"You..."
Snape's pupils dilated in disbelief as he looked at Dumbledore, clearly unable to accept what he had said.
For decades, Dumbledore had been hailed as the greatest wizard of the twentieth century. During the time when Grindelwald was wreaking havoc across Europe, everyone had agreed that Dumbledore was the only one who could defeat him.
At the same time, Dumbledore was also the person Voldemort feared the most.
Such a person...
Snape simply didn't believe he couldn't stop Andy.
"What exactly are you worried about?" Snape asked, frowning.
Dumbledore turned to look at Snape. "Severus, don't let fear blind you. Everything you're worried about hasn't happened yet. I have no reason to act."
"So, you're just going to leave everything to the future?" Snape sneered.
He felt Dumbledore was being foolish!
Once Andy really wants to do something—or becomes the next Dark Lord— it will be too late to stop him.
Andy is already so terrifying now, and no one can fathom what level he will reach in the future.
Snape has previously informed Dumbledore about a few current situations.
The Malfoy family have already aligned themselves with Andy.
Even some Death Eaters are secretly getting in touch with Andy through the Malfoy family.
Coupled with the journalist named Rita Skeeter.
Snape never believed that Andy would behave himself.
He is already making moves!
A group of purebloods, coupled with a few journalists.
These two forces may seem insignificant, but in Snape's opinion, Andy already has control over capital and public opinion.
Together with Andy's own strength and reputation... he can now organise his own force of wizards!
What's more...
In Snape's opinion, Andy not only kept trying to recruit him, but he also arranged for journalists to smear Dumbledore.
Isn't he a wolf in sheep's clothing!
But every time Snape brought these things up, Dumbledore just acted like he didn't care.
This made Snape feel so depressed that he wanted to scream and throw things.
Dumbledore was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Severus, there are priorities. The matter of Collins... let's wait until I've dealt with Grindelwald."
Snape's brow furrowed slightly, as if he had something to say.
Dumbledore was right. Dealing with Grindelwald was the priority— to avoid instability in Europe.
As for Andy...
Although Andy has the strength and ambition, he is still too young and lacks the necessary prestige. Even if Andy really wants to do something, he is incapable at the moment.
Upon realising this, Snape's face eased slightly, but he still asked curiously, "Dumbledore, what did you mean by that sentence just now?"
He was a little worried.
"It means exactly what it means!"
Dumbledore said, "At the beginning of the school year, Collins challenged me, but I pushed it back by a few months."
"I fought an Obscurial decades ago."
"So... I know the power of an Obscurial very well."
Snape frowned and said, "But you still won."
"Severus..."
Dumbledore sighed, "You should know very well about Collins's magic talent."
Snape: "..."
Andy's talent left Snape speechless.
For thousands of years, the common knowledge had been that only wizards under the age of ten could become Obscurial.
But Andy had shattered that common knowledge!
The power of an Obscurus...
Snape wondered, "Is an Obscurus really that powerful?"
Dumbledore thought for a moment, "Grindelwald believed that Obscurial had the power to kill me."
Snape was silent again.
He didn't know who that Obscurial was.
But he knew that the current Obscurial... is Andy Collins!
In every way, Andy should be stronger.
***
After a short rest in the headmaster's office, the three of them went to the Great Hall.
It was dinnertime.
"Harry, don't forget..."
Andy reminded him, "Don't say anything until the newspapers report that Voldemort is dead."
"I know!" Harry replied quickly.
Andy nodded and pulled Hermione towards the Ravenclaw table.
"Harry——"
Ron rushed over as soon as he saw Harry and asked anxiously, "Where have you been? I've been looking for you all afternoon! Do you know, I almost thought you were dead."
"Sorry, Ron!" Harry said.
Listening to the conversation behind him, Andy chuckled and winked at Hermione, "They have a really 'deep' relationship."
"I think… you're imagining weird things," Hermione said with disgust.
"Freedom of love!" Andy laughed.
Hermione: "…"
After dinner, Andy once again slipped back into his old life.
Voldemort was dead…
The best thing about this for Andy is that he can study in peace this academic year.
Apart from Voldemort, no one will cause trouble at Hogwarts!
From now on until graduation, Hogwarts will be safe and sound.
This is really great!
As for the upcoming mess that would be caused by Grindelwald...
As long as it doesn't affect Andy's studies, he wouldn't care what Grindelwald does.
The main reason Andy is so eager to get rid of Voldemort is because he wants to sneak into Hogwarts and cause trouble—which would endanger his life.
If he doesn't die, who will?
Not only that, but Grindelwald is also Andy's portable grandpa, his second cheat.
Between Voldemort and Dumbledore, Andy chose Dumbledore and killed Voldemort.
But between Grindelwald and Dumbledore, Andy would definitely choose Grindelwald.
The prerequisite is that he doesn't come to Hogwarts to cause trouble!
This has nothing to do with good or evil.
Andy's thinking is very simple; he just finds it more enjoyable to discuss magic with Grindelwald.
That's all!
***
After the library closed, Andy and Hermione returned to their dormitory.
After seeing Hermione go into the girls' dormitory, Andy avoided the crowd and went to the Astronomy Tower alone.
Taking out the Two-Way Mirror from his pocket, Andy channelled magic energy and waited for a response from the other side.
After a while, a figure appeared in the mirror.
"Long time no see..."
Andy greeted, "You look much more energetic now."
Back then, Grindelwald looked like a grumpy old man, totally dispirited, as if he had lost all hope in life.
But now...
Although Grindelwald still looked like an old man, his whole demeanour was completely different, and there was a terrifying gleam in his eyes.
He looked like the godfather of some famous gang!
"Collins... I see you've heard the news." Grindelwald sounded a little pleased.
"Of course."
Andy nodded, then asked, "How are your preparations going? Are you confident of success?"
Andy was more curious about whether he could succeed in creating the Obscurus than about trivial matters, such as Grindelwald joining forces with Voldemort to outwit Dumbledore.
To him, this is the main point!
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