Harry Potter and the Great Old Ones

Chapter 743
“I don’t want to drag this out for too long.” Tiera’s smile gradually faded. “I don’t want to drag this out for too long, so everything needs to be accelerated, and this acceleration means that some useless rules will inevitably be broken.”

“It sounds like those children had no choice from birth,” Dumbledore said. “Or rather, their entire lives were tools. They were born because their parents needed a reduced sentence, not out of love. Their childhood was out of pity, not out of love. Their learning and growth were out of your need to increase the population of wizarding society, not out of love.”

“They will learn to love, Mr. Dumbledore,” Tierra said. “They may not receive completely selfless love from their parents, but they will love this society, they will love our cause, they will love this revolutionary change.”

“Then they are still tools,” Dumbledore said.

“But it is also an opportunity,” Tierra said. “No generation of wizards, or very few generations of wizards, have been born in an era in which divine beings wholeheartedly share their knowledge.”

“Born in an era when divine beings were wholeheartedly trying to resolve the conflict between wizards and Muggles,” Tiera said. “I showed them hope, hope that they didn’t have to hide. Our race must eventually step out, into the light, and cooperate with Muggles. Only then will we be a complete human race.”

“Tearah, you’ve considered the big picture. But have you considered the individuals? Sure, they are great as individuals, but,” Dumbledore said gently, “I think we cannot ignore the rules and important values ​​you call useless just because of opportunity.”

Dumbledore continued, “We cannot simply see that the world needs change and progress while ignoring the importance of love and care. Children need more than just tools; they need to be loved, respected, and given the opportunity to discover their true worth.”

Dumbledore paused, gazing into Tierra's eyes. "You said they would learn to love, and we must make sure they don't lose themselves in the process, that they don't become mere tools for power and profit. We need to create a balance so that while they accept their role as tools, they can still retain their true humanity and emotions."

Tierra listened silently, and after Dumbledore finished speaking, Tierra said, "You're right, Headmaster Dumbledore, so I still retain your powers. You are still the Headmaster of Hogwarts, the Minister of Education of the English-German Magical Union, the President of the Women and Children Care Organization of the English-German Magical Union, and the President of the Academic Committee of the English-German Magical Union."

“I’ll be responsible for guiding the entire wizarding community in the right direction, and you’ll be responsible for humanistic care. Isn’t that great?” Tiera said with a smile.

“That sounds wonderful, but,” Dumbledore sighed, “how much longer do you think this old codger has to live?”

“The Philosopher’s Stone of Horace Slughorn will be completed soon,” Tiera said. “Then you can live as long as you want.”

“What if I said I didn’t want to live this long?” Dumbledore asked, peering at Tiera through his crescent-shaped spectacles.

(End of this chapter)