The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 195 The Dark Lord's Loss of Control

The sharp words of the first Dark Lord Grindelwald cut through Ada's skin like a blade and hit her heart, tearing through the barrier Ada had set for herself and letting her know how ridiculous she was for being timid.

When the bloody wound heals, the scabs that peel off are the weakness, humility and unbearableness of the past. After the transformation, Ada will become a better person, a wizard with a strong heart and strength.

This change is not a change in appearance or plastic surgery, nor will it be immediate or happen overnight. This change that comes from the heart will be reflected in daily life, in how she handles problems, and in Ada's attitude toward magic.

In the following days in Nurmengard, Ada became much more confident. She smiled more often, her steps became lighter, and she even had more energy to argue with Grindelwald.

Ada, who was scolded so badly, was trying hard to get revenge, but Grindelwald was so cunning that he didn't give Ada any chance to take revenge.

The first Dark Lord mocked Ada from all angles. He said that Ada was "as slow as a turtle" based on her casting speed. When Ada was not decisive enough, he said that Ada was "hesitant and too soft-hearted". When Ada was resistant to black magic, he said that Ada "couldn't even control her own strength, so she might as well find a rope to strangle herself."

In a word: nothing.

If Dumbledore's guidance to Ada is like the spring rain that moistens everything silently, hoping to change Ada little by little in this subtle way and let Ada grow gradually, then Grindelwald is the heavy rain that pours down and directly makes Ada feel cold. But surprisingly, this almost rough style is more effective, and it directly wakes up Ada who is in a period of confusion.

It's not that Dumbledore is not as good as Grindelwald in teaching others, but because the two people have different considerations, so they use two completely different methods.

Dumbledore is the headmaster of Hogwarts and the greatest wizard in the wizarding world. He has more concerns. He is worried that he will force things to happen too fast and that he will lead Ada astray and cause harm to the wizarding world.

Grindelwald, who was imprisoned in Nurmengard, did not have so many concerns. He chose the most direct way without any taboos. As for whether Ada would indulge in black magic in order to become stronger and whether it would cause harm to the wizarding world, this was Ada's business and had nothing to do with him.

Whether Ada becomes the next Dumbledore or the next Grindelwald, what does this have to do with the imprisoned old man? It is a question whether Grindelwald's body can hold on until that day. After he dies, even if the world is destroyed, what does it matter? Can Grindelwald jump out of the coffin?
Ada's life in Nurmengard continued, and her communication with Grindelwald gradually increased. In addition to being picky about her, Grindelwald would also communicate with Ada. The two would discuss the war between wizards and goblins, as well as the war between Muggles. The two even replayed World War I and World War II on the map.

The war simulation finally gave Ada a chance to take revenge. Ada mocked without hesitation: "I heard that you trained a wizard army? How about the line-up shooting mode, or the three-stage shooting mode? Can you withstand the howitzer bombardment? Can you withstand the steel torrent?"

"Do you know what decapitation tactics are? Do you know what the three great truths of the world are? Do you know what tactical penetration is and what carpet bombing is? Do you know about last year's Desert Storm operation?"

Ada's series of questions directly silenced the arrogant Dark Lord. Ada won the first battle of words with Grindelwald. The angry Dark Lord rudely drove Ada out of the top floor of the castle, and when he closed the door, he shouted: "Don't forget, you are a wizard now, not a Muggle!"

After being kicked out, Ada fiddled with her long hair and looked at the closed door with contempt. Isn't this just a communication and discussion? Why is she so angry?

Ada was in a very good mood after her first victory, so she searched the castle again. After the duel between Dumbledore and Grindelwald and before Grindelwald was imprisoned in Nurmengard, Ada didn't know what the castle had gone through during this period. She only knew that there was almost nothing valuable in the castle.

The armors that Ada had rearranged were probably the most valuable items in the entire castle. The villagers down the mountain didn't need these armors, and they couldn't wear them to show off their knightly prowess. Ada could only collect some candlesticks, cups, copper kettles or tableware, and she would exchange these non-magical items with the villagers for some food such as bacon and sausages. The villagers could keep these things for themselves, or take them out to exchange for some money to supplement their family income.

Ada got meat and the villagers got money. No one lost out. The only one who suffered a loss was Grindelwald, who lived on the top floor of the castle.

While Ada went to the village to barter, Grindelwald on the top floor of the castle fell into deep thought. He found that with the passage of time, the strength contrast between wizards and Muggles had changed.

At the beginning, wizards held a dominant position, and King Arthur became the Knight King because of Merlin's assistance. In the Middle Ages, although the witch-hunting movement was prevalent, wizards were still more powerful, and only weak wizards were persecuted. Powerful wizards still played Muggles at their fingertips, but in order to protect their weak compatriots, wizards had to hide and disappear from the sight of Muggles.

It was in this special context that the prototype of the "International Statute of Secrecy" came into being, and was finally officially signed and implemented in 1689, and wizards completely went into hiding.

Compared with the Muggles who are constantly making progress, wizards are standing still. This can almost be seen as a step backward in history. Muggles already have the power to destroy the world, but wizards are indulging in the glory of the past. Moreover, this gap will continue to widen with the passage of time. Grindelwald dare not imagine what it will eventually become.

If the two sides really go to war, even if the wizards can eventually win, they will have to pay a heavy price. Can wizards afford this price? Today's "International Statute of Secrecy" has really become a law to protect the survival of wizards. Grindelwald feels very sad that wizards have squandered too many opportunities.

Grindelwald, heartbroken, did not go downstairs to enjoy dinner, but stayed upstairs alone, as usual. Today's dinner was rich, with bacon, sausages, and even a can of beer, but these foods did not comfort Grindelwald at all.

Unlike the worried Grindelwald, Ada was admiring the hazy night in her small loft. She discovered that the distant mountains she often looked at had a "scar", as if a part of them had been blown off.

There was a knock on the door, and Grindelwald walked in. Like Ada, he leaned on the railing and looked into the distance. He said, "The mark on the mountain was the work of an Obscure. I think his attack was filled with anger, resentment, inequality and other negative emotions. The power of this attack is really intoxicating."

Ada estimated that even if she activated "Recklessness", the damage from double casting would hardly cause such great damage. The power of Obscurus was indeed intoxicating.

"If I'm not mistaken, you are the one who caused the negative emotions of the Silent Ones, right?" Ida turned around and started working on the small table. "Would you like a cup of hot cocoa?"

"You guessed right. I'm very good at bewitching people. His tragic life experience destined him to have these strong negative emotions, and I only need to guide him a little, and this outburst will come early." Grindelwald took the hot cocoa, "Thank you for the hot cocoa. Do you British people like sweet things so much?"

"I don't know. I like sweets just because life is so bitter." Ada said with a smile.

Grindelwald didn't say anything like "you don't understand shit about suffering at your age". The suffering of the girl in front of him was naturally not romantic. She, like Credence, had a miserable childhood, but she was much luckier than Credence.

Only you know whether the water is hot or cold when you drink it. No one else will ever understand your pain.

(End of this chapter)