Chapter 214: A World of Clear Divisions

Wade thought to himself: If I were content to simply be someone who is protected, leaving all problems for others to solve, then there would inevitably come a day when I will find no one left to stand between me and danger.

The adults in his life still saw him as a child, but Wade couldn't truly think of himself as carefree anymore.

For instance...

If there were really no issues, why had Dumbledore arranged for the Greys to move?

And why had he enlisted Moody, a retired Auror?

Furthermore, if Mrs. Johnson had already been Obliviated, why was she suddenly murdered?

Could it be that someone leaked the news that Dumbledore planned to visit her, prompting those responsible to act quickly to eliminate any loose ends?

If that were the case, who was the informant? Did Dumbledore suspect anyone?

These were questions the adults wouldn't volunteer answers to. Even if Wade asked, he'd likely receive responses like, "There's nothing to worry about," or, "Focus on your studies; you don't need to know about this."

The protective instincts of adults felt more like obstacles to him.

Seeing Wade thoughtfully put away his Book of Friends, Fred and George, who were fiddling with a two-way mirror, exchanged glances and asked:

"What's going on?"

"Your face looked pretty scary just now."

"Nothing."

Wade replied, stuffing the book back into his bag with a hint of frustration.

The twins suddenly pulled exaggerated faces.

"Listen to him—'Nothing!' And even though we're sitting in the same room, it's still 'none of your business!'"

George said in a mockingly shrill voice.

"Hey, I didn't say that last part!" Wade protested.

"But that's what you meant," George shot back immediately.

Fred glanced at his brother and waggled his eyebrows. "For a second there, I thought Mum was here!"

George mimicked their mother and scolded: "Fred! George! You're still children! Put it down! That's too dangerous for you! Sit quietly and don't touch anything!"

Wade was first rendered speechless, then realized with a start that his own actions weren't much different from those of the adults.

He couldn't fully trust the skills and judgment of the other young wizards, thinking they weren't ready to get involved—just as the adult wizards often withheld information from him.

Wade could take the young wizards to deal with Horcruxes because the entire process was under his control. Though it seemed dangerous, it was no different from a field trip.

But this situation was one that hadn't happened in the original storyline. As a result, he instinctively adopted a more cautious approach, keeping others out of it.

After a moment of silence, Wade sighed and said, "Alright... To avoid repeating myself, let's meet at the Umbrella room this afternoon and discuss it there."

"Fine, we can wait until then," the twins said, satisfied.

They then resumed working on repairing the two-way mirror.

The room was cluttered with various alchemical creations, including:

-An old Seer's Mirror that scurried around like a spider and was highly sensitive,

-A teacup that occasionally burst into cackling laughter while spewing foul-smelling water,

-And candies that guaranteed nausea and vomiting after consumption.

These were the latest inventions by the Weasley twins.

The twins had always been interested in alchemy, and started earlier than Wade himself. However, without a proper teacher, they learned according to their preferences, leading to an unbalanced skill set.

The twins lacked expertise in ancient magic runes and magic circles, yet they often managed to create things that even Wade found astonishing. Their inventions, however, diverged significantly from traditional alchemical creations, often incorporating a mischievous element.

Since joining the Umbrella House, the twins had been collaborating with Wade on alchemical studies and projects.

Wade was a "scholarly" alchemist, with a solid foundation in theory and meticulous precision in practice. The twins, on the other hand, were entirely "self-taught," excelling in some areas while knowing almost nothing about others.

For Wade, the outcome of a project was clear even before he began. 

The Weasley twins, however, often found themselves midway through a project, slapping their foreheads with inspiration:

 "Hey, I've got an idea…"

 "Great! Why not give it a try?"

Their creations were often a surprise even to themselves until they were finished.

The combination of their approaches resulted in some fascinating sparks of creativity but also caused delays—such as with the two-way mirror. According to Wade's original plan, it should have been repaired by the end of last term.

However, because the twins repeatedly suggested modifications—often coming up with new ideas halfway through the process—the project remained an unfinished prototype.

Wade had to admit, though, that their creativity often won him over, which was why the repairs had been delayed for so long.

Sometimes, the twins' whimsical ideas made Wade question who was actually the time traveler here.

"My idea is simple," Wade said as he sketched a diagram of magic runes on a piece of parchment. 

"We transform the two-way mirror from a one-to-one communication device into a one-to-many broadcaster. Essentially, it becomes like a Muggle television, where one mirror acts as the 'station,' and the others are receivers. 

Advanced features like interactive visuals, sound, and realistic projections can be future goals, but there's no need to overcomplicate it initially."

"Can we make it change channels?" George asked.

"Not at this stage," Wade replied. "Muggles have countless people producing TV programs. What do we have?"

"What's the point of a TV that can't change channels?" Fred retorted. "Why not just figure out how to turn a Muggle television into a magical one, like the enchanted radios?"

"Because TVs are far more complex than radios," Wade explained, "and you can't simply convert television signals into images with mechanical vibrations…"

Seeing their blank expressions, Wade sighed and simplified, "Magic interferes with electromagnetic waves, so it's not feasible."

"…You know, Wade," Fred said after a pause, "my dad would absolutely love you! I promise!"

"He's obsessed with Muggle technology, but no one in our family can talk to him about it," George added. "He's collected a whole box of plugs and batteries and even bought a Muggle car just to study it."

Wade barely managed to hold back from asking, "What's the point of collecting all that?"

From a wizard's perspective, Muggles collecting bits of "magical" cloth, stones, and feathers might seem equally ridiculous.

Despite how close the two worlds were geographically, they were starkly divided.

In Wade's view, it is understandable that Muggles didn't understand wizards—after all, magic ensured that they couldn't easily approach or learn about the magical world.

But for wizards, who often lived in Muggle villages, walked through Muggle cities, and could step into any bookstore to buy a wealth of knowledge, their lack of understanding about Muggles was astonishing.

This divide, Wade believed, would inevitably be shattered by the rapid technological advancements of the non-magical world. Yet most wizards seemed blissfully unaware—like deer dazzled by headlights, oblivious to the impending danger of being struck by a car.

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