The Mightiest Aurors of Hogwarts

Dumbledore is still here, and this is the real Albus Dumbledore, on the last day of this alchemy exchange meeting.

He came to say goodbye to an old friend on the last day of Christmas vacation.

Tomorrow, the little wizards of Bastion will return to school. The booths set up to display alchemical products are being dismantled. The Quidditch pitch that was damaged during the battle between Aesop and Ilich is also being repaired - it will be restored to The original appearance is the same as it was hundreds of years ago.

Nico Flamel and his lifelong love Perenal sat in two magic-driven wheelchairs respectively, walking around the campus as they did when they were young. The scenery they had seen countless times was even more special at this moment. style.

Finally, they stopped in front of the huge fountain.It is said that the fountain named after the two people has the effect of making people look beautiful forever.

Perenal looked at the wrinkles and age spots on her husband's face and laughed: "Why do they still believe this legend? If it really had this effect, we wouldn't be as old as we are now."

"Maybe they are not mature enough to understand that a face with wrinkles can be so beautiful." Nico looked at his wife deeply.

They don't have much time left. The effect of the last batch of elixirs created by the Sorcerer's Stone will end at tomorrow's dusk. The God of Death, who is hundreds of years late, will take them away. Then, they will still be together forever.

"I hope I didn't disturb you." Dumbledore stood beside Nico and looked at the fountain in front of him.

"Of course not, Albus." Nico turned to look at him, his neck becoming stiffer and stiffer as death approached, "We will receive an invitation from the God of Death and attend an eternal dance together. , until then, we don’t mind sharing our time with our friends.”

Perenal's old hand reached over the armrest of the wheelchair and patted the back of Nico's half-hanging hand: "Of course, we are entertaining friends together."

"I'm sorry, someone pretended to be me and almost ruined your banquet." It seems that Albus already knows what happened here. Yes, although the principal of Hogwarts is entrenched in the school, he can always see Seeing things that others cannot see.

"Don't be like this, Albus, Aesop is a great young man and he handled it very well." Nico's gaze looked not far away, where Aesop and Mr. "White" were still visiting the booths that had not been completely dismantled. , the results of the Alchemy Exchange Meeting were so great that they could not be comprehended in just one week.

"And the real banquet is tomorrow." Nico's expression was full of anticipation. The old man, who was about to bid farewell to this world completely, became more peaceful in the last moments of his life. "The alchemy exchange meeting is just an explanation."

"In my long life, I have gained so much from this world; I have also received countless help on my journey to the crown of alchemy. I just want to stay a little, just a little, before leaving." He replied Holding Perenal's equally dry palm, "And what is most precious to me will leave with me."

"Don't say it so sadly, Nico." Something flashed in Albus's blue eyes, "Even if we separate, we will meet again soon, but before that, I have to finish everything I need to do. .”

Perenal said uneasily: "Albus, do you still think Nico should not disclose the information about the Philosopher's Stone?"

"That's a variable after all."

Nico frowned: "Albus, how does it feel to carry the whole world on your back?"

Perenal looked at her husband worriedly. His words were a bit harsh. She didn't want the old friends to quarrel at the last moment.

Dumbledore did not answer the question directly: "It is my responsibility."

"No, Albus," Nico looked directly at his "young" old friend, "No one is born with such a responsibility."

At this moment, Albus Dumbledore found that there was no accusation in his old friend's eyes, only worry and a little sympathy.

"If a person is willing to bear the happiness of others on himself, it is just because he is great enough."

"No, I am an exception. Nico, this is my magical path." Albus bowed to the great alchemist to express his gratitude, but denied his words, "Magic is responsibility, and this is also The source of my strength after becoming the Archmage.”

"So is this what you're worried about?" Nico saw Aesop and his friend arguing again.

Dumbledore obviously also saw Aesop: "Yes, after the wizard took that step, he became an archmage, and the power of the archmage comes from the path of magic. No archmage can resist the end of this path I will only continue to move forward on my own magical path. So, Nico, I am not great, I just follow the inertia of the Archmage."

"You overlooked one point, Albus. It was you who took that step. The way of magic is the Archmage's own choice." Nico looked at him with a smile. "It's amazing. I have so many achievements and achievements in my life. Experience, but did not take that step, did not enjoy the joy of following your heart, it is a pity..."

Dumbledore repeated: "It was the wizard who took that step..."

"Yes, so I had the idea of ​​accepting Aesop as his heir before, but after knowing that he became the Archmage, I completely gave up the idea - he has already made his own choice, and alchemy may be his next step. A hobby that interests him in life will not be his ultimate pursuit."

"And I should respect his choice." Nico looked at Aesop walking towards him, "Why don't you have a good talk with him, Albus, maybe he will be extremely honest and tell you about his magic. The Tao may be more effective than your own guessing.”

"Maybe, just maybe..."

"Nico, I don't dare." Dumbledore patted his old friend on the shoulder, "I must admit that I'm scared, and I can't afford to bet on that outcome."

"Before I deal with the Dark Lord who is bound to come back, all I can do is passive defense. Nico, even I can't possibly deal with two full-strength archmages at the same time."

Aesop has arrived: "What are you talking about? I hope I didn't disturb you."

Sirius on the side nodded awkwardly after seeing Dumbledore. He believed that his disguise could not be hidden from the principal, and according to their agreement, he should be at the Black Mansion at this time.

"We just talked about you, Aesop." Nico looked at Dumbledore, "We recalled it and found that you did break the record. Even counting the legends of ancient wizards, you are also the youngest The Archmage."

Aesop was stunned for a moment, then just smiled: "It's my pleasure."

Albus Dumbledore breathed a subtle sigh of relief.