The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

Because after careful inspection, Dumbledore discovered that this was actually Nagini!

Moreover, the Transfiguration that reduced Nagini's size was so violent that even Dumbledore was shocked.

How could Levid use a transformation of this strength?

"This is indeed Nagini... How on earth did you do it?" Dumbledore shifted his gaze from Nagini back to Levid's face.

Just as he shifted his gaze, the fallen leaves on the bar began to move again, turning into a sturdy cage again, locking Nagini inside.

Levid was amazed by Dumbledore's Transfiguration, which was performed with incredible precision without even the need for a casting motion.

"This brings us to the reason why I'm going to the Forbidden Forest tonight." Li Weide took out the lighter from his pocket. In his eyes, the lighter was still emitting a bright blue light.

"Professor, can you see the blue light up there?"

Dumbledore shook his head; he didn't see any blue light from the lighter.

"Sure enough...even you can't see it?" Li Weide said with a little disappointment.

"What exactly is this? And why does it have anything to do with your going to the Forbidden Forest tonight?" asked Dumbledore.

So, Li Weide told the story of how he went to the junk shop that day and accidentally found this lighter.

Of course, the purpose of going to the junk shop has changed from buying old wands to looking for some magic manuscripts.

Don't tell Dumbledore about buying old wands or anything like that.

"A blue light that only you can see... Can you show me the lighter?" asked Dumbledore.

Li Weide handed over the lighter.

Dumbledore took the lighter and examined it carefully.

"Although I can't see the blue light, I do feel traces of ancient magic on it..." Dumbledore returned the lighter to Levid. "There is no doubt that this lighter once had an ancient magical power, but it no longer exists."

"I see... Tom said he couldn't see the blue light, and the clerk couldn't see it either. I thought it was strange, so I bought it back." Levid continued while adjusting his brain block technique, "After I came back, I asked Mr. Aberforth, and he said he didn't see it either. So, I decided to put it aside and ask you again when you come."

Dumbledore nodded and motioned for Levid to continue.

Li Weide continued, "When I was sleeping tonight, I vaguely saw this lighter actually turn on by itself, and then the flame inside actually flew out and flew towards the window. So... I followed it, and unknowingly, I came to the Forbidden Forest..."

Dumbledore said seriously, "You shouldn't do such a dangerous thing, Wade. You should at least go to Aberforth. What if you are in danger?"

"Sorry, Professor, I was very curious at the time...so I didn't think too much about it." Li Weide showed an embarrassed look on his face.

"Alas... I'm glad you're okay now. But you must learn from this incident," Dumbledore said helplessly. "Although you haven't enrolled yet, I have a feeling you'll most likely be sorted into Gryffindor..."

Livid's eyes widened as he asked curiously, "Do Gryffindor students often go to the Forbidden Forest at night?"

"Uh... of course not. I just said... forget it, you'll know when you start school. Go on." Dumbledore quickly changed the subject.

Then, Li Weide continued, "...At that time, I followed the flame all the time, and then found a glass bottle in a secret place in the Forbidden Forest. The bottle contained a strange-looking mist. It was black with a hint of red, and there was also a flickering blue light..."

The highest level of lying is half truth and half lie. Coupled with the cover of brain occlumency, Dumbledore did not arouse any suspicion.

Dumbledore couldn't help but frown when he heard about such a strange bottle. Generally speaking, things like this are inseparable from the dark magic...

"Is the bottle still there?" Dumbledore asked quickly.

"Uh...it broke during the confrontation with Nagini..." Levid rummaged through his pockets, dumped out some broken glass, and placed it on the bar. "As for the mist in the glass bottle..."

Li Weide's expression became a little hesitant, as if he wanted to say something but didn't dare to.

"Wade, come on, you should believe me, right?" Dumbledore comforted Wade.

"Hmm..." Li Weide seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and then continued: "The mist seemed to penetrate my body, and then, I felt... I felt that I was filled with some kind of strange power. I had an urge to vent all this power. And then..."

Livid pointed at Nagini and said, "I shrunk her."

After hearing what Levid said, Dumbledore's face showed some surprise and doubt. Then, he waved his hand gently, and the glass fragments floated over and landed in his palm.

Dumbledore moved very close to the shards of glass, examining them so closely that his nose almost touched them.

After a long while, Dumbledore finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Levid with a strange look. "The traces of magic left on the glass fragments are exactly the same as those on the lighter... But maybe this is a good thing."

"Good news?" Li Weide, who had made up such a lie that he almost believed it himself, was slightly stunned when he heard this.

"If I'm not mistaken, you possess the ability to use ancient magic!" Dumbledore's eyes revealed a hint of reminiscence. "When I first started school, I heard about a newly graduated senior who was outstanding and made great contributions to Hogwarts at the time. Later, after I became a professor, I occasionally heard some things about her from Headmaster Dippet..."

Dumbledore looked at Levid with joy, "If I'm not mistaken, you, like her, also possess the ability to use ancient magic!"

"Ah? Your senior?"

Chapter 54 Dumbledore: This child is so sensible that it makes me feel distressed!

"Yes, I had just enrolled when she graduated. Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet her in person, but all the senior students had seen her and knew her story. They often told us about her..."

Dumbledore smiled and said, "At that time, many professors liked to use her as an example in class. She could be said to be a legend and role model in the academy."

Levid was actually not surprised by what Dumbledore said.

What she did can indeed be called the legend of Hogwarts.

Dumbledore was very close to her when he entered school, and even his professors rarely changed during his time there, so it was not surprising to hear stories about her.

"In other words, you think it's a good thing that I have this ancient magical ability?" Li Weide asked tentatively.

"Of course, isn't this a good thing?" Dumbledore looked at Levid strangely, "It means that you also have the talent to achieve the same career as her. If a student like her appeared in Hogwarts when I was a professor, I would feel extremely honored as a professor..."

Li Weide weighed his words and continued, "But, ancient magic...such a powerful force, will there be any side effects?"

"Side effects? In fact, throughout history, you two aren't the only ones who can use ancient magic. If there really were any side effects, people would have discovered them long ago... Why do you think so?"

Dumbledore didn't understand why Levid still looked worried after learning about his own specialness.

Livid looked at his hands, recalling the pleasure he had just felt from using ancient magic, and suddenly wanted to take the risk of revealing something to Dumbledore...

If he succeeds, he will gain Dumbledore's greatest trust and receive more guidance on ancient magic from him, so he won't have to waste time figuring it out on his own.

Of course, if he fails, Dumbledore's impression of him will also change completely...

After weighing the pros and cons, Levid finally decided to take the risk, because if successful, the benefits he would get from Dumbledore would be huge.

"When I used ancient magic, that feeling... made me extremely happy. So happy that I wanted to use every possible method to make my ancient magic even more powerful..."

Levitra looked up at Dumbledore, "It's like... this power is constantly tempting me, making my desire to become stronger infinitely magnified..."

"Professor, I know I do have a desire for power, but... I really don't want to become someone who will do anything to achieve it! I don't want to be a slave to power! Because if I do that, many innocent people might get hurt because of me!"

"If this feeling isn't caused by this power, but by myself... then Professor, please teach me how to suppress this desire when using ancient magic."

Dumbledore looked at Wade, his eyes gleaming with a strange light, "Wade... your words make me feel very relieved!"

"Ah?" Although Li Weide looked confused on the surface, he was relieved in his heart. He thought it was right to take this risk.

"Many people, when suddenly given great power, are unable to control themselves. Many go astray because of this. Even some people, who don't go astray, will subconsciously pursue even greater power. Even I was the same back then..." Dumbledore's eyes were filled with admiration. "I've never seen anyone who has just gained great power think like you do. The first thing they consider isn't how to increase this power, but to reflect on themselves and face their own desires!"

Dumbledore was really moved this time. In fact, when he learned that Levid possessed the talent of ancient magic, he was thinking about how to persuade him to pay attention to the possible dangers of excessive pursuit of powerful strength.

Unexpectedly, he has already started to face up to the problem and is even asking me for advice very frankly!

How could Dumbledore not feel pleased and satisfied with this student?

To be honest, this child is so sensible that it makes people feel distressed!

Of course, this was also due to the good impression Li Weide had left on him before. If Tom had said this to him... maybe it wouldn't have worked.

For Dumbledore, Tom is a very vigilant person, and he will not easily believe what he says.

In fact, if Li Weide had not taken the initiative to tell him these things, he would have been more wary of Li Weide than before.

After all, a child of this age possessing powerful ancient magical powers is like a child walking through a busy city with a sharp knife...

"What should I do? If I never use this power again, can I avoid the desire in my heart being aroused?" Li Weide continued to ask.

Dumbledore felt more relieved after hearing Levid's question.

"That's not the case, Wade. In fact, every wizard hopes that their magic can be more effective and powerful. In school, every student hopes to learn more at Hogwarts. In other words, becoming stronger is everyone's subconscious desire. It is unavoidable. Therefore, it is not a sin for you to pursue power."

Dumbledore smiled and said, "To some extent, the pursuit of power and the pursuit of progress actually mean the same thing. Desire is actually an important factor that stimulates people to progress! If the desire for progress is also a sin, then we would be very unworthy of all the efforts we have made for learning and progress."

"You were just asking me how to control this desire... Actually, I don't think you need to ask me anymore. Because when you ask me for advice, it means you have already controlled your desire."

"If you hadn't been able to control yourself, you would never have said these words to me tonight."

"So, feel free to use this power as you see fit. Just stick to your boundaries. You should have nothing to fear."

"Power is always a double-edged sword. The key lies in who wields it..."

"I'm glad that you are the one who holds this sharp sword now, Vader. You are the only one who can make me feel at ease."

Levitra couldn't help but look at Dumbledore in surprise, but this time his surprise was not acted.

Because Dumbledore's reaction was so intense that he had not expected it.

There is no doubt that this risky attempt of his must have touched the soft spot in Dumbledore's heart.

'Ah... why do I always feel like I've deceived Dumbledore?'

What he said just now was obviously the truth, otherwise it couldn't be considered a risk.

Tsk, I was so sincere when I said those words just now, I didn't even use Occlumency! Why is my conscience still panging?

"In other words, ancient magic will not harm myself like black magic. Can I use it boldly? I just need to pay attention to the bottom line?" Li Weide confirmed again.

"That is indeed the case for you," Dumbledore nodded.

It must be said that Dumbledore was very rigorous in what he said, because he believed in Levid, so he added the sentence, "for you".

What it means is, "I trust you to hold the sword, but I don't trust others to hold the sword!"

Chapter 55: Senior, what’s your name?

Although what Levitra said to Dumbledore was intended to gain his trust.

However, it does include Li Weide's concerns about ancient magic.

Because when he said those words, he was actually telling the truth.

Therefore, Dumbledore's answer still gave Levid a lot of inspiration.

For example, ancient magic had no side effects.

His strong desire for ancient magic was actually just his own desires.

Recalling that he had not agreed to the request of that "senior sister" before, he chose to refuse.

After that, after using the ancient magic, he also restrained the idea of ​​going back to find the "senior" to change his mind.

All this shows that he has indeed well controlled his desire to obtain more ancient magical powers...

However... although Dumbledore believed in his control, Levid himself still had doubts about his control.

Didn’t that “senior” sister say in front of her teacher that she could control her desires?

The result was not so good...

Dumbledore saw that Levid had frowned, and he knew that his words did not reassure Levid about his ability to control himself.

"Vade, always remember that you are not fighting alone. As your professor, it is my responsibility to help you master ancient magic."

Li Weide made a helpless expression, "If I don't use this power, won't everything be fine?"

"You can control yourself from using this power, which is a testament to your exceptional self-control, Vader... However, in my opinion, it's better to open up than to block. If you control yourself and never use ancient magic, it will be too difficult. It's better to use it without worry. Just control the degree to which you use ancient magic... That way it will be much simpler."

Dumbledore sighed again as he spoke, "It's a pity that the senior disappeared not long after graduation. Otherwise, she would be the best person to teach you ancient magic."

Li Weide was silent.

He just came back from that "senior sister".

Moreover, the "senior" herself was unable to control her desire for ancient magic, and her ending was tragic.

Now it is still lying in a corner of the stone chamber like a popsicle.

But since Dumbledore said so...

Levid felt that it was not impossible for him to try to use ancient magic. After all, he had Dumbledore, the master of self-control, to help keep an eye on him.

You know, in order to prevent himself from becoming a man like Grindelwald, Dumbledore actually stayed away from anything related to power for decades!

Even if he became the headmaster or even the chief wizard of the Wizengamot in the future, he would avoid doing things if possible.

How difficult this must have been for Dumbledore, who had wanted to reform the world since he was young.