Lupin had hurried over in such a state not only to prepare Anton for what was about to happen but also to make his position clear. But in the end, Anton hadn't completely sided against Dumbledore the way Grindelwald had.
It had all started to take shape because of Pedro's appearance and the proposal for the Top 100 Tournament.
Whether Dumbledore would snuff out this spark completely or merely suppress it with restrictions depended on what he chose to do.
Of course, it also depended on what Anton chose to do.
Dumbledore's will carried enormous influence in the wizarding world, and Anton's voice seemed to have grown stronger without him even noticing.
It had reached a certain peak during his trip to New York. Perhaps it was the shock of him killing Voldemort in front of so many people from around the world. Perhaps it was the sheer wonder of the Event Reversal spell, Traces of Time.
"I don't know whether he'll oppose it outright or make a few adjustments to keep everything under control."
Lupin considered it. "But there's one thing I don't think I can be wrong about."
Anton looked at him curiously. "What?"
"Cornelius Fudge!" Lupin raised his eyebrows at Anton. "He's in for trouble. Dumbledore won't let a bottomless, calculating, and utterly useless politician take advantage of the changes you're bringing to the world to gain even more influence."
"Dumbledore always believed Voldemort would return; he just didn't know when. So Fudge was lucky enough to become Minister for Magic, and Dumbledore didn't oppose him simply because he disliked him." Lupin's expression turned strange. "Dumbledore treated him like a disposable tool. But Fudge was used to the usual political game and thought it meant they were on the same side. He considered himself one of Dumbledore's