Harry Potter: I started checking in from Diagon Alley

As the headmaster, Dumbledore couldn't openly antagonize Eric.

Or they could use the principal's power to make things difficult for Eric.

If Dumbledore didn't even have this much magnanimity, he wouldn't have been able to become the leader of the wizarding world.

He could tolerate Voldemort back then, so why couldn't he tolerate Eric?

Even the principal does not have the authority to arbitrarily decide which student to expel.

In theory, this power belongs to the Ministry of Magic.

Hogwarts is a subsidiary of the Ministry of Magic.

Each headmaster must be elected unanimously by the Ministry of Magic and the school board.

Therefore, the Ministry of Magic and the school board have the right to dismiss the principal and decide on personnel appointments at the school.

Although, given Dumbledore's status, he could also use Fudge to get Eric expelled from the Ministry of Magic.

Or, to take it even more extreme, if Legilimency fails, then force Eric into submission.

Of course he can do it; in terms of individual combat strength, no one can stop him.

But as I said before, if Dumbledore had done that, he wouldn't be Dumbledore, and he wouldn't have achieved his current status.

As intelligent as Dumbledore was, how could he not see that the situation was almost unsolvable for him?

His only "legal" and completely risk-free method, which would not be discovered by anyone except Eric, was Legilimency.

Before today, Dumbledore could never have imagined that his Legilimency would backfire on Eric.

In any case, if Eric is unwilling, he can forget about getting a single truth out of Eric today.

Having figured this out, Dumbledore simply decided to give up somewhat.

Dumbledore resumed his previous gentle yet slightly mischievous smile, and without waiting for Eric's reply, he spoke frankly: "Although we have never met before, I feel that you have some misunderstandings about me, Eric. How about we clear up these misunderstandings today?"

“No problem, Professor, but you should know better than me what the premise of frankness is. I’ve already said that I have no ill will toward Hogwarts or you, but I will not accept speaking to you under the circumstances just now.” Eric met Dumbledore’s gaze.

"Which case?" Dumbledore asked knowingly.

Eric chuckled and didn't continue.

He couldn't give Dumbledore a reason to say that he knew Dumbledore was using Legilimency.

You say he invaded your brain? Prove it.

What? No evidence?

Then how do you know?

The clash between Eric and Dumbledore was destined to take place in secret, a tacit understanding between them.

Dumbledore could not admit that he had Legilimency on Eric, and Eric could not admit that he was aware of it.

Then Eric noticed that Dumbledore had suddenly stopped talking and was staring at him.

?

Dumbledore remained silent, and Eric didn't want to break the silence either, so they could only stare at each other blankly.

After a while, Eric realized something was wrong.

Because he kept hearing the sound of the soul barrier working in his mind.

[Ding, Soul Barrier Interception: Mind Control Technique.]

I will endure.

[Ding, Soul Barrier Interception: Mind Control Technique.]

I'll endure it some more.

[Ding, Soul Barrier Interception: Mind Control Technique...]

【…】

Eric, finally losing his temper, slammed his fist on the table: "Are you ever going to stop?!"

Dumbledore looked at him innocently, spreading his hands as if to say, "I have no idea what you're talking about."

Eric was annoyed. He was about to take control of the conversation, but Dumbledore broke it up in such a shameless way.

Chapter 51 Improvements to the Guardian Spell

Is there any mistake?

The strongest white wizard of our time, the headmaster of Hogwarts, the one who defeated Voldemort.

After being exposed, she shamelessly continued to use mind control on him.

They didn't even try to hide it!

Look at Dumbledore's wicked grin; he's clearly doing it on purpose.

Dumbledore clearly knew that Eric could sense his Legilimency, but he couldn't do anything about it.

So they simply stopped acting and started doing things openly.

It can only be said that Dumbledore is indeed worthy of the name. After noticing Eric's abnormality, he chose to respond in a way that left Eric with no choice but to accept it.

That's just Dumbledore's personality.

In situations unrelated to the overall situation, despite his immense magical power, he never hesitated to play little jokes on others.

You can tell from the access code to the principal's office.

Which respectable school principal would set their password to "a pile of cockroaches"?

His behavior inexplicably reminded Eric of those unlucky kids who go around ringing other people's doorbells.

If you don't understand, just ask. Are all white-bearded old men this naive?

[Ding, Soul Barrier Interception...]

Eric pointed at Dumbledore: "Stop!"

Dumbledore chuckled and ultimately didn't continue.

"Doesn't this just make your Occlumency look impressive?" Dumbledore showed no remorse whatsoever.

The phoenix that had been watching the two's conversation opened its mouth and narrowed its eyes as if it were laughing.

Eric was speechless. Was there anyone normal in the principal's office?

Fawkes the Phoenix was Dumbledore's pet and had a telepathic connection with him, so it naturally understood what had just happened.

Even the phoenix was mocking him.

Do you really think I can't do anything to you?

...Thinking about it carefully, it seems there really isn't a way.

Dumbledore is Dumbledore after all. Even when he starts acting like a scoundrel, Eric can't handle it easily.

He couldn't do anything to Eric, but conversely, Eric couldn't do anything to Dumbledore either.

Both of them knew that the other had a secret, but they were both constrained by their respective identities, so they could only choose to maintain this delicate balance.

“I’m sorry, I apologize. It was just a little joke. I wouldn’t have done that if I hadn’t been certain that your Occlumency was so excellent.” Dumbledore pointed at Fawkes the Phoenix and said seriously, “Eric, perhaps you would like to demonstrate your Patronus Charm here? Fawkes is also very curious about your Patronus.”

“Of course, but only if you stop using Legilimency on me.” Eric warned Dumbledore, cutting to the chase and dropping the pretense.

I believe you.

Just kidding?

If Eric had let his guard down just now, he would have really become a joke.

But it seems Dumbledore has no intention of spreading today's events.

For Eric, it was perfectly acceptable.

Dumbledore smiled and said, "Alright, I promise."

Seeing his smiling face, Eric became even angrier.

No matter how he answers, Eric will always maintain a state of activated soul barrier when facing Dumbledore, not giving Dumbledore any chance to invade his mind.

Dumbledore knew it didn't matter how Eric answered; Eric wouldn't believe him anyway.

One should always be wary of others; how could Eric possibly entrust his fate to someone else?

Now that things were out in the open, Eric didn't hesitate and took out his wand to summon his guardian spirit.

The moment the pure white giant eagle appeared in the principal's office, it drew the attention of the portraits on the surrounding walls.

Even these successive headmasters of Hogwarts had never seen such a powerful Patronus before.

Phoenix Fox was startled and curiously examined the giant eagle.

The giant eagle, however, showed no weakness, letting out a low growl and staring defiantly at Dumbledore and Fawkes.

As a phoenix, Fox would never tolerate this.

Although the giant eagle is enormous, it is actually a phoenix, a mythical creature at the pinnacle of the magical world, possessing magical powers like the dragon.

Fox cried out, spread its wings, its feathers stood on end, and flames seemed to burn faintly in its eyes as it stared at the giant eagle, showing no sign of weakness.

"Don't be nervous, Fox."

Seeing that the two birds were about to fight, Dumbledore reached out to calm them down.

Inside the headmaster's office, Dumbledore's words still carried weight. Fawkes glanced disdainfully at the giant eagle and slowly retracted his wings to his side.

Meanwhile, Eric promptly canceled the Guardian Charm, and the giant eagle's figure disappeared.

“It lives up to its reputation,” Dumbledore exclaimed. “It is indeed a rare and exceptional Patron.”

"You flatter me, Professor."

Dumbledore asked curiously, "Was this really the first time you used the Patronus Charm on the train?"

"Yes."

"I didn't believe it before you summoned your guardian spirit, but after seeing your guardian spirit with my own eyes, I found that your guardian spirit spell does have a slight flaw."