Chapter 54: Dumbledore: This child is so sensible that it hurts!
"Yes, I had just entered school when she graduated. It's a pity that I didn't get to see her in person. However, the upperclassmen had all seen her and knew her story. They often told us about her..."
Dumbledore smiled, "At that time, many professors liked to use her as an example in class. She can be said to be the legend and role model of the academy."
Theo didn't feel surprised by what Dumbledore said.
What she did could indeed be called the legend of Hogwarts.
Dumbledore and her were very close in age when he entered school. When he was in school, even the professors didn't change much. So it wasn't surprising that he could hear stories about her.
"That is to say, you think it's a good thing that I have the ability of this ancient magic?" Theo asked tentatively.
"Of course, isn't this a good thing?" Dumbledore looked at Theo strangely, "This means that you also have the talent to do the same career as her. If Hogwarts could have a student like her when I was a professor, I would feel very honored as a professor..."
Theo carefully considered his words and continued to ask, "But, ancient magic... such a powerful force, will there be any side effects?"
"Side effects? In fact, in history, you two are not the only people who can use ancient magic. If there were any side effects, people would have discovered it long ago... Why do you think so?"
Dumbledore didn't understand why Theo still looked worried after learning about his special ability.
Theo looked at his hands and recalled the pleasure brought by using ancient magic just now. He suddenly wanted to take a risk to reveal something to Dumbledore...
If he succeeded, he would gain Dumbledore's greatest trust and also get more guidance on ancient magic from him! So he wouldn't have to waste time exploring it himself.
Of course, if he failed, Dumbledore's impression of him would also change completely...
After weighing the pros and cons, Theo finally decided to take a risk. Because if he succeeded, the benefits he would get from Dumbledore would be very great.
"When I used ancient magic, that feeling... made me very happy, so happy that I couldn't wait to use all means to make my ancient magic power stronger..."
Theo looked up at Dumbledore, "It's like... this power is constantly tempting me, making my desire to become stronger infinitely magnified..."
"Professor, I know that I do pursue power, but... I really don't want to become a person who uses all means to pursue power! I don't want to be a slave to power! Because that might hurt many innocent people because of me!"
"If the reason for this feeling is not this power, but myself... then Professor, please teach me how to suppress this desire when using ancient magic?"
Dumbledore looked at Theo with a strange light in his eyes, "Theo... your words make me feel very gratified!"
"Ah?" Although Theo looked puzzled on the surface, he was relieved in his heart. He had taken the right risk.
"When many people suddenly gain powerful power, they can't control themselves. Many people go astray because of this. And some people, even if they don't go astray because of this, will subconsciously pursue more powerful power, even I did at the beginning..." Dumbledore's eyes were full of praise, "I have never seen anyone who has just gained powerful power like you, who first thinks about not how to enhance this powerful power, but to reflect on himself! Face his own desires!"
Dumbledore was really moved this time. In fact, when he learned that Theo had the talent of ancient magic, he was considering how to persuade him to pay attention to the harm that excessive pursuit of powerful power might bring.
Unexpectedly, he had already begun to face it himself and asked himself for advice very frankly!
How could this not make Dumbledore feel gratified and satisfied with this student?
To be honest, this child is so sensible that it hurts!
Of course, this also benefited from the good impression Theo had left on him before. If Tom had said this to him... it might not have worked.
For Dumbledore, Tom was a very vigilant existence. He would not easily believe what he said.
In fact, if Theo hadn't taken the initiative to tell him this, he would have been more vigilant towards Theo than before.
After all, a child of this age, with powerful ancient magic power, was like a child walking in a busy city with a sharp blade...
"What should I do? If I never use this power again, can I avoid the desire in my heart being aroused?" Theo continued to ask.
Hearing Theo's question, Dumbledore was even more relieved.
"It's not like that, Theo. In fact, every wizard hopes that his magic can be more effective and powerful. In school, that is, every student hopes that he can learn more at Hogwarts. That is to say, becoming stronger is everyone's subconscious desire. This is unavoidable. So it's not a sin that you have a desire to pursue power."
Dumbledore smiled and said, "To some extent, the pursuit of power and the pursuit of progress are actually the same meaning. Desire is an important factor in stimulating people's progress! If the desire for progress is also a sin, then we are too sorry for all the efforts made to learn and progress."
"You just asked me how to control this desire... In fact, I don't think you need to ask me anymore. Because when you asked me, it means that you have controlled your desires."
"If you hadn't controlled it, then you would never have said this to me tonight."
"So, you can use this power with confidence according to your ideas, as long as you stick to your bottom line. You should be fearless."
"Power is always a double-edged sword. The key is who is using this sword..."
"I'm glad that you are the one who has this sharp sword now, Theo. Only you can make me feel at ease."
Theo couldn't help but look at Dumbledore in surprise. This time his surprise wasn't acting.
Because Dumbledore's reaction was so intense that it was beyond his expectation.
There was no doubt that his adventurous attempt had touched the softest part of Dumbledore's heart.
'Ah... why do I always feel like I'm deceiving Dumbledore?'
What he said just now was all true. Otherwise, it wouldn't be called an adventure.
Tsk, he was so sincere when he said those words just now that he didn't even use Occlumency much! Why does my conscience hurt faintly?
"That is to say, ancient magic won't hurt myself like dark magic. I can use it with confidence? Just pay attention to the bottom line?" Theo confirmed again.
"For you, that's true." Dumbledore nodded.
It had to be said that Dumbledore was also very rigorous in saying this. Because he believed in Theo, he added, 'For you'.
The meaning was, "I'm relieved that you're holding the sword. I'm not relieved if someone else is holding it!"
(End of this chapter)
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