Vincent only now understands why Daphne struggled.
But there was no cure for this curse, and he didn't know if it would affect future generations. He seemed to remember seeing it somewhere before.
Blood Curse – A lost curse – Forbidden Dark Magic – Grindelwald's Spellbook.
"Sorry, I need to go back to my dorm first."
Fred and George looked at Hermione on the other side with a puzzled expression as he ran out of the Club Room.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" she said irritably. "I do know some of his plans, but there are many things I can't know right now."
"Really?"
"Really, he's probably not just talking about me, he's most likely referring to all of us."
The twins were even more confused.
Dumbledore was ridiculously powerful, yet he never even considered changing anything.
Although they didn't know the reason, it didn't diminish their admiration for Vincent.
The first thing Vincent did upon returning to his dormitory was to untie the layers of protective devices on his suitcase and take out the magic book stored in another Undetectable Extension Charm space.
Grindelwald provides little explanation of the Blood Curse, only stating that it is a curse that has been lost to time.
However, he thoughtfully provided two examples.
One is the current Greengrass Family,
Another is a woman who, decades ago, stood by Aurelius Dumbledore's side and vehemently opposed his joining the Wizards' Purity Party.
There are very significant differences between the two.
The Blood Curse in the Greengrass Family is relatively mild compared to the other one.
Her name is Nagini, and she is an Asian woman.
The Blood Curse did not drain her life force; it would only turn her into an animal like Animagus.
But this is not a gift; rather, it is a curse that, with repeated occurrences, will gradually prevent one from returning to their original form, forever imprisoning them within the body of a beast.
Vincent looked down to the very bottom.
Grindelwald speculated that the Blood Curse was a curse that turned people into animals, and the reason why the Greengrass Family didn't have it might be because they created magic that could be countered with life.
"No solution..." He closed the spellbook and put it back with some regret.
It's either lose your life or become a beast.
If even the first Dark Lord couldn't solve this, how could a novice wizard who had just begun learning Dark Magic possibly do so?
Will it take decades for him to completely surpass Dumbledore and Grindelwald?
It's not that I lack confidence, it's just that it's been too long.
Vincent closed his suitcase and suddenly looked up in a daze.
"Wait—there's also Aurelius Dumbledore!"
The Obscurial was buried in Godric's Hollow, Dumbledore's family cemetery.
Is it possible that Albus Dumbledore knew Nagini?
Based on his personality, he must have proactively helped her.
There's a Halloween party tonight, so everyone must be in the Headmaster's Office.
After putting down his suitcase, Vincent went to the dripping stone beast.
"Fruit candy, milk candy, nougat, white sugar..."
He rolled his eyes at the stone beast. "Lemon Drop, raspberry jam, sour soda, Toffee Fingers, Fizzing Whizbees, chilled lemonade—"
With a "click," the wall split in two.
Dumbledore's taste was as exceptional as ever.
He came down the spiral staircase and went straight into the Headmaster's Office, which was not closed.
"Professor, are you there?"
"I'm here." Dumbledore sat in a chair, with the Pensieve on the table in front of him. "It seems I'll have to change my password."
"It's not hard to guess." Vincent glanced inside. "Is that Old Malfoy?"
"This is his memory of being on trial in Wizengamot."
He quickly shook his head. "Professor, I'm here for something more important!"
Dumbledore waved his hand and conjured a chair. "Sit down and let's talk."
Vincent didn't stand on ceremony and got straight to the point after sitting down, "Professor, do you know Nagini?"
Dumbledore's eyes turned very sad when he heard the name.
"Did he reveal what happened to Aurelius?"
"Yes, and then there's more."
Dumbledore raised his Elder Wand and pulled a memory to his temple.
"I do know Nagini; she lived at Hogwarts for a period of time."
He put the memories of the Pensieve into a small bottle, and then put the memories of Nagini into it.
A stunningly beautiful face of an Eastern woman slowly emerged from the clouds, which resembled both liquid and gas.
Her appearance was captivating, yet her eyes held endless sorrow.
This is a person with a story.
"Professor, is she still alive?"
Dumbledore smiled without saying a word, gesturing for Vincent to put his head into the Pensieve.
Hogwarts Castle, 1927.
At this time, Albus Dumbledore was just a professor who taught Transfiguration.
"I used to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts." Dumbledore stood next to his younger self.
"At that time, my Blood Pact with Gellert Grindelwald was still in effect, so I couldn't lay a hand on him."
Vincent was in high spirits. "Has the Ministry of Magic dismissed you?"
"Yes." Dumbledore flicked his Elder Wand. "Even after I defeated Gellert Grindelwald, they did not lift the ban."
Kindness is often taken advantage of; the Ministry of Magic has him firmly in their grasp.
"Professor, you can be a little more assertive." Vincent followed the young Dumbledore out of the castle.
"I think that way, they'll respect you a little more."
"Thank you for your suggestion." Dumbledore introduced the people opposite him one by one.
Young Newt Scamander and Theseus, and the focal point of this memory, Nagini.
"The principal at the time was Armando Dippet." He led Vincent to her.
"She stayed for about six months until Aurelius returned."
Nagini looked no different from a normal person, and after young Newt Scamander gave Albus Dumbledore something, she chose to stay at Hogwarts.
For the performer of the Akanaus Circus, this place briefly became her home.
Although she occasionally loses control and transforms into a viper as thick as a thigh, she lives in the Forbidden Forest and has never harmed the students.
Six months later, Albus Dumbledore and Aberforth brought Aurelius back.
The environment around Vincent and Dumbledore quickly transformed into Hogsmeade at that time.
"Hog's Head Pub was opened by my younger brother."
Aurelius seemed to be on the verge of death, stayed here, and Nagini stayed by his side to take care of him.
In 1928, that day finally came.
It was a bright and sunny morning when he passed away amidst the reluctant gazes of his father, uncle, and lover.
Shortly after the funeral, Nagini remained in viper form for nearly a week, seemingly due to her grief.
Although they were not married, Albus Dumbledore and Aberforth had long considered her family.
The two brothers tried many methods and finally found the magic that the Greengrass Family to counteract the curse with their lives.
Just like with Ariana, even if it meant turning into a monster that completely lost its self-awareness, they were unwilling to watch Nagini die little by little.
She's attended enough funerals already; she's so young, she shouldn't have ended her life prematurely.
But she knew her condition was very bad, and she knew that if it continued to deteriorate, she would one day unknowingly harm Aurelius's family.
One winter day that year, she chose to leave without saying goodbye, leaving behind the home that had brought her warmth.
Dumbledore's memories end there.