Andy: Have the Unspeakables All Gone Home?

Andy only figured these things out afterward.

Bullying the weak and fearing the strong was human nature.

No one feared Dumbledore because he was a good man. That image meant Dumbledore could not act without restraint.

Even someone as weak as Fudge had dared to suppress Dumbledore's influence without scruple.

But everyone feared Voldemort.

Because he was a bad man! "Good people get bullied, and good horses get ridden."

Andy sighed.

His usual unrestrained way of doing things had, more or less, served as a deterrent. It made some people hesitate before provoking him.

Because they were afraid! Afraid that one day, they might vanish for no reason at all.

In the world of magic, the strong could easily accomplish such things.

"Looks like I don't need to worry about you after all." Hermione raised a brow.

Little Witch was very clever, but she stood on the side of order. With her view obstructed by a single leaf, she naturally could not consider everything thoroughly.

After Andy's reminder, she quickly understood what he meant.

To Hermione, Andy was a gifted, powerful boy who never played by the rules and loved taking risks.

But to everyone else, Andy...

Heh heh, that was hard to put into words! "I'm glad to hear it." Andy smiled.

Hermione suddenly sighed and complained, "Andy, you need to think more carefully about how you do things. If your methods are wrong, even good deeds can turn bad."

"Isn't this just fine?"

Andy smiled and spread his hands. "I don't want to be like Dumbledore, with even a Fudge daring to prance around in front of him."

Fudge...

That man had nearly been forgotten.

Hermione had to think for a while before she remembered that former Minister of Magic, who had been like a clown.

"Suit yourself!"