"What does 'safety' mean at Harry's uncle and aunt's house?"
Mrs. Bones looked puzzled at Amos Diggory and Dumbledore, but then she snapped to.
"If it's something I shouldn't know."
"Oh, nothing that needs to be kept a secret, Amelia. At least, not anymore."
Dumbledore said with a weary voice.
"Fourteen years ago, when Voldemort was defeated, I foresaw that he would one day rise again, and when he did, he would see Harry as a thorn in his side."
"I used an ancient spell to protect Harry. The purpose of the spell is that as long as Harry lives with his relatives with blood relationship every year, the magic can provide him with strong protection. Voldemort can't hurt him."
"Ah..."
Mrs. Bones nodded understandingly and looked at Dumbledore with admiration.
"That's true, the incident of arranging Harry Potter to be raised by Muggles caused a lot of debate in the magical world, but Amos? "
Mrs. Bones turned her gaze towards Amos Diggory.
"Why do you ask such a question?"
"That's what I was curious about as well."
Albus Dumbledore, with his silver beard flowing, looked solemnly at Amos Diggory.
"As you know--"
Amos Diggory responded,
"Kingsley heard that sentence and it was clear that Minister Fudge intended to do something to Harry. Considering the current situation, it's not surprising that he did."
"There were several high-profile escapees from Azkaban, and Fudge couldn't give the magical community a reasonable explanation for that. In this situation, he didn't have many choices, and shifting the focus was undoubtedly the most cost-effective way to go."
Divert attention.
Mrs. Bones furrowed her brow slightly.
"Do you think Connelly will create a topic around Harry Potter to divert people's attention from the escape events?"
"Do you know what Connelly will do, Amos Diggory?"
Albus Dumbledore asked softly.
Amos Diggory responded to Dumbledore's solemn gaze, neither choosing to lie nor telling the truth.
"It's not important, Headmaster Dumbledore—"
Amos Diggory remained calm.
"Fudge couldn't possibly have assassinated Harry, but let's assume that he really intends to make a big deal out of Harry,"
"Given the dire situation they're facing, I imagine the Minister of Magic's plan will be unveiled soon, perhaps even tomorrow."
"This would undoubtedly disturb Harry's peaceful summer vacation."
Amos Diggory paused slightly in his tone, and he looked at Dumbledore, whose brow was also furrowed.
"Voldemort has just won a battle, and he might very well pursue his victory."
Dumbledore and Amelia fell silent.
They both understood Amos Diggory's implication.
Objectively speaking, using Harry as a topic is a clever move for Fudge.
Considering the mess that the Ministry of Magic has just made, there aren't many other topics that can distract people from this one.
And topics related to the famous Harry Potter would clearly be able to.
If the Ministry of Magic were to detain Harry on some pretext, and if this time period were seen as a good opportunity by Voldemort...
"As long as Harry is a member of the Dursleys' household and lives there for one night, the magic will work, Amos."
There was a long silence, then Dumbledore spoke.
"So, I will write a letter to the Dursleys immediately, telling them that their nephew will be on an early holiday with them for the summer vacation."
Amos Diggory nodded decisively.
"I'll do it tonight. I'll personally escort Harry home."
"Tonight?"
Mrs. Bones raised her eyebrows.
"Do you think Connelly will make a move tomorrow, Amos Diggory?"
"Time is undoubtedly the most valuable commodity for him now."
Amos Diggory's eyes glinted slightly.
"Perhaps Fudge won't be foolish enough to bring a pack of Aurors to Hogwarts to cause trouble for Harry. That would be nothing but self-inflicted humiliation."
"But if he sends a formal letter to Hogwarts early tomorrow morning, making up some excuse, and orders Harry to appear at the Ministry of Magic immediately after the end of the term, and detains him temporarily..."
Meanwhile, he could make a big deal out of this incident, and the whole magical world would pay attention to him. Voldemort would also be informed. We can't send Harry back to live with his aunt and uncle again before he's questioned by the Ministry, can we?"
Amos Diggory voiced his concerns.
But Dumbledore could see that there were even more things that Amos Diggory was trying to cover up.
"I agree with your proposal, Amos Diggory--"
Dumbledore pondered for a moment.
"As long as it's just for one night, Harry's magical protection can continue for another year."
Amos Diggory nodded slightly, his gaze turned to Amelia, and the deathly aura surrounding him and the coldness in his eyes made Amelia shudder.
"The Death Eaters who escaped from Azkaban must give the magical world an explanation, and it's not appropriate to allow Voldemort to expand his power unchecked."
Amos Diggory paused slightly in his tone, and his gaze turned back to Dumbledore.
"I still hold the same view as you, Headmaster Dumbledore, that we all don't want to see another war like the last one for many years. We should not passively react to the provocations from the Dark World."
If war is unavoidable, then we should be decisive.
Amos Diggory strode out, heading to write a letter to the Dursleys.
The Dursleys are unlikely to forget who he is, since they're familiar with the surname 'Brian'.
Dumbledore and Amelia remained standing by the lake, silently watching Amos Diggory's retreating figure.
"What Amos Diggory wants to do."
Hesitating for a moment, Amelia said.
"I'm afraid it's not just about dealing with the mystery man."
"Oh, what do you think he wants to do, Amelia?"
Dumbledore did not show much surprise, only calmly asking.
"I have talked with Amos Diggory about the current state of the magical world."
Amelia's eyes showed a faint nostalgia.
"That conversation confused me. I could tell that Amos Diggory was dissatisfied with many current situations in the magical world, which is not surprising. He is a talented young wizard who was born among Muggles."
"What's strange to me is that during that conversation, I didn't sense a strong desire in him to change the magical world. For a wizard with his abilities and his obvious ambitious style, that doesn't seem to fit."
Amelia looked at Dumbledore, her eyes filled with concern.
"But now, I think I understand. He's not just going to sit by and watch as our magical world becomes increasingly stagnant. He's waiting for the right moment."
Dumbledore fell silent.
"Do you think we should support him, Albus?"
Mrs. Bones interlaced her hands, gazing at Dumbledore with worry in her eyes.
"If Amos Diggory's intended reform were to shake the very foundations of the British magical community."
"Excuse me, Amelia--"
Dumbledore moved his lips slightly.
"Change that doesn't disturb the foundations is unlikely to be considered revolutionary."
The setting sun sinks lower in the sky, gradually descending towards the horizon line, and the red halo casts a faint blood color over the vast lake, as if signaling the impending bloodshed and chaos.
"What you mean is"
Amelia raised her brow.
"Will you support it?"
"Oh, hehe--"
Albus Dumbledore gave a weathered smile, which made the wrinkles on his face seem to deepen, giving his aged appearance an extra layer of wisdom.
"Amelia, you must understand that whether we support him or not is not of great importance to Amos Diggory. He can wait until the day when we are powerless to prevent it."
So I prefer that Amos Diggory starts his actions now, and we can witness the changes. If some of his actions are too aggressive, at least now I can still try to advise him."
"This sounds..."
Amelia pursed her lips, feeling a chill.
"Does it seem to you that Amos Diggory's impact on the magical world will be greater than that of the mystery man?"
"That is almost certain."
Albus Dumbledore lowered his gaze and gazed at the blood-colored water, sighing deeply.
