Or clear the obstacles. That's it, Lucius, you are more perceptive than I thought, then you should understand how complicated this is..."

The old wizard took a deep breath, fatigue appearing on his wrinkled face.

That little girl was right. He is always used to underestimate others and uses the past to solidify others.

Just as Dumbledore never expected, the first wizard who discovered the clues and had the courage to stand up and accuse and question them was actually the current head of the Malfoy family, who he once looked down upon and as smooth as a wallflower.

"So this is the idea of ​​the patron saint of the wizarding world..." Mr. Malfoy said slowly to Dumbledore.

Lucius looked at Dumbledore expressionlessly, his heart feeling cold.

In so many years, this was the first time he faced Dumbledore head-on. He finally understood why the Dark Lord thought Dumbledore was the most difficult opponent. This old man was, in a sense, also a devil.

"It's my responsibility, or more accurately, my obligation."

Dumbledore said calmly, his eyes still looking into Mr. Malfoy's eyes, extremely calm.

"A few months ago, someone told me a truth. Well, over the years, similar truths have been whispered in my ears. But what I remember most clearly now is this sentence."

Dumbledore paused and said softly with some sigh.

"Look, if you have outstanding abilities but don't do anything, the bad things that happen later will be your responsibility. I can't continue to enjoy my leisurely life knowing that big problems will inevitably occur one day in the future..."

Malfoy said nothing, his face suddenly seemed to be covered with a mask.

"In fact, I have made such a mistake more than once."

Dumbledore sighed, a look of pain flashed in his eyes, and continued.

"Even if so many tragedies later prove it, people will not attribute the responsibility to me... But people do not live by the evaluation of others. Once you have such a bad idea, it will always be somewhere

I’ll keep interrogating you. What’s extremely lucky is that compared to before, we have enough time to prepare this time so that no one will get hurt..."

Lucius Malfoy forced himself to speak.

"Maybe, you are indeed a great wizard..."

He said unnaturally and took a deep look at Dumbledore.

The attitude of the headmaster of Hogwarts has been very clear and resolute. Lucius does not expect that he can change the belief of this more than one hundred year old man. All he can rely on is himself and the bird he once despised.

, the disgusting elf.

"In short, Dobby, I will stay at Hogwarts. He will obey your instructions completely. Dobby, I give you an order as the head of the Malfoy family: from now on, serve Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

, any orders from Professor Albus Dumbledore will take precedence over the Malfoy family until the school is handed back over."

Lucius Malfoy turned around and for the first time in his life crouched down and looked into the house elf's eyes.

"From now on, you are an elf at Hogwarts, remember it..."

In the direction that Dumbledore couldn't see, Lucius moved his lips silently, leaving the last word in Dobby's eyes.

"...Draco."
Chapter completed!