Hogwarts: What are the four great masters doing?

As Newt left, Ryan glanced at Dumbledore and said, "It seems that you really took good care of Mr. Scamander when you were young?"

He began to feel a little curious - what on earth had Dumbledore done when he was young to scare Newt Scamander so much?

"Oh, just asked him for some help..."

Dumbledore smiled.

Then, looking at Ryan's obviously unconvinced expression, he added: "Newt is just avoiding causing us trouble - he is an honorary consultant to the U.S. Ministry of Magic, and getting involved in Cornelius's affairs will only make things more complicated... He is always so considerate and meticulous."

"Trust me, Ryan—when true evil comes, Newt will leave his hut and choose to stand with us."

he said softly.

Ryan felt that Dumbledore was trying to change the subject.

However, Ryan also agreed with the old wizard's words.

Newt Scamander once saved the wizarding world and helped the U.S. Ministry of Magic capture Grindelwald - he is indeed an honorary consultant to the U.S. Ministry of Magic and has a very high status.

There was no way Fudge would do anything to him, as this would have a huge international impact.

In addition, Ryan had also noticed it during this battle alongside Newt.

Although the old wizard looks dull and gentle, he doesn't seem to like to meddle in other people's affairs.

But in fact, Ryan was sure that the other party had a passionate heart.

As Dumbledore said - when there is a real need, Newt Scamander will definitely choose to stand up.

Heroes always do.

but...

"True evil...it doesn't sound like you're including Tom in that?"

"Oh, Ryan—I told you, if Tom is still at the same level as before... he still has a lot of room for improvement."

Dumbledore made no secret of his disdain for Voldemort.

But after hearing this, Ryan shook his head.

He raised his hand and snapped his fingers, sending a silencing charm circulating around him and Dumbledore.

Then, Ryan began to tell Dumbledore what happened today.

Including the attack on the Department of Mysteries, the Ministry of Magic's response, Barty Crouch Jr. and his assessment of the mastermind behind the conspiracy.

"At least before the start of summer vacation, when Mr. Amos was setting the meeting schedule, the other party had probably already been planning this."

"The enemy is some elite dark wizards... I think it might be related to a pure-blood family?"

"They must have entered the Ministry of Magic by disguising themselves as Magizoologists... so the 'Transfiguration Security Check' at the security checkpoint happened to be broken today."

Ryan expressed his guess and made a judgment.

"The planning level is quite good—at least the conspiracy level is quite high this time... Perhaps it was Fudge's idea?"

Of course, at the end of the speech.

Ryan also subtly expressed his concern for Amos Diggory - this conspiracy was aimed at him and Dumbledore, but the Director of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures had obviously suffered an undeserved disaster.

Dumbledore listened to Ryan's words calmly throughout the whole process.

He didn't speak until Ryan finished speaking.

"As for Mr. Diggory, you don't need to worry—from what I understand, he has quite good connections at the Ministry."

"He might be removed from office, but he won't be convicted... I'll have someone take care of him."

he said softly.

"As for this conspiracy, your guess should be roughly correct - pure-blood families do have close ties with dark wizards. In past wars, many dark wizards escaped punishment or fled abroad through them..."

He agreed with Ryan's guess: "Connelly knew that the headmaster's portrait would pass a message to me, so he originally wanted me to take you to the Department of Mysteries through Forks."

But at this point, Dumbledore shook his head again.

"The only problem is - it's not like Connelly. It's too radical... He doesn't have the guts to do it."

he said softly.

Ryan frowned after hearing this: "So you think... this is Voldemort's work?"

He did not doubt Dumbledore's understanding of Fudge - the old wizard's long life gave him an excellent eye for people.

But Ryan found it hard to imagine that the noseless monster he fought in the Forbidden Forest last year had the brains to come up with such a perfect conspiracy.

"It might not be Tom... maybe it's his helpers—some people are always gifted at conspiracy and intrigue, and Tom obviously has such people around him."

Dumbledore said casually.

So, Ryan thought back to the person who used the Imperius Curse to control Ron last semester - now it seems that it is most likely the fragment of Tom's soul in the diary.

"Could it be him?"

Ryan muttered in his heart.

But soon, he stopped thinking about it.

It doesn't matter who designed this conspiracy.

He looked at Dumbledore and turned the topic to the most critical issue at hand: "What should we do now?"

He asked, "You've already had a falling out with Fudge, and I don't think he'll let it go."

That's right.

Ryan knew it well.

Today, Dumbledore used his prestige to forcibly take him and Newt away.

This certainly avoided the most direct conflict and also prevented the enemy's conspiracy from being completely successful.

But at the same time, Dumbledore's behavior can be regarded as a real break with Fudge.

The contradiction was laid out in the open, and Fudge had no way out.

"Yes."

Dumbledore nodded: "Cornelly will probably attribute today's events to the saints, and those dark wizards will probably also acknowledge their sainthood."

"I think Connelly will hint at my connection to them... and perhaps something about you - he's very good at these propaganda tricks."

"Besides, he might push for a Wizengamot trial of us next school year...someone had mentioned this before about Sirius, and this attack makes it more plausible."

He was obviously well aware of Fudge's methods.

Release pressure through public opinion and influence the direction of external winds... Fudge is very good at this, especially when he has the ready-made reason of "saints".

As for the truth?

"To those with malicious intent, the only thing that doesn't matter is the truth."

Dumbledore commented softly.

but...

"You don't seem to be worried about that?"

Ryan noticed that even now Dumbledore still did not show any sign of worry.

Dumbledore did not deny Ryan's statement.

"Like I told you, Ryan—fame is a liability most of the time, but occasionally it can be very useful."

He pointed at himself and smiled. "For example, I have a good reputation in the wizarding world. So, unless they can find any evidence against me, Cornelius's false accusations can't really hurt me."

"We have time to slowly find the truth."

he said softly.

After hearing this, Ryan also shook his head.

"Although I've said it more than once, Mr. Principal—I still have to say that I always thought there was a simpler solution."

he said seriously.

That's right.

After realizing that Fudge might have sided with Voldemort, Ryan had actually mentioned a method.

With Dumbledore's strength and the connections he had accumulated over the years, he could actually overthrow Fudge directly and even set up a new Ministry of Magic.

If it were the words of a certain ancient Eastern nation—"Since Deng Xiaoping has a million-strong army and is independent, why not just seize the throne from Fu Ji?"

"Minister of Magic? The one with the sharpest wand deserves it!"

All it takes is an Imperius Curse or adding a memory to Fudge's mind... For a legendary wizard like Dumbledore, there are so many ways to do these things.

That might cause a stir in the British wizarding community, but most wizards would definitely choose the 'White Lord' in the end.

At least Ryan felt that this approach was more convenient and quicker.

But obviously...

Dumbledore didn't think so.

Even though he had a falling out with Fudge today and showed his edge.

However, he obviously still had no intention of "disrupting order".

"Connelly can do whatever he wants, but we can't."

“Power, if unchecked, can spiral out of control.”

The principal, who had always been extremely restrained in the use of his power and fame, spoke softly.

"I can use my power to find out the truth, but I can't use it to fabricate a 'truth' to achieve my own goals."

“Power and might can conceal most things, but there are always smart people who can see through them—you can’t hide from everyone.”

"But we didn't use our power for evil... Headmaster Dumbledore, we are not saints. We don't need to care about the opinions of so many people."

Ryan rarely refuted Dumbledore.

"No, Ryan."

After hearing this, Dumbledore also looked at him.