Harry Potter: From Muggle Cousin to Conceptual Wizard

Chapter 35 A Love-Driven Brain Abandoning Darkness for Light!

“I’ll figure out a safe way, Harry, and Dudley, I promise you!”

Dumbledore paused for a moment, then spoke earnestly.

“You’d better add another guarantee, Dumbledore!” Dudley said coldly. “If you come up with any ideas, I expect you to tell us directly, like I did just now, and discuss them with us, instead of acting on your own arbitrarily.”

You can evaluate my approach, and I need to evaluate yours, understand?

“I will discuss it with you, Dudley, I promise!” Dumbledore answered decisively.

"Go ahead and ask!" Dali leaned back in his chair, shifting into a more comfortable position.

"I have no other questions. Now that I know your intentions and abilities, and have unexpectedly learned the key information to defeat Voldemort, other minor issues are no longer important."

Dumbledore shifted his posture, his face filled with pity. "Now it's your turn to ask me."

"it is good!"

Dudley waved Dygo's wand, summoning three bottles of juice from the refrigerator. The caps of the glass-bottled drinks automatically opened and flew to Dumbledore, Harry, and himself.

Dali picked up the juice and took a big sip, quenching his thirst and calming himself down before continuing:

"The questions we need to ask are very simple, broadly speaking, there are only two: one is about the past, and the other is about the future."

First, let's ask about the past, Mr. Dumbledore. Harry and I need to know the details of how Voldemort killed Aunt Lily and Uncle James.

Why did Voldemort target the Potter family? What was his motive?

"Because of a prophecy, a prophecy about Voldemort's nemesis," Dumbledore answered without hesitation.

What is the content of the prophecy?

"Voldemort's nemesis comes from a family that defied Voldemort three times. He was born on the last day of July and possesses mysterious powers that Voldemort could not understand."

"Whose words were these prophecies made?"

"Professor Sybil Trelawney made this prediction while she was applying to Hogwarts to become the professor of Divination."

Dudley and Dumbledore quickly asked and answered three questions, to which Dumbledore answered fluently and honestly, until the next question...

"How did Voldemort know about this prophecy? Who told him? Could it be that Professor Trelawney couldn't suppress her desire to show off and was spreading rumors everywhere?"

As Dudley asked his question, his eyes were fixed on Dumbledore, carefully observing his micro-expressions and body language.

“No… Professor Trelawney came to tell me after she made the prophecy. She told me everything she had predicted at the Hog’s Head pub in Hogsmeade…”

Dumbledore's answer was no longer direct, but rather a slow, indirect response.

"Dumbledore!"

Dudley suddenly roared, startling Dumbledore and interrupting his hesitant words.

Then, Dudley looked sharply at Dumbledore and reminded him:

“Please answer honestly, Mr. Dumbledore! When you paused just now, your lips were pressed into a straight line, which was a sign that you were trying to hide something.”

Also, when you were answering, your eyes kept shifting between the lower left and upper right corners. This shows that your thoughts were moving back and forth between the memory and imagination sections of your brain.

You're trying to make up a lie to cover up someone's crime, aren't you?!

"This...you...I..."

Dumbledore was somewhat flustered, not daring to look into Dudley's aggressive eyes. He shifted his gaze and then saw the disappointed expression on Harry's face, which stung his heart.

“I’m sorry, Dudley and Harry. I just didn’t want you to form an irreparably bad impression of someone beforehand.”

Dumbledore sighed deeply and said, “Dudley, you are truly astute. I have never heard such a… professional explanation for the signs you just described.”

"This is Legilimency, a Muggle-like magic, a science called micro-expression psychology, Mr. Dumbledore!"

So please don't lie or try to trick me! That's neither smart nor fair!

Harry and I just answered your question truthfully!

Dudley glared at Dumbledore, his eyes filled with warning. "Also, please restrain your habit of making decisions for others. Just tell the truth. How Harry and I interpret it is our business!"

Now, tell us, who told Voldemort the prophecy?!

“Severus Snape, he was the one who overheard my conversation with Professor Trelawney at the Hog's Head. He overheard the first two prophecies and told Voldemort that secret.”

Dumbledore did tell the truth, but he immediately added an explanation: "At that time, Snape was obsessed with dark magic and pursued power and organization, so he joined the Death Eaters and became Voldemort's henchman."

After learning of this news, Voldemort conducted a thorough investigation in the wizarding world and finally identified two targets that matched the prophecy: Harry and Neville of the Longbottom family.

Snape and Harry's mother, Lily, knew each other since childhood and had a... complicated relationship.

Snape had always loved Lady Lily, so when he learned that Harry and his family had been put on Voldemort's kill list because of his betrayal, he was filled with remorse.

He turned to the light, secretly contacted me to explain the situation, and asked me to protect Harry's family. I agreed..."

“Pause for a moment, Mr. Dumbledore.”

Dudley suddenly interrupted Dumbledore's rambling explanation, "The situation is already very clear. This Snape is Voldemort's accomplice, only he's a bit more love-struck than a pure accomplice, and he has a tendency to confess."

According to Muggle law standards, he should be sentenced to at least ten years in prison!

Mr. Dumbledore, you cannot excuse him just because he was your spy.

Your casual remark, "Voldemort heard the prophecy and launched a massive investigation," represents the demise of a number of wizarding families!

Hagrid mentioned to Harry and me yesterday that Voldemort and his Death Eaters killed many excellent wizard couples, and Hagrid could give several examples!

These people didn't have to die; it was all because Snape betrayed them!

Moreover, from what you've said, it's clear that this Snape isn't aware of his mistake; he's just obsessed with my Aunt Lily!

If Harry doesn't meet the conditions of the prophecy, and Voldemort doesn't intend to persecute Harry's family, will Snape still turn to the light? Huh?! Ask yourself honestly, tell me, would he?!

Dumbledore was silent for a moment before answering with difficulty:

"He probably...wouldn't."