Hogwarts' Golden Glory

After hearing Kane compare himself to Voldemort, Grindelwald, now using the alias Ald, felt incredibly pleased.

He secretly thought to himself that this kid was really promising and might even take over his job someday!

"So what's your view on the relationship between wizards and Muggles?"

Professor Olde, undeterred, continued to press for answers.

This kid's views are totally to my liking.

"In fact, the current relationship between wizards and Muggles subtly reflects the ideas of some schools of thought in a major Eastern country."

Kane spoke slowly and deliberately.

"First and foremost is the Legalist school of thought, which emphasizes governing the country by law. The 'Secrecy Law of the International Wizarding Federation' and the numerous related departments established by the Ministries of Magic in various countries are all manifestations of this idea."

"They strictly regulate the behavior of wizards to prevent the misuse of magic so that Muggles won't notice, and any violation of the rules will be punished."

"Furthermore, there is the Mohist school of thought, which emphasizes universal love, where both sides abandon prejudice and discrimination, care for each other for the common good, and avoid conflict."

"For example, when the Death Eaters were rampaging and the situation was critical, the Ministry of Magic notified the Muggle government in advance so that they could prepare a response. This is an example of cooperation between the two sides to avoid conflict."

"As for my opinion..." Kane paused deliberately, keeping everyone in suspense.

Having successfully captured everyone's attention, he continued, "In the great Eastern country, there exists a Confucian school of thought. They uphold the ideal of 'universal harmony,' the core tenet of which is equality for all, eliminating the huge gaps and oppression between social classes." Kane's words resonated deeply.

Ald felt like he had just heard the funniest thing in the world!

He immediately shook his head instinctively, a sneer appearing on his face, thinking to himself that this was simply a fantasy.

A world of great harmony?

This world is inherently unequal; from birth to death, you will encounter countless inequalities.

How could such a so-called world harmony possibly be achieved?

Olde shook his head unconsciously. He was still too young and didn't understand the cruelty of reality.

Dumbledore, however, fell into deep thought. What Kane said was exactly what he had always longed for.

In his heart, every life, whether wizard or Muggle, should be equal and worthy of respect.

But over the years, I've tried it myself, and without a doubt, I've failed!

Even the Weasleys, who are considered to have the utmost respect for Muggles within the wizarding community.

But subconsciously, they still believe there is a significant gap between wizards and Muggles.

How can we then have a truly equal dialogue?

Ideals may be beautiful, but reality is always cold and harsh.

Professor Old glanced at Kane and concluded that the boy still needed his guidance and help him discard those somewhat naive ideas.

This child is just like myself when I first met Dumbledore—full of idealism!

Professor Old retorted without hesitation, "Your idea is completely unrealistic. How can wizards and Muggles be equal?"

Kane, however, remained calm, shook his head, and continued to explain, "I'm not finished yet. What I meant earlier was purely an ideal state. What I really mean is the pursuit of a certain consistency in identity."

At this moment, none of the three understood what he meant by "unity".

Kane patiently continued to explain to the two, "Nowadays, whether in the Muggle world or the wizarding world, the standard for selecting leaders is outstanding talent."

"Grindelwald once wanted to choose the best people to be leaders, but he was biased in his belief that wizards enslaved humanity, so he failed because he forgot that people will not willingly be enslaved forever!"

Kane's words made the group think deeply!

Over the years, Grindelwald has also constantly doubted himself.

Because he always felt that his starting point was correct; in any world, it is only natural for the strong to rule.

Was it really that wrong of me to simply merge two worlds together?

Now, thanks to Kane's words, he suddenly realized that he had never truly respected the lives of Muggles from the very beginning.

Dumbledore, however, was deeply moved at this moment. He was now certain that Kane would never become the next Dark Lord.

Simply because this child, like himself, understands the importance of respecting the lives and rights of Muggles.

The Confucianism that Kane mentioned earlier, isn't that the ideal state he has been longing for?

I had spent some time in that great Eastern country with Severus a few years ago.

It is indeed a thriving country where people live and work in peace and contentment.

My friend Mr. Zhang is highly capable, yet he still frequently appears in front of the camera in the Muggle world.

Unlike the European magical community, they did not remain closed off; instead, they actively integrated themselves.

By relinquishing some of their rights, they gain a foothold and room for growth in social development.

Unfortunately, I went there to find a way to fight Voldemort.

We didn't have time to linger and fully experience the local customs and culture.

Dumbledore couldn't help but daydream that once things were over here, he might have the chance to take Gellert on a trip next time.

Thinking it over, he glanced at Professor Olde secretly when Kane wasn't looking, and sighed inwardly.

Over the years, time has caught up with us.

He's gotten old, and he's not as handsome as he used to be.

Oh, I almost forgot, this isn't what he originally looked like.

Hermione stared wide-eyed; it was clearly the first time she had ever heard of such things.

Previously, the book only briefly mentioned Grindelwald's evil and Dumbledore's defeat of him.

There is absolutely no detailed description of what kind of person Grindelwald was.

Even more unexpectedly, there was such a complex and subtle relationship between Dumbledore and Grindelwald!

She was filled with curiosity: how did Kane know all this inside information?

"But after all you've said, how exactly are you going to achieve consistency in your identities?"

Professor Olde had recovered from his memories of past failures and now asked questions with a calm expression.

"It's simple, just make Muggles become wizards, and that solves the problem!"

???

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Muggles becoming wizards?" Professor Olde raised his voice, his tone sharp. "Do you know how many Muggles there are in Britain right now?"

"Yes, I know, about 5700 million people." Kane answered readily.

Professor Old frowned, persisting in his questioning: "Then do you know how many wizards there are in Britain right now?"

"More than ten thousand people," Kane replied truthfully, his expression calm.

"So how do you plan to turn all 5700 million people into wizards?"

Professor Olde's eyes widened in anger, clearly infuriated by Kane's outlandish idea.

"If there's a problem, let's solve it. Do you dare say my method can't solve the problem you initially raised?"

Kane spread his hands, looking completely indifferent.

"So, you have a way to solve this?"

Suddenly a voice came from behind Kane's ear.

"Is it a package, bro?" Kane replied instinctively, but as soon as the words left his mouth, he realized something was off.

His heart skipped a beat; the professor was in front of him, and Hermione was to his right.

Who is behind me?

The answer is obvious.