Thirty minutes later.
Dumbledore and his group rested at Jacob's bakery, which was nearby.
"Where's Queenie?"
Dumbledore asked.
Jacob shrugged.
"She happened to be visiting her sister when I was about to testify.
Luckily, otherwise... I don't know how I would have kept it from her. You know... she... always finds out."
Dumbledore nodded.
"You should leave America too. It might be better for you to leave now."
Newt agreed, "Yes, Grindelwald is at the height of his power right now... you absolutely can't stay here.
Who knows if he'll retaliate?"
"Alright, I have no objection... This world really... there's no peaceful place anywhere..." Jacob said with a sigh.
The Muggle world was at war, and the wizarding world was also not at peace.
For a time, even an optimistic person like Jacob began to feel lost.
Dumbledore was silent for a moment before saying remorsefully, "Actually, it's my fault too... I sneaked into the dungeon, but I didn't find you... If only I had found you sooner..."
Grindelwald had written on the note that he had given Dumbledore a chance.
At that time, Newt and Jacob, two strong witnesses, were in the dungeon.
But Dumbledore was distracted and didn't have the mind to search the dungeon thoroughly, so naturally he didn't find them...
As for how he would know Grindelwald's location without searching?
Finding Grindelwald was too easy; just go to the area with the most guards!
In other words, Grindelwald did give him a chance...
Missing that chance made Dumbledore feel very guilty.
Li Wade said, "Professor, don't be like that. Grindelwald is saying this to upset you.
I think, even if you had the means to search the dungeon properly, you probably wouldn't have found them… How can you believe everything Grindelwald says?
Newt added, "Yes, Professor Dumbledore, don't blame yourself.
Even if you had found us, he might not have let you take us… He might have left a backup plan specifically for you.
It might be a good thing you didn't find us."
"I think it's highly likely! Since that guy dared to leave us so openly in the dungeon, not afraid of you finding us at all, there must be something wrong!"
Jacob added.
Dumbledore sighed again; he sighed more today than he had in the entire past year.
However, after everyone said that, he finally managed to regain his composure.
Grindelwald's sudden change of style had indeed caught everyone off guard...
"Since things have come to this point, the most urgent thing is to help Jacob and the others evacuate from America," Newt suggested.
"Alright... it's time to go back."
Dumbledore looked at Livid and Tom, "I still have them with me, so we really need to be careful."
"It's alright, you can focus on helping Mr. Kołaszczyk.
We can go out for a stroll ourselves..." Livid said.
But before he could finish speaking, Tom interrupted him, "Grindelwald is in power now, and you still dare to go out?
Can't you stop causing trouble for the professor!
Can't you be a little more mature?"
Livid looked at Tom in shock.
This guy was really bold today! He actually dared to lecture him!
After saying that, Tom hid, afraid that Livid would retaliate on the spot.
He really didn't want to provoke Livid!
But right now, he didn't want to stay in America for even a second longer!
Dumbledore was currently in a state of unease!
If he hadn't spoken up, the old man might have actually been fooled by Li Wade again!
"Tom's right, Wade, stop being naughty now... I'll take you back by the fireplace first..."
"Alright... alright... it's not easy to come to America for a stroll."
Li Wade said regretfully.
In fact, he wanted to secretly watch Grindelwald's speech.
Yes, the first thing Grindelwald did after leaving, seeing so many followers gathered in America, was to set a time and place for another speech, to sway people's hearts and minds.
But now, Li Wade's plan had been completely ruined by Tom.
After Li Wade and Tom returned to England,the Daily Prophet spent several days reporting the news that Grindelwald had successfully cleared his name.
Moreover, Li Wade also saw in the Daily Prophet that Chairman Picqueri, who wanted to use Dumbledore as a shield, had now stepped down.
As for the newly appointed chairman… Just from looking at his eyes in the photos, Li Weide knew he was a UMNO…
When he occasionally glanced at Grindelwald's figure in the distance while taking pictures, the fanaticism in his eyes was simply overflowing.
Li Weide wouldn't be surprised at all if this guy rushed up to Grindelwald and shouted "Hey!"
Looking for someone in Karachi today
Willing to lie about how we met.
After sending Li Wade and Tom back, Dumbledore took a large group and continued to oversee operations in America.
After Grindelwald was successfully exonerated, Dumbledore and his men worried that Grindelwald would resort to violence against those who disagreed with him, as before.
However, after several days of vigilance, they discovered that Grindelwald's methods had completely changed!
He abandoned his old ways, refusing to harm any wizards who opposed him!
Instead, he engaged in numerous debates with those who disagreed in American wizarding newspapers!
Later, both sides seemed to find newspaper debates too tedious and arr
anged in-person debates!
Those who dared to challenge Grindelwald were naturally extremely courageous wizards.
They readily accepted Grindelwald's challenge.
And then… they all lost!
In debate, not a single wizard opposing him could out-argue him!
The reporters faithfully compiled the content of these debates and published them in wizarding newspapers and magazines aimed at wizards worldwide.
Thus, while Dumbledore and his group were on edge,
Grindelwald not only refrained from any violence but also, through these debates, disseminated his thoughts and ideas to the entire wizarding world to the greatest extent possible!
If Li Wade wasn't mistaken, his next step would be to publish a book!
After all, many people who were initially uninterested in his affairs had become interested in his ideas after watching his debates!
By the time the various national ministries of magic realized what was happening and tried to ban the newspapers from publishing his debates, it was too late…
Just as everyone was speculating that he would take up an official position in the Magical Congress of the United States and officially begin his political career, Grindelwald suddenly disappeared.
This time, his disappearance lasted a full two weeks.
This left everyone baffled, including Dumbledore and his group, who were trying to prevent him from causing trouble.
However, when Grindelwald reappeared, he was already standing next to the Minister of Magic of England, Mr. Foley…
When Dumbledore saw the photo in the newspaper of Grindelwald standing next to Mr. Foley, chatting amicably, he felt like the sky had fallen…
He was still in America, on high alert… His home had been robbed?!
When Dumbledore returned to England, the latest issue of the Daily Prophet reported that Grindelwald had successfully obtained a position as a senior advisor at the Ministry of Magic… A senior advisor was usually a sinecure, reserved for pure-blood families who donated money to the Ministry and sought a certain status.
It didn't actually have much real power.
An advisor, an advisor… the only power was to offer suggestions on the work of the Ministry of Magic.
Whether they were adopted depended on the Ministry's mood.
So, it was just a sinecure.
But… a sinecure is relative!
The Ministry of Magic could ignore the random suggestions from pure-blood families.
But…who would dare disregard Grindelwald's suggestions?
Even if he himself didn't say anything, his followers secretly sabotaging you would be enough to cause you trouble!
Therefore, his position as Senior Advisor actually wielded immense power!
Even after Dumbledore returned to England and visited the Minister for Welfare at the Ministry of Magic, this situation remained unchanged!
Dumbledore could protect you temporarily, but not forever!
Moreover, Dumbledore was too rule-abiding… while Grindelwald was far too cunning!
He didn't even need to lift a finger to retaliate!
Therefore, many people preferred to offend Dumbledore rather than Grindelwald…and thus, the seemingly sinecure of Senior Advisor, when placed on Grindelwald's head, suddenly became more effective than that of the Minister for Magic!
Dumbledore was utterly helpless against this!
Because all of Grindelwald's actions were now completely legal and legitimate…
It could be said that since Grindelwald cleared his name, Dumbledore had been unable to gain any advantage over him!
He had been constantly thwarted!
This was something no one had anticipated!
A dark wizard, abandoning Avada Kedavra, was now plotting to become an official! Who could tolerate that!
A full month passed before Dumbledore met Grindelwald again at the Ministry of Magic.
He was chatting and laughing with several high-ranking officials…
Upon seeing Dumbledore, everyone tacitly stepped aside, making way for them to speak privately.
"Well?
You couldn't stop me, could you?
I told you so," Grindelwald smiled.
"I will eventually find a way to stop you…"
At this moment, your words are so pale and powerless… Dumbledore?"
Grindelwald laughed.
"Even if you've seized the Elder Wand, so what? Do you think… I'd give you the chance to use it?"
Dumbledore fell silent. Indeed, although he had seized the Elder Wand, he hadn't used it against the Sorcerers even once… because he simply hadn't been able to use it!
"Dumbledore... don't be so naive.
You and I both know there's only one way to stop me... and that is, you must also take up the weapon of power!"
Grindelwald picked up his wine glass and took a small sip.
"But... do you dare? Do you dare to touch power?"
"The era of fighting and killing is over... Dumbledore..."
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