Harry Potter: I started signing in from Diagon Alley

Eric did not answer, but said: "When did you start paying attention to me, professor?"

Dumbledore thought for a while, and said, "If you want to ask when, it might be at the beginning."

"In the beginning?"

"Merkel, the bookstore owner in Diagon Alley, he is my man."

Eric suddenly realized that he had been targeted by Dumbledore from the very beginning.

In Diagon Alley, he helps Merkel, the owner of Flourish and Blotts, solve the chaos caused by the monster books.

A young wizard with unknown origins and powerful magical talent would naturally be noticed by Dumbledore.

Chapter 129 Arrogance

Dumbledore said with a smile: "It's just what you think, including the suitcase with the Untraceable Stretching Curse. I made the decision and asked him to give it to you."

Eric didn't ask Dumbledore whether he knew about Sirius's existence. He had a hunch that even if he asked, Dumbledore would pretend to be stupid and fool him.

Dumbledore asked suddenly: "We can never reach a consensus on Harry's question, can we?"

Eric admitted, "That's right."

Dumbledore thought for a while, and said: "Eric, I have sat in this position for too long. Sometimes, I have forgotten why I chose to be such a person in the first place. The Order of the Phoenix, magic Ministry, Hogwarts..."

Eric understood what Dumbledore meant.

In his status, what he wants to do and what he can do is often not up to him to decide.

The same goes for Nicolas Flamel.

For them, when you're at the apex of the wizarding world, your every move is watched all the time.

Maybe there were times when Dumbledore didn't mean to mean that at all, but his actions misunderstood others.

In the past, Dumbledore didn't have to care.

But now, both he and Eric knew for certain that Voldemort might return.

At this time Dumbledore must be more cautious.

How to treat Harry is actually not a multiple-choice question for Dumbledore.

He has no choice at all.

Because he doesn't only need to be responsible for Harry.

In a sense, he also needs to be responsible for the entire magic world.

After his fall, it is possible that no one will be able to stand against Voldemort.

Dumbledore couldn't bear the consequences.

The same is true in the wizarding world.

Dumbledore must seize Harry's last chance to defeat Voldemort.

Eric doesn't think much of Dumbledore on a personal level.

But at the same time, he couldn't agree with Dumbledore's approach.

Understanding is understanding, and it does not mean that Eric will succumb to Dumbledore's theory.

After all, they have different positions.

Dumbledore has his various considerations, but this has nothing to do with Eric.

Dumbledore said, "Can you please keep the Horcruxes a secret from Harry?"

"No, I'll tell him, sooner or later," Eric said.

"Really..." Dumbledore nodded, "I know there is no way to make you change your mind, but I still want to try my best to ask you to do me a favor."

Eric asked, "What's the matter?"

Dumbledore said: "Two years, if possible. Please keep this secret from Harry for at least two years. After two years, you can tell him everything you know."

Eric said: "This is the deadline you set for yourself? After two years, if you can't find all the Horcruxes, or if you can't kill Voldemort again, will you admit defeat?"

Dumbledore said relaxedly: "It's an exaggeration to say that I admit defeat, but I do have a hunch that after two years, with my ability, I'm afraid I won't be able to do much."

Eric: "Professor, you have no restrictions on elixirs."

Dumbledore looked at Eric and said with a smile, "No, but that's because I intend to give you everything."

Hearing this, Eric didn't turn his mind for a moment.

What is Dumbledore talking about?

Did he hear it wrong?

Eric's expression was horrified: "What do you mean?"

Dumbledore said: "As you have heard, since you understand Horcruxes and the fact that Voldemort will eventually be resurrected again, I plan to hand over everything including the Order of the Phoenix to you. All things considered, you are the perfect candidate, Eric."

Eric really didn't expect this development!

His relationship with Dumbledore was not close.

After all, Eric appeared in front of Dumbledore in a posture that fell from the sky at first.

Dumbledore's attitude towards Eric is not imprudent, which is also within Eric's expectations.

Later, after experiencing the dueling club and the trip to France, the relationship between the two can only be said to be no longer at the same level, and become a little more familiar.

But to say how close, it is absolutely impossible.

But now, Dumbledore actually said that he has regarded him as the heir to the power under his name.

This is more than a surprise, it is simply frightening!

Eric couldn't help jokingly asked: "Why do you have such an idea? Could it be that I am no longer a threat in your eyes? When you used Legilimency to me in this office, I feel But I didn't forget."

Dumbledore said, "You were, but you weren't."

"why?"

Dumbledore closed his eyes and began to think slowly: "Let me think about it, when did it start? When did my opinion of you start to change? It's hard for me to find an exact point in time, eh Rick."

Dumbledore said: "However, when I know that you have your own ambitions; when I know that you start to try to help Harry and others, even though it may be just a little effort for you; Give your own answer... I also started from that time, thinking that you can become the person who takes this responsibility."

Dumbledore said: "The first impression we gave each other was indeed not good, so this decision, in your opinion, is of course counter-intuitive."

Dumbledore said: "However, if you put aside any personal emotional factors, you are the most suitable candidate, Eric, sometimes you don't even feel it yourself, you are gradually becoming the center of the people around you, becoming a focus , will eventually become a leader."

Eric didn't know if it was right or not, but asked in confusion: "Is it because of Nicole's evaluation of me that made you make a decision?"

There could be no exchange between Nicolas May and Dumbledore for Eric.

In the matter of Dumbledore bringing Eric to Nicolas, the three of them can be said to get what they need.

Nicolas May had a student and a bearer of his knowledge.

Eric was given access to practice his ideas.

Dumbledore used the hands of Nicolas to examine Eric's personality.

"Yes." Dumbledore said, "I will kill you without hesitation if you reveal even a little pursuit of immortality in that manor."

Heh, Eric chuckled and didn't continue talking.

Dumbledore was not talking either, but looked at Eric quietly.

Eric knew that Dumbledore was not joking.

After a long time, Eric said: "Professor, you know, what do I hate most about you?"

Dumbledore asked curiously: "Oh? To be honest, I am also curious. When you first saw me, what did I do wrong that made you so defensive against me? In all fairness, I have made countless mistakes in my life , but there should be no offense to you."

Eric smiled and said, "Of course you have, that is, the most profound arrogance buried in the hearts of you people."

Chapter 130 The Greatest Wizard

"Arrogance?" Dumbledore asked back.

"Yes, arrogant, not only you, but also most wizards."

Dumbledore said: "Let me hear what you want to say, Eric, this is the first time we have been so open and honest."

Eric met Dumbledore's eyes without hesitation, and Dumbledore was secretly surprised by his eyes.

Eric said: "Self-righteously manipulating other people's emotions, safeguarding one's own vested interests, and now putting on a high-ranking look, as if throwing the responsibility to others like a gift, professor, I sincerely ask, do you Don't you think this is cool?"

Eric said: "You will use Legilimency to me without any scruples, and to Harry, you conceal the facts you know about Horcruxes. You are already the actual number one powerful figure in the magic world, but I am unwilling to accept this title, and I am only content to develop my own power in secret."

Eric said: "Because of the past, you are still unwilling to control power, and you just pushed someone like Fudge to the position of Minister of Magic, but your various behaviors tell me that you have not completely crushed your desire for power , just unwilling to admit it, and now, you are trying to pass this responsibility on to me."

Eric continued: "You are afraid, professor, you are afraid that no one in this world can restrict you, so that the evil thoughts in your heart can do whatever they want. You clearly know that Voldemort is about to return, but you just block this information, and It’s not to make targeted preparations in advance to ease people’s panic.”

"Being able to easily use Legilimency on a person is the most obvious proof. In essence, you are still that tyrannical wizard. When you used Legilimency on me, you didn't know me at all, but you didn't intend to With my consent. If you want to ask me why I started to be wary of you, it was from that moment on. I really didn’t want you to try to invade my brain because of your stronger magic power. Unfortunately, you are still like this Done."

Eric had already prepared a draft in his heart, and a series of words shot out like arrows.

Hearing that, Dumbledore's face turned pale.

Eric said word by word: "I can't blame you for your position. We have also reconciled with the matter of Legilimency, but for other people who respect you, you are manipulating them."

Eric said: "This is what I am talking about, your unbridled arrogance, whether it is towards those who you think are not as powerful as you, or those who love you and are willing to follow you, you are hurting them, and you But they don’t want to admit it.”

Eric said: "Professor, why do you think now that I will accept your arrangement?"

Dumbledore was in a daze, as if he couldn't understand Eric's words: "You don't want eternal life, you don't want wealth, and now you reject me, Eric, what do you want?"

Eric stood up and said with a smile, "Actually, you know what I want."

Dumbledore said sadly: "You are an idealist, Eric, and I used to be too."

"Then what changed you then?"

Dumbledore smiled bitterly: "Death and parting, I really don't want to see you go down this road."

Eric didn't answer, turned and walked away.

Besides Dumbledore himself, the person who knew him best was Eric.