Chapter 70 Phoenix Feather Ring

  "What do you think?"

  Facing Dumbledore's question, Damon wanted to say, "Not very good."

  Secret weapon? Obviously, the old man in front of him still underestimated him - what he wanted to do was not just something as secret and forbearing as a secret weapon.

  However, there was no need to tell Dumbledore about his proposal. After all, with his cautious character, it was rare for him to be willing to tell him those secret information. It was unlikely and unnecessary for him to do it completely according to his wishes.

  He only needed to use Dumbledore as a springboard to continue to become stronger, and then use his own methods to get everything done.

  "I think it's great. It's my honor to be your student."

  Dumbledore laughed, with a bit of ease and relief, "Fawkes."

  Phoenix Fawkes responded, and a red feather with a permanent burning end fell into Damon's hands.

  "Take it, don't worry, it won't hurt you."

  Damon took the feather and felt the surging vitality and a certain inspiration contained in it.

  Dumbledore waved his wand, and the red feather turned into a red magic ring - the ring was like a red fire snake lingering on Damon's middle finger, and then the flames dissipated and turned into silver.

  Damon's previous feelings suddenly became much clearer - after the appearance of this ring, the magic in his body became much more active.

  "When necessary, pour a large amount of your magic into it, and Fawkes will feel your call - I have asked for its opinion in advance, and it said it is willing to provide you with some help.

  In addition, you can use this token to reveal our relationship to anyone you trust - but please don't let everyone know, after all, you are a secret weapon."

  Dumbledore blinked, "I think you can properly spot the difference between the inside and the outside.

  I'm sorry that I can't announce to the world with fanfare that I have accepted an apprentice, but as Master White, perhaps you don't need the identity of 'Dumbledore's student' to add to your fame."

  "It's okay, professor, by the way, being your student is far better than those false names for me."

  "I'm glad you said that - well, I think we'll forget about these last few days, and when the next semester starts, I'll let Snape teach you brain closure on my behalf - sorry, I'm really busy, I'll try to set aside one day a week to teach you spells and transfiguration, do you mind?"

  "It's okay. Professor Snape is also an expert in brain occlusion. It doesn't matter who teaches me."

  Damon's attitude was very free and easy, so straightforward that it even made Dumbledore feel a little hurt - he, as a teacher, didn't seem to be very popular with students?

  "So - teacher, if I want to learn Phantom in advance, can you help me think of a way?"

  ". I'm afraid I can't." Dumbledore naturally wanted to do his best to meet the first request raised by his own students, but he really couldn't let the Ministry of Magic give this "green light".

  He has always been strict with himself, how could he take the lead in making mistakes? This would make him unable to raise his head in front of his colleagues again - if it was just face, it wouldn't matter, but a thousand miles away is broken by an ant hole. Once Dumbledore's image of always being fair and just is broken, I'm afraid there will be more troubles.

  "Okay - then I want to go to the Ministry of Magic for internship in advance, is that okay?"

  "Sorry, Damon, I really don't want us to do things that always require breaking the rules."

  Dumbledore refused again, and at the same time, he became a little worried - this newly admitted student seemed to have no taboos?

  "What do you want to do in the Ministry of Magic?" On the other hand, Dumbledore was a little curious.

  "Well - I hope to be able to go into politics and use gentle means to transform the magic world into a better place."

  "It's a good idea, but it's too early for you now." Dumbledore politely refused, "When you graduate from Hogwarts, if you still have this idea, I will definitely support you with all my strength."

  Well, it seems that Dumbledore's side is not going to work.

  Damon nodded, without necessarily forcing the other party's support - he already understood Dumbledore's attitude.

  Although the other party can turn a blind eye to some of the rules, he really doesn't want to break the rules openly.

  The conversation came to an end, and he took the initiative to say goodbye. Before leaving, Damon asked:

  "By the way, can I teach Harry magic? Including Occlumency."

  ".Sure, it's just what I want."   

  As soon as Damon returned to the Room of Requirement, Harry and the other two surrounded him.

  Of course, it was impossible to tell Harry about the fragments of Voldemort's soul. Damon picked up a piece of news and released it, which immediately shocked the three people like a bombshell. Naturally, there was no need to explain anything else.

  "Dumbledore wants to take you as his apprentice?"

  Ron exclaimed. Harry also looked at Damon with envy. Hermione even secretly reminded him, "Then you should seize the opportunity and learn magic from him."

  "Forget it, this teacher is very stingy and doesn't give any privileges. You have to wait until next semester to learn magic.

  And, as you know, Dumbledore is very busy. Most of the time he will let Snape teach me."

  "Oh, brother, you're in trouble then."

  When Ron and the others heard that Snape was teaching most of the time, they were not so envious.

  "It doesn't matter. I believe Professor Snape will be a good teacher." Damon didn't dwell on this matter, but said casually, "But you, are you mentally prepared?"

  "Sorry - what are you talking about?"

  "Voldemort, Voldemort is about to make a comeback, but many people outside will not believe it. At present, the only ones who can stop him are us and Dumbledore."

  "We - and Dumbledore - oh, I never thought that I could fight alongside this name."

  Ron was talking nonsense, and Damon smiled and slapped him on the forehead.

  "Well, Dumbledore gave me a choice, and I will give you the same choice."

  He sat down on the chair and made himself a glass of lemonade (this was not transformed, but got from the elf kitchen). "If you want to spend seven years in Hogwarts peacefully, I can guarantee that you will not have any trouble during this period."

  "Don't insult us, Damon."

  The three stood in front of Damon together:

  "Didn't we agree? We should cherish each other as true friends. Friends should go hand in hand!"

  "Ron, Damon, you should trust us more. We are not afraid of Voldemort at all!"

  "In that case, starting from next semester, I will teach you magic here every day after class."

  "We couldn't ask for it! Why wait until next semester? There are still six days before the end of the semester. Let's start now!"

  The three were full of enthusiasm, but Damon stopped them and took them to see Hagrid first.

  The giant was worried when he heard that Harry fainted - fortunately, it was just a false alarm in the end.

  Hagrid thanked Damon repeatedly - if he hadn't defeated the villain, he couldn't imagine what the other party would do to Harry.

  Then, he took out a beautiful, leather-bound book and handed it to Harry.

  It was filled with photos of wizards, and smiling and waving at him on every page were his father and mother.

  "I sent an owl to your parents' old classmates to ask them for photos. Do you like it knowing that you don't have any photos of them?"

  Harry was speechless, but Hagrid understood everything.

  Ron patted Harry on the shoulder, and Damon and Hermione stood together, watching the scene and smiling without saying a word.

  In any case, this semester was a success for each of them.

  Six days later, the end-of-year banquet began.

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