Chapter 788 Being Willful for Once

In a shabby cottage in Godric's Hollow, Bathilda Bagshot was still looking for her manuscript upstairs.

Downstairs, Kyle and Dumbledore sat opposite each other, but their behavior seemed to be the opposite.

Kyle's expression was calm.

Dumbledore looked nervous... It was difficult for him to describe his current mood.

In fact, Nicolas Flamel had repaired the time-turner a long time ago. Although he had been looking forward to this result before, when this day really came, Dumbledore backed off.

For some reason, perhaps because of his guilt towards Ariana, or perhaps for other reasons, he began to deliberately avoid this matter and subconsciously ignored the problem of the time-turner by making himself busy.

But when he finally made up his mind and went to Devonshire to find Nico, he was told that the time-turner had been given away, and it was given to Kyle.

There was no way, he could only come back again.

"So, Bathilda mistook me for her nephew at the beginning, was it also your plan?" Kyle asked.

"No, of course not." Dumbledore shook his head this time, "Like I said just now, my luck has always been good.

"In fact, I arrived a long time ago, but I haven't figured out what reason to use to convince you to lend me the time converter, so I didn't show up, but at this time, I noticed that Bathilda was confused again.

"I guess it was the Transfiguration Spell you cast before that made her recognize the wrong person, and it also gave me this idea to borrow Bathilda to tell you about Ariana."

"Transfiguration Spell?" Kyle thought for a while, "Could it be the one at the wedding?"

"Yes." Dumbledore nodded, "Her nephew was very good at Transfiguration Spells when he was young, especially animal transformation. The increasingly confused Bathilda should have seen a familiar shadow from your Transfiguration Spell."

Kyle pulled the corner of his mouth, feeling speechless. He didn't expect that he just cast a Transfiguration Spell on a whim, and it was actually related to the one who was studying in the Nurmengard Tower.

He is a good man, and has nothing to do with Grindelwald, who is full of blood debts.

Kyle tilted his head slightly, and the sunlight shone into the room through the mottled curtains, and one beam of light just fell on Dumbledore's face.

"You should have known many years ago that I needed this time converter."

"Yes." Kyle nodded.

The first time he saw Dumbledore lose his composure was in the Chamber of Secrets at Hogwarts, when he was holding the broken time converter, and he was extremely nervous.

For a long time afterwards, he kept running around because of this matter, looking for those famous alchemists to repair this thing.

"You know the reason now, it's because of Ariana." Dumbledore said softly: "That incident is my biggest regret. Can you understand that over the years, I have looked at her photos and have not been able to sleep peacefully for a day."

Kyle wanted to say, in this case, why not take Ariana's photo away, as long as you can't see it, it's okay, right?

But after thinking about it, he still couldn't say it out loud. On the one hand, it was very rude, and on the other hand, he didn't really want to die.

"I hope you can help me." Dumbledore said.

Kyle took a deep breath and turned his head away again to avoid looking at Dumbledore's current appearance.

"Professor, have you decided?"

If it was normal, even if the time was moved forward two months, Kyle would not even need to know this. As long as Dumbledore spoke, he would not hesitate at all.

For example, when he was in school, he wanted to take the initiative to mention this several times, but he forgot for various reasons.

After all, Kyle knew very well what Dumbledore had done for this time converter. The fact that this thing could be repaired was almost entirely due to his and Nico's efforts. No matter from which aspect, he had no reason to refuse.

Only now...

Time is the most elusive thing. It is clearly written in the box containing the time converter that Nico gave him that the longer the time to go back to the past, the greater the risk.

Going back a hundred years and a week are completely different things. The time is too long, which means that it is difficult for Dumbledore to accurately return to the day he really wants to go.

The error may be a week, a month, or even a year.

The most important thing is that this change cannot be connected to the existing time, which means that Dumbledore cannot go back to the past one second and appear in the same place the next second like when students use the time converter.

As for how long this time is, no one knows, because no one has used it. Even the Big Four a few years ago only talked to Kyle through some arrangements in the secret room, instead of really coming to Hogwarts at this time.

Now they have begun to face Voldemort and the Death Eaters, and the situation has become more and more tense. If Dumbledore, the thickest thigh on their side, suddenly disappears at this time, what kind of thing is it.

Kyle rubbed his forehead and complained in his heart why Nico gave him such a troublesome thing.

If he didn't know anything, Dumbledore would go back, and he didn't need to worry about it.

"Actually, my original idea was not to use it now." Dumbledore seemed to guess what Kyle was thinking. He glanced at his limp arm and said, "But Tom helped me make this decision.

"An old wizard whose wand was stolen and whose arm cannot be used seems to be useless, isn't it?"

Subconsciously, Kyle also looked at Dumbledore's arm, "But isn't Dean Sassia of St. Mungo's helping you make an antidote?"

"That kind of potion is very troublesome and will take several months at the fastest." Dumbledore said calmly, "During this period, the effects of this special black magic will continue to consume my magic power. In other words, it will be difficult for me to do anything during this period."

Hearing Dumbledore's words, Kyle had a headache.

He originally thought that Dumbledore just lost a hand, which might weaken some combat effectiveness for ordinary wizards. But for a wizard like Dumbledore, this degree of impact is nothing at all.

He can also cast spells with one hand, but he lacks some auxiliary means, which can be compensated by other forms.

As for the wand problem, it is even simpler. Ollivander has been rescued, and he can change it at any time. Although it is not as handy as the old wand, it can still be used.

Unexpectedly, there was such a thing.

This was the first time Kyle heard of the dark magic that could consume one's own magic power.

It can only be said that it is worthy of Voldemort... The curse on the ring, the potion in the locket, and the means specially prepared for Dumbledore this time, these are all means that have never been recorded, and the effects are more vicious than one.

No matter who it is, he has to admit that his talent in dark magic is indeed amazing, and the title of "Dark Lord" is well deserved.

Moreover, if it is true as Dumbledore said, then his decision is really reasonable.

At least during the time when Dean Sassia brewed the antidote, Dumbledore was no longer suitable to face Voldemort head-on.

Because once he used too much magic power, he might make mistakes under the influence of dark magic, and facing a powerful wizard like Voldemort, even the most insignificant mistakes would be equivalent to death.

At that time, Dumbledore's obsession would really become a regret.

After all, Voldemort would not treat Dumbledore the same way he treated Harry. There would be no cat-and-mouse game. Once he got the chance, he would definitely kill him.

Kyle sighed faintly. It seemed obvious what to choose.

"I have another question." He said, "Professor, we cannot use the time converter to change what happened in the past. I believe you should know this better than anyone else."

Dumbledore was silent. He did not speak or refute. He just sat there, not knowing what he was thinking.

"I must remind you that even if you go back, don't try to change anything." Kyle continued, "Otherwise, you may... kill Ariana with your own hands."

Kyle's tone was very heavy when he said the last sentence.

He didn't know what happened that day. He only knew that in a chaotic dispute, someone's spell accidentally hit Ariana.

And who used the spell, no one knew. What if it was Dumbledore who went back to the past and wanted to stop the incident, which led to the accident? It is not impossible.

Killing his own sister with his own hands, even Dumbledore would probably collapse.

As Kyle finished speaking, Dumbledore's body trembled visibly.

"Wait, you don't really want to stop it!" Kyle couldn't help but raise his voice and asked.

"Of course not." Dumbledore immediately said: "I know what to say, in fact, I just want to see her... just look at her again, even if it's just one glance."

There was a bit of pleading in his voice, "I want to apologize to her. As a brother, what I did before was too incompetent.

"Although this is a very selfish act, I still want to get her forgiveness. "

A teardrop flowed down the corner of Dumbledore's eye, fell to the ground, and rolled into the thick dust.

This also made Kyle's already shaken heart loosen even more.

He actually thought about a lot.

He also thought about whether the wand taken away by Voldemort and his arm hit by black magic were planned by Dumbledore from the beginning.

This is in line with Dumbledore's character. He is always like this. He likes to arrange everything. If necessary, he will not hesitate to use his life to pave a new road.

But think about it carefully, isn't this another kind of helplessness? He just did everything he could, and without reservation.

At the moment when he saw Dumbledore crying, all these messed up things were gone. The thought seemed to disappear from Kyle's mind all of a sudden.

Kyle couldn't tell what this feeling was. He felt that it didn't matter if Dumbledore was willful once.

In any case, in his current state, even if he stayed, it wouldn't have much effect.

If Voldemort recovered from his injuries before Dean Sassia brewed the antidote, coupled with the blessing of the Elder Wand, Dumbledore could only use his life to buy more time for everyone, and the situation might get worse later.

If Dumbledore left, he would have a chance to make a comeback.

If he couldn't recover, Voldemort would not run out rashly with his cautious character. In this case, there was little point for Dumbledore to stay here.

Moreover, the time for brewing the antidote is not short. If Dumbledore comes back midway, nothing will change and everything will remain the same as now.

Kyle looked up at Dumbledore again.

A centenarian man, who is still the strongest white wizard in the magic world, now looks like he is lost. He really can't remain indifferent.

After struggling for a moment, Kyle gritted his teeth and opened the box, took out the time turner and placed it on the table.

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I don't know how long it took, but Bathilda came down from upstairs holding a few pieces of moldy parchment, but there was no one in the room at this time. The sun shined through the curtains on the empty sofa. .

Bathilda stood there for a while, until a faint sound of laughter came from outside.

She turned to look at the blank parchment in her hand, thought for a moment, put them aside casually, then put on the moth-eaten headscarf and walked out of the door slowly.

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In Godric's Hollow, Lupine and Tonks' wedding program continues.

Although some people had to leave early due to various work, this did not affect the mood of others.

Everyone regarded this wedding as a rare time to relax and give their tense nerves a moment of respite.

Fred and George were in the middle of the dance floor, dancing their best tap dance to cheerful music, and received a round of applause.

Cedric looked at Kyle who was silent next to him.

"What's wrong with you? Why do you look so sad?"

"Nothing, I just went to look around." Kyle said with a sigh.

"Take a look around?" Cedric looked around, "Is there anything to see here?"

"Of course, after all, it is the place where Godric Gryffindor lived, so I am inevitably a little curious." Kyle said softly.

"Is that so? Okay." Cedric nodded and didn't care.

In order to prevent him from asking any more questions, Kyle simply made an excuse and went to the back of the house, where there were the fewest people.

Sirius was the only one here, looking at a stone in a daze, but his alertness was still high.

After hearing Kyle's footsteps, he immediately hid the stone behind him.

Kyle noticed that there was writing on it... "Good luck, Harry, wherever you are..."

There was more content behind it, but Sirius closed it too quickly and he didn't see it clearly.

"Oh, it's Kyle, why are you here?" Sirius asked pretending to be relaxed.

"Nothing, just strolling around." Kyle didn't ask about the stones, but said casually: "What about you, why are you here, don't you go dance with them?"

"It's been skipped," said Sirius. "I think more time should be left for Lupin and Tonks."

"Very good." Kyle nodded.

The two people, who were both worried, had a tacit understanding, and neither one said anything more. The scene was a bit dull for a while.

"So, how are you and Harry discussing about the ownership issue here?" Kyle changed the subject.

"It's been decided." Sirius said happily, "This place still belongs to me, but he will come back occasionally, and I agreed."

"I've always been curious about how you got the magic contract here." Kyle asked: "Logically speaking, shouldn't this place be reserved for Harry?"

"Because the magical contract was originally with me." Sirius explained: "When James and Lily first decided to settle here, the Death Eaters were frantically arresting them. In order not to be discovered, this place was actually owned by an uncle of mine. Help with purchase.

"He is a pure-blood wizard of the Black family. He easily evaded the pursuit of the Death Eaters. Later, he gave me the contract."

"So you just stayed?"

"No." Sirius shook his head and said, "I gave that thing to James right away, but he wanted to give me money and I didn't want it, so he refused to accept the contract, and then we were in a stalemate until …”

At this point, Sirius suddenly closed his mouth and changed the topic: "After I was acquitted, I went to the vault and found the contract. Because it was my uncle's name on it, I got it here without much effort. Ownership.

"But the house was badly damaged at that time. The way you saw it before was also repaired by me. It was built according to the photos. It's exactly the same as before."

"No wonder." Kyle nodded.

The two said a few more words, and then Kyle was dragged to the dance floor by Fred and George who ran over.

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