Hogwarts: What are the four great masters doing?

“When great darkness and despair descend, perhaps the leader of the people really must be a saint.”

"He needs to have great power, great authority, a broad mind, and a flawless and great reputation."

"Only this, Ryan...only this."

The old wizard's eyes flickered with complex emotions that Ryan could not understand.

“Only when all the forces of justice are truly united.”

And looking at the old wizard's determined eyes.

Ryan gave up trying to persuade him any further.

"I don't understand, and I don't understand."

He just said so.

But after hearing this, Dumbledore just smiled and said: "You will understand, you will understand - but not now."

Hearing this, Ryan just snorted.

Dumbledore did not pursue this issue any further.

"Obviously, as you can judge - the crux of the matter now lies in two things."

"First, what case did the destroyed file relate to? Why was Tom so eager to destroy it?"

"Secondly, the whereabouts of Barty Crouch Jr., was the man you saw in the Department of Mysteries really him?"

The principal directly pointed out the two most critical issues in this incident.

"If we can figure out just one of them, Connelly's tactics will be ineffective against us—his lies will be exposed, and everyone will see the truth."

Dumbledore said softly.

"I'll investigate the files... As for Barty Crouch Jr., I believe you've already heard about him. Barty will be teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts at school next school year..."

When he said this, Ryan couldn't help but frown.

"Speaking of this... Headmaster Dumbledore, don't you intend to think of a solution?"

"Old Barty Crouch is very likely a supporter of Voldemort. I don't think he is suitable to be a professor..."

He was still worried about the safety of the young wizards at Hogwarts.

"Oh, Ryan—I have a different opinion from you on this point."

But after hearing his question, Dumbledore shook his head.

"I think I know Barty fairly well, but I don't think he's a Voldemort supporter..."

He said softly, "He is too stubborn and hates evil."

"But Barty Crouch Jr... I'm sure there was something fishy about his death, and Barty Crouch Sr. must have known it."

Ryan frowned.

"That's the thing, Ryan - I have some guesses, but I can't be sure... Especially as to why Barty Crouch Jr. was able to Apparate in the Department of Mysteries..."

So, Dumbledore looked at him.

"So I think... maybe spending time with Barty next school year will help us find the answer."

"Aren't you worried he might be another Quirrell?"

Ryan was still a little worried.

But upon hearing this, Dumbledore smiled.

“That’s where it gets interesting.”

"In fact, Batty will be a professor at the school next semester - but... he's just one of them."

"...Feel sorry?"

Ryan raised his eyebrows.

"Oh, I had originally contacted a candidate for professor - the Ministry of Magic's arrangements disrupted the plan, but I can't go back on my word."

Dumbledore said with a smile.

"So, there may be two Defense Against the Dark Arts professors in the school next semester. They will work in the same office. I believe the other professor may be able to help us keep an eye on Barty, at least to prevent him from doing anything dangerous."

"Are you sure?"

Ryan was a little skeptical.

He understood what Dumbledore meant.

What if there were two Defense Against the Dark Arts professors working together day and night?

So if there was something wrong with old Barty Crouch, it would be exposed sooner or later.

but...

"Old Barty Crouch is very famous and prestigious, and he's not easy to get along with... Are you sure the new professor dares to provoke him? Or dare to get close to him?"

"Oh, of course."

Dumbledore nodded as a matter of course.

"The new professor I found is very... energetic and courageous, and a great conversationalist."

He said in a subtle tone.

"I'm sure they'll get along just fine."

After hearing this, Ryan was naturally curious about who the professor other than old Barty Crouch was that Dumbledore was talking about.

But now, obviously, he had another, final, more important problem.

That is...

"Professor, what do you think about the two boxes Voldemort took from the Department of Mysteries?"

"What do you think?"

Dumbledore asked back with a smile.

"I think they're two Time-Turners."

Ryan directly stated his guess.

That's right.

When he first entered the [Time Hall], he saw on the sign that said 'Time Loop Cover' that there were two time converters stored in the Time Hall.

but...

"Oh, Ryan—I'm afraid you're wrong."

At this moment, Dumbledore denied his guess.

"The Ministry of Magic does have two Time-Turners, but... one of them is currently at Hogwarts."

Ryan: "?"

So, naturally, Ryan's face was filled with confusion.

"Hogwarts?"

"Yes."

Dumbledore seemed to enjoy seeing Ryan's surprised expression.

"In fact, starting from the third grade, some people... I mean, there are very few young wizards who are particularly outstanding, have a special interest in learning, and feel that they don't have enough time."

"They will be given the opportunity to borrow a Time-Turner from the Ministry to gain more time."

After hearing what Dumbledore said, Ryan's eyes widened instantly.

"Using a Time-Turner to study?"

"What a fantastic idea! Principal, you should know how dangerous that thing is!"

He was almost stunned.

—As mentioned before, he had seen the time-turner.

Slytherin and Ravenclaw once had one on hand for research.

So Ryan was also very clear about the danger of that thing.

In fact, precisely because playing with the power of time is too dangerous, he has little involvement in the research of time converters - this is also rare among the Big Four, and he is not clear about the specific research content of the research project.

But at least Ryan knew that the time turner could allow people to go back in time.

But at the same time, users must abide by many extremely strict principles.

For example, they cannot have any influence on the past, they must return to their original location when time flows back to normal, and they cannot be discovered by anyone from the past.

Any slight mistake may cause the user of the time converter to be trapped in the cracks of time and unable to leave, and can only starve to death or die of old age.

So it was hard for him to imagine...that Hogwarts now actually used such dangerous things as 'school supplies'!

"Oh, of course I do, Ryan."

Dumbledore was also very serious after hearing this: "So we will be very cautious when choosing candidates - the user almost needs to obtain the consent of all professors and the permission of the headmaster."

"The last person to qualify was Mr. Percy Weasley, and the next one... well, Minerva has her eye on Miss Hermione Granger."

So Ryan could understand a little bit.

He was very familiar with Hermione and Percy - they both obeyed the school rules most of the time and were smart enough not to do anything too out of line or reckless.

But then, he became dissatisfied: "Why Hermione and not me?"

"..."

Dumbledore just gave him a meaningful look.

The meaning in the old wizard's eyes was very clear - it's better to have a clearer self-awareness, because no one can cause more trouble than you.

So, Ryan was very angry for a moment, but he couldn't find any reason to refute.

Dumbledore did not provoke him further, but continued calmly, "We were supposed to return the Time-Turner to the Ministry of Magic at the end of the last academic year, but Mr. Percy Weasley has applied for permission to use it for next semester. Minerva has also been busy with her thesis recently... um, I believe you know that thesis?"

When he said this, Ryan naturally nodded.