He had no way of knowing that Black had a God's-eye view.
He only knew that, with such limited information, Black had actually managed to—
Guess most of his plan.
That ability...
Thank goodness he had not become the sword in Grindelwald's hand.
He had to think of a way to keep him farther away from Grindelwald...
"I was just guessing..." Black said modestly.
"No need to be modest."
"Since you've guessed it... why don't..."
A gleam flashed through Professor Dumbledore's eyes.
"You go with Hagrid to pick up Harry too."
"Mm, Hagrid is the person I mentioned—the one I trust very much."
"I'm going too?" Black pointed at himself.
"What can I do if I go?"
Professor Dumbledore smiled.
"Observe."
Black suddenly understood.
Professor Dumbledore wanted him to.
Observe in the open.
While Professor Dumbledore himself continued to hide in the shadows.
One in the light and one in the dark; naturally, they would see more that way.
"You can also... take this chance to have another look around Diagon Alley."
"But you are not allowed to go to Knockturn Alley again!"
"Ahem, all right..."
Black remembered that there were still some things he had not bought before.
So he gladly agreed to Professor Dumbledore's suggestion.
Of course, buying things was only incidental.
In truth, he also very much wanted to meet this legendary Boy Who Lived.
This was the Boy Who Lived!
How many Treasure Chests would he be worth?
"Come on. I'll take you to meet Hagrid."
Professor Dumbledore glanced at the messy Number 4, Privet Drive.
Then he stood up.
And took Black straight away from Privet Drive by Apparition.
Hagrid had not actually set off yet.
After all, it was only morning.
He planned to make use of this time.
To prepare a birthday