great-warnovel Chapter 326 The Continuing Invitation
Chapter 326 The Continuing Invitation
Chapter 326 The Continuing Invitation
Aberforth's arrival relieved the immediate crisis; his wheelbarrow was filled with every magical chest he had collected.
Aside from Dumbledore, most people didn't recognize him, but he immediately punched the White Wizard in the face.
This terrified everyone, but it was for the best; at least they wouldn't be staring at Dumbledore with strange looks anymore.
"I knew you wouldn't not come." Dumbledore smiled, completely unconcerned that his nose had been knocked even crooked.
Aberforth, however, wore a sour expression: "If Apparition weren't disabled, I wouldn't have taken so long to walk over here. This isn't a freebie; I've sold all my possessions for food. In exchange, for the new Hogsmeade, I want the best plot of land: 'The Hog's Head Tavern must reopen!'"
This amount of grain was enough to feed several hundred people for two months, and it would be a considerable fortune in the outside world. It seemed like a huge loss to exchange it for a piece of land in the future, but Aberforth didn't mention it, and Dumbledore didn't expose him.
"Of course, this food has arrived just in time; it should be enough to last us for at least three days," Dumbledore said with a smile.
Aberforth's eyes widened: "What are you talking about! This is enough to feed the entire Hogwarts school for two months!"
McGonagall sighed and led him to the east side of the castle, where rows of disarmed Muggle soldiers and hardened men standing in orderly lines were marching eastward.
"We have too many prisoners, nearly ten thousand."
"Oh my god, Albus, have you lost your mind? How are you going to feed so many people?!"
The old ghost's gaze was deep as he looked at the lake to the south and the continuous mountain cliffs behind it: "Someone will help us get this batch of grain."
Putting aside the White Wizard's cunning, on the children's side, Harry, who had returned to human form, and his other friends gathered around Hermione.
"So, Hilmi isn't some hidden genius in school, but rather a split-off from your body when you became a Grand Wizard!?" Ron repeated the little witch's words in surprise.
"Can magic be done like this?" The wizards exclaimed inwardly.
"I know! It must be because you kept complaining to us this semester about not having a spell that allows you to be in multiple places at once, so you created one yourself when you were promoted!" Harry nodded confidently.
Starting in third grade, Hermione was so busy that she hardly had any time to go to the Room of Requirement with them.
Magic is a miracle that makes your wishes come true. In his opinion, Hermione must have been too busy, so she created another version of herself during her promotion to share the burden of too many chores.
"Perhaps," Hermione shrugged. She couldn't very well tell them the truth about the Dark Moon, which concerned the terrifying Outer Gods.
Even Dumbledore, she didn't want him to know.
"However, even if it's my other half, he can't live in the girls' dormitory. We'll have to ask the dean to apply for a boys' dormitory."
"Come live with me then," Harry said, patting his chest.
"The freshmen are all in four-person dorms, so the professor probably won't give Hilmi a separate room. Actually, it would be nice if Ron and Neville lived in a four-person room with us, wouldn't it?"
"Of course, I'd love to!" Hilmi said enthusiastically. Although he had complete Hermione memories since birth, he wanted to experience everything firsthand.
"Remember, no pranks, and no doing anything you shouldn't do," Hermione threatened fiercely. This guy was a mixture of her childlike innocence and the influence of the Dark Moon; if left unchecked, he might turn into a little devil.
The thought of the Weasley twins becoming great wizards gave Hermione a headache; she absolutely couldn't let them corrupt her.
However, Hilmi's presence also has its advantages; in the future, the work of the teaching assistant at Hui Shi, as well as many other matters at the school, can be entrusted to him.
Although the war is over, the spread of Brilliant Stone magic will not end, and her position as teaching assistant will not be canceled. In fact, because of Snape's departure, the vacancy for the Defense Against Wizardry professor began early this year, and it is likely that Hilmido will have a full year of Defense Against Wizardry classes.
Hermione can then devote more energy to what she likes, such as studying magic wholeheartedly or worrying about the construction of Hogsmeade. With the two of them working together, they won't be too busy.
Just as I was about to look at these things, Krum suddenly walked over.
As reinforcements from Durmstrang, after the war, they tacitly stopped far away on the northern mountains.
They did not allow the black ship to get any closer, so as not to cause any misunderstanding.
The Malachi Party and the Order of the Phoenix belong to two opposing camps, and their arrival this time is only to stand on the side of wizards and fight against Muggles.
In the future, the two sides may still clash over ideological issues. It is better for everyone to maintain a restrained distance now. In fact, during last night's battle, Hermione even felt a resentful gaze from the lookout of the Black Ship, which was probably from Karkaroff, who was scapegoated and demoted.
"I've come to say goodbye," Krum said with a gentlemanly bow.
"Then you should talk to the professors." Hermione was a little confused. She was at most a member of the board of trustees and a teaching assistant. There was no reason for them to give her an official farewell.
"The news that Dumbledore is a ghost will soon spread throughout the world," Krum said rationally.
"And you, you all—" He glanced at Hilmi again.
"As a new generation of great wizards, strength speaks louder than position. Even if you are nothing, people will be more willing to listen to you than your professors."
Although Dumbledore could still fight even as a ghost, in the world of the living and in the wizarding worldview, ghosts cannot determine the future of the living. In other words, in the eyes of other forces, the real leaders of Hogwarts in the future will be the two new Arch Wizards—even though they are only 14 years old.
One of the world's most powerful white wizards died, but two rising stars emerged. Even excluding the fighting power of the ghost Dumbledore, other forces would have to think twice about the power of two third-year archwizards.
How much will they achieve in the future? Will they go their separate ways like Dumbledore and Grindelwald did back then? Or will they join forces to rule an era?
Even though he was under the control of the Witchcraft Party and was the successor of the Dark Lord, Krum felt a mix of emotions when he saw her and Hilmi.
When they grow up, will they overthrow Grindelwald's throne?
If by then I am already the leader of the UMNO party, will I be able to stop these two people?
The title of Grand Wizard was an unattainable threshold. Even with the best education, Krum had no confidence that he could one day truly reach that level.
"About that invitation," he took a deep breath.
"Although Dumbledore is dead, I think it still works, and my lord Grindelwald will still welcome you."
"Even if you come alone, it's fine." Krum could tell that Dumbledore didn't want to see the Dark Lord.
"I promise you won't get hurt," he solemnly promised.