Tom: Moved? How Could I Possibly Have Such a Ridiculous Emotion?!

At this moment, Li Weide silently summed things up in his heart.

His misjudgment of his own abilities this time was entirely because most of his understanding of the Wizarding World still relied on memories from before he had transmigrated.

Relatively speaking, it was still quite shallow.

He had previously thought that this superficial knowledge was enough. He had been far too blindly confident.

This problem could be minor or major. Right now, he had merely misjudged his own abilities.

But if one day he misjudged an enemy's abilities, that would be troublesome.

In summary, it came down to one sentence: he had read too few books.

And in the British Wizarding World, or even the European Wizarding World, where had the largest collection of books?

Based on Li Weide's current shallow understanding, the library with the most books in the Wizarding World was at Hogwarts.

Thus, Li Weide was now full of anticipation for the start of term.

While Li Weide eagerly anticipated the start of term, Dumbledore was likewise looking forward to Li Weide enrolling.

In his view, Li Weide, who had reached such a level through self-study, was a superb piece of uncut jade yet to be carved.

As a professor, how could he not be delighted upon seeing such talent?

"I once taught a student who was exceptionally gifted in Transfiguration. Now, she is a Transfiguration professor at Hogwarts." Dumbledore smiled. "I believe she will definitely like you very much."

Li Weide asked in surprise, "I thought you were going to be our Transfiguration professor?"

"I used to be," Dumbledore said. "But after she joined Hogwarts, I switched to teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts."

"That professor is so outstanding? What is her name?" Li Weide asked curiously.

"Minerva McGonagall..."

"Ah?" Li Weide looked at Dumbledore in surprise.

According to his memories, Professor McGonagall should only be a few years old now. There was no way she could be teaching at Hogwarts...

However, according to the worldview of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them films, Professor McGonagall had indeed already become a professor.

Only now did Li Weide fully confirm that the world he was in was somewhat different from what he had previously imagined.

"What is it? Have you heard of her before?" Dumbledore asked oddly.

Li Weide's reaction just now had indeed been a little too strong.

"Uh... I saw her name in a magazine about Transfiguration..." Li Weide explained.

Dumbledore said happily, "It should have been in Transfiguration Today, right? Believe me, that is not strange at all. But I believe that with your abilities, it will not be long before you can publish your own Transfiguration paper in that magazine as well."

"You're flattering me so much that I'm blushing... So, to make that day come sooner... Professor, could you find me some books to read?" Li Weide asked without so much as changing expression.

"Pfft..." Tom, who had been drinking water, immediately sprayed it out.

Directly asking a professor for books to read? That's right! Why hadn't I thought of that?!

Not only could he get a reading list recommended by a professor... he could even save a huge amount of money on buying books! I have to say, you really are shameless!

Li Weide shot Tom a glare for losing his composure.

"Cough, cough, the water was too hot. Sorry..." Tom hurriedly tried to save face.

"As for books on Transfiguration, I do have quite a few I can recommend to you." Mentioning books made Dumbledore seem even happier. "Once I return, I can send some to you."

"Mm... Actually, I also want to explore my talents in other areas. So..."

"Ha ha, of course. I have quite a few books on other subjects as well. I can compile a book list for you." Dumbledore said with a hint of pride, "Without exaggeration, at Hogwarts, even Headmaster Dippet's collection is not as extensive as mine."

Beside him, Tom gripped his cup tightly, his eyes red with envy.

Although good students usually received more affection from teachers, wasn't this favoritism a little too blatant...

"Would that... be inappropriate? Your time is too precious..." Li Weide said hesitantly.

"It is nothing. I happen to have some free time recently. In fact, it is about time I returned to my educational work."

"Then Tom and I really must thank you!" Li Weide said excitedly.

Tom was slightly stunned when he heard that. What did Li Weide mean by including me?

Could it be... that I would get a share of those books too?

He... he actually didn't intend to keep them all to himself?!

For a moment, Tom felt a tiny bit ashamed. After all, if he and Li Weide had switched places, he absolutely would have kept them all to himself.

Even hesitating would be disrespectful to knowledge!

"This is what a professor ought to do, especially for outstanding students like you." Dumbledore smiled.

Tom asked uncertainly, "P-Professor, can I read those books too?"

"Tom, what kind of stupid question is that? Those books are obviously being sent for both of us to read!" Li Weide looked at Tom as though he were an idiot.

Only after seeing that Dumbledore did not object did Tom finally believe it.

Though neither of them had included him in what they said just now, they had never forgotten him from beginning to end...

Why were his eyes feeling a little hot? Could it be...

Heh, how could I possibly have such a ridiculous emotion?!

Dumbledore was very happy today, so much so that he only remembered the important matter here when he was about to leave.

"It is not a long-term solution for you to keep staying at the Hog's Head Inn. So, I am looking for suitable guardians for you..."

"Professor... there is no need to trouble yourself. We are not really used to fitting into other people's families," Li Weide suddenly said.

Tom was somewhat surprised and glanced at Li Weide. He had not expected Li Weide to be so bold.

Hadn't they agreed to think it over carefully? He was just saying it outright? If Dumbledore refused, wouldn't that expose their plan in advance?

But since Li Weide had activated his "skill," Tom could only follow along.

"Yes, Professor. We were never particularly sociable at the Orphanage either... I am worried that our presence would affect someone else's family." Tom wore an equally uneasy expression.

It had to be said that after receiving someone's guidance, Tom's acting had improved again recently.

Dumbledore was slightly taken aback. He had not expected the two children to be worried about this.

"You need not worry. I guarantee that the guardians I find for you will be very kind and very accepting. You will certainly be well cared for in their homes. There is no need for you to feel pressured."

Li Weide shook his head firmly. "Professor... although we do not know why, but... Grindelwald has already set his sights on us!"

"At any time, he could suddenly appear before us!"

"We... we do not want any more accidents, or to drag anyone else into them!"

"Thinking back on what happened that day, we are still afraid. If Mr. Kowalski's family had arrived one day earlier, they might already have been killed because of us!"

"So no matter what you say, even if you expel us, we will not look for any guardian."

After hearing Li Weide's words, Tom silently shouted brilliant! in his heart.

They had nearly caused harm to others before, so they were unwilling to drag anyone else into danger in the future! This reason was truly perfect!

Li Weide's speech had struck right at Dumbledore's weakness!

Because it concerned the safety of others, even if there was only a one-in-ten-thousand chance, Dumbledore would definitely give it more thought.

Sure enough, Dumbledore frowned, looking troubled for a moment.

"We plan to buy a house after some time, then move out of the Hog's Head Inn. In any case, we definitely have enough money. Besides, we have already troubled Mr. Aberforth for a long time." Li Weide pressed his advantage.

"How could that do?" Dumbledore waved his hands repeatedly. "Stay here for now, and besides... you are still young. How can you have no guardians? Also... although your concerns are not unreasonable, I still have a solution. We only need a Fidelius Charm..."

Li Weide was utterly numb.

Seriously? Sir Dumbledore! You really won't give us even the slightest chance?!