At present, they truly had no good solution.
What are you going to do next, Dumbledore?
Severus Snape pulled his thoughts back and looked at Albus Dumbledore.
Across Hogwarts and even the entire British wizarding world, Dumbledore was their pillar of support.
If the situation were not so unusual, they would not be this troubled.
Dumbledore stroked his beard and fell into deep thought.
We can only wait now.
Either Tom acts again, or he quietly leaves Hogwarts without drawing attention.
Neither outcome is too bad for us.
Although he spoke calmly, Dumbledore understood the situation clearly.
For Tom, who had regained his sanity and changed in certain ways, acting again was almost impossible.
However, Dumbledore was not entirely willing to let him leave so easily.
The bloody words on the wall earlier had truly startled him, and he could not deny a trace of resentment.
Even though he knew Tom would eventually leave Hogwarts, he still wanted to give him a small warning.
He intended to find the right moment to let Tom experience the "care" of his former professor.
So what do we do next, and we cannot just sit idle, can we?
Next, we continue as usual, and there is no need to take special action, we simply wait patiently.
Dumbledore looked at Snape, his gaze carrying a deeper meaning.
Snape met his eyes, paused briefly, then turned and left with a dark expression.
It is getting late, so I will return first.
His voice echoed as he stepped out of the Headmaster's Office.
He walked quickly, as if he still had a potion waiting for him.
Professor Minerva McGonagall and Gilderoy Lockhart exchanged glances, both unsure how to ease the tense atmosphere.
Fortunately, Dumbledore spoke first, preventing the silence from growing heavier.
We understand, Albus.
But we must also be prepared, because we cannot allow the students to be placed in danger again.
Professor McGonagall spoke with her usual seriousness.
She had always been firm when it came to student safety.
Even Dumbledore could not help but sigh.
Do not worry, Minerva, he will not attack the students again.
Unless he no longer intends to leave Hogwarts.
A sharp glint flashed in Dumbledore's eyes.
If Tom chose to stay, then as his former professor, Dumbledore would not mind ensuring he remained within Hogwarts forever, sleeping alongside the castle.
That would also be an acceptable outcome.
Hearing this, Professor McGonagall opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
Dumbledore soon composed himself and turned to both of them.
It is getting late, Minerva, Gilderoy, you should both return and rest, and tomorrow we will gather the professors to discuss a few matters.
Understood, Professor Dumbledore.
Alright, Albus.
Lockhart and McGonagall responded one after the other.
Aside from the slightly strange look on McGonagall's face, Lockhart appeared completely at ease.
After all, as long as Dumbledore was present, everything would be handled.
Or perhaps Lockhart had his own thoughts.
After they left the Headmaster's Office, Dumbledore remained seated.
He leaned back in his chair and looked out the window.
The night sky held a bright, full moon, casting a soft white glow with a quiet, mysterious beauty.
After a long while, a large shadow entered the room.
Severus Snape returned, looking tired and worn, his figure like a great bat.
You have returned, Severus.
Dumbledore showed no surprise.
Everything seemed natural, as if expected.
It seems I have interrupted your moment of enjoying the moon.
Snape spoke slowly, his tone carrying faint dissatisfaction.
No, Severus, you have come at the perfect time.
Dumbledore stood up and turned his gaze from the moon back to Snape.
Looking at the man before him, Dumbledore felt a trace of emotion.
Who would have thought that the person he trusted most would be the one to end his life?
The future must be tangled and complex.
Otherwise, he would not have arranged for Snape to kill him in order to gain Lord Voldemort's trust.
No one understood Dumbledore better than himself.
Except for the one imprisoned in Nurmengard.
There are some things I need to entrust to you, and some of them concern him.
Dumbledore stepped forward and raised his wand.
Snape remained still.
He understood clearly that if Dumbledore truly intended harm, it would not be done in such a simple way.
With a wave of Dumbledore's wand, the scene around them changed.
Mist gathered and reshaped itself into a new scene.
It was Dumbledore's memory.
Through powerful magic, the memory appeared before them without the need for a Pensieve.
Snape was briefly surprised but quickly regained his composure and focused on the vision.
A very young and handsome boy sat by a window, with seven stones laid out before him.
Suddenly, he turned his head.
It felt as though he was looking directly at them.
This memory may help us locate the Horcruxes.
As the scene ended, the memory faded.
Dumbledore waved his wand again, a brief flash of light appeared, and everything returned to normal.
The Headmaster's Office was once again quiet and unchanged.
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