The Emerald at Hogwarts

Chapter 589 Something More Sad Than Sadness
"Mr. Scamander! Do you think Dumbledore will mourn for you?"

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Adamo twirled the frame, and it was not unusual for her to recognize the young Grindelwald.

Although the old man in Nurmengard Castle was skinny and faded, Ida's grandmother was Vidar Rozier.Vida Rozier, who has been a king for a long time, has been a king for a lifetime.

The twins came up like followers and took the framed photo in Ada's hand. George asked, "Who did you just talk about?"

"Gellert Grindelwald." Ada repeated, "One of the most powerful dark wizards in history. In his heyday, he spread all over Europe and the United States, but never set foot in England. Lost to Albus Dumbledore in 1945 hand, imprisoned in Nurmengard."

As Ada spoke, she looked at Bathilda Bagshot, and she noticed the abnormality of the old man just now, although now Bathilda returned to her normal state.

"The world knows that the two of them are enemies, and only knows about the duel." Ada continued, she was still observing Bathilda, "but I know that they are friends and brothers."

The twins put down the frame, Ada always knew strange things and they were never surprised, but this time they were.Dumbledore and Grindelwald, what is this all about!

"No," Bathilda said suddenly, "they hit each other like fire and pot, and their affection is more than that of brothers."

Fred and George were even more surprised. They seemed to know some great secret.Ada withdrew her gaze and looked back at the photo on the bowed chest of drawers.

Dumbledore and Grindelwald met through Bathilda Bagshot, and apparently the historian of magic knew more about their past.

There was no voice in the cabin again, only Bathilda's uncomfortable panting.The candlelight flickered for a while, reflecting the age spots on her face flickering.

The twins hesitated. On the one hand, the two brothers were curious about the past of Dumbledore and Grindelwald, but on the other hand, they were afraid that after learning the truth, they would break their previous views on Dumbledore.

In the end, curiosity overcame the uneasiness in their hearts, Fred and George tentatively asked a few questions, trying to get some words out of Bathilda's mouth, but Bathilda kept her mouth shut and said nothing.

Bathilda Bagshot even closed her eyes directly, refusing to think about the twins.But it was too late for her to do so now. For Ada, that sentence just now was enough.

What kind of relationship can be closer than brothers?
The old woman did not speak, and used a fake sleep to avoid the twins' questions.The two brothers had no choice but to give up, and looked at Ada helplessly. The two of them didn't want to stay any longer, and staying here was really suffering.

After walking out of here, the two of them can ask Ada as much as they want.The reason why he didn't ask questions in Bathilda's face was because he was afraid that some secrets would be heard by her.

"I know what you are thinking," Ada said, "You are right. I went to Nurmengard and met Grindelwald. I learned a lot from him."

Although there was speculation in their hearts, the twins were still surprised when they heard Ada say it herself.During this day, Fred and George were surprised more times than they could count.

Bathilda Bagshot was as deaf to it as if she had really fallen asleep.

Ada didn't care, she smiled, and continued: "Remember the third grade, when many people thought I was expelled. That was the first time I met Grindelwald, and Dumbledore took me there, Only he can take me there, can't he?"

After entering the house, Ada was very quiet, and Fred and George were always asking questions.After seeing the photo of Grindelwald and Dumbledore together, Ada suddenly became very active and talked more.

Ada babbled about Grindelwald, about the changes in the first Dark Lord over the past few years, and about his teachings to herself.

Perhaps these words caught Bathilda Bagshot's attention, or perhaps bored the old man, and she opened her eyes again.The moment he opened his eyes, Bathilda met Ida's emerald green eyes.

Bathilda turned her head with difficulty, her eyes were tightly closed, as if she never wanted to open them again.

"Okay, it's time for us to go and leave Ms. Bagshot alone," Ada said contentedly, and walked out of the room without looking back, the twins following behind her in bewilderment.

Bagshot, who was nestled in the high-back chair, did not move or make a sound, allowing the three to leave.Maybe she really fell asleep, or maybe she just didn't want to open her eyes again.

"You just..." Fred asked, he guessed what Ada did, and to be honest, he didn't like Ada's behavior.

"That's right, Legilimency." Ada didn't deny it, nor did she quibble, "It's very ordinary people who do extraordinary things. I got what I wanted to know, and there were even unexpected gains, extremely important gains."

It was the moment I met Bathilda's eyes, Ada used Legilimency to sneak into the depths of the old man's memory, and got answers to many things that had been puzzling.

There is a doubt that has always troubled Ada deeply, that is why Dumbledore values ​​​​herself.You must know that there is no love without a reason in this world, and it is not uncommon to see talented people, not just her Esmeralda Drizzt.

Now Ada thought she might know something.Ariana, Albus Dumbledore's younger sister who died early, everyone thought she didn't go to Hogwarts because of her health, but in fact she was silent.

At the same time, Ada also understood what Grindelwald said, and also understood why Aberforth treated her brother like that.

That summer, Godric's Hollow was distinguished by Dumbledore and Grindelwald, their beauty untouched by age and their talent unfettered by duty.

The two young people hit it off right away, talking about their ideals for two months, trying to find the Deathly Hallows, trying to change the world according to their wishes, for the greater good.

Two months after the beginning of this passionate relationship, with Aberforth returning to the valley, and with Ariana's death, the relationship between the two inevitably came to an end.

Bathilda Bagshot only remembered Grindelwald's distraught, only the lonely back when he left, and only remembered that Aberforth broke Albus's nose at Ariana's funeral.

What kind of misfortune happened that day, Ada couldn't get a glimpse from Bathilda's memory, but from Grindelwald's previous remarks, Ariana's death was inseparable from the affirmation of him.

Since then, neither Dumbledore nor Grindelwald have mentioned their childhood friendship again.

After years of separation, when they meet again, it will be that legendary duel, one admired by all, and the other confined in a high tower.

Two months of confusion, a century of unspeakable.No matter how tall the tower of Nurmengard is, Hogwarts cannot be seen in the distance, just like the cold glory on the card, the dazzling words in the history of magic.

"Ada, what's the matter with you, why are you absent-minded?" Fred patted Ada lightly. Her sudden silence and loneliness made Fred a little worried.

"Yes, you look a little strange," said George, "as if something sad happened to you all of a sudden!"

"It's nothing, I'm just recalling Bathilda's memory." Ada said, "Cadmus has descendants. There is no such clue in the story of the three brothers."

Ada is covering up, trying to divert the subject with the Deathly Hallows.

Even though she learned a lot of secrets from Bathilda Bagshot and was helpful in finding the Deathly Hallows, Ada felt a little regretful now, and even felt disgusted with her own curiosity.

Dumbledore and Grindelwald... this... was not taught in the book!
"No, what you were thinking just now is definitely not the Deathly Hallows!" George said categorically, he doesn't know Legilimency, he only made this judgment based on his understanding of Ada.

"If you're thinking of Cadmus, the corners of your mouth will rise, not just like that." Fred said the same firmly.

"It's really nothing, I'm just lamenting." Ada continued to cover up, "Bathilda Bagshot's life is coming to an end, and I'm just lamenting the fragility of life."

Bathilda Bagshot is really too old, she has a pungent old smell, and Ada sees the shadow of death in her.

The twins seemed to be fooled, they stopped asking questions, they thought Ada was thinking of the same old Vader.

The fragility of life is indeed lamentable, but Ada had nothing to do with it. What she thought was that people honored him for the most painful day of his life.

(End of this chapter)