Now that she knew for certain that she could indeed teach the witches here how to channel, Nadiera requested an audience with Dumbledore. In her world, usually an Aes Sedai would not request an audience with anyone, but would rather invite themselves to the Royal Court of whichever Queen or King she happened to need to see. Or, many times the Amyrlin Seat, the "queen" of the Aes Sedai, would instruct a Sister to go where she was needed. However, Nadiera knew that these were special circumstances. This whole place was filled to the brim with people that could channel. This made negotiation a far different task than she was used to.
When she recieved a message by owl that Dumbledore would meet with her at his office, she prepared herself. She selected one of her new dresses, one of pale yellow with darker saffron embroidery. It was attractive, yet conservative enough to wear to a formal meeting. She even decided to armor herself even more, by adding her gold Great Serpent ring on her right hand, and her red-fringed shawl. Though Dumbledore would hardly know the significance of her attire, anyone familiar with Aes Sedai would know that only on the most formal occasions, namely meetings with the Amyrlin Seat or a Queen or King, would require an Aes Sedai to wear the shawl.
She arrived at his office at the appointed time, but she stopped and stared when she saw the splendor of it. The place reminded her of the Amyrlin's Study. But this fellow had some of the most unusual objects in the circular room on display. Paintings that depicted other witches and wizards, presumably Dumbledore's many predecessors, that seemed to follow her with their eyes as she walked around the room. Objects that appeared most fragile and delicate, made of silver or pewter or gold, that were mechanical, or made chiming sounds. A very dusty and dirty looking black rag that might very well be a hat. She almost touched it, and realized that it was a ter'angreal, an object that used the One Power. In the short time that she had been at Hogwart's, Nadiera had found that these people tended to use angreal constantly, in form of their wands. She had learned of a fellow named Ollivander who makes these wands. He obviously had the Talent to make angreal which actually was a Talent lost to Aes Sedai in her world. Using these angreal was what made these people able to do some of the more powerful things they do, like changing one thing into another. Transfiguration. Or imposing their will on time and space and even people's minds. Charms.
"Miss Godesin," Dumbledore said. She gave a bit of a start and looked up at Dumbledore standing beside her. "Thank you for coming. If you would please follow me," he said as he guided her to his actual office.
They settled across from each other at his desk. "Now, what brings you to my office, Miss Godesin?" Dumbledore asked.
"I'm here to talk about Voldemort," she stated.
"And what do you know of him?" Dumbledore asked her.
"From what I have heard, that he is very dangerous. Deadly, in fact, to people. He obviously had gone mad from using the One Power. In fact, I believe I have even seen evidence of it. His body is wasting away, and he looks as though he has gone through some sort of horrible transformation. It will be, of course, too late to save him. However, he must be stopped, and the sooner the better."
Dumbledore almost smiled and said, "I think I know where you are going with this, but please, continue."
"A few days ago, I met Minerva McGonagall. After I had dinner with her and discussed some things, I taught her how to touch the One Power. Professor, she caught on beautifully. I can teach some of the girls here how to channel."
"Indeed. They could probably learn. However, that might keep them from their vital studies here. How do you justify taking time from their normal course of study to dedicate time to learning your technique?" Dumbledore asked.
"I only need twelve more, besides myself. Twelve women channeling, with me as their guide, to link them. Thirteen Aes Sedai linked together are capapble of a great deal, Professor. Far more than Voldemort by himself, if you understand my meaning."
"You mean to teach the girls how to cut Volemort from his ability to use magic, don't you?" Dumbldore concluded.
"I realize that if there had been a way for this to have been done before, you would have done it. But, since I know how it is done, I can pass along the information to other women and girls. but they must learn to channel saidar first. Then, ultimately, we can use the One Power to gentle Voldemort, and then, you can do with him as you see fit."
Nadiera fingered the red fringe on her shawl thoughtfully. If she were in her own world, only the Amyrlin Seat could command the Red Ajah to go out and hunt down men who are known to be able to channel. She had only last year gone and captured a man named Logain Ablar. He was claiming that he was the Dragon Reborn, all because he could channel. Well, she did what any self-respecting Red Sister would do; she helped capture him and bring him to the White Tower, where she also helped in actually gentling him."If you can find some girls among our student body who can fit in the necessary schedule and your training, you may use some of them. I take it that you cannot teach boys how to do this? I know of one in particular that would be interested in stripping Voldemort of power. Ironically, he had done it, once."
"Who? Sirius?" Nadiera asked Dumbledore.
"No, Harry Potter. Have you ever noticed that scar on his forehead? Well, there is quite a stroy behind it..." he told her. Dumbledore told Nadiera all about Harry Potter's brush with certain death. How Voldemort had lost his powers, and how most believed that he was dead.
"How did he return?" Nadiera asked.
"It was with the help of a few of his most loyal followers, as well as some insidious spells used to restore him, that Voldemort has been revived. I have no doubt that he is feverishly gathering as many wizards to his side as possible. He means to destroy the world as we know it and create a new one in which he would rule supreme over all. Any person unable to use magic would be annhilated. Any witch or wizard that dares oppose him would meet an even more unbearable fate than death."
"Then I must use whatever means necessary to cut him off as soon as I can get the last girl channeling a spark. He intends to gain some very powerful allies, including someone named Malfoy. Narcissa's son. Do you know who he is?" Nadiera asked.
"That is an avenue that is being covered by different angles, Miss Godesin. We all are aware what a disaster Voldemort's alliance with Draco Malfoy would be. Concern yourself with your mission, Miss Godesin. If I can be of any assistance to you, please don't hesitate to ask me."
"Well, there is one last thing. I would like access to your objects out there from time to time." Nadiera pointed to Dumbledore's outer office.
"Why, is there anything of interest out there that can help you?" Dumbledore asked in puzzlement.
"That ragged black hat out there is a magical object. How many others are there? Do you know how they are used? Cna you make a list?" Nadiera asked.
"I shall set myself to the task, Miss Godesin." They both rose, and Dumbledore offered his hand to Nadiera again. "Good luck with this plan, Miss Godesin," he said solmnly. Nadiera took his hand and shook it, sealing the pact. Now was the time for action. There was not a moment to lose.