The Patronus Charm is one of the most powerful defensive spells.
It can drive away dark creatures such as Dementors and Lethifolds, and can also form a physical form to assist in combat.
"Sufficient positive emotions, or magical power several times greater." Grindelwald looked at the Suanni Patronus sitting in mid-air, lost in thought.
"If your soul becomes evil and corrupt, it will leave you forever."
"Like Voldemort?"
"He's just a selfish person."
Vincent nodded in deep agreement.
He would run away at the sight of Dumbledore, always prioritizing survival.
"Albus Dumbledore and I are both people who can sacrifice for our ideals."
Grindelwald began to tell a story to himself.
The time was after Ariana's funeral.
During his travels to various countries, he encountered more conflicts between wizards and Muggle, realizing that peaceful coexistence was impossible.
Wizards possess magic and are inherently superior to Muggle.
Muggle technology is developing rapidly, and they are already able to study bacteria.
If no plan is made soon, a war may break out between the two sides.
To be Little White, or to become a ruler?
Grindelwald chose the latter and quickly assembled an army.
They include like-minded wizards, as well as vampires and Werewolf.
But that's far from enough.
When Muggle actually possess nuclear weapons, the entire global Wizarding World will only hide them even more tightly.
A stronger force, enough to prevent tragedy from happening.
Grindelwald thought of Ariana, and of the Obscurus within her.
He foresaw the emergence of an Obscurial in United States and impersonated Bradley's grandfather, Percival Graves.
Dumbledore foresaw him.
Newt Scamander arrived without any explanation, carrying a box and the Thunderbird he needed to take back.
Grindelwald was only focused on accelerating the plan, neglecting the fact that Dumbledore would become an enemy, and also overlooking the possibility that the Obscurial could live to adulthood.
"I still remember his name."
Clyde Barryborn—no, it should be Aurelius Dumbledore.
Vincent also remembered the name.
The Dumbledore family cemetery in Godric's Hollow.
"You and the professor—" He quickly shut his mouth and sat up quietly and obediently.
"He is the son of Aberforth." Grindelwald summoned his Phoenix Patronus once more.
"Just when his body was about to give way, Fawkes appeared."
Upon closer inspection, Vincent noticed that it really does resemble Fawkes.
Dumbledore – Phoenix – Fawkes
Grindelwald narrowed his eyes again. "Aberforth very willful and a cowardly wretch."
The Albus Dumbledore, resolved issues through dialogue, while the younger brother Aberforth, preferred duels.
He lived in his brother's shadow, and perhaps that's why he stopped them from taking Ariana away.
But he also has a brave side.
For example, he met Aurelius's mother when he was 17 years old.
"This coward killed his own child." Grindelwald didn't seem to like Aberforth very much.
Compared to his Albus Dumbledore, he lacked the sense of responsibility a man should have at that age.
If he had been more forceful, the child's mother wouldn't have left alone and ultimately died in a shipwreck caused by Furaikan.
Aurelius was switched at birth, would not have experienced a tragic childhood and would not have followed the same path as Ariana.
Grindelwald lost a powerful fighter, and the Supreme Mugwump also lost the election for president.
He became more radical and decided to start an unprecedented war.
He allied himself with the man with the mustache.
However, in the end, the plan still ended in failure.
Dumbledore defeated him.
"The power of the prophet is a double-edged sword; it can help you, or it can hurt you."
Grindelwald desperately wanted Dumbledore to end his life.
But witnessed by the wizards and Muggle whose homes had been destroyed, Dumbledore only took the Elder Wand that he had stolen from Gregorovitch.
He did not want Grindelwald to die and pledged his own reputation as collateral.
Unfortunately, peace did not last long.
Only twenty years later, Voldemort reappeared in an even more terrifying form.
It's not just about appearance, but also about behavior.
"I wholeheartedly agree with one of Hegel's statements," Grindelwald said with remarkable composure.
"The only lesson that mankind learns from history is that mankind learns nothing from history."
Muggle have many problems, and so do wizards.
Perhaps due to too much peace, more and more idle wizards joined the Death Eaters, becoming synonymous with madness and destruction.
Vincent felt that Voldemort should be the Dark Lord Dark Lord.
Dumbledore is fixated on the past because of Ariana, and has yet to forgive himself.
Grindelwald used to only care about the present, but now he looks forward to the future.
Voldemort, the master of survival, seems to have no regard for the past or the future.
"I think I understand something." Vincent looked at the Suanni Patronus of the Suanni.
Its body began to swell little by little, and curly light golden fur covered its entire body.
"You and it have both grown." Grindelwald smiled slightly. "Much faster than I expected."
The fierce eyes of the Suanni did not look at him, but seemed to be watching the prison, the Nurmengard, and the world that was once again at peace.
Vincent gripped his wand tightly. "Teacher, what should I learn next?"
"Go to sleep." Grindelwald waved his hand and conjured up an exquisite little wooden bed.
"You haven't slept for two days and one night. If you don't rest soon—"
The appearance of Brain-Boosting Potion stopped him.
Vincent, having finished his bottle, took a new one out of his suitcase. "Would you like this?"
"No need." A fleeting look of surprise crossed Grindelwald's face. "I can teach you a lot, including spells, Transfiguration, and even Potions."
It's unrealistic to learn everything in just half a month.
"I want to learn combat skills," Vincent, Gunblade. "Skills to use it better."
Even the most powerful 12-year-old wizard cannot compare to an adult.
There is nothing shameful about relying on weapons, Grindelwald greatly admires his self-awareness.
"Your wand is made of alder, which is perfect for casting Nonverbal spells."
Not only do they have to face bullets that inscribe Magical Circuit, but they also have to deal with all sorts of suddenly released spells.
Vincent had practiced before, but he couldn't seem to produce a spark no matter how hard he tried.
Despite countless failures, he was unable to successfully invoke the spell within his mind.
"It's probably because my magical power hasn't reached the threshold yet."
"No," Grindelwald disagreed. "You are a natural master of Occlumency, which makes you prone to overlooking some important details."
Similar to the effects of Felix Felicis, Vincent's learning speed is several times that of an ordinary wizard.
But he never knew how to clear his mind so that he could truly focus.