Chapter 267 Principal Dumbledore, let’s join forces (Third update, please subscribe)

Hogward, Hog's Head pub.

"Make wizards great again! This sounds pretty good, and I was a little excited when I heard it for the first time."

"But is the meditation method really so magical? I heard that it seems to be only useful for Squibs, but it won't be of much help to us."

At a wine table on the right, a middle-aged wizard took a sip of wine, waved the prophet newspaper in his hand, and said to his friend opposite.

"Who knows? What is said in the newspaper is quite impressive. However, my child is a wizard and does not need the so-called meditation method." The wizard opposite also echoed loudly, and when he mentioned his child, his tone was mixed with a trace of pride.

"However, it is an opportunity for the Squibs to make this group of Squibs lucky." The middle-aged wizard said with some regret: "Unfortunately, 80% of the chores will have to be done by wizards in the future."

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Not far away from these wizards, in the corner on the other side of the bar, an old man with white hair and a handsome blond man sat together.

It was Dumbledore and Lockhart.

"Lockhart, it seems that ordinary wizards don't have much reaction to your research." Dumbledore raised the butterbeer on the table and joked to Lockhart.

"Haha, that's normal, Headmaster." Lockhart replied with a smile: "No matter when or where, most people will only pay close attention to their own interests."

"My research is currently very helpful to Squibs."

"It's okay for young wizards, but for most ordinary wizards, the current meditation method can't help them much."

"But in the future, we will definitely study meditation methods that can also be effective for adult wizards."

Hearing this, Dumbledore nodded.

Lockhart, on the other hand, raised the butterbeer in front of him and took a curious sip.

He prefers to drink tea, because tea can keep people's minds clear and their brains awake.

However, when he really needs to drink, he will not refuse.

After all, many times, alcohol plays the role of a catalyst.

Some transactions and cooperation still need the help of wine.

However, after Lockhart finished drinking the butterbeer in front of him, he felt it was different from the beer he imagined. The alcoholic feeling was very light, not overpowering, and it felt more like a bottle of drink.

No wonder many little wizards like to drink butterbeer.

Well, this is good. You can bring it to Wanxiang Book Cafe as a specialty in the future.

While Lockhart was thinking, suddenly

"Lockhart, I heard Minerva mention that you wanted to provide a certain amount of gold galleons to Hogwarts every year in the future."

"Want to exchange for the chance to become a member of Hogwarts' Honorary Board of Governors, right?"

Dumbledore's question came to his ears. Lockhart nodded and asked expectantly: "Headmaster, is this identity okay?"

"Of course." Dumbledore nodded slowly: "The future development of Hogwarts requires more funds."

"Especially if squibs are recruited as students in the future, the amount of funding needed will be even greater."

"but."

Hearing Dumbledore's 'but', Lockhart, who was originally cheerful, felt his heart sink.

"I don't know if Minerva has mentioned to you that the members of the school board have been doing a lot against you recently."

"I know this." Lockhart nodded slightly: "This is why I want to be a member of the school board."

"In this case, they will not be able to find excuses to interfere with my research later."

At this point, Lockhart's tone was full of hostility, as if he was confiding in Dumbledore.

"What if this group of pure-blood families could get the meditation method that I have worked so hard to study."

"I can imagine that they will definitely try their best to hide the meditation method in the future and only spread it among their own families. It is absolutely impossible for ordinary squibs to get the meditation method without signing a strict contract."

"You think so? Principal."

After hearing what Lockhart said, Dumbledore remained silent and made no clear reply.

He still knows what a pure-blood family is.

It was precisely because of his understanding that he was worried that the conflict between Lockhart and the pure-blood family would intensify. What consequences would there be?

He felt a headache just thinking about it.

The pure-blood family has a deep heritage, and there are many old monsters behind it.

And Lockhart is not bad either. His talent can be said to be top-notch, coupled with his firm, even stubborn character, and idealistic goals.

What trouble will happen in the end?

He witnessed with his own eyes how two extremely talented wizards embarked on the path of the Dark Lord step by step.

If he saw his student becoming the third generation Dark Lord again, his blood pressure would probably rise immediately.

Fortunately, the student in front of him showed no signs of being a dark wizard and still retained his enthusiasm for knowledge and research.

If he really became a dark wizard and embarked on the path of the Dark Lord, he didn't know whether he should take the first step - to completely eliminate hidden dangers for the British wizarding world.

After all, the current wizarding world cannot withstand repeated twists and turns.

He is already old, and now he just wants to resolve Tom's matter and keep the wizarding world in peace and order.

At this moment, Lockhart was a little disappointed to see Dumbledore's silence.

If Dumbledore promised him to stand on his side and resist the pure-blood family, then the pressure on his plan would be reduced by at least half.

Immediately afterwards

"Lockhart, can you talk about your future goals? What do you want to do in the future?"

Dumbledore's abrupt question stunned Lockhart for a moment.

He has a lot of plans for the future. If he really revealed it, Dumbledore might just give him a duel.

Then you'll be Muggles.

However, this is also an opportunity. With his thoughts turning, Lockhart said as if joking: "Headmaster, my goal is not to be afraid of what you say. It's a bit idealistic."

"I like reading books. Whether they are books from the wizarding world or Muggle world, I have read them all and learned a lot of knowledge from them."

"Principal, you may not know that the Muggle world is developing faster and faster. As long as you understand it deeply, you will be surprised by Muggles."

"In comparison, our wizarding world is still a bit rigid, and even in some places, it is even more backward than the Muggles."

"Oh?" After Dumbledore heard this, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, as if what Lockhart said was somewhat beyond his expectation.

What does this have to do with Muggles?

However, he continued to listen patiently.

Lockhart, on the other hand, continued to lie: "Headmaster, I once experienced a Muggle war during an adventure."

"You may not imagine that in the Muggle world there are machines called machine guns and rocket launchers, which are very powerful."

"Only a Muggle with simple training, holding these weapons, can easily kill an adult wizard as long as he chooses the appropriate method."

"At that time, I was thinking that the wizarding world should make progress. At least, it cannot lag behind the Muggles."

"You're right, principal."

After hearing what Lockhart said, Dumbledore nodded slightly.

He agrees with this point. If you fall behind, you will be beaten. He still understands this truth.

After Lockhart saw Dumbledore nodding, he said excitedly: "I think meditation is the key to progress in the wizarding world."

"Principal, you and I have studied together before."

"You should know the potential of meditation. It can completely promote the further development of the magic system in the wizarding world."

"Let the entire wizarding world usher in new changes."

"Principal, let's join forces. I believe that we can definitely make the wizarding civilization more prosperous."