Hogwarts: A Chinese-Style Professor

Chapter 289 Research on the Domination of Black Magic

"what are you up to?"

Dumbledore stared in astonishment at Livy, who was now clearly serious.

“I want to eliminate people’s fear of dark magic.” Levi looked directly at Dumbledore. “You once refused to let me study dark magic, and I did realize that this magic had terrifying hidden dangers, so I stopped.”

"But now I want to eliminate the fear brought about by dark wizards like Voldemort from its very root."

"What are you going to do?"

Dumbledore didn't understand, but he was shocked.

What does it mean to eliminate the fear caused by dark wizards at its root? He's not going to kill all the dark wizards in the magical world, is he?
"It's very simple: completely conquer the dark magic, including the three Unforgivable Curses, research the magic that can perfectly counter them, and then teach these principles to everyone."

Li Wei's words relieved Dumbledore.

As long as it's not a massacre, it's fine.

But soon, he hissed and hurriedly spoke again:
"Are you going to teach students dark magic?"

“That’s right!” Li Wei nodded seriously. “I’ve been the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor for over a year now, but I’ve mostly been doing the work of a Charms professor.”

"I haven't taught them any black magic, how can that be?"

"Absolutely not!" Dumbledore raised his voice slightly, but he quickly realized what he meant.

"Whether it's teaching students black magic or spreading it throughout the wizarding world, it's impossible. The latter is a strict violation of the Ministry of Magic's prohibitions. Even I can't allow you to spread it freely."

Faced with Dumbledore's resolute stance, Livy simply asked calmly:

"Dumbledore, where do you think people's fears come from?"

“Fear??” Dumbledore paused for a moment. “That’s too broad a question. Just tell me the answer.”

In fact, Dumbledore knew the answer—or rather, the answer in his heart.

Just like the answer he gave Li Wei when he met him here last year.

He was more terrified of things he cherished being damaged than of things that were threatening or dangerous.
Li Wei didn't keep them in suspense any longer and revealed his answer:

"I believe that the oldest and deepest fear in the human heart comes from the fear of the unknown."

“Hmm—” Dumbledore hesitated subconsciously at this answer.

Many times, he felt that Li Wei's words possessed a wisdom that was not his own—perhaps it was something he had learned from Muggles?

Dumbledore subconsciously guessed the answer, secretly marveling at how powerful and composed this legendary wizard was, and how well he understood Muggle culture and thought.

If necessary, Li Wei is indeed the most suitable person to be the link between the two worlds.

Gellert once made a prophecy—he saw Muggles waging an extermination war against wizards, so he began to prepare for rebellion, even launching a bloody purge.
Despite the existence of the secrecy law, Gellert always believed that the conflict between wizards and Muggles would not end—that the war was just the beginning.

It's only a matter of time before the secret law is exposed, and one day the Muggle and wizarding worlds will merge. But as long as Levi is alive, even if Dumbledore dies, he will no longer worry about the future of the wizarding world.

"So, you think that if people learn about dark magic and master the means to counter it, they will no longer be afraid of Voldemort?"
"I know it's difficult—because even if they master these things, they are still far behind powerful dark wizards like Voldemort."

But at least they have the means to exercise restraint, right?

Moreover, terrifying spells like the Killing Curse—if you grant me permission to teach dark magic, I will gradually dismantle it.

At this moment, Li Wei clearly expressed his vague thoughts from decades later—starting from the series of measures implemented this year, starting from the students' burgeoning vitality—some ideas in his mind were becoming clearer and stronger.

"The students of Hogwarts stand on the shoulders of legend."

Li Wei stared directly at Dumbledore, their black and blue pupils meeting, each seeing the light shining in the other's eyes.

"I believe that one day they will surpass our achievements, and more and more like-minded people will follow in our footsteps and invent even more amazing magic."

One day, dark magic will become an outdated and obsolete invention, utterly abandoned by this era. Dumbledore, do you believe that day will come?

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Dumbledore remained silent for a long time, and when he spoke again, his voice was tinged with helplessness:

"Levi, Minerva will kill me."

"Actually, in my opinion, it's easier to persuade her than to persuade you."

Dumbledore blinked—he was somewhat unable to accept this assessment; he had always considered himself an easy person to talk to. Of course, Minerva was good too.
“If she agrees, I can take the fall for you in the aftermath of this—but I think you’ll just get a good scolding.”

Li Wei shook his head at Dumbledore's somewhat feeble advice, then got up to take his leave.

Before leaving, he turned his back to Dumbledore and spoke again:

"Dumbledore, I will prove to you that a madman who splits his soul into eight parts will ultimately become nothing more than a speck of dust in the face of time."

You think the wizarding world is running out of time, but in my opinion, the longer it drags on, the slimmer Voldemort's chances of winning become.

After saying that, he left without waiting for Dumbledore's response.

And Dumbledore.

He just stood there, staring silently in the direction Li Wei had left.

He remained motionless for a long time.

When Li Wei returned to his office, it was empty.

Neither Jowell nor Camille were there.

"Did everyone go out to play?"

The endless cheers and laughter of children came from afar, gradually fading away, like whispers in a dream.

Li Wei plopped down on the sofa, arms outstretched, staring blankly at the ceiling.

He had originally planned to start working as soon as he got back, to draft a proposal for fifth graders to begin learning dark magic, and then go to Professor McGonagall.

Hmm. But when the afternoon sun shone warmly on him, Li Wei's body became unusually lazy.

"Speaking of which, today's event is the Duel Tower special mode, isn't it?"

[Snowball Fight] [Taming the Frozen Stinger] [Mystery Guest Challenge]

I wonder which step we've reached?

Li Wei opened the book and randomly clicked on an active message group—the group was filled with messages that were constantly being updated, and in the short time he was browsing, 99 more messages appeared.

However, it's all text and emoticons, so it lacks a bit of flavor.

Although it was certainly enough for the students, Li Wei could implement any idea he had and was not bound by any rigid rules.

Could we implement a 'photo upload' function by utilizing the principle of magical imaging?

However, it's definitely not feasible to embed this magic into the book itself; students need to learn specialized magic on their own.

If you can't learn it, just follow other people's pictures and add "+1" to share.

Yes, it's educational and entertaining, which is great.

Thinking about how many interesting things would be shared once this feature was completed, Li Wei felt a surge of strength within him and managed to sit up from the sofa.

(End of this chapter)