The Emerald at Hogwarts

Chapter 499 Showdown
As the sky brightened, the number of people in the tea room gradually increased, including adults and children.

But with so many people on the sixth floor, no one looked in the direction where Dumbledore and Ada were, as if the corner they were in had never existed.

Dumbledore looked at Ada without moving.The principal didn't know if he was wrong, or if something had affected Ida and made her have such extreme thoughts.

How would Cornelius Fudge feel when he woke up and saw the three magic wands next to his bed, knowing that someone had broken into his home silently?Especially after learning that the Ministry of Magic had "missed" three staff members who were still sent to investigate Arthur Weasley.

Dumbledore didn't even need to think about it, he knew that Fudge would definitely step up his suppression, deal with him, and eliminate himself, the biggest "threat".If he was really cornered, Fudge might be able to do anything else.

Dumbledore felt a headache, worse than Voldemort's return.

"How long have you been planning this?" asked Dumbledore. "Is there any specific plan since the last time we talked?"

Ada shook her head, then she put her arms on the table and made a gesture of Commander Ikari.She said: "No, I thought of it suddenly before doing it. The plan is not complete, only the beginning is thought of, and the follow-up may be full of loopholes."

"Professor, you know that I've never been very good at intrigue and strategizing. I don't even know how you and Fudge will react. But the professor came here in such a hurry, I think I went very well at the beginning, and now I'm not good at it." Fudge's reaction. Hopefully not after school starts, that would be boring."

Dumbledore didn't look away, he was still looking at Ada.

If Ida communicated with Ms. Burns during the summer vacation, it was still a trial, her unformed idea, now she is determined to do it and put it into practice.

Everything she did in the wee hours of the morning could be seen as Ada asking for a fight, even if Dumbledore was busy looking for Horcruxes, it didn't matter, she could act on Dumbledore's behalf.She has this ability and this strength.

But that's not what Dumbledore wants, it's far from his plan.

"You are too modest, and you have already made a plan in your heart." Dumbledore said, "This is not something you came up with on the spur of the moment. Since summer, you have been secretly investigating the Ministry of Magic, and it should have taken shape by then. , but you are not fully aware of it yourself. Arthur was attacked, and the staff of the Ministry of Magic provided you with a chance to attack, and also allowed you to complete your own conception."

Finally, Ada also changed from a chess piece to a chess player.Sooner than Dumbledore expected.

Ada withdrew her hands and leaned back on the cold chair back."I see Mr. Weasley as a father," she said.

"I know, that's why we're still sitting here," said Dumbledore. "I know you're different from them. Totally different."

Ada laughed, the laughter was very disdainful, as if laughing at herself, and also seemed to be laughing at Dumbledore.

She looked at the crowd coming and going in the tea room, and said, "Professor, you are always like this. You always think of people in a good direction."

"Not everyone is worth it." Dumbledore shook his head, his tone softened, "Did you hesitate before doing it? Even if it was a second of hesitation."

Ada had given Dana and Matthew a chance, twice.

Once, Ada asked if it was the Arthur Weasley he found, and sent Arthur Weasley to St. Mungo; once, Ada asked him to forget what happened that night.

These two opportunities, as long as Dana follows Ada's wishes once, he and Matthew will not have to die.One life is no different from three lives.

But Dana didn't, he chose to be loyal to the Ministry of Magic, to Cornelius Fudge, and his stupid loyalty killed himself.

At this time, two people had died, and Matthew's life and death were no longer important. Even if he wanted to force Dumbledore or Fudge, these two lives were enough.

If Matthew had lowered his wand, there was still a chance that Ida would let him go, but he didn't, he raised his wand like Dana.

"There is no hesitation, and the hands and feet are very straightforward." Ada said, "It's much easier than killing a chicken." She didn't tell the truth, or the truth is not that important.

Dumbledore suddenly discovered that he saw part of his youthful shadow in Ada, and part of Gellert Grindelwald's shadow.

It was as if two teenagers from Godric's Hollow had become one.

Closed his eyes slightly, Dumbledore, who felt a headache, rubbed the center of his brow.Opening his eyes again, the boy from Godric's Hollow was gone, and Ada was still Ada, and just Ada.Another believer in the phrase "for the greater good."

Seeing Ada's cold face, Dumbledore's fingers twitched unconsciously when he thought of her disregard for life that had nothing to do with him.

This scene did not escape Ada's eyes, she could see clearly, and she could still see Dumbledore's inner struggle.But Ada is not afraid, she still has a lot of confidence.Even if you can't fight, can you still run?

Besides, Ada has not completely touched Dumbledore's bottom line, and there is still room for maneuver.

"Perhaps I shouldn't have taken you to see Gellert." Dumbledore said slowly, he seemed to be a lot more relaxed after saying this, and his headache was also relieved.

"There is no if in this world, and there is no possibility, Professor." Ada picked up the glass of milk, which was still warm, "I am not Gellert Grindelwald, and I will not be the next Gellert Grindelwald .”

After toasting the milk, Ada licked her lips and said, "I just do what I think I should do. Even if it's wrong, I will do it. Otherwise, I'm afraid I will regret it."

The sun hit Ada, and the light made Dumbledore squint his eyes, as if he had returned to the morning in the Twilight Cabin.If you plant the cause, you will get the effect, many things are doomed early.

"Ada, are we still on the same road?" asked Dumbledore, looking at Ada's drooping eyelids, wondering if those emerald green pupils were still shining.

Ada raised her head and looked into Dumbledore's eyes. She had full confidence in the owner of these eyes.Later, everything changed.

"I'm on another road, different from yours and Harry's," Ida said solemnly, "but the destination is the same."

All the same, Dumbledore got an answer that wasn't too bad.

The principal stood up, and he said, "If you see my female student council president, please tell her for me. I hope I can continue to see her at school. Hogwarts will always be her home."

Silent, Ada didn't give any response, but Dumbledore was very satisfied, at least she didn't say "Versailles is my home."

Dumbledore turned around and prepared to leave. He still had a lot to do, and his plan had to be adjusted appropriately.

"professor!"

Dumbledore turned and looked at Ada with anticipation in his eyes.

"Professor, you are getting old." Ada stared at the table, "Your generosity will eventually hurt yourself."

This time it was Dumbledore's turn to stop talking, and he walked out of the tea room silently, leaving Ada with a tall and thin back.

Seeing that figure going away, Ada really wanted to chase it out desperately. Her feelings for Albus Dumbledore were very complicated.Ada forced herself not to think about it, lowered her head firmly, and even grabbed a dry sandwich and stuffed it into her mouth.

Ada knew that she had done nothing wrong. Even though her actions were difficult to accept, and it could even be said that she had failed Dumbledore, time would prove that she was right.

She just forced Dumbledore or Fudge to move, so that Voldemort, who was hiding in the dark, would also move, not giving the dark forces time to continue to accumulate strength.

The sacrifice now is only to reduce the sacrifice in the future.

The sandwich was still too dry, and Ida tossed the rest back on the plate.

She stared blankly at the direction Dumbledore left, her eyes were flushed, but no tears flowed.

(End of this chapter)