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Chapter 371: Come on, Professor! We've Had No House Points to Deduct for a Long Time...
Chapter 371: Come on, Professor! We’ve Had No House Points to Deduct for a Long Time...
"Come on, Professor! We’ve had no House Points to deduct for a long time!"
"Perhaps!" Dumbledore closed his eyes and spoke in a deep voice.
The more Dumbledore interacted with Ivan, the more he felt that Ivan was different from Tom Riddle!
While they both had an obsession and thirst for power, Ivan understood what love and friendship were, whereas Tom could never grasp these concepts.
Therefore, in comparison, Ivan was more like his younger self, ambitious and full of ideas, but also with some principles!
It was because he saw a part of himself in Ivan that Dumbledore paid more attention to him, not wanting Ivan to make the same mistakes he did, only to realize the consequences too late.
Having immense power is not always a good thing, especially when it is so great that others are powerless to oppose you. Such people often become arrogant, believing they are superior and have the ability to control everything.
Thus, learning to restrain one's power is crucial, ensuring it is used for the right purposes rather than causing destruction.
Thinking about this, Dumbledore sighed. It wasn’t until after Ariana’s death that he realized this, a painful and profound lesson.
"But Hals is much more powerful than I was at that age!" Dumbledore added, noting that Hals could let go of the Elder Wand, one of the Deathly Hallows, without any attachment, something even his younger self couldn’t do.
"I have to agree with that!" Nicolas Flamel nodded in agreement.
Dumbledore was momentarily speechless.
"So you’re overstepping, Albus!" Nicolas Flamel smiled and continued.
"I told you from the start that we’re old. We only need to do our part, and leave the rest to the young. Isn’t it going well? Even if the Dark Lord returns, Hals will deal with him in the future."
"Perhaps", Dumbledore said noncommittally.
He didn’t share this view. The truth was that the gap in the wizarding world’s order was too severe.
Whether it was Grindelwald decades ago or the rising Voldemort, there was no other wizard in all of Europe who could stand against them except for himself. How could he possibly feel at ease?
If he could, he would just quietly be the headmaster at Hogwarts. Unfortunately, the burden on his shoulders was too heavy, leaving him no time to rest.
Nicolas Flamel could see that Dumbledore did not agree with him, but he didn’t push further. People like them had deeply ingrained beliefs that couldn’t be easily changed by a few words.
"When do you plan to bring him to see me?" Nicolas Flamel changed the subject.
"We should wait a bit longer. I think it’s still too early!" Dumbledore hesitated and advised. "That alchemical knowledge is too dangerous, especially anything related to the Philosopher's Stone! You know the consequences of letting a child with an incomplete mind and still growing grasp such knowledge."
"I can teach him gradually, starting with the basics!"
Nicolas Flamel disagreed with Dumbledore’s stance but could sense the old headmaster’s determination. In the end, he reluctantly conceded.
"Alright, I can wait, but you need to know my time is limited. You’d better do it soon!"
Nicolas Flamel was eager to meet the young wizard Dumbledore spoke so highly of, with such a legendary background. However, given his current physical condition, it was not easy for him to go out.
Moreover, there is Voldemort outside who covets the Philosopher's Stone.
Now that the Philosopher's Stone has been completely destroyed, the problem is that Voldemort may not be willing to believe it!
"I understand, it won't take long!" Dumbledore assured, then he turned his gaze to the damaged Time Turner on the table.
"By the way, what about this Time Turner? Can you fix it?"
"Of course, no problem! But I'm currently researching something very interesting and don't have the time to fix this. Come back in a while!" Nicolas Flamel waved his hand indifferently.
Dumbledore nodded, put down the Time Turner, and then summoned Fawkes, leaving the alchemy room.
At the same time, in the Headmaster's Office at Hogwarts, Professor Mcgonagall was frowning, angrily scolding the two young wizards in front of her.
"Mr. Hals, Miss Granger, I believe Headmaster Dumbledore has warned you to use the Time Turner with caution!"
"I'm very sorry, Professor! I've been working on an improvement for a Potion these days, and I was too eager, so I used it too much and broke it. Fortunately, Professor Dumbledore told me that he has a friend who can fix it!" Ivan said apologetically.
Hearing that the damaged Time Turner could be repaired, Professor Mcgonagall breathed a sigh of relief, then scolded them again.
"How could you think like that, Hals? Even for learning and research, there must be limits! You're still young, and you have plenty of time in the future. There's no need to be so hasty."
If someone else had told her that they broke a Time Turner because of excessive enthusiasm for study, Mcgonagall wouldn't have believed it. But Hermione and Ivan were different.
The young witch usually performed excellently and followed the rules, and Ivan had far superior abilities compared to his peers, especially in Transfiguration, where he was even stronger than some adult wizards. He must have practiced diligently in private.
More importantly, Ivan presented his research results—an improved version of the Polyjuice Potion. Compared to the original, it significantly increased the duration and stability of the Potion.
While this was not as shocking as when Ivan developed the Wolfsbane Potion last year, it was still a very impressive achievement.
Thinking about this, Professor Mcgonagall felt a bit heartache and asked Ivan and Hermione about their physical condition. To use a Time Turner to the point of breaking it, they must have been working incredibly hard!
If not for frequent and intense use in a short period, a Time Turner wouldn't be so easily damaged.
Ivan and Hermione quickly shook their heads, assuring her that their physical condition was good and that they had taken proper rest while using the Time Turner.
Professor Mcgonagall felt somewhat relieved but still thought this matter couldn't be left unpunished, so she said sternly.
"Because of your actions, Gryffindor will lose fifty points! I hope you remember this lesson!"
"But Professor, Gryffindor doesn't have any points left to lose", Hermione weakly responded.
Professor Mcgonagall looked at the two of them in surprise.
"Our House Points were already taken by Professor Dumbledore!" Ivan explained nonchalantly, thinking that with so many debts, what more could be done?
Professor Mcgonagall saw the expression on Ivan's face and guessed his thoughts. She raised an eyebrow and said to the two of them.
"Then I'll keep these fifty points for the next time!"
(End of Chapter)
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