Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 467, Section 462: We can help him repair it.

Hogwarts Headmaster's Office

A Gryffindor student was reporting to Dumbledore and Dudley, who were seated in their seats.

"In the past month, McClargan visited the Room of Requirement 28 times, staying for more than an hour each time, and tried using the disappearing cabinet a total of 128 times."

"Without exception, they all failed."

"During that time, he lost his temper thirty-five times, smashed thirty-four teacups, tore up twenty-four books, and kicked five stools."

The Gryffindor recounted everything that MacLaggen had done as if he had witnessed it himself.

"The record is very detailed. Thank you for your contribution to Hogwarts."

After listening to the other party's report, Dali praised him lavishly, which made the latter extremely excited.

"Go report to Luna. As long as you pass the test, you can become a member of the discipline team."

"Yes, Mr. Dursley, it's my pleasure!!!"

The Gryffindor students shouted excitedly.

There are many students like this Gryffindor in Hogwarts. It can be said that almost everyone is intentionally or unintentionally monitoring Cormac McCragan, only he himself is unaware of it, believing that he is doing a very discreet job and that no one has noticed.

After the Gryffindor student left, Dudley turned to Dumbledore and said, "Professor Dumbledore, the school's defenses are mostly complete, but the repairs at McCragan are progressing slower than I expected."

"The vanishing cabinet was not only not repaired, but it got even worse because of his temper tantrums."

"To choose a Gryffindor who is nothing but recklessness, Tom made a really bad move."

Expecting a character designated by the author to be nothing more than a Gryffindor impulsive to do something so delicate is already a great deal of restraint; the fact that he didn't just dismantle the Vanishing Cabinet is already quite remarkable.

It's best to ask the Hufflepuffs to do this kind of thing; they have enough patience and attention to detail, and they won't try to outsmart the Ravenclaws or Slytherins.

"Even if we know nothing and do nothing, the chances of him fixing it are almost zero."

Dudley spread his hands and said to Dumbledore.

Not to mention him, even Dumbledore was speechless. Voldemort really made a terrible choice in selecting people.

For example, Snape, Lucius, and... well, the like.

Actually, Voldemort can't be entirely blamed for this. He really didn't have many people left. Slytherin wasn't all Death Eaters; many were neutral and had a cooperative relationship with the Death Eaters at most. So, he only had a few choices. Since he had already given up on Crabbe and Goyle and used them as bait, he could only choose McLagan.

"It seems we'll have to wait a long time, Dudley."

Dumbledore said, sipping a lemonade-like drink through a straw.

I don't know exactly what Dudley is made of, but I'm sure it's extremely sweet.

Dumbledore really, really loves sweets; he can't live without them, and he always has to eat something sweet in his spare time.

I feel unwell if I don't eat for even a day.

Dudley suspected he had a slight sugar craving.

"No, Professor. I think we shouldn't have to wait too long."

Upon hearing this, Dumbledore put down his drink and waited for his next words.

"We can also help him with the repairs."

Dudley's attention surprised Dumbledore slightly; helping the enemy repair something was indeed unexpected.

But upon closer reflection, Dali was right. They could even help him repair it, and they could decide when it would be repaired and when it would be usable.

Turn passive into active.

It's because Voldemort's chosen people were unreliable.

"Once all the defenses are completed, we can start helping to repair the Vanishing Vault. My alchemy skills are pretty good; I think I should be able to fix it."

Repairing the Vanishing Cabinet isn't difficult, at least not for Dudley; even Malfoy from the original story could fix it.

"By the way, what do you think of that matter we discussed before?"

Dali suddenly asked.

"You mean you were accidentally defeated and 'lost' the Elder Wand?"

Dumbledore took another sip of the drink that resembled lemonade, considered it carefully for a moment, and then spoke, revealing the secret of the Elder Wand: "Dudley, you may not know the characteristics of the Elder Wand. Whenever someone loses, whether it's a real loss or a fake one, even if it's fake, the owner of the Elder Wand will change."

As the wand with the lowest loyalty, even if you use it to throw a match, the old wand will change hands as long as you lose.

Only an invincible wizard deserves to possess it; it will only stand on the side of the victor.

"Professor Dumbledore, there's no need to use the real Elder Wand. We just need to find him a wand that's just as powerful."

"Senior Tom has never owned the Elder Wand, has he? He doesn't know the Elder Wand's power, he only knows it's very powerful."

What good things had Voldemort seen? The wand he used before was one he bought from Ollivander when he was in school.

That's the logic, that's correct.

"So, where can we find such a wand?"

Dumbledore readily agreed, saying that since Dudley said so, it meant he had a way.

Dudley paused for a moment, then said, "Professor, I can actually make wands too."

"Is there anything you can't do?"

Hearing Dudley's words, Dumbledore couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He never imagined that Petunia, the little girl who had no magical talent whatsoever but longed to come to Hogwarts decades ago, would have such an outstanding child.

It was as if he came to make up for his mother's regrets; he could do almost everything related to magic perfectly.

He was even better than Tom was back then. At least Tom was only good as a student when he was in school, but Dudley was not only good himself, but also inspired his classmates.

He is simply the perfect leader.

Just like Gellert back then, maybe even better?

"Oh, he doesn't have the talent of a prophet."

Dumbledore chuckled and shook his head as he thought this over. Just as Dudley looked puzzled, he continued the previous topic: "You mean you want to make a wand? Making a wand is not a simple matter; even I don't know how."

Making wands is also a form of alchemy, but it requires a higher level of expertise. Although Dumbledore was good at alchemy, he did not have the talent to make wands.

No sooner had he finished speaking than he saw Dali taking something out of his pocket.

That can't be.

Dumbledore's heart skipped a beat.

(End of this chapter)