The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 366 The cunning old fox

In fact, the temperature in the room is not that high. Although there is no air conditioning, the wizards have their own way to cool down. Whether it is the magic cooling of spells or the physical cooling of ice cubes, they can always find a way to cool down.

Ada was sweating because there was plenty of sunlight outside and she had run all the way here under the sun. In addition, some of the sweat came from her staying in bed because someone had opened the curtains that blocked the sunlight.

When I lie in bed and sleep in the sun, I am exposed to the sun. When I run, I am also exposed to the sun. If Ida doesn't sweat, who will? Since the indoor temperature is not particularly high, it is not because of the weather that Vader and Dumbledore did not fight.

Vader had no good feelings towards Dumbledore because Dumbledore defeated Grindelwald in 1945. But it had been almost fifty years since this happened, and Grindelwald didn't care about it, so there was no need for Vader to hold on to it and fight to the death as soon as they met.

Moreover, Dumbledore was the headmaster of Hogwarts and was recognized as the greatest wizard. It was obviously unwise to offend such a person. Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run. For Ada's sake, Vida would not do such a stupid thing.

What? You said Dumbledore was magnanimous? Even the most magnanimous people would have a calculating side. Vida didn't think Dumbledore would tolerate his unbridled insolence.

Yes, you heard it right, it's outrageous.

Identity, status, magical power, including the different camps they were in fifty years ago, if Vader chose to break up with Dumbledore and become hostile, others would regard it as Rosier's insolence.

Vida may not care about Rosier, but he has to consider Ada's future. Is it really worth it to offend the giants of the magic world and the people who have the final say in the magic world for Ada's own selfish desires and for the sake of the past events of fifty years?
In Vida's eyes, Ada had suffered for many years, and Vida didn't want to see her suffer anymore. However, it was still okay to make a few sarcastic remarks about Dumbledore without causing any harm.

Just like just now, wasn't Vida taking the opportunity to emphasize that he was Ada's grandmother, and you, Dumbledore, were just a guest!
Vida kept silent about Grindelwald and the old days, and Dumbledore certainly wouldn't bring it up on his own initiative.

According to gossip, Dumbledore liked the Chocolate Frog card so much because it placed his name and Grindelwald's name together on the card.

When Dumbledore learned that Ada's grandmother had found her, he had already obtained first-hand information through his own means, including the matter of Louis and Jessica, as well as information about Vida Rosier.

Dumbledore certainly knew who Vida Rosier was, and it was impossible for the headmaster to discuss Grindelwald with his most loyal follower.

After falling in love with the same man, Gaocun Yizhihua and French Rose once again formed a tacit understanding. Both of them avoided Grindelwald and avoided talking about him. They talked about the recent hot weather, French desserts, and of course, the most important thing was Ada.

It was because of Ada's appearance that the lives of Vida and Dumbledore intersected again. Dumbledore told a lot about Ada's life at school, which Vida didn't know.

For example, when the two Mr. Weasleys played pranks, Miss Drizzt kept watch for them; for example, how Miss Drizzt blackmailed Mr. Black this year; for example, how Miss Drizzt became jealous because of a flying broom.

Two people who are more than 200 years old in total are happily chatting about the interesting stories of a girl who is not even 17 years old. It is hard to imagine that these two people were once enemies and rivals in love in this harmonious scene.

Outside the Sun Room, Ada wiped the sweat off her face and breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that they didn't fight, it was good that they didn't get into a fight, the old kid wasn't just talking, fortunately the two inside didn't really quarrel over Grindelwald.

Ada looked at Laura in a reproachful manner and said, "I beg you, can you please not breathe so hard when you speak next time...it's scary."

"What's so scary about this?" Laura said. She had no idea what Ada had imagined. "The two of them are two hundred years old in total. Are they really going to fight over candy?"

Laura looked at Ada with disdain and continued, "On the contrary, you came here in such a state. I have asked the house elf to make arrangements. Go upstairs and take a shower quickly. You are covered in stinky sweat."

Ada smoothed her wet hair. She also felt very uncomfortable. She did not continue arguing with Laura and went back upstairs to wash up without saying a word.

An hour later, after washing and changing into proper clothes, Ada met Dumbledore again. It was lunchtime, and the four of them had a sumptuous lunch together, which Ada ate with trepidation.

After lunch, Vida went back to the second floor on the pretext of taking a nap, and asked Ada to entertain Dumbledore. Laura also left Rose Manor on the pretext of going to the Ministry of Magic. When Dumbledore and Ada were the only ones left in the room, Dumbledore said, "I haven't congratulated you yet. Congratulations on finding a family that truly loves you."

"Mr. Weasley and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley also treat my family sincerely, even though I have no blood relationship with them." Ada held up two fingers, indicating that in addition to Vida, the Weasley family also treated her sincerely. She also bent her fingers proudly twice.

"Of course, kind and warm people will always be favored," said Dumbledore.

Alain Rozier and Vincent Rozier strongly objected to this statement, and Isaac and Clive expressed their support for the Rozier father and son's opposition.

"By the way, professor, why did you come to France? You can't have come here just to see me, right?" Ada asked. She has always been very self-aware, and she would never think that Dumbledore came here just to visit her home.

"Of course I didn't come here specially. I just happened to be attending a meeting here, so I came to see you." Dumbledore said, "Since I'm here, won't I be criticized if I don't come to see you?"

Ada curled her lips and ignored Dumbledore's teasing. Dumbledore did not beat around the bush and told the purpose of his visit to France. He really came to attend a meeting.

The meeting was to discuss whether to restart the Triwizard Tournament. This matter has been discussed for a long time and was finally finalized this summer.

Also decided was the venue for the Triwizard Tournament. Among the three magic schools, Hogwarts was finally chosen to host the competition.

The competition dates back to the late 13th century and was held by three of Europe's best magic schools, Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. The purpose of the competition was to promote communication and build friendships between young wizards.

Although the purpose was good, there were always various accidents in the competition. Due to the high casualty rate, the event was eventually stopped. After more than half a year of negotiations, the three schools finally decided to restart the competition, of course, on the premise of ensuring that no players would die.

"So, the professor wants me to be the champion of Hogwarts?" Ada asked. She heard the hidden meaning in Dumbledore's words. "Is the champion of each school decided by the headmaster of each school?"

"The champions are chosen by a magical object, and I will not interfere with it," Dumbledore explained. "You don't think you can pass the contestant test?"

It was a clumsy provocation, or perhaps it was not a provocation, but Dumbledore was somewhat surprised by Ada's retreat, as if she had little interest in the Triwizard Tournament or this honor.

Ada pondered for a while and asked again: "If I participate in the competition, would it be a bit too bullying?" This was a very arrogant statement, but Ada did have the capital to be arrogant.

With Ada's current abilities, there aren't many people in the magic world who can beat her. She can easily win the trophy at a duel tournament. It's really a bit of bullying to participate in the same event with people of the same age. It's a dimensionality reduction attack.

"Were you still a student at Hogwarts in September?" Dumbledore asked calmly.

"Of course, school starts in September and I'm only in the sixth grade..."

"That's it. You and they are all students. I really don't see the problem with you participating in the Triwizard Tournament together!" said Dumbledore. He now looked like a cunning old fox.

Dumbledore pretended to beg, and said, "Ada, I hope Hogwarts can win the championship of this competition. I don't want Hogwarts to be overtaken by Beauxbatons."

Emmmmm…Albus Dumbledore, sly and cunning.

(End of this chapter)