Chapter 1308 Agree

Slughorn shuddered at the sound of Voldemort's name.

"Why did that devil who can't even mention his name do it?" He asked hesitantly.

"The vampire clan in Slytherin has a magic that will make Voldemort's power stronger." Ivan said, "He is going to use this magic. If he succeeds, no one will be his opponent."

"How could there be such magic," said Slughorn in disbelief. "What is it?"

"Similar to black magic that alters body and soul, but more sinister..."

"My God, a more evil and powerful Dark Demon?"

"Yes, Professor, are you going to hide like this for the rest of your life?"

Slughorn didn't answer, he was out of his mind for a while, and seemed to be carefully examining what Ai Wen said.

"I don't think Voldemort could have defeated Dumbledore," said Harry suddenly. "No matter what he ends up with, as long as Dumbledore is headmaster, Hogwarts will be safer than anywhere else."

"It is said that Voldemort is only afraid of him alone. Even before, when he was the strongest, he didn't dare to approach Hogwarts, right?" Hermione asked.

"It's true, Dumbledore is the only wizard Voldemort is afraid of." Ivan nodded.

There was another silence, and Slughorn sighed heavily.

"Well, probably, the devil who can't even mention his name has never dared to compete with Dumbledore." He muttered reluctantly, "but if he becomes more evil and powerful..."

"Voldemort may surpass Dumbledore in strength, but he will never be defeated." Ivan said, "What's more, we will stop Voldemort, prevent him from successfully casting that magic, and find a way to defeat him."

"Don't keep calling him by his name, don't you know he's got a spell on it?" Slughorn said disapprovingly, "it'll make him sense we're here..."

"So what? He didn't dare to come here at all." Aiwen said disdainfully, "Calling Voldemort by his name is the first step to muster up the courage to defeat him. There are many people who can do it. Be brave, Professor .”

"You are indeed brave, but very unwise." Slughorn thought for a while, "But you are right, Hogwarts is indeed the safest place at present. I think, since I did not join the Death Eater Hell, the devil who can't even mention his name can't possibly consider me a friend... In that case, I'm afraid I'll be safer staying by Albus's side, no matter whether he will become stronger in the future."

"If you just want to protect yourself, there is no safer place than Dumbledore's side."

"Well, I read the news of the murder of Amelia Bones, and I can't pretend that her death didn't touch me, considering she had so many acquaintances in the Ministry, so much protection, strength Not weaker than me, both..."

Just then, Dumbledore re-entered the room.

Slughorn was taken aback. He seemed to have forgotten that Dumbledore hadn't left the house.

"Oh, you're back, Albus," he said. "You've been away a long time. Are you sick?"

"No, I was just looking through those Muggle magazines," said Dumbledore. "I really like the sweater knitting patterns on them. They look very warm. Maybe I should knit myself a sweater like this. Okay, Alvin, Harry, Hermione, we've been bothering Horace for so long, I think we should go."

"You're leaving?" said Slughorn, startled.

"Yeah, I think, I can see that the game is doomed, I haven't persuaded you to go back to Hogwarts."

"Well, defeat?" Slughorn looked very disturbed. He fiddled with his two fat thumbs and watched anxiously as Dumbledore wrapped his traveling cloak tightly. Ivan and Hermione also put on their coats. Harry He zipped up his jacket.

"Well, I'm sorry you won't take the job, Horace," said Dumbledore, making a farewell gesture with his uncharmed hand. "If you could come back, Hogwarts would I am very happy. You know, we have greatly strengthened the security precautions this year, and you are welcome to come and have a look as long as you want.”

"Okay, no problem, I, alas, you are too kind, I said..."

"Goodbye then," said Dumbledore.

"Goodbye," said Harry.

"Goodbye, Professor!" Hermione waved.

"Goodbye." Ivan looked at Slughorn, who was sweating profusely, and waved his hand.

They had just reached the front door when they heard a shout behind them.

"Okay, okay, I'll do it!"

Turning around, Dumbledore saw Slughorn standing in the doorway of the living room, panting.

"Are you willing to come back to work?"

"Yeah, yeah," said Slughorn impatiently. "I must be crazy, but yes, I would."

"Great." Dumbledore immediately beamed with joy. "Then, Horace, we'll see you on September 1st."

"Well, no problem," Slughorn muttered.

As they walked along the garden path, Slughorn's voice came again behind them.

"I'll ask for a raise, Dumbledore!"

Dumbledore chuckled as the garden door closed behind them.

They walked down the hill through the black and curling fog.

"You did a good job," said Dumbledore. "You managed to convince Horace."

"But we didn't do anything?" Harry said in surprise.

"We're just telling him what's going on," said Hermione. "Well, he doesn't look very determined, and besides, he seems very afraid of Voldemort."

"Also interested in the three of us." Ivan added, "especially Harry."

"That's it, you let Horace see how much he can benefit from returning to Hogwarts." Dumbledore said softly, "As for his interest in the three of you, well, what do you think of him?" ?”

"I'm afraid of death, greedy for material enjoyment, and like to show off." Ivan said bluntly.

"I think he's quite likable, except for the pure-blood part," Hermione said, "although he later explained that he was not a supporter of the idea of ​​pure-blood supremacy, but he obviously discriminated against Muggle-born wizards." .”

Harry nodded approvingly, Laghorn was indeed likable in some ways.

But as Alvin and Hermione said, he seemed vain, fond of material comforts, and, despite what he said was otherwise, he could be a wonderful thing for a Muggle-born. Wizard, showed too much surprise, it makes people uncomfortable...