Hogwarts: Who uses a crowbar in wizard duels?

"It's not the first time anyway, I'm used to it."

Upon seeing Dumbledore's sudden visit, Kevin waved his hand dismissively.

"What are you saying?"

Dumbledore chuckled.

"You should have met Grindall by now."

At this point, Dumbledore brought up the transfer student.

"That's right, Professor Snape said you arranged for him to be here."

Kevin nodded. It seemed that Dumbledore had come to tell him something.

"I did arrange for him to be brought in."

"Well, he's the descendant of an old friend of mine..."

Listening to Dumbledore's introduction, Kevin felt a bit strangely abrupt.

"Is there anything else special about him?"

"Otherwise, I don't think it would have been necessary for you, Principal, to come and talk to me specifically."

Kevin asked curiously.

"Hmm, I knew I couldn't hide it from you. But Kevin, you don't need to worry about him."

"When the time comes, you will know."

After hearing Dumbledore's explanation, which wasn't really an explanation, Kevin didn't say anything more and just nodded.

Kevin trusted Dumbledore completely; if the old man didn't want to talk about it, then he wouldn't ask.

To be honest, the plot has changed so much that Kevin probably wouldn't be too surprised if Voldemort suddenly stood in front of him.

Rather than relying on your understanding of the plot, it's better to rely on your own strength and your understanding of this magical world.

Kevin suddenly realized that he wasn't exactly bored this year; he could take the time to research souls, Horcruxes, and the love magic in Harry's blood.

He couldn't rely on Harry's protagonist aura, like in the movies, where he could survive Voldemort's Killing Curse unscathed.

He could easily research it himself first to see if there were other ways to destroy the Voldemort soul fragments in Harry's body.

Or perhaps we could study the Killing Curse?

The killing curse also depends on how it is used. If the evil intentions and killing intent in one's heart are insufficient, it will not be able to cause fatal damage.

Even so, it is still damage to the soul. Perhaps this kind of scraping can remove the fragments of Voldemort's soul?

When you have time, go and learn from Professor Snape or Professor Moody.

He had only learned how to resist the Unforgivable Curse, but not how to cast it.

Because he felt the spell was not suitable for him.

We've digressed; let's get back to the present.

"What about Grindelwald? What's the situation with that guy?"

Kevin asked the question that concerned him most.

"Hermione read about him in the book before. He was a dark wizard from fifty years ago, and you defeated him yourself."

"But I guess there are some things the book didn't explain clearly?"

After listening to Kevin's words, Dumbledore nodded and remained silent for a moment, as if organizing his thoughts.

"His story is a long one..."

Dumbledore sighed, patted the empty seat next to him, and gestured for Kevin to sit down and talk slowly.

"The description in the book is indeed correct. I defeated him and imprisoned him in Nurmengard Prison."

"However, what the book doesn't say is that my relationship with Grindelwald was that of close friends and family."

"Even during the more than fifty years he was imprisoned, we still occasionally corresponded..."

Upon hearing this, Kevin's eyes widened, and before Dumbledore could continue, he asked incredulously.

"So you're the one who released Grindelwald?"

Dumbledore rolled his eyes, instantly destroying the atmosphere he had been building, and said speechlessly, "That was Voldemort who released it."

"Oh, then please continue."

"..."

Gellert might have a reason to dislike you...

Dumbledore was silent for a moment, then Kevin interrupted his thoughts, and he suddenly didn't know what to say.

Let's start by talking about Voldemort releasing Grindelwald.

"After Voldemort released Grindelwald, he made an unbreakable vow with him."

"He demanded that Grindelwald kill either you or me, one of them."

That's why Dumbledore said Grindelwald was relatively harmless, except to me?

"Then he's the enemy, isn't he?"

Kevin said slowly.

After hearing about Grindelwald's relationship with Dumbledore, Kevin was now more interested in knowing what Dumbledore meant.

Dumbledore had always avoided talking about Grindelwald before. Did he want to protect his former best friend?

"...Yes, he is the enemy."

"Grindelwald's life was sinful, that much is undeniable. He killed countless Muggles and wizards, and even though he was imprisoned in Nurmengard for more than fifty years, he could not erase the blood from his hands."

"But Kevin..."

"As his only family member in this world, I still hope that I can give him a chance, a chance to realize his mistakes and start anew."

Looking at the sincere Dumbledore in front of him, Kevin fell silent for a moment.

Dumbledore had never shown such an expression.

In Kevin's eyes, he was always so powerful, wise, calm, and occasionally a bit mischievous like an old man.

This is enough to prove Grindelwald's significance to Dumbledore.

but.

"I have never endorsed the idea of ​​a prodigal son returning home or repenting, Principal."

"Why should a bad person who has committed numerous evils throughout their life be exonerated and forgiven simply because they did something to save the world in the end?"

"If I were to encounter Grindelwald, I still wouldn't hold back."

When Grindelwald held the rally, Kevin was unaware of Grindelwald's past and assumed that since they were allies, they could talk about it.

However, after learning about Grindelwald from the book, Kevin felt there was no point in talking to him anymore, as it was virtually impossible for such a person to clear his name.

That's why Kevin is now taking such a strong stance against Grindelwald.

Dumbledore wasn't too surprised by Kevin's reaction. In fact, he didn't think Grindelwald could be exonerated, nor would he forgive Grindelwald on behalf of the victims.

At the same time, Grindelwald would never try to clear his name, given his arrogance.

So Dumbledore simply hoped that Grindelwald could recognize his own sinfulness and redeem his sinful soul in the final moments of his life.

"However, I will no longer concern myself with Grindelwald's affairs."

"If he causes any more trouble, Principal, you should handle it yourself. Don't call me."

In the end, Kevin waved his hand and said...

Although he wouldn't approve of Grindelwald, he could leave him alone for the time being out of respect for the principal.

"Thank you... Kevin."

Dumbledore naturally understood Kevin's meaning and said sincerely.

After that, the principal left, leaving Kevin alone in the workshop.

Kevin wasn't really interested in the feud between Dumbledore and Grindelwald.

They had their youthful days, their reckless times. Kevin won't comment on their past; let them deal with it themselves.

Kevin just needs to take care of the present and the people around him.