Chapter 419 The Dumbledore Of Today Is Not The Dumbledore Of Then!
Towards the afternoon.
Dumbledore finally returned to Hogwarts from the Ministry of Magic.
It can also be seen from his solemn face that this matter did not go as smoothly as he imagined.
Because he never expected that Fudge, who had always been polite to him and obeyed his advice, would actually play tricks on him like this...
Even when he left, he didn't dare to appear in front of him!
Isn't this a sign of guilty conscience?
After returning to the office, Dumbledore asked the house elf to bring some food.
However, the honey-glazed grilled wings that used to taste so delicious are now a bit unpalatable.
Finally, Dumbledore put down his knife and fork dejectedly.
There was a knock on the door.
Immediately afterwards, Blake walked in.
Dumbledore raised his head and glanced at him, couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "Do you know what happened?"
"I didn't know at first, but after reading today's newspaper, I guessed it.
Blake looked at the plate in front of Dumbledore.
"You don't seem to have much appetite?"
"Alas... Such an obvious fact... Such an obvious injustice, they only need to try Peter once, and everything will be revealed!
"But they...even Fudge...well, why would they do this?" Dumbledore looked a little angry.
"Why do you do this...I don't know the specific reason, but I have asked someone to help you check it out." Blake said calmly.
"You asked someone to check? Where are you from?" Dumbledore looked at Blake in surprise.
"You know, I have always been a very good person. The more I help others, the more naturally there will be people willing to help me with a little help."
Blake smiled in response to Dumbledore's words.
"You seem to have figured it out."
Dumbledore looked at Blake hopefully.
Because Blake didn't look worried at all.
"Peter has been hidden by us. As long as he is still there, there is no need to worry about this matter.
"Actually...Professor, you can also find ways, but you generally don't use those methods."
Blake said meaningfully.
Dumbledore's white beard moved, and finally chose silence.
With Dumbledore's ability and wisdom, it would be easier than Grindelwald if he really wanted to sideline Fudge and control the entire Ministry of Magic in 730.
If he wanted to, he could even serve as the Headmaster and the Minister of Magic for fun.
But...he was afraid of power after all.
He didn't believe he could resist the temptation of power...
Therefore, in order to prevent myself from abusing my power to do things that harm everyone.
He chose to relinquish control of power.
Moreover, he also chose to give up all practices that influence power.
Therefore, he is the most powerful wizard in this century.
But there was nothing he could do about Fudge who was playing tricks on him.
Blake has always believed that rules are used to restrain good people.
And Dumbledore is such a good person.
If only he could not be so resistant to power...
Even now he has a change of heart and releases some kind of message to someone in the Ministry of Magic.
Then, someone will naturally step forward to help him get this done.
He actually has many more fans than he imagined.
However, Dumbledore did not do this.
That's why Blake said that he should have a method, but he usually doesn't use this method.
Dumbledore also knew why Blake said that.
However, he still didn't want his mind to change.
If he really did that, what would be the difference between him and Grindelwald now?
"What can you do?" Dumbledore asked again after being silent for a while.
"Yes, but I need your help."
"What is the solution?"
"It's very simple. The first step is to find Sirius. The second step is to ensure that the trial court can open normally. The third step is to protect these two people from death. The fourth step is to complete the trial.
After hearing Blake's words, Dumbledore felt helpless.
In fact, except for the second step, the other steps are easy to explain...
B......
"What I want you to help with is the second step, which is to ensure that the trial court can open normally."
Blake seemed to be able to read his thoughts and made the request directly.
The reason why Dumbledore felt helpless about the second step was because there was someone in the Ministry of Magic...
Even with Minister Fudge obstructing it, if he wants the trial court to open normally, he will have to use methods that he has not used in the past...
That means he personally comes forward to influence the power!
Otherwise...let's not talk about the trial.
The most likely ending for Peter and Sirius.
That is, being handed over directly to the hands of dementors without trial and having their souls sucked away.
"Professor...Although you have always kept a distance from power, but...when you and Secretary Fudge often exchange letters, you have actually affected power unknowingly, haven't you?" Blake said matter-of-factly.
Dumbledore was stunned for a moment, then sighed.
He rubbed his eyebrows, a bitter smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
I have to say, what Lake said is right.
In the past, because of Fudge's deliberate flattery, everything he did in the past went smoothly.
Because he has the support of the Minister of Magic, of course he has the green light all the way.
But now, Fudge no longer supports him, and he immediately becomes helpless.
Even for an unjust case that has solid evidence and can be vindicated at any time, it is very difficult to rectify it!
In other words, although he has never wanted to touch power, in fact, there is always the shadow of power around him...
"You're right, Blake... In all these years, maybe today is the only time that I have nothing to do with power at all."
Dumbledore raised his head, just in time to see Blake's blue eyes.
"Okay." Dumbledore said one word clearly this time.
However, although he agreed to Blake, he was still a little worried.
Worried that I will be the same as before... blinded by power...
"Don't worry, Professor, you are no longer the... Dumbledore you were back then, aren't you?"
"I believe that you will never forget your original intention.
Dumbledore was speechless for a moment.
Because Blake seemed to be able to see through his thoughts and directly pointed out the confusion in his heart.
"Yes, the Dumbledore of today is no longer the ambitious Dumbledore of the past.
A relieved smile appeared on Dumbledore's face.
Power... still needs to be grasped.
He could also guess the reason why Fudge stopped trying to please him.
Grindelwald...
If he doesn't care, the British Ministry of Magic may soon be completely infiltrated by the Umbilical Party.
Therefore, whether Dumbledore can figure it out or not, he has to grab the sword of power...
"Pullingleng!"
An owl flew in from the office window with a letter in its mouth.
Dumbledore was about to answer the letter.
But the owl flew around him and landed on Blake's arm.
"Sorry, Professor, this is a letter for me."
After Blake received the letter, he took out a small dried fish and fed it to the owl.
The owl took the dried fish and ate it, then silently flew out of the office window.
Dumbledore keenly noticed that there was a small sign hanging on the owl's neck.
But the owl flew too fast, and he couldn't see the pattern on the sign clearly.
At this time, Blake had already opened the letter and read it.
After a while, he raised the letter and said happily: "My friend has helped me find out the cause of the matter."
"Oh?" Dumbledore looked at Blake in surprise.
"This matter, in the final analysis, has something to do with the goblins of Gringotts."
"Gringotts? Neither the Ministry of Magic nor Gringotts has any control over the other. What is the connection between the two?"
Dumbledore asked confused.
"I have to say that times have changed...Professor, when the goblins know how to use the huge wealth in their hands..."
"They're going to be a lot scarier..."
Blake said, handing the letter in his hand to Dumbledore.
After Dumbledore took it, he read it at a glance.
Then, a look of shock appeared on his face again.
"The Shafiq family...it turns out to be them..."
The Shafiq family is one of the twenty-eight sacred families recorded in the "Pure Blood Directory".
However, the Shafiq family had already declined to the extreme.
Not only are the population sparse, but they have also become extremely poor.
It's a bit similar to the decline of the Gaunt family.
If nothing unexpected happens, this family will be like many pure-blood families in the history of magic.
eventually disappeared into history.
But in recent years, the Shafiq family has suddenly improved.
Not only did his down-and-out life suddenly become rich again.
Even the contemporary head of the Shafiq family, Clarence Shafiq.
He also successfully became a member of the Wizengamot of the British Ministry of Magic!
In a blink of an eye, he changed from a person who was so miserable that he didn't even have enough to eat, to a senior official of the Ministry of Magic...
As the chief magician of the Wizengamot, Dumbledore naturally has a certain understanding of him.
"I'm still a little surprised why the Shafiq family suddenly rose again. It turns out..."
"It turns out that I got the support of goblins."
Dumbledore said thoughtfully.
The Shafiq family had a reputation as a so-called pure-blood family, and then suddenly became rich.
Therefore, it is very simple for him to become a member of the Wizengamot.
"Rather than being supported by the goblins, it is better to say that I have become their puppet.
Blake corrected Dumbledore.
"Goblins and wizards have never dealt with each other. They have fought before. Although the goblins lost, the wizards did not get any advantage..."
"Now it seems that the goblins are not giving up, and have even found a new way, which is to infiltrate the Ministry of Magic...the center of power of the wizards.
"No one expected that these goblins would suddenly become willing to spend money."
The fairies in the past were misers.
Just like the greedy dragon guarding the treasure in fairy tales.
Now, they suddenly know how to spend money to support puppets, which makes Blake have to look at him with admiration.
"So...the obstructionists behind this matter are the goblins...the purpose is actually for the Blake family's huge wealth in Gringotts?" Dumbledore still found it a bit strange.
"The main instigator is indeed the goblin, and the secondary ones are some Ministry of Magic officials headed by Fudge."
"The goblins want money... as long as the last heir of the Blake family is gone."
"In Gringotts, the Blake family's huge wealth
Being rich becomes an ownerless thing, and naturally becomes the property of goblins.
"Compared to the huge wealth of the Blake family, the money the goblins spend supporting the Shafiq family is completely worthless."
"The officials headed by Fudge are thinking about the dignity and credibility of the Ministry of Magic."
"Fudge did not want to tarnish the Ministry of Magic during his tenure.
"After all, such an unjust case will seriously affect the image of the Ministry of Magic in the eyes of the public."
"Although the person who wronged Sirius had nothing to do with Fudge.
Dumbledore listened to Blake's words and looked at the letter Blake had just given him.
In contrast to the fact that the Shafiq family has become the puppets of the goblins.
Dumbledore was even more surprised by Blake's friend who could investigate such secret matters.
However, since Blake didn't say anything, he wouldn't have a hard time either.
Who doesn’t have a little secret?
"Now that we know who the enemy is, the next step will be easier."
Dumbledore handed the letter back to Blake.
"I will ensure that the Wizengamot Tribunal will open a trial on this case."
"As for finding Sirius..."
Blake smiled and replied: "Sirius, I have also asked my friends to find him.
Dumbledore narrowed his eyes. He actually doubted whether the friend Blake was talking about could be him.
However, again, there are some things that he cannot ask.
When children grow up, it is normal for them to have some secrets of their own.
Like...the plants Blake secretly planted in the Room of Requirement...
Besides, Dumbledore had already decided not to interfere with Blake's freedom, so as not to affect his future time travel...
"Okay, I'll leave it to you." Dumbledore said seriously.
He believed in Blake because Blake had never let him down.
When Blake left the principal's office.
Suddenly there was a hint of joy in my heart.
Because he suddenly discovered that the world did not seem to be as simple as it seemed.
It wasn't as boring as he imagined.
Goblin, vampire, master of Chaos Wish....
Of course, there are also those people you will meet during time travel later.
There is so much to explore in this world.
Blake felt that a certain desire for adventure hidden in his heart was constantly surging. .