The Part of Me That Was Supposed to Play Along Was Also Acting

"Why should we leave this line?"

Jon countered, "As long as you live in this world, you are bound to be disturbed by things like this, more or less.

"In many people's eyes, you are very fortunate, because you get to become the protagonists of this world.

"Even if it looks exhausting, even if you understand all that hardship and bitterness, you are still objects of envy for many people."

"That kind of envy often brings immense pressure. I don't know whether I can bear that kind of pressure."

"Perhaps, but that is precisely why I am here. Dumbledore and I both think you are the most suitable person. In this matter, Harry may be the hero who ultimately faces Voldemort, but you are the one most suited to accomplish everything."

"Because of my background?"

"Perhaps that is part of it, or perhaps there are other reasons. In any case, Dumbledore and I considered things very carefully. You, that child from the Weasley family, Harry, and even some others, such as your classmate Neville Longbottom—

"We carefully considered every one of your traits. For instance, we believe Neville can become an outstanding Auror, just like his parents.

"And Harry inherited many of his father's traits.

"—Of course, that is a tactful way of putting it. Essentially, those traits are flaws.

"Even though his mother was exceptional, there was no way to change that.

"Pure-blood wizard descendants often have many such flaws. They come with their bloodline, because biologically speaking, blindly pursuing blood purity is not a good thing.

"It is merely an act by intelligent creatures to defy nature, much like how they use their power to reshape the world."

It was, after all, a very straightforward and simple matter, one that did not even require any special way of