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Chapter 20: We Will Definitely Do It
🕑 Added 2025-02-10 21:35:01 +0000 UTC
"This is exactly what we planned to discuss with you."
Noah didn’t find anything strange about this. After all, both he and Evan had expected such a situation.
The effects of the Room of Requirement were so outstanding that it would be a miracle if Dumbledore didn’t want to make good use of it.
"Oh? It seems you already have a plan, then?" Dumbledore smiled slightly. These children were more mature than he had anticipated.
"Yes." Noah nodded honestly, then slowly continued, "In fact, when I first found the Room of Requirement and understood its value, I knew that I couldn’t keep it for myself forever.
"Of course, I did consider using it alone for as long as possible. After all, it’s not easy to find. But that’s not the kind of person I am. So when Evan and the others asked me about it, I chose to tell them.
"And I had another idea. Since its effects are so incredible, why not use it until I graduate? To achieve that, I would need enough people. If we gathered enough outstanding students and expanded across all years, then I figured even you wouldn’t easily ask me to stop using it, right?"
Hearing this, Professor Dumbledore’s smile grew even wider.
Noah had managed to think this far ahead at such a young age. This boy was definitely a true Ravenclaw! With such an exceptional student, how could Dumbledore not be pleased?
"That makes sense. A single person monopolizing it would cause problems, but if more people used it together, there would be plenty of support." Dumbledore nodded approvingly. "But why did you choose to tell me? Aren't you afraid I’d put an end to it?"
"In truth, I didn’t plan to reveal it so soon. Our original plan was to recruit outstanding students into our League of Wizards—that’s the name we gave our small organization. We had already begun selecting potential members. We only wanted the best, and we had planned to start recruiting after Christmas.
"But our luck doesn’t seem to be very good. Not only did we run into a troll, but the notes I found happened to belong to Professor Snape, and in the moment, I didn’t hold back."
Speaking of this, Noah looked a little embarrassed.
Of course, in reality, he wasn’t embarrassed at all. He had intentionally used Sectumsempra to gain Dumbledore’s approval.
Dumbledore smiled, then suddenly asked, "What do you think is the best way to deal with a troll?"
"A Lumos Solem spell." Noah smiled confidently. "A troll’s intelligence is inversely proportional to its brute strength, and their eyes can’t handle bright light. A strong flash is the best way to deal with them."
"Very good. Then, Mr. Finniel, you need to control yourself better in the future and remain calm."
"I will, Professor."
Dumbledore smiled and nodded at Noah. He had no intention of blaming him.
In his eyes, it was natural for a child to enjoy showing off. Noah had been relatively reserved before, mastering advanced knowledge discreetly, but this time, he had revealed himself completely.
Leaning back in his chair, Dumbledore observed Noah’s young face, along with the confident and bright expressions of the children standing behind him. He suddenly felt just a little older.
But then, he smiled. With such outstanding children, the future of the wizarding world would surely be in good hands, wouldn’t it?
He suddenly thought, If only Harry were as brave and resourceful as Noah and the others.
It wasn’t that Harry wasn’t talented, but judging from their current performances, these students showed much greater promise. A thought crossed his mind—should he train them as well?
Of course, Dumbledore’s idea of training wasn’t simply about teaching spells. Not even Harry had received such treatment.
His version of training meant encouraging a student to face darkness head-on, to seek truth and take risks.
If a student he mentored couldn’t even do that, then Dumbledore wouldn’t waste his time cleaning up their messes later.
After all, what was the point of raising a powerful wizard if they would kneel in fear at the mere mention of Voldemort’s name?
"It's a shame they're Ravenclaws and not Gryffindors. They lack that reckless courage."
Dumbledore shook his head but kept that thought to himself.
If the need arose, he would test them. If they proved themselves, perhaps they could become a hidden ace in his plans.
"Tell me, Noah," Dumbledore finally said, his voice thoughtful. "Now that your little organization and its meeting place have been exposed, what do you plan to do next?"
Noah noticed the change in how Dumbledore addressed him. His eyebrows twitched slightly, but he quickly hid his reaction. After pretending to think seriously for a moment, he flashed a confident smile.
"You already know about our organization and what we’re trying to accomplish. So why not let us prove ourselves?"
"You mean, you want me to approve of your group?"
"Why not? The four of us have already made progress far beyond our year level by using this method, proving that what we’re doing is effective. Therefore, we should continue. We will expand our numbers as planned, and not just within Ravenclaw, but across all houses—starting with the first years."
Dumbledore’s attitude had already given Noah the answer he needed.
However, Noah hadn’t shared this part of the plan with Evan and the others just yet. His intention was to recruit one or two top students from each house in the first wave.
This would not only improve inter-house relations but also create an elite, competitive environment. In such a setting, none of the best students would slack off or lose motivation.
If anyone did, well, Noah figured they’d feel too embarrassed to stay in the group.
After all, how humiliating would it be to be surrounded by top students who were constantly improving while you had nothing to show?
As expected, Dumbledore smiled and nodded. "Very well. I will allow your organization to continue. In fact, I will officially designate the Room of Requirement as your exclusive meeting place."
"Thank you, Professor Dumbledore!" Noah was overjoyed. So were Evan, Kenn, and Lance. They all sincerely expressed their gratitude.
"But before that," Dumbledore continued, "I need to see results. By the end of this term, I will not place a limit on your numbers, but you must ensure that students from all four houses are involved. Do you understand?"
"Of course, Professor Dumbledore," Noah replied confidently.
"We will definitely do it!"
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