Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil

“Amando, I think he might really be crazy…”

In the Headmaster's office, Dumbledore said with a frown.

He had already told Headmaster Dippet everything that had happened today.

“Hmm… where does he plan to keep those creatures?” Headmaster Dippet asked.

“He said there are still many places in the Forbidden Forest… No, Amando, are you really considering agreeing?” Dumbledore couldn't help but ask.

He originally thought that Headmaster Dippet would work with him to stop Grindelwald, but he didn't expect that Headmaster Dippet didn't even think about it that way!

“His suggestion is not without merit.” Headmaster Dippet said leisurely.

Dumbledore didn't speak, just stared at Headmaster Dippet.

“What's wrong? Do you think I'm getting senile and want to take my position early? That would be great! I've wanted to retire for a long time!” Headmaster Dippet said cheerfully.

“Come on, you're still a few years away from two hundred, it's the prime of your life…” Dumbledore waved his hand and said unhappily.

Headmaster Dippet looked at Dumbledore in shock, “Ah… you really are ruthless… Okay, just kidding, objectively speaking, Grindelwald's move is not without its merits.”

“That's too dangerous…” Dumbledore said.

“Albus… we still need to be objective, even if he has a bad track record, we can't completely deny all his decisions because of what he has done in the past.” Headmaster Dippet said with a frown, “Besides… even if I speculate with the greatest malice, I can't see what he can do from this matter. To be precise, the other party has already made a move, but it's not over yet, we might as well wait and see… At least, we don't need to use the last resort, isn't that good news?”

“Well… it seems that's all we can do for now…”

“Or… why don't you just go for it, take Fudge's position in the Ministry, and then…”

“Amando…”

“Okay, it seems you're still more concerned about my position.”

“Amando, you are in the prime of your life…”

“Ha, don't try to coax the old man! Have you talked to Vede?”

Dumbledore looked at Headmaster Dippet in surprise, “You didn't talk to him?”

“What? I thought you went to talk to him! How can you expect me, an old man! It's more appropriate for you to go than for me to say it! You know, that child has always respected you!”

“I… alas, it's because he respects me that I don't know how to say it…” Dumbledore said bitterly.

…

From this day on, in addition to Dumbledore's classes, Grindelwald also appeared in the classes of other professors.

Sometimes he would appear in the lower grade classes, and sometimes he would appear in the upper grade classes.

He even appeared in the employment counseling courses for graduating students, introducing the job search situation in the Ministry of Magic to students graduating in June next year…

Every time after listening to the class, he would take notes very seriously, and then ask the professor some questions, or offer some suggestions.

Moreover, he would often appear in the corridors, the auditorium, and even the Quidditch pitch, chatting with students and understanding the situation.

It really looked like a Director of Education who was dedicated to education, not a schemer with ulterior motives.

As time went by, the students' initial vigilance towards Grindelwald gradually decreased, and many people even developed some goodwill towards this amiable Director of Education.

…

Time quickly came to mid-October, and the weather had become a bit cold.

This day, Li Weide came to the club activity room and wandered around.

After hearing some students' positive evaluations of Grindelwald, he turned around and walked towards the door of the club activity room.

Tom asked suspiciously: “Where are you going?”

“The time has come, Tom…” Li Weide said with joy.

“Just follow me and do what I do, whatever expression I have, you have the same expression… Well, you're good at imitating me, aren't you?”

“Okay…” Tom's curiosity was also piqued by Li Weide.

…

Dumbledore stood in front of the warm fireplace and sighed deeply.

He knew that he couldn't delay any longer…

Dumbledore had naturally seen the changes in the students these days.

However, Grindelwald had not done anything out of line, and even Headmaster Dippet didn't know how to stop his behavior.

Dumbledore was very sure that after a while, when the students' vigilance and fear of Grindelwald completely disappeared, he might start instilling his own ideas in the students!

So… even if Grindelwald hasn't revealed any other intentions yet, he can't delay any longer! He must have a good talk with Li Weide today!

Dumbledore turned around and walked towards the door, but when Dumbledore opened the door, he was surprised to find that Li Weide and Tom were standing at the door, and their faces were full of eagerness!

“Vede, Tom… what's wrong with you? What happened?”

For a moment, Dumbledore thought that Grindelwald had finally couldn't help but attack the students.

However, he quickly suppressed this absurd idea.

Although it shouldn't be said, if Grindelwald really did this, it would be easier for him to handle…

“Professor, why don't you have any reaction at all?” Li Weide said eagerly.

Tom had no idea what Li Weide wanted to say, but it didn't prevent him from nodding eagerly.

“What?” Dumbledore was a little confused.

"I went to the club today. Do you know what I heard?" Levid asked.

"Don't worry, Levid, Tom, let's go in first, sit down and talk slowly." Dumbledore let Levid into the office and then closed the door.

"Please sit down. Don't worry, take your time." Dumbledore calmly pulled up a chair, let Levid and Tom sit down, and then made them each a drink.

"I heard everyone praising Grindelwald!" Levid took a sip of the drink Dumbledore handed him and continued, "This would have been impossible a month ago! That person... has been doing so much lately just to win everyone's trust. It won't be long before he indoctrinates everyone with his ideas! Why hasn't the school reacted at all?"

Tom lowered his head and drank his drink, not daring to let Dumbledore see his eyes, but when he heard Levid's words, he couldn't help but be shocked.

In Tom's opinion, weren't Grindelwald's actions tacitly approved by Levid? Why is he coming to Dumbledore now?

For a moment, Tom was a little confused...

Dumbledore heard this and looked at Levid with admiration, "Very keen insight... Levid."

As he spoke, Dumbledore couldn't help but sigh. He had originally planned to talk to Levid about this matter, but he didn't expect him to come directly to his door.

"So, you all know what Grindelwald is doing?" Levid asked with a look of surprise.

"We do know that he has ulterior motives for coming to Hogwarts, so we plan to observe for a while, but... I'm ashamed to say that after a month of observation, we only discovered this one relatively obvious scheme of his."

"Then... what does the school plan to do?" Levid asked.

"In fact, I was planning to talk to you about this issue today..." Dumbledore had a troubled look on his face.

"The thing you want me to do is difficult?"

"It's not difficult, but... it might be a little dangerous." Dumbledore's face showed deep apology. "We shouldn't have put such a burden on you... a child. This should have been a problem for us to solve. But..."

"I understand, you want to use my mutual aid club!" Levid keenly pointed out Dumbledore's idea.

"You are very smart, Levid..." Dumbledore was now becoming more and more conflicted. Levid could be said to be the smartest student he had ever seen.

However, what he was about to do now was to push such a bright student into a dangerous vortex!

What if something went wrong...

For a moment, Dumbledore actually regretted it.

Maybe... I should just become the Minister... I absolutely can't put this child in danger.

"Professor, what do you want me to do?" Levid asked with a firm gaze.

"No... I can't do this, I still..." Dumbledore shook his head in confusion.

Before talking to Levid, Dumbledore had already made up his mind, even though he was conflicted.

However, when he was face to face with this child, Dumbledore directly regretted it.

If something really happened to Levid, the blow to Dumbledore would not be less than the death of Ariana...

Because if something happened to Levid, it would also be because of him!

"Professor! Grindelwald wants to instill his ideas in our students, so... you want me to help resist his indoctrination, right?"

"How... how did you guess that?" Dumbledore looked at Levid in shock.

"Currently, the only thing that can have a positive effect on this matter is my mutual aid club... Everyone is convinced by me. To put it bluntly, even the guidance professor, Professor Slughorn... doesn't have as much influence among the members as I do, so... letting me lead everyone to resist his ideological brainwashing is the best method!"

"Levid... you are the smartest child I have ever seen, but... I just thought about it, I can't do this! It's too dangerous... We were too selfish before! Minerva is right, putting such a burden on a child is a shame for all of us!" Dumbledore completely regretted it after fully realizing Levid's intelligence.

Compared to the pain of potentially facing the loss of Ariana again in the future, Dumbledore would rather become the Minister of Magic!

"Professor, this is the best method..." Levid said slowly.

"We don't need to do this! I said, we were wrong!" Dumbledore said eagerly.

"Professor... now, I already know this method, so, whether you agree or not, I will do it. If Grindelwald wants to brainwash my club members... he has to ask me first! As long as I instill the correct ideas in the members first! Grindelwald will have no way to brainwash!" Levid's gaze was as firm as wanting to join the Party!

Dumbledore looked at Levid with emotion. What a good child... Even knowing that doing so would directly anger Grindelwald and put his life in danger, he still did not hesitate!

While Dumbledore was moved, Tom had completely understood Levid's intentions!

Instill ideas!

Levid's purpose is not to prevent Grindelwald from brainwashing!

He is looking for a suitable reason to instill his ideas in the members openly!

Levid's own ideas!

Even when he is instilling ideas and building his loyal team, Dumbledore will not only not object, but also support him!

And Grindelwald... thinking that Levid is one of his own, will naturally assume that Levid's indoctrination behavior is contributing to his cause!

In this way, both Dumbledore and Grindelwald have once again become pawns for him to profit from!

Terrible... too terrible!

And you still say you are a good person? Aren't you afraid of your conscience hurting!