HP: Embrace the Darkness

Aces didn't know what Dumbledore was thinking. All he knew now was that he might be in trouble when he went back.

The sight of the Potion Master behind him was too great to ignore.

Just now, when Asseth asked that question, not only Dumbledore was surprised, but even Snape in secret was so shocked that he was almost "exposed".

He was currently glaring at Asseth's back while secretly cursing him for his recklessness.

That's why there is this more burning line of sight that cannot be ignored.

Aces' body stiffened and he moved without any trace, trying to avoid that line of sight as much as possible.

Dumbledore glanced calmly in Snape's direction, then looked at Arthas.

"He told you?"

Aces was distracted by Dumbledore's question and frowned in displeasure.

"You doubt him?"

"Or do you think I'm just like your savior, too stupid to even see clearly?"

Although Artes did not say it explicitly, Dumbledore knew that Artes denied his guess, which meant that Snape did not tell Artes about it.

This undoubtedly made him feel relieved.

Snape's importance is self-evident.

He couldn't imagine what Harry would do if Snape gave up on him.

Ever since he learned that Voldemort had Horcruxes, Dumbledore could no longer give up Snape as a spy.

Yes, Dumbledore took out his hand to meet someone some time ago, and now it is probably certain that Voldemort made a Horcrux.

Tom, whom Harry said was obviously too smart, gave the wise old man some direction.

So now, whether it's for Harry or the wizarding world, he can't give up a spy who can lurk around Voldemort.

Dumbledore was silent for a while, and then returned to calmness and gentleness, which was completely different from the sharpness he had inadvertently revealed just now.

"Why do you ask this question?"

"To answer your question."

This answer... Dumbledore frowned slightly, his white beard twirling around his hand.

Subconsciously, he opened a piece of candy and put it in his mouth.

Seeing the wariness hidden deep in Dumbledore's eyes, Artes suddenly smiled.

"Actually, I know even if you don't tell me. Do you remember? I told you, principal, that it would be a pity for you to be the principal. You are really suitable to be a politician."

"You are better at using politicians' methods than anyone else."

As Asseth explained, he stabbed Dumbledore neither lightly nor hard.

With Grindelwald's mouth and what he had learned before, he knew how shy Dumbledore was about the word politician.

Sure enough, Dumbledore stopped twirling his beard, not even paying attention to the candy in his palm.

Aces seemed unaware and continued:

"I am a politician myself, so I can roughly guess what you think and do."

"First of all, you need someone who is strong enough to handle both sides."

"That candidate should ideally be a solitary person with no worries, or even betrayed by all his relatives. Otherwise, it will be difficult for him to be qualified as a spy whose life is hanging by a thread and who almost never returns."

"At the same time, he also needs to have a soft spot, which can be a person or a thing, so that it is easy to grasp."

"It's a pity that the professor fits these points perfectly, and it's a pity that you have a way to control him."

"Am I right? Headmaster Dumbledore."

Dumbledore and Snape were silent at the same time.

Both of them were frightened, but Dumbledore was frightened by how accurate Artes' guess was, while Snape was frightened by how much Artes had guessed about him.

"But that's not the point."

Asses's voice changed, and his expression suddenly became serious.

"I said so much, I just want to tell you..."

"As long as I am around, he will never be alone, and he will never be separated from his family."

So it's best not to let me find out about your methods and use them on him.

From Asseth's sharp eyes, Dumbledore understood his warning.

No one will understand the means of controlling people better than a person who has received heir education, elite education and politician education since childhood.

Force, blackmail, brainwashing...these are just the most basic methods and means.

The more vicious Arces isn't even mentioned.

"So...what do you mean to him..." Dumbledore hesitated for a second and then asked.

Aces was a little more serious about Snape than he imagined.

If he guessed correctly...

"I love him."

Aces' tone was calm, but he confirmed Dumbledore's guess very seriously.

Even though he had just expected it, Dumbledore was still a little surprised.

When did these two people get involved?

Snape was even more surprised by Artes' honesty. Wasn't he worried that Dumbledore's old bee would use him to manipulate him?

Snape could think of this problem, and so could Dumbledore.

But more importantly, he just remembered that Snape was still in the principal's office, so he should have heard those words just now.

Dumbledore was curious about Snape's reaction, and he couldn't help but want to continue to dig out the affairs between the two of them in front of Snape.

It's not often that the Potions Master, who has always been calm, breaks his skills.

Now he even put Sirius aside for the time being. After all, he was only temporarily locked up in the Astronomy Tower.

Acceptable, acceptable.

Dumbledore persuaded himself to continue gossiping with peace of mind, "Then Severus..."

No wonder Grindelwald likes Dumbledore, why are these two so gossipy.

Aces was speechless, but had no intention of hiding it, "I know."

Ok……

Dumbledore was quite sorry. He thought Severus didn't know that today he could see the Potions Master changing his face because of this sudden show of love.

I didn’t expect Asseth to be so brave and express his love directly.

Ahem, I'm off topic.

Dumbledore reviewed the conversation between the two of them just now, and struggled to move the topic away from gossip.

"Why are you telling me? You're not afraid...and since you said you loved him just now, why didn't you stop me or stop him from participating."

Dumbledore would be lying if he said he wasn't nervous now, but he must now test Artes' bottom line.

Last night's incident already showed how tricky Ass was. If he was really bent on obstructing and destroying his arranged plans, it might be very troublesome.

So since Snape couldn't give up, he had to figure out what he could do.

“Since I dare to say it, it proves that I have made all kinds of preparations and backup plans.

As for why not stop it...

Because it's his choice.

From the moment he makes up his mind, he will not change, nor will he allow himself to change, so naturally I will not force him to change. "

Aces said firmly, but the two people listening had different moods.

Snape, who was standing in the corner, didn't know when he stopped hiding. He just stood there and looked at Artes quietly.

Know him so well.

The unspoken determination, the unknown fragility, the scruples hidden in the heart, and the silent struggle against fate.

This person actually knows everything.