Chapter 9
Power
DUMBLEDORE POV
As Dumbledore sat in his study, the weight of his past mistakes bore heavily upon him. Gellert Grindelwald and Tom Riddle, two individuals whose paths had intertwined with his own, stood as stark reminders of the choices he had made and the consequences they had brought upon the world.
With Grindelwald, Dumbledore had allowed himself to be swayed by their shared vision of a world where wizards ruled over Muggles. Blinded by his affection for Gellert and their dreams of a new order, he had turned a blind eye to the darkness that lurked within his companion. It was a mistake he had paid for dearly, as their friendship dissolved in betrayal and violence, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
And then there was Tom Riddle, the boy who would become Lord Voldemort. Dumbledore had seen the signs of darkness in him from an early age but had failed to intervene in time. He had underestimated the depths of Tom's thirst for power and his willingness to commit unspeakable acts in pursuit of it. The consequences of that mistake haunted him, as Voldemort rose to power and caused untold suffering throughout the wizarding world.
In both cases, Dumbledore had let his own desires and ambitions cloud his judgment. He had believed in the possibility of redemption and the power of love to overcome evil, but he had underestimated the depths to which some individuals would sink. He had allowed himself to become entangled in a web of manipulation and had paid a heavy price for his misplaced trust.
As Dumbledore reflected on his mistakes, he felt a renewed determination to make amends and to guide HERACLES, the boy who had become his last hope. He understood the weight of the task before him and the responsibility he bore in helping Heracles navigate the treacherous path that lay ahead.
He vowed to learn from his past errors and to impart the lessons he had learned onto the young wizard. He would ensure that Heracles understood the true nature of power, the importance of discernment, and the need to confront darkness with unwavering resolve.
Deep within his heart, Dumbledore carried the burden of his mistakes, but he also carried the glimmer of hope. He knew that mistakes could be stepping stones to growth and change, and he was determined to use his knowledge to help shape a brighter future.
With renewed purpose, Dumbledore set aside his regrets and turned his attention to the letter lay in front of him from Miss Garfield.
When he received the letter from Miss Garfield telling him that Heracles and the girl he considered sister, who in fact turns out to be the daughter of Heracles aunt Petunia Dursely, had moved out of the orphanage, he thought with a chuckle. He can surely say that he was not surprised. He has gotten reports about the education and behavior of Mr. Potter from Miss Garfield every month for years.
Heracles in his eye is charismatic, intelligent, determined, ambitious, and to a certain extent ruthless, and above all in search of power.
An ideal leader. Heracles remind him of himself when he was young. He himself didn't have much time left. Folly of youth have come to bite him. He who would have lived at least 300 years have reduced to age approx 120 years. He is in dire need of successor, and Heracles is just what he needs.He will train Heracles to be the Centuries greatest warlock. With these thoughts and to establish himself as a mentor to Heracles. He wrote a note to Heracles for the meeting in the excuse of his living arrangements and for More close relationship A gift of self written book on mind magic will be suffice.
Heracles POV
Today's date is July 31, which is my 14th birthday and also the day of my scheduled meeting with Albus Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. The most powerful man in Europe in both terms of magic and politics. The Legendary figure who beat the Dark Lord Gellert Grindelwald in a duel The duel between Grindelwald and Dumbledore was a battle of immense proportions, showcasing their mastery of magic and strategic brilliance. The duel is often described as one of the most spectacular displays of magical prowess ever witnessed.
The precise location of the duel is not widely known, but it is believed to have taken place in a remote and secluded area away from populated regions to avoid innocent casualties.
During the duel, the two wizards unleashed a barrage of spells and enchantments, with their wands seemingly dancing through the air, leaving trails of vibrant magical energy in their wake. The sheer intensity and raw power of their magical clashes were said to have altered the surrounding landscape, with the very earth and sky trembling from the magical forces unleashed.
Witnesses described the duel as a mesmerizing spectacle, with lightning-like bolts of energy and dazzling magical displays filling the air. Grindelwald and Dumbledore were evenly matched, making the duel a prolonged and intense struggle. Despite their enmity, their mutual respect and understanding of each other's abilities were evident throughout the fight.
In the end, Dumbledore managed to gain the upper hand, eventually disarming Grindelwald and overpowering him with a spell of his own creation: the powerful and binding spell, the "Ever-Locked Charm." This spell was instrumental in defeating Grindelwald and sealing him away in Nurmengard, a prison he himself had built to house his opponents.
The duel marked a turning point in the history of the wizarding world. Grindelwald's defeat brought an end to his reign of terror and ensured that Dumbledore's vision of a more just and harmonious magical society prevailed.
The duel between Gellert Grindelwald and Albus Dumbledore remains a significant and compelling chapter in wizarding history, a reminder of the fine line between the pursuit of power and the pursuit of a better world for all.
And that is not all. He is the man that Dark Lord Voldemort feared. The man who single-handedly protected both Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic despite the political power wielded by pureblood followers of Dark Lord Voldemort in the days of terror. The man is leading both the International Confederation of Wizards and Wizengamot.
So, here he is waiting for the man with Aster in the pub's leaky couldron.
Note- Sorry guys for the short chapter and delay but from onwards i will try to be punctual and the English of this chapter is better as I have used a AI to check grammar mistakes.