Hogwarts: I Am Such a Model Wizard

Chapter 788: Willful once

In a dilapidated cabin in Godric's Hollow, Bathilda Bagshot was still looking for her manuscript upstairs.

Downstairs, Kyle and Dumbledore sat opposite each other, but their behavior seemed to be the other way around.

Kyle’s expression was calm.

Dumbledore looked nervous... He could not describe his current mood.

 In fact, Nicolas Flamel had repaired the time turner a long time ago. Although he had been looking forward to this result before, when this day came, Dumbledore backed down.

For some unknown reason, perhaps because of guilt towards Ariana, or perhaps for other reasons, he began to deliberately avoid this matter, and subconsciously ignored the problem of the time turner by making himself busy.

But when he finally made up his mind and went to Devon to find Nico, he was told that the time turner had been given away, and it was given to Kyle.

 There was no other way, he could only come back one more time.

“So, it was your plan that Bathilda mistook me for her nephew at first?” Kyle asked.

“Professor, have you made your decision?”

If he didn't know anything, Dumbledore would just go back and he wouldn't need to worry about it.

“You should have known many years ago that I needed this time-turner.”

 “Yes.” Kyle nodded.

"That's right." Dumbledore nodded, "Her nephew was very good at transformation spells when he was young, especially animal transformation. Bathilda, who is getting more and more confused, must have seen a familiar shadow in your transformation spell. ”

"I hope you can help me," said Dumbledore.

Kyle wanted to say, in that case, why not take Ariana's photo away? As long as it can't be seen, it would be fine.

But after thinking about it, he still couldn't say it. On the one hand, it was very rude, and on the other hand, he didn't really want to die.

Kyle rubbed his forehead, complaining in his mind why Nico would give him such a troublesome thing.

“Transfiguration spell?” Kyle thought for a moment, “Is it the one at the wedding?”

Hearing Dumbledore's words, Kyle had an even bigger headache.

Kyle took a deep breath and turned his head away from Dumbledore again.

 He is a good person and has nothing to do with Grindelwald, who is full of blood debts.

 Time is the most elusive thing. It was clearly written in the box containing the time turner that Nico gave him. The longer you go back to the past, the greater the risk.

“An old wizard whose wand has been robbed and whose arm cannot be used seems to be of little use, right?”

Kyle twitched his lips and felt speechless for a while. He didn't expect that he just cast a transformation spell on a temporary basis and actually got in touch with the person who was studying in the Nurmengard Tower.

 The error may be one week, one month, or even one year.

"You also know the reason now, it's because of Ariana." Dumbledore said softly: "That incident is my biggest regret. Can you understand, over the years, I have looked at her photos, and there is not a day when I can't Sleep peacefully.”

For a long time after that, he kept running around because of this matter, looking for famous alchemists who wanted to repair this thing.

If it were normal, even if the time was advanced two months, Kyle would not even need to know this. As long as Dumbledore spoke, he would not hesitate at all.

The most important thing is that this change cannot be connected with the current time, which means that Dumbledore cannot go back to the past one second and appear at the same time the next second like the students who use the time turner. a place.

 Subconsciously, Kyle also looked at Dumbledore's arm, "But isn't Dean Sacia of St. Mungo's helping you brew the antidote?"

This is the first time Kyle has heard of black magic that can consume his own magic power.

 For example, when he was in school, he wanted to mention this on his own initiative several times, but forgot about it for various reasons.

Everyone has to admit that his talent in black magic is indeed amazing, and he is well-deserved for the title of 'Dark Lord'.

 As to how long this time is, no one knows because no one has ever used it. Even the Big Four from a few years ago only talked to Kyle through some arrangements in the secret room, rather than actually coming to Hogwarts at this time.

After all, Kyle knew very well what Dumbledore had done for this time turner. The fact that this thing could be repaired was almost entirely due to him and Nico. No matter from which aspect, he had no reason to refuse.

As for the wand problem, it is even simpler. Ollivander has been rescued and he can change it for another one at any time. Although it is not as good as the Elder Wand, it can still be used.

 Now that they have begun to face Voldemort and the Death Eaters, the situation is becoming more and more tense. What a big deal if Dumbledore, the thickest thigh on their side, suddenly disappears at this time.

“No, of course not.” Dumbledore shook his head this time, “As I said just now, my luck has always been very good.

 The result was unexpected.

"In fact, I arrived a long time ago, but I never thought of a reason to convince you to lend me the time turner, so I didn't show up. But at this time, I noticed that Bathilda was confused again. .

 He originally thought that Dumbledore was just missing one hand, which might weaken some of the combat effectiveness of ordinary wizards. But for a wizard like Dumbledore, this level of influence is nothing at all.

Only now…

"I guess it was the transformation spell you cast before that made her recognize the wrong person. It also gave me the idea to use Bathilda to tell you about Ariana."

"Actually, my original idea was not to use it now." Dumbledore seemed to have guessed what Kyle was thinking. He glanced at his limp arm and said, "But Tom helped me make this Decide.

"That kind of potion is very troublesome, and it will take a few months at the earliest." Dumbledore said calmly, "During this period, the effect of this special black magic will continue to consume my magic power. In other words, It’s been hard for me to do anything else during this time.”

Kyle tilted his head slightly, the sunlight shone into the room through the mottled curtains, and one of the beams of light just fell on the side of Dumbledore's face.

The first time he saw Dumbledore lose his temper was in the Chamber of Secrets at Hogwarts. At that time, he was holding the broken time turner, and his whole body was extremely nervous.

 He can also cast spells with one hand, but he lacks some auxiliary means, which can be made up for by other forms.

It can only be said that he is worthy of Voldemort...the curse on the ring, the potion to store the locket, and the means specially prepared for Dumbledore this time. These are all means that have never been recorded, and the effects are even better than the last. Vicious.

 Going back a hundred years and a week are completely different things. It was too long, which meant that it was difficult for Dumbledore to accurately go back to the day he really wanted to go.

Moreover, if it is true as Dumbledore said, then the decision he made really makes sense.

At least while Dean Sathya was brewing the antidote, Dumbledore was no longer fit to face Voldemort head-on.

 Because once he uses too much magic, he is likely to make a mistake under the influence of black magic. Facing a powerful wizard like Voldemort, even an inconspicuous mistake is equivalent to death.

 At that time, Dumbledore's obsession will really turn into regret.

After all, Voldemort will not treat Dumbledore like he treated Harry. There is no cat-and-mouse play. Once he gets the opportunity, he will definitely kill him.

Kyle sighed quietly, it seemed that it was already obvious what choice to make.

"I have another question." He said, "Professor, we cannot use the time turner to change what happened in the past. I believe you should know this better than anyone else."

Dumbledore was silent. He didn't speak or refute. He just sat there, not knowing what he was thinking.

"I must remind you, even if you go back, don't try to change anything." Kyle continued: "Otherwise, you are likely to...kill Ariana with your own hands."

When he said the last sentence, Kyle's tone was serious.

He didn’t know what exactly happened that day. He only knew that during a chaotic dispute, someone’s spell accidentally hit Ariana.

 No one knows who actually used that curse. What if Dumbledore, who went back in time, wanted to prevent that incident, which caused the accident? It is not impossible. Even Dumbledore would probably collapse if he killed his sister with his own hands.

As Kyle finished speaking, Dumbledore's body trembled visibly.

“Wait a minute, you don’t really want to stop it!” Kyle couldn’t help but raised his voice and asked.

"Of course not." Dumbledore said immediately: "I know what to say. In fact, I just want to take a look at her... just take a look at her again, even if it's just a glance."

There was a hint of pleading in his voice, "I want to apologize to her. As a brother, what I did before was too incompetent.

 “Although this is a very selfish act, I still want to get her forgiveness.”

 A teardrop flowed down the corner of Dumbledore's eye, fell to the ground, and rolled into the thick dust.

This also made Kyle's already shaken heart even more relaxed.

 He actually thought about it a lot.

He also thought about whether the wand taken away by Voldemort and his arm hit by dark magic were Dumbledore's plan from the beginning.

This is in line with Dumbledore's character. He always likes to have everything arranged. If necessary, he will not hesitate to use his own life to pave a new road.

 But if you think about it carefully, this is not another kind of helplessness. He just did everything he could do without reservation.

The moment he saw Dumbledore crying, these messy thoughts seemed to disappear from Kyle's mind.

Kyle couldn't explain what it felt like. He felt that it was no big deal to let Dumbledore have his way.

 In any case, in his current state, even if he stayed, he wouldn't be able to make much difference.

If Voldemort recovers from his injuries before Dean Sacia brews the antidote, and with the blessing of the Elder Wand, Dumbledore can only use his own life to buy more time for everyone, and the situation may become worse in the future. worse.

If Dumbledore leaves, there will be a chance for him to come back.

If he could not recover, Voldemort would not run out hastily due to his cautious character. In this case, it would not make much sense for Dumbledore to stay here.

And the time for brewing the antidote is not short. If Dumbledore comes back midway, nothing will change and everything will remain the same as now.

Kyle looked up at Dumbledore again.

A centenarian, who is still the strongest white wizard in the magic world, now looks like he is lost. He really can't remain indifferent.

After struggling for a moment, Kyle gritted his teeth and opened the box, took out the time turner and placed it on the table.

 …

I don't know how long it took, but Bathilda came down from upstairs holding a few pieces of moldy parchment, but there was no one in the room at this time. The sun shined through the curtains on the empty sofa. .

Bathilda stood there for a while, until a faint sound of laughter came from outside.

She turned to look at the blank parchment in her hand, thought for a moment, put them aside, then put on the moth-eaten headscarf and walked out of the door slowly.

 …

In Godric's Hollow, the wedding program of Lupin and Tonks continues.

 Although some people had to leave early due to various work, this did not affect the mood of others.

　　Everyone regards this wedding as a rare time to relax and give their always tense nerves a moment of respite.

Fred and George were in the middle of the dance floor, dancing their best tap dance to cheerful music, and received a round of applause.

Cedric looked at Kyle who was silent next to him.

 “What’s wrong with you? Why do you look so sad?”

“Nothing, I just walked around.” Kyle sighed and said.

“Wanted around?” Cedric looked around, “Is there anything to see here?”

"Of course, after all, it is the place where Godric Gryffindor lived, so it is inevitable to be a little curious." Kyle said softly.

 “Is that so? Okay.” Cedric nodded and didn’t care.

To prevent him from asking any more questions, Kyle simply made an excuse and went to the back of the house, where there were the fewest people.

Sirius was the only one here, looking at a stone in a daze, but his alertness was still very high.

 After hearing Kyle's footsteps, he immediately hid the stone behind him.

Kyle noticed that there was writing on it... "Good luck, Harry, wherever you are..."

There was more content behind it, but Sirius closed it too quickly and he didn't see it clearly.

“Oh, it’s Kyle, why are you here?” Sirius asked pretending to be relaxed.

"Nothing, just strolling around." Kyle didn't ask about the stones, but said casually: "What about you, why are you here, don't you go dance with them?"

"It's been skipped," said Sirius. "I think more time should be given to Lupin and Tonks."

 “Very good.” Kyle nodded.

The two people, who both had something to worry about, had a tacit understanding, and neither one said anything more. The scene was a bit dull for a while.

"So, how are you and Harry discussing about belonging here." Kyle changed the subject.

"It has been decided." Sirius said happily, "This place still belongs to me, but he will come back occasionally, and I agree."

"I've always been curious about how you got the magic contract here." Kyle asked: "Logically speaking, shouldn't this place be reserved for Harry?"

"Because the magical contract was originally with me." Sirius explained: "When James and Lily first decided to settle here, the Death Eaters were frantically arresting them. In order not to be discovered, this place was actually owned by an uncle of mine. Help with purchase.

“He is a pure-blood wizard of the Black family. He easily escaped the pursuit of the Death Eaters, and he later gave me the contract.”

 “So you just stayed?”

"No." Sirius shook his head and said, "I gave that thing to James right away, but he wanted to give me money and I didn't want it, so he refused to accept the contract, and then we were in a stalemate until …”

At this point, Sirius suddenly closed his mouth and changed the topic: "After I was acquitted, I went to the vault and found the contract. Because it was my uncle's name on it, I got it here without much effort. Ownership.

“But the house was badly damaged at that time. The way you saw it before was repaired by me, and it was built according to the photos. It’s exactly the same as before.”

 “No wonder.” Kyle nodded.

The two said a few more words, and then Kyle was dragged to the dance floor by Fred and George who ran over.

 …

 (End of this chapter)