Hogwarts: Who uses a crowbar in wizard duels?

"Kevin, are we really just going to abandon everything?"

When Kevin and the others returned home, Draco still asked with some concern.

After all, who knows if Grindelwald will ever return to their Malfoy Manor?

He came out specifically to call for reinforcements.

"Don't worry, although it can't be confirmed, I don't think Grindelwald is as bad as Voldemort."

"Besides, I've already written another letter to Headmaster Dumbledore. Let's wait for his reply."

Hearing Kevin's words, Draco had no choice but to nod.

Having spent most of the summer with Grindelwald, although they didn't talk much, he could definitely sense that Grindelwald was different from Voldemort.

Despite the differences, Draco was still very uneasy about this unfamiliar and powerful figure, which is why he specifically sought Kevin's help.

The torrential rain in London subsided, and a few rays of sunlight gradually peeked through the dark clouds in the sky.

Good news, they can go out and have fun.

The bad news is that after this incident, they're not in the mood for anything.

Except for Kevin.

......

"Look, this history of magic mentions Grindelwald."

After returning home, Hermione ran back to her room, saying that she seemed to remember seeing Grindelwald's name in some book and wanted to look for it.

Sure enough, she came out shortly afterward, carrying a book on the history of magic.

Hermione opened the book and showed it to the group: a brief overview of major events in the modern wizarding world.

In the first half of the 20th century, an internationally wanted criminal emerged in the wizarding world, named Gellert Grindelwald.

He possessed unparalleled power and conviction, and led countless believers in a revolution under the slogan "for the greater good," aiming to overthrow the International Law on the Secrecy of Wizardry.

At that time, Grindelwald's influence even extended to the entire European continent, with countless wizards supporting and embracing him, causing incalculable losses to the wizarding world.

All those who opposed or obstructed him were imprisoned in the prison he built himself.

At that time, the only wizarding world that could rival him was Professor Albus Dumbledore of Hogwarts.

Finally, in 1945, Dumbledore and Grindelwald engaged in an epic battle. Grindelwald was defeated and imprisoned in the prison he himself had built, never to leave again.

The group looked at the contents of the book, which, though only a few hundred words long, contained a great deal of information.

First of all, it can be basically confirmed that the Grindelwald mentioned in the book is the old man they know now. His age, strength, and the fact that he was just released from prison all match up.

Although his strength suggests he's no nobody.

But I didn't expect it to have such a powerful background.

He's just as imposing as Voldemort is now; he's practically the original Dark Lord.

However, another key piece of information is that Dumbledore once defeated him.

Then it's even more impossible for Dumbledore not to know Grindelwald.

But why did Dumbledore not mention Grindelwald at all?

Finally, there is his purpose.

Decades ago, he attempted to overturn the secrecy laws and expose wizards to the Muggle world.

Now he does the exact opposite, attacking the work of the Boomers, arguing that it exposes them to the Muggle world.

Is it really as Kevin imagined, in order to completely push Muggles to the opposite side?

Previously, their attitude towards Grindelwald was that he was a mysterious wizard with extraordinary power, who might be a threat, but not as great as Voldemort.

But now, Grindelwald is seen as just as much of a threat as Voldemort.

Anyway, Harry and the others were quite worried after reading it; the peace in the wizarding world has really been full of twists and turns.

Kevin, on the other hand, was thinking about how to interrogate Dumbledore.

We thought Grindelwald was some little rascal, which is why Dumbledore kept quiet, but he surprised us with something big.

Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao's letter arrived.

A ball of flame appeared before them; it was Dumbledore's letter.

Kevin grabbed the envelope, tore it open without even looking at who it was addressed to.

The others also gathered around, eager to see what Dumbledore's letter contained.

I already know about Grindelwald's situation, so you don't need to worry too much. Just continue as usual.

Draco, Malfoy Manor is safe now. Grindelwald is no longer in London; the one before was just an avatar of his. You don't need to worry.

Kevin, try not to go looking for Grindelwald. He's relatively harmless now, except to you.

And Harry, I need you and Kevin to do me a favor next week. I hope you can both be free to do so.

After reading the contents of the letter, Kevin fell silent for a moment.

Why is Grindelwald considered relatively harmless, except to me?

If you don't have enough stationery, I'll send you some. Don't just say half of what you mean.

And you haven't mentioned anything about Grindelwald's current situation.

"Kevin, you..."

After reading the letter, Harry looked at Kevin and asked curiously.

"Do you have some kind of grudge against Grindelwald?"

"I've only met him twice, who knows?"

Kevin said, somewhat speechless.

"Hey, the principal told us to just leave it alone and go about our business."

Since Dumbledore had spoken, Kevin was happy to leave the matter alone.

As for Dumbledore seeking him out and Harry, Kevin could roughly guess what he wanted to do.

He probably wants to find Professor Horace to be next year's Potions Professor, in order to investigate the number of Voldemort's Horcruxes.

Although Kevin knew this, Dumbledore certainly wouldn't completely believe Kevin's "guess".

......

A week later, time flew by.

Since the start of the school term wasn't far off, Kevin simply went to the Order of the Phoenix with Hermione.

This will also make it easier for Dumbledore to come and find him and Harry when the time comes.

The Grangers were used to their couple leaving before their vacation was over, so they didn't ask any questions and just told them to be careful.

Then came the day that Dumbledore had arranged with them.

Kevin stared blankly at Dumbledore.

"Principal, don't you have anything to say?"

"Kevin, let's talk about Grindelwald back at school. I'm here today because I need your help."

Dumbledore assumed Kevin was referring to Grindelwald, so he spoke softly.

That's not what I meant.

"What is that?" Dumbledore asked, taken aback.

"Harry and I have been waiting for you since early this morning. Don't you have anything to say?"

Kevin pointed to the still-dark sky outside the window and asked.

"...Ahem, Kevin, Harry, I have been quite busy lately..."

Seeing Kevin's resentful little expression, Dumbledore scratched his face somewhat awkwardly.

"Alright, Kevin, the professor must have his reasons."

Harry, who had been waiting for Dumbledore all day, didn't care at all. He nudged Kevin on the shoulder and acted as a peacemaker.

"..."

"Professor, where are we going today?" Harry asked Dumbledore.

"Yes, it's a village called Barred Barberton."

"Come on, let's go first. We can talk on the way."

As he spoke, Dumbledore stretched out his hand to the two men, gesturing for them to put their hands on him.

Kevin and Harry exchanged a glance, said nothing more, and placed their hands on Dumbledore's.

The next moment, they Apparated and disappeared.