confirm something with you."
"About the mysterious man's resurrection?" Albert knew the reason, of course. "Do you want me to tell her the truth?"
Dumbledore nodded, it was time to make the Ministry of Magic more vigilant.
"Amelia Bones is indeed very suitable to be Cornelius Fudge's successor, but I doubt she will live long." Albert once again uttered shocking words.
"Did you predict her end?" Dumbledore asked, frowning.
"Prophecy? No, there is no need for prophecy. I can predict her ending. This is the benefit of divination." Albert glanced at Dumbledore and explained, "Amelia Bones' brother Edgar Bones died in the First Wizarding War. I think it has something to do with the mysterious man."
"It seems you know a lot." Dumbledore spent a brief moment remembering his former companion. "Edgar Bones was a very good wizard. His entire family was killed by Voldemort."
"Member of the Order of the Phoenix?"
"Oh, it seems you have investigated a lot of things clearly." Dumbledore was not too surprised.
"The Order of the Phoenix is considered an extraordinary organization by the Ministry of Magic." Albert looked at Dumbledore meaningfully and continued, "Obviously, if the news about the You-Know-Who is announced, Cornelius Fudge will have to leave his position. Everyone will definitely be willing to replace him with a tougher wizard to ensure their own safety."
"Of course, Fudge must know this, so he will probably cause a lot of trouble before he steps down to prevent his power and status from being stolen." At this point, Albert raised a scornful smile at the corner of his mouth.
“It’s really hard to expect them to take the overall situation into consideration.
Because they only let others consider the overall situation.
Their morals are as cheap as toilet paper.
If necessary, they are a group of scum who can sell out their country, everyone, and even their entire race for their own power and status." (The subcontinent is the best example)
"Mr. Anderson, let's not talk about this today." Dumbledore had to speak up to stop Albert from making shocking remarks.
"I see you've lost your position as Headmaster. The next person to take your place will surely be an official from the Ministry of Magic."
"That was just your prophecy," Dumbledore interrupted.
"Anyway, you are the unlucky one." Albert shrugged, not paying attention to the expression on Dumbledore's face, and continued, "Amelia Bones is a good candidate for the Minister of Magic. I think she will never be indifferent to the death of her relatives because of the You-Know-Who. If I were the You-Know-Who, I would definitely not want such a guy to come to power and make things difficult for me. So Amelia Bones basically won't live too long, at least she will die before being appointed Minister of Magic. Unless she is willing to hide, she will definitely die. To be honest, the protection of the Ministry of Magic is as meaningless as a layer of paper."
Dumbledore did not refute, Albert might be right.
At the beginning, Batti was not assassinated, which could only be attributed to his good luck.
"Who do you think will be the new Minister?" Dumbledore asked with interest.
"A hardliner. I think a weak minister can't solve the problem. It will most likely be the head of the Auror team, who are better at combating dark wizards. To be honest, I don't know much about him." Albert continued, "How long he can stay in the position of Minister of Magic depends on how long you can live and how much support you give."
"You think too highly of me," said Professor Dumbledore calmly.
"You will definitely not let the Ministry of Magic be controlled by Voldemort, because that would turn into a disaster, but obviously not everyone knows this. Many people are unaware of this. They enjoy your protection but still think you are a threat. This is what politicians are like. No wonder you hate them and don't want to be the Minister of Magic."
"Even if I were in that position, it wouldn't change the problem," Dumbledore said calmly. "What if it was you?"
“I’m not interested in that stuff.”
If it were Albert, he would definitely take his whole family on a trip abroad, making it impossible for others to find them.
As for the mess, they will naturally be left to deal with it themselves. After everyone has suffered enough, faced the reality, and most people have died, they will come back to clean up the mess.
As long as he had enough power, he could return as a savior, easily crush everything, and gain everyone's gratitude, instead of coming out to clean up the situation at the beginning and enduring unwarranted accusations and criticisms.