The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 641 The Old Principal's Confession, End of the Semester

The Great Hall erupted in cheers, and everyone felt a deep connection to Dumbledore's words.

Especially for those adult wizards, after graduating from Hogwarts, they have encountered countless difficulties, but they have overcome them one by one. It is their experience at Hogwarts that has sustained them to this day.

They had fondly recalled their time studying at Hogwarts, a period that gave them the confidence to face anything.

Not to mention the young wizards at Hogwarts; from Moriarty's entry into the school, the already extraordinary Hogwarts became even more extraordinary.

The things we encountered were big and difficult, but what we gained was all growth and happiness.

This time, Hogwarts and the wizarding world faced an unprecedented crisis, so much so that the wizards returned to Hogwarts, because it was the place they considered "home".

Dumbledore's words struck a chord with him.

"It's time for the end of the school year again, and as usual, I'll be giving a speech."

"This year's end-of-term dinner seems to have come a little early, and there are an unusually large number of people."

As Dumbledore spoke, the Great Hall fell silent, but the number of people outside the castle continued to grow!

"This scene is destined to be recorded in 'Hogwarts: A History of the School,' and I think, if we're lucky, everything we've done today will also likely be recorded in human history."

Dumbledore took a slight breath. This time, he was facing not only his students, but also his former classmates and students he had taught.

Besides, today's speech is destined to be publicized.

Eleven magic schools are centered around the three major European schools, while Durmstrang and Beauxbatons now look to Hogwarts for inspiration.

In other words, Dumbledore's speech today clearly represents the attitude of the magic school and is destined to have a huge impact.

"I know that my words may not be very popular, and that I may be attacked and slandered if I say them. If I'm lucky, my words may affect my future."

"But I, at least I believe now, do not lack courage!"

Dumbledore suddenly raised his voice.

His deep blue pupils flickered violently, as if they were two flames.

"Albus Percival Dumbledore is a student of Gryffindor, so I have the courage to speak my mind to you."

"I stopped Gellert Grindelwald because I feared that Muggle civilization would destroy magic, and I stopped Voldemort because I feared that Muggles would discover the existence of wizards."

"I am willing to admit my fear. I call my fear the protection of the magical world."

There was a commotion below. Before today, no wizard thought that the headmaster of Hogwarts was afraid of Muggles.

Moriarty looked at Dumbledore, who also cast a glance at Moriarty, and Moriarty saw hope in that look.

Moriarty understood that, regarding the issue of Muggles and wizards, Gump chose to make a deal, Gru chose to take action against Muggles before their technology became invincible, and Dumbledore chose to hide the wizards and avoid conflict with them.

Now, harsh reality has proven that Gamp and Old G's methods are not working, and Old Dumbledore is now willing to abandon his previous ideas and choose to support Moriarty.

Sure enough, Dumbledore's voice once again drowned out everything.

"Today, I can proudly say that I am a true Gryffindor! I am proud of it."

"But what about the future—especially after Muggles discover wizards? A competent Gryffindor is clearly not enough to handle such a future."

The wizards' eyes remained fixed on Dumbledore, their gazes unwavering; the moment they most wanted to hear had arrived.

"Not just Gryffindor, but a qualified Slytherin, a qualified Hufflepuff, a qualified Ravenclaw is not enough."

"Faced with a future where no one knows what will happen, Gryffindor needs the courage to erupt in adversity, and Slytherin needs to make good judgments before things happen."

"It requires the kindness that Hufflepuff has for everyone, and it also requires the shrewdness of Ravenclaw."

"I think that such a future requires more of the qualities we learned at Hogwarts than the dark wizards, or our previous enemies Dracula and the Fairy King."

"This is not a war, but it is more terrible than a war, and the beginning of the war is in our hands, as well as in the hands of the Muggles."

"The choice of the future is in our hands, and in the hands of the Muggles as well."

"I choose to nip the beginning in the bud and embrace the future."

After saying all this in one breath, Dumbledore sat down. He was still recovering from his injuries and felt tired after saying so much.

Then Dumbledore turned to his right and smiled at the young wizards, "I have good news for you all: the exams for this school year have been cancelled. The remaining two weeks are yours to enjoy."

The young wizards erupted in cheers, while some academic high-achievers, like Hermione, let out a wail.

Amidst a lively atmosphere, the banquet began, and the adult wizards, after many years, once again enjoyed the delicacies of their alma mater.

Moriarty and his companions enjoyed their meal, while Lilith expertly concocted several "magical foods," which Jericho devoured as if they were highly nutritious...

Amidst laughter and joy, Moriarty's fifth school year came to an end.

Two weeks later.

Moriarty is about to leave school and receives a letter from home.

It was sent by old Foley.

In his letter, Foley stated that the ruling party of the Soviet regime was the same party he had invested in when the Soviet Union collapsed.

Old Flint joked that Old Foley's investment had used up all his luck in his life. Before investing, Old Foley didn't even know anything about the political party, but he still won the lottery.

With this relationship established, the Russian regime was willing to ease tensions with the magic regime.

Old Foley also said that the wizard's performance actually earned the respect of Muggles.

The wizard's performance over the past two weeks is ultimately due to Moriarty and Dumbledore.

Moriarty controlled the most powerful people in the wizarding world and the government of the Ministry of Magic.

Dumbledore's speech caused a great stir and could be said to have influenced the attitudes of 70% of wizards.

This is just the beginning.

On the long table at the meeting was a letter from Zhang Qiu, which, though called a family letter, actually recorded in detail the history and current state of the magic world.

"These are the words of the most powerful wizard in the world today."

"I choose to thwart the beginning and welcome the beginning."

"These are the words of the most respected wizard of our time."

"My attitude is that if we embrace the future with sincerity, humanity may still have a chance to go further!"

Three days later, Moriarty, who was at Slytherin Castle organizing a large amount of data, saw the good news on television.

"The United Nations Security Council held talks with Lockhart, the President of the International Wizarding Association and Minister for Magic, and reached a preliminary agreement on cooperation, which will begin in July this year."

(End of this chapter)