Chapter 198 Parting

The night is as cold as water, and the nights in the mountains are always extremely cold. The moonlight shines down, and the whole castle is covered with a layer of silver. Ada huddled up while lying on the hard bed. During this month, she not only adapted to life in the mountains, but also adapted to the uncomfortable hard bed.

The flame in the fireplace was a little weak, so Ada stretched out her hand from the warm quilt and snapped her fingers in the direction of the fireplace. Under the influence of magic, the flames regenerated from the embers, and the temperature in the room rose again.

During the day, the castle with only two people welcomed another guest. It couldn't be said that the phoenix was not a human being after all. Phoenix Fawkes visited the castle when the sun was shining, bringing news from Dumbledore: he would come to pick up Ada and return to Hogwarts the next day.

Ada was very happy after receiving the news. She had been living here for a month and she could finally go home.

During this month in Nurmengard, Ada had a clearer plan for her confused life, and she became more confident. This was her gain and what Dumbledore was happy to see.

He brought Ada here to visit the dangerous Grindelwald, hoping that Ada could find the direction in life and recognize her own value.

Due to previous negligence, a rift developed in the relationship between Dumbledore and Ada. At this stage, he can no longer guide Ada. His actions and words will be regarded as having ulterior motives.

It takes a long process to close the gap between the two and regain the previous relationship.

At Hogwarts, the only person who could replace Dumbledore in teaching Ada was Transfiguration Professor Minerva McGonagall, but McGonagall was obviously not a suitable candidate.

Mag can teach Ada the art of transformation and set a positive example for Ada with her own integrity, but she cannot give Ada more. The height Ada will reach is something Mag has never touched in her life. This road is full of thorns and forks. Mag does not have these experiences, and she cannot effectively guide Ada.

Originally, Dumbledore was the most suitable person, but starting from Benedict Foley, Voldemort's dark cloud once again shrouded Hogwarts.

Time has become urgent, and the cracks that could have been repaired with time are now magnified.

Dumbledore had a premonition that this year's Quirrell was just a small episode. After the Sorcerer's Stone, there would be a bigger conspiracy surrounding Harry and Voldemort. He needed to put more energy into Harry and Voldemort, which he could not give. Ada gives more care and guidance because Harry is the one with higher priority.

That morning at the Shrieking Shack, Dumbledore thought a lot and thought of a candidate to replace him, Gellert Grindelwald. This was a very risky choice, and Dumbledore was very hesitant. He wanted to observe it for a while before making a decision.

Plans can never keep up with changes, and the internal strife in Gryffindor prompted Dumbledore to end his observation and make an early decision to take Ada to see Grindelwald.

The cause of the incident was Harry, but it was the innocent Ada who was unfairly treated. Everyone involved in this internal strife was at fault, and everyone should receive the punishment they deserve.

But when it came to punishing Ada, Dumbledore once again hesitated. This situation was rare even in his long life.

If Ada is not punished, it will be unfair to other students, and this unfairness will sow the seeds of hatred. Although it is fair to punish Ada, it will continue to stab Ada in her heart, causing Ada to be separated from herself and Harry. This is also what Dumbledore does not want to see.

Because of this difficult matter, Dumbledore had no choice but to pick up the option that he had temporarily shelved. So Dumbledore took Ada to Nurmengard to meet the man who haunted him.

Another reason that made Dumbledore make this decision was that during the conflict, Ada, who was originally indifferent, chose to lower her wand when facing Professor McGonagall.

The army was in danger, but Dumbledore chose to believe in Grindelwald and Ada.

In the empty Nurmengard, neither of the two men in the fortress could sleep that night. Grindelwald, who lived on the top floor, found that he was somewhat reluctant to let go of this uninvited guest. He had indeed become old and fragile.

The next morning, neither Grindelwald nor Ada, who were sitting at either end of the long table, spoke, and both seemed somewhat silent. It was Grindelwald who broke the silence between the two for the first time, but it was Ada who broke the silence this time.

"I brought back some food yesterday. I should be able to eat it for a few more days. If you need it later..."

"It's not necessary." Grindelwald said as he lowered his head and cut the bacon.

"I put cocoa powder and tea bags in the kitchen. If you want to drink..." Ada pointed to the kitchen and continued.

"It's not necessary either."

Ada slapped the table and stood up. She said: "Grindelwald!"

"Didn't the orphanage and Hogwarts teach you what etiquette is and what elegance is?"

This kind of disregard and indifference made Ada feel that everything she did was so unnecessary. Ada did not continue eating her breakfast, but went straight back to her room, ignoring the first Dark Lord.

Grindelwald was eating his breakfast by himself. Even Ada's angry departure did not disturb his mood. Maybe he was not in the mood to eat.

After a while, Ada, who put on a sky blue robe and carried her handbag, returned downstairs, just like the day she came.

"Do you really have nothing to say to me?" Ada asked, "After today, we may never see each other again."

"Since we can't see each other anymore, there's no need to say anything." Grindelwald raised his head, his voice devoid of any emotional ups and downs, "Still, you have feelings for every passer-by in your life, then. You are really full of emotions.”

Ada, who had picked up the bread again and was about to continue eating breakfast, put the bread down again after hearing this. She couldn't eat this breakfast anymore.

Ada didn't like separation, but she had to face separation. She wanted to dilute the sadness of separation, but found that Grindelwald's method was obviously more clever. Because Ada is so angry now that she can no longer remember parting. She is eager to leave this castle that exudes a rotten atmosphere immediately.

Neither of the two people spoke, and the silence was not broken until the cry of the phoenix, and the magic at the entrance to Nurmengard was unlocked.

Ada stood up and walked outside. Grindelwald sat on a high-backed chair and looked at Ada's back, still saying nothing.

After walking a few steps, Ada stopped. She turned her back to Grindelwald and said, "Goodbye. Also, don't die so quickly. I will live according to my ideas and maybe change the world." , you have to live well, otherwise you won’t be able to see it.”

Dumbledore on the platform looked at Ada who came out and said, "I thought I would have to wait a little longer before you could come out."

"You go in and say goodbye, and you'll know why I came out so quickly." Ada said. She looked back at the inscription at the entrance to the castle. Ada will never forget her days in Nurmengard.

"No, let's go back." Dumbledore said with a smile, "I'm happy to see your growth and transformation, Ada."

Ada covered her eyes with her hands and looked against the light at Dumbledore beside her. He had too much to say about this castle and the person in the castle, but he never said it out loud.

He just stared at the entrance with the same look he had when looking into the Mirror of Erised.

"Let's go. The two Mr. Weasleys miss you very much. During your absence, they used Minerva's office as a common room." Dumbledore said, and he withdrew his gaze. Calling to Fox, the phoenix hovering in the sky.

There was a flash of fire, and Dumbledore and Ada disappeared on the platform in front of the castle.

In the castle, Grindelwald sat there without making any sound. It was not until another loud cry of the phoenix that Grindelwald stood up and slowly walked up the stairs.

The updates that are missing today will be made available tomorrow, sorry about that.