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…The one with the power to conquer the Dark Lord will be born at the end of the seventh month…
Professor Trelawney, slowly rotating, disappeared again into the clump of silver threads below.
The office was quiet. Dumbledore, Levin, and all the portraits remained silent, even the phoenix was still.
Dumbledore said, "The one who had only one chance to defeat Voldemort forever was born at the end of July, nearly sixteen years ago. The boy's parents had defeated Voldemort three times."
“You mean Harry Potter, right?” Levin revealed the other’s purpose. “You want to tell me that it’s true that Harry is the savior of the wizarding world.”
Harry, and he needs your help.
Ultimately, you just want me to be Harry Potter's babysitter and tool, don't you?
Levin was very dissatisfied, but he did not directly refute it:
"In fact, Professor Dumbledore, I also have some knowledge of prophetic magic."
Dumbledore rested his elbows on the table, clasped his hands together, and supported his chin with the back of his hand, looking at the young wizard with interest. His glasses reflected a white light under the moonlight.
"Many people say that prophecy is ethereal and that divination requires talent. But in my view, the essence of prophecy is the collection and review of information about the world, and it should have a systematic set of techniques and methods," Levin said, expressing his views on the prophetic school of thought.
"It sounds a bit like numerology," Dumbledore commented.
“The specific techniques are more complex than numerology,” Levin explained. “But you’re right, true divination should be like numerology—completely controllable, reproducible, and systematically studyable.”
"In my theory, the world is actually composed of countless intersecting world lines, and every choice you make is creating a new world line."
"And predictions about the future are essentially about peeking into information about a future timeline."
"This information will appear in the prophecy, which only means that it is possible for it to happen, but it does not mean that we will actually follow that path in the future."
“But prophecies still have an effect, don’t they?” Dumbledore remained calm after hearing Levin’s theory. “For example, when we know a prophecy, we can make some preparations to deal with the most likely fate.”
"However, the reverse is also true. The more you believe in a prophecy, the more likely it is to happen."
Levin shook his head.
"By the way, according to my information, Harry isn't the only boy who fits the prophecy; Neville is one of them too."
“Yes, you’re right, Neville is also a chosen one,” Dumbledore agreed. “But ultimately, it was Voldemort who made the choice.”
"He was the one who chose to kill Harry, and he was also the one who chose to believe the prophecy."
"So, in your mind, the fate of these two boys and these two families is entirely in Voldemort's hands?" Levin pointed out sharply.
Dumbledore has fallen into his own logical trap.
But Old Deng remained calm, as if accepting this fact was no big deal.
"This was Voldemort's choice."
he said.
“Yes, that means only the strong can control their destiny, while the weak are controlled by others,” Levin stated his opinion.
This is not only his own opinion, but also a conclusion derived through Dumbledore's logic.
"That's why there are no saviors in fate. Each person's only savior is themselves! If I'm dissatisfied with reality, I will continuously strengthen myself and then put in the effort to transform this imperfect story into the way I desire."
Chapter 213 The Deal with Dumbledore
In the verbal exchange, instead of persuading the other party, I was exposed by their logical flaws, which allowed them to deduce my own viewpoint.
A shadow fell over Dumbledore's eyes.
This was the first time he had been refuted by others in a debate over ideas.
Looking at the spirited young man before him, he couldn't help but think of the past, and of someone from his memories.
That was his closest companion in his youth.
He had to admit that, compared to the Flood Demon, the other person was more similar to the boy before him.
They were both handsome.
Equally talented,
The same advocacy of power,
The same confidence and arrogance
Yes, they are so similar!
Aside from one thing, Grindelwald is a pureblood, while his opponent is a Muggle.
The old man sighed, wanting to offer further words of comfort:
“Levin, you can’t think like that. Everyone in this world wants to be the protagonist, but it’s a thorny path, and not everyone can achieve a successful ending. Sometimes, following the path of fate will make your life much easier.”
“Easy? Hah,” Levin sneered. “Professor, you actually think I live for an easy life? Isn’t that underestimating me?”
Dumbledore shook his head.
He underestimated the other party's arrogance.
“Since you insist,” the old man paused, then continued, “I only hope that you can leave Harry, not affect him, and not interfere with his fate.”
Levin was quite surprised by Dumbledore's choice.
He actually wanted him to leave Harry... Was he so sure that his scheme could guarantee Harry's victory in the fight against Voldemort?
He knew very well that ever since he arrived in the Harry Potter world and brought a series of visitors from another world,
The fate of this world has been drastically altered.
“Professor, I think that instead of letting me leave Harry on my own, you should try to get Harry to leave me.” He sighed softly. “To be honest, I’ve also felt lately that Harry has come to me for help far too often. His poor little brain is starting to look like a troll.”
Dumbledore's expression was grim, as this was also what he was worried about, but he still nodded and said, "I'll figure something out for Harry. But now, the problem lies with you."
Seeing that the old bee still wouldn't give up, Levin couldn't help but wave his finger: "Professor Dumbledore, don't you think you've gone too far? As an educator, you're actually instigating a young wizard to distance himself from his friends. Harry and I have been friends since elementary school, he's my dearest friend and family!"
“So I have to pay extra?”
"So, you want Galleons as compensation?" Dumbledore seemed somewhat disappointed; he hadn't expected Levin to be so shallow.
"No, no, no, it's another person trying to bribe me with money... I'll say it again, I don't lack money, and I've never cared about money."
"Then what do you need?" Dumbledore asked curiously.
“As a Ravenclaw, I certainly need knowledge the most. If you agree to let me borrow any books from the restricted section—including those you took to the Headmaster’s office, of course—then I might not have had time to go find Harry Potter.”
Upon hearing Levin's conditions, especially the mention of the books he had taken from the Headmaster's office from the forbidden section, Dumbledore frowned. He looked at Levin and tried to advise him again, "Mr. Grimm, I think you should change your conditions. There's too much about dark magic in these books; they won't do you any good."
Levin, of course, vehemently refuted this view: "Knowledge is knowledge, Professor. Knowledge has no inherent good or evil; there are only people. The founders and headmasters placed these treasures in the restricted section so that young wizards could access this knowledge equally, not so that you would confine them."
The high pavilion.
"Besides, you have seen my guardian deity."
With that, Levin drew his wand: "[Palmtops of the Eye]!"
The silver dragon instantly appeared in the principal's office. Levin didn't shrink it; instead, it revealed its full form.
This is almost like stuffing a Hehidari black dragon into the principal's office.
In an instant, the space around Levin was completely filled, and everything on the bookshelves and table was swept off the floor.
Dumbledore's phoenix, Fawkes, was so startled that it flew around wildly.
Dumbledore himself was initially shocked. He had never witnessed such a massive amount of positive emotional power before. No wonder it could kill a Dementor with a single breath.
Then his expression softened.
He knew very well that a person who was completely immersed in dark magic could not cast a Guardian Angel. It was not only a sign of having strong magical abilities, but also represented that the caster had a heart full of protection, love and hope.
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So, the boy in front of us must have far more love and hope in his heart than the average person!
He was unaware that there existed a special profession called "psychic" in the world, capable of shaping and influencing the inner world of others and themselves.
The reason Levin's guardian spirit is so large is that it is infused with a large amount of spiritual power that is transformed into positive emotions.
Dumbledore thought about it and finally made a decision.
"Alright, I'll put the books in the principal's office back on the bottom shelf of the restricted section."
He said softly.
"Furthermore, Mrs. Ping will not be going to the restricted book section to check again tonight."
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Levin understood what Dumbledore meant.
So he promised, "Then I will not interfere in Harry's affairs; I will let him fend for himself."
After the agreement was reached, Levin left the office.
Through this conversation, he had come to see Dumbledore for who he truly was.
The white wizard who once saved the world is now old and no longer has the energy to deal with one unexpected event after another.
His energy was now completely focused on training the savior and defeating the Dark Lord in the mini-game.
He will no longer be an obstacle to Levin's progress.
On his way back to the Ravenclaw common room, Levin recalled the conversation, his heart filled with sarcasm: "Professor Dumbledore, your vision is limited to this world; you cannot fathom my magnanimity. Let's see if you can fulfill Harry's destiny before I change this world!"
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In the days that followed, Dumbledore never interfered in the club's affairs again.
Levin also officially gave the club a name that many people found somewhat strange:
The Academy of Broad Knowledge.
Actually, what he initially thought of was the "Genius Club,"
However, the name is too straightforward, and most of the members don't deserve it.
On the contrary, the "Erudition Society," which believes that even mediocre people can pursue wisdom, is more suitable for the club's character.
After all, Levin opened this club to bring wisdom to "mediocre people."
As the weeks went by...
Christmas is here.