Seeking the Principal's Help

Chapter 23 Seeking the Principal's Help

Ian walked alone in the castle. As for the so-called password to the headmaster's office, he wasn't worried at all. It wasn't because he knew the original story and could just blindly guess with the Honeydukes candy catalog.

After confessing to Dumbledore and reaching an agreement, Dumbledore granted him the authority to enter the Headmaster's office at any time without a password, whenever Ian needed help.

This reciprocation of kindness reflects Dumbledore's trust in Ian, a mutual trust between them.

Magic is truly amazing. As Ian approached the door to the principal's office, the stone beast seemed to know his intention and moved aside to make way for the passage behind it. However, Ian still politely knocked on the door before stepping inside.

Luckily, Professor Dumbledore was sitting behind his table, enjoying an endless supply of sweets. He beamed with a hearty smile upon seeing Ian's arrival.

"Ian, would you like some candy? I have a lot of my custom-made candies from Honey Duke, they taste amazing."

As Dumbledore spoke, he didn't forget to recommend some overly sweet and strange candies to Ian.

"Of course, thank you for your hospitality. To be honest, among those strange candies, I still prefer chocolate frogs, which are both fun and delicious."

Ian could sense the other person's sincerity and equality, and there was no sense of hierarchy or difference due to their different statuses.

The Western world has perfectly inherited this tradition from the land of China, as it was already mentioned in the Doctrine of the Mean a thousand years ago:

"Those in high positions do not oppress those below them, nor do those in low positions curry favor with those above them. They rectify themselves without seeking anything in return, and thus they bear no resentment. They do not blame Heaven above, nor do they blame others below; therefore, the superior man dwells in ease and accepts his fate..."

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While enjoying the candy, Ian listened to Dumbledore share some of his amusing anecdotes from his youth. When it was almost time, he finally spoke up about his request.

"Professor Dumbledore, I have come to seek your help."

Upon hearing this, Dumbledore became much more serious, for he valued everything concerning Ian very much.

It wasn't just because of the other party's identity as a prophet who told them all the information about Horcruxes, but also because of their character and the fact that they saved the lives of many innocent teachers and students at Hogwarts.

"I'm listening. Tell me, what do you need? I promised to help you, so I will do my best."

After hearing Dumbledore's answer, Ian didn't mince words and clearly stated his needs.

"Professor, I need a portable, infinitely expandable backpack with as much space as possible. If possible, I would also like to obtain a few alchemical items that can cast defensive magic."

"Is that all? Perhaps you really underestimate this old man," Dumbledore asked, somewhat surprised.

Perhaps it really is true that strength determines level. What was troublesome for Ian, Dumbledore not only did not find difficult, but also had the illusion that he was making a mountain out of a molehill.

Ignoring Dumbledore's surprised expression, Ian continued speaking to himself:

"Yes, Professor, that's all for now. Some things may not be troublesome for you, but they are very difficult for me. Finally, I hope you can get it done as soon as possible."

"Okay, everyone has their own secrets. I'll give you what you need tomorrow. If you run into any trouble, you can use it to call Fox for help."

As Dumbledore spoke, he handed Ian a feather from the phoenix Fawkes.

"Thank you for your understanding. As you said, everyone has their own secrets, and perhaps there are some things that only I can do alone."

After Ian accomplished his mission, he relaxed and had afternoon tea with Dumbledore. It is worth mentioning that neither of them discussed Voldemort or Horcruxes.

Ian didn't mention these things because he trusted Dumbledore's abilities; the play's director was able to outwit and kill Tom even without a script.

Although there were some minor hiccups along the way, they were nothing serious.

Dumbledore, on the other hand, simply felt that it was foolish to tell Ian, who was a prophet, these things.

After all, a true prophet can know anything he wants to know, just like the famous prophet Cassandra Trelawney from the magical world more than two hundred years ago.

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(End of this chapter)