The Mightiest Badger at Hogwarts

The question Cedric raised was the core issue they wanted to discuss this time.

It is also what everyone cares about the most.

Link looked around and saw the anxious expressions of Cedric and others, and could clearly sense this.

He nodded, stood up and said:

"This is a very difficult decision, but I believe you all already have the answer in your mind, right?"

Cedric continued:

"In fact we are not trying to drive Dumbledore away completely.

In terms of goals, we are actually on the same page as Dumbledore.

We just want to have some voice and power so that we will not be sacrificed at will.

No?

So, Link, do it! "

Cedric's words brought a smile back to Link's lips.

He nodded towards Cedric and then said:

“Then, do this.

Use the DA army as bait to officially lure Umbridge into the game, and let the collision begin!

Everyone, the future belongs to us! "

As soon as these words came out, Cedric and others present clenched their fists in excitement.

They had put in so much effort before, all for this moment.

They have been waiting for this for too long.

Newland, who had been silent until now, jumped out and said excitedly:

"Then let me go. I will deliberately leak the DA Army's information to Umbridge. In this way..."

Newland suddenly got stuck mid-sentence.

Because he found that Link, even Si Gefen and others were all looking at him as if he were a fool.

This made him a little confused and even angry.

You must know that if he really did such a thing, he would be exchanging his credibility and face for the success of the DA army.

This kind of courage was rarely displayed in him, a senior Slytherin.

If Link hadn't opened up the entire library to him without reservation and moved him with his sincerity, he wouldn't have made such a decision even if I beat him to death.

But right now, these people are looking at him like this?

Newland frowned angrily and said:

"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?!"

Upon hearing this, Link and Emily looked at each other, sighed and said:

"Newland, have you never had a break from the time we opened the library to now?"

"Of course," Newland said matter-of-factly, "With so much fresh and profound knowledge, how could I possibly sleep?"

Si Gefen couldn't help laughing, covered his mouth and said:

"Your brain is not very useful to begin with, so you'd better not be like me and forget about food and sleep. Otherwise, I'm afraid the remaining bit of IQ will disappear."

"What did you say!?"

Newland roared out immediately after hearing this.

He would often take cruel revenge on ordinary classmates who belittled him, but even if he did so, in fact he still did not take these belittlements to heart.

Because the level of these people is too low.

As for Link, Emily or other professors' accusations against him, he would accept them with an open mind.

Because these people are truly strong.

Until he himself is not strong enough, whatever the other party says is right.

Not to mention that Link still treated him sincerely.

Only when faced with Si Gefen's disparagement would he become furious on the spot without reservation.

Newland himself didn't quite know the reason for this.

But it is undeniable that Si Gefen is really different in his heart.

Seeing that Newland was really anxious, Link shook his head and said directly:

"Newland, we don't need you to do anything to leak intelligence."

After hearing this, Newland's plan to discuss things with Si Gefen suddenly stopped.

He looked at Link in confusion and said:

"But... why? I should be the best candidate. Otherwise, how would Umbridge discover the existence of the DA army? How would she get involved?"

"idiot!"

Emily scolded mercilessly, "Didn't you notice that there were a lot fewer members of the DA army coming to the rally today?"

Nulan said blankly:

"You mean..."

"That's right," Cedric said with a wry smile, "They are all going to participate in Umbridge's inspection team training."

Cedric stood up and bowed to Link, "I didn't do this well.

I just promised you that no DA Army members would defect to Umbridge in a short period of time, but the result..."

Link smiled and shook his head and said:

"No, I can't blame you. Who made Umbridge give too many chips?

That's Auror status.

Even though Auror status is no longer as valuable as before after the enrollment expansion, the salary has not dropped.

Not many people can resist this temptation. "

Newland had completely figured it out at this time. He lowered his head and said:

"So, among those members of the DA Army who have defected to Umbridge's Inspection Team, some will soon use the DA Army's intelligence as a surrender letter and hand it over to Umbridge in exchange for benefits?"

Link nodded and said:

"Betrayal has always been a heavy topic.

But for us now, overall it can be considered a good thing.

At least, this can purify our team.

It can also protect your reputation.

What we have to do next is just to be prepared and hold DA meetings continuously.

I believe that Umbridge will come to your door soon. "

Link said this while twirling his DA gold coin in his hand.

Under his urging, the gold coin was gradually dissipating heat, and the numbers on it representing the gathering date were also constantly changing.

……

at the same time.

In the principal's office, just a few walls away from the Room of Requirement.

Harry had already repeated to Dumbledore what he had said to Link and others in the Room of Requirement.

Hearing this, Dumbledore stopped the quill in his hand and looked at Harry silently.

After a long time, Dumbledore took off his glasses and said:

"Thank you for telling me this, Harry, you're a good boy."

A flush rose on Harry's face and he said eagerly:

"Then we should hurry up and act! Although I don't know what Voldemort wants from the Department of Mysteries, we should stop him no matter what!"

"Yes, we have to stop him. Don't worry, I will take care of this matter."

"What are you going to do with it?"

Harry asked hurriedly, his eyes brightening.

Dumbledore paused and then said:

"I have my own way of dealing with it, so don't worry. What you should do now is practice Occlumency and go back to sleep early."

Harry's breathing suddenly became rapid upon hearing this.

He opened and closed his mouth as if to stop the words, but as soon as the words came to his lips, his face turned pale as if he had thought of something, and he forcibly covered his mouth and whimpered:

"I know you are perfunctory with me, and you are afraid that Voldemort will obtain the information here through me!

None of you believe me!

But I'm sure I actually saw it! "

"No, I believe you, really." Dumbledore said sincerely, "But I must also consider the safety of other people in the Order of the Phoenix. As the president of the Order of the Phoenix, I must be cautious."

Harry rubbed a strand of hair vigorously and lowered his head.

But soon he added:

"What about Snape? He is a spy. I saw this with my own eyes, not through some dream!"

Professor McGonagall, who had been standing next to Harry, frowned and said:

"Calling Professor Snape! I don't remember that I ever taught you to call the teacher who imparted knowledge to you this way! Harry..."

Professor McGonagall wanted to continue to say something, but Dumbledore waved his hand and said:

"I don't agree with you on this point. Severus is absolutely impossible to betray."

Harry raised his head suddenly when he heard this and asked:

"Why do you think so? He is so bad! Not many people in Hogwarts like him at all! If you ask me, the person who deserves to be expelled most is not Professor Trelawney, but Snape !”

"Twenty points from Gryffindor!" Professor McGonagall screamed, "Mr. Potter! You really disappoint me!"

Harry's eyes turned red and he lowered his head again.

Dumbledore on the other side smiled bitterly and shook his head.

Of course Snape would not join Voldemort.

This is simply impossible.

Even if Snape wanted to take refuge, he should have taken refuge with the Foley family. How could it be Voldemort?

This is simply outrageous, asking him to open the door - it's outrageous!

You know, Voldemort killed the woman he loved most!

The hatred of killing the father, the hatred of stealing the wife.

There is no hatred in the world that burns more fiercely than these two.

However, Dumbledore couldn't tell Harry about this.

This is Snape's biggest secret and the biggest wound in Snape's soul.

Unless Snape wanted to, Dumbledore felt that even he was not qualified to open all these wounds.

This was a secondary injury to Snape.

Dumbledore sighed and emphasized again:

"In short, it is absolutely impossible for Severus, your Professor Snape, to surrender to Voldemort.

Although he acts so...so twisted, believe me, his love for you is not weaker than Blake's. "

This time Harry didn't argue.

But just one look at his tightly clenched fists will tell you that he doesn't believe it, nor is he convinced.

Dumbledore withdrew his gaze helplessly and nodded with Professor McGonagall.

Professor McGonagall understood immediately and pulled Harry, who was still stubborn, towards the door.

But when he was about to walk out the door, Harry suddenly turned his head and whispered aggrievedly to Dumbledore:

"Thank you Link and I for trusting you so much!"

bang——

The wooden door of the office was completely closed, but Dumbledore was still staring at the door, his expression a mixture of various emotions such as relief, vigilance, and suspicion, which was very complicated.

The mist rose again on the surface of the two-way mirror beside the eagle-legged table.

Grindelwald's deep voice came from it:

"You should have a better attitude towards this child.

Anyway, regardless of whether it's a trap or not, your next investigation target is still the Department of Mysteries, isn't it?

Then why not make up some nice words to calm the child's heart? "

Dumbledore still stared at the door and said:

"That's true, but...but that child is different after all."

Grindelwald said in a sarcastic tone:

"Ha! He is the savior! Right?"

Dumbledore didn't answer, just shook his head, put on his glasses again and said:

"What do you think of that prophecy that Sybil made today?"

"What do I think? I think she's a piece of shit!" Grindelwald said in a vulgar manner without any manners. "You shouldn't be overly obsessed with so-called prophecies. Those things are simply not credible!"

"Do you think I believed her prediction?" Dumbledore suddenly smiled happily, "This means that my plan was successful, even you believe it."

As soon as this statement came out, the speed of fog flowing on the surface of the double-sided mirror obviously accelerated a lot.

After being silent for a while, Grindelwald continued:

"It turns out that the most basic requirement for the prophecy to come true is that someone is willing to believe the prophecy.

You want to make this future line come true, so that Voldemort will be completely eliminated.

And the reason why you mentioned the new prophecy to me now is because you are worried that the kid Link will use the same method as you to make the prophecy come true? "

"Gellert, you always know me best." Dumbledore sighed, "This kid Link... I actually have some doubts that he has started to do this.

Otherwise, with his temper, how could he help Sybil do this? "

Grindelwald said with some gloating:

"Why do your students always get into trouble?

First there was Newt Scamander, then Tom Riddle, and now there's Link Foley.

And this Link Foley is obviously more troublesome than the first two.

ha!The prediction your fortune teller gave him this time is more important than any previous one!

There are two future lines hidden here! "

"Link is not only my student, but also yours, and you also have responsibilities in this." Dumbledore frowned and said in a rare move, "But I'm not as worried about the prophecy as you said.

After all, one of those two future lines is actually pretty good.

Moreover, the prophecy has actually already stated the solution to the problem. "

Grindelwald said:

"You mean...love?"

"Yes, it's love!" Dumbledore said happily, "The power of love is great. To be honest, Link is similar to Tom in his youth, both in talent and ideas. But they are different after all!

Link, have love! "

"That's only temporary!" Grindelwald retorted, "The blood power in his body has become more and more active, which can be seen from the changes in his personality.

Sooner or later, he will wake up.

You should also know the necessary conditions for bloodline awakening, right?

Once he does those things, the so-called love will no longer exist!

This means that he will inevitably become a slave of blood! "

Dumbledore shook his head and said:

"No, I will avoid this situation from happening, and I will continue to lead him forward. This is for him and for the whole world."

As soon as Dumbledore said these high-sounding words, a series of sneers erupted from the double-sided mirror.

But not long after the laughter started, it stopped abruptly.

"Have you noticed," Grindelwald said suddenly solemnly, "that you have actually believed what was said in that prophecy.

And this is what that boy Link wants.

Do you really want to follow him? "

Dumbledore suddenly smiled happily:

"Why not? He's the best kid I've ever taught in my life. And we're responsible for his misfortunes, aren't we?"

Grindelwald gritted his teeth and said:

"You could even give him Hogwarts for that?"

"Hogwarts is not what I want to give him. The most important thing is the human heart." Dumbledore shook his head. "What he can take away is some power at best, and it will not destroy the entire Hogwarts." Watts took it away.”

After the words fell, there was another long silence in the office.

After a long time, Grindelwald let out a long sigh and said:

"All right!

As we used to say when we were young.

It’s all for the greater good! "