As though he had anticipated such doubts, Dumbledore blinked and picked up where the department head had left off. "Is it perhaps a little too hasty? Ms. Nkrumah, is that what you mean?"
The department head named Nkrumah gave two light coughs, her gaze drifting somewhat, but she still admitted, "Yes, Mr. Dumbledore, I do think it is somewhat hasty."
Dumbledore kept smiling. "I imagine everyone here has similar questions. That is only natural."
"Since that is the case... rather than arguing and questioning things in the abstract, why not do something more practical?"
"For example... witness the effects of this spell firsthand, then make your judgments or offer your opinions afterward. What do you think?"
Jacob Kowalski was the first to respond. "Mr. Dumbledore, I can hardly wait!"
Dumbledore gave Jacob Kowalski a slight nod. "Mr. Kowalski, what if I need your cooperation for a demonstration?"
"Of course!" Jacob Kowalski answered without the slightest hesitation, his tone exceptionally firm. "I'd be delighted! What do I need to do?"
"Please come stand beside me!" Dumbledore rose to his feet, wand already in hand.
"I will also need another gentleman's cooperation, though the requirement is somewhat particular. He must know how to use a Muggle firearm."
As soon as he finished speaking, the department heads all twitched their eyelids as they noticed that a rifle had somehow appeared on the table.
"Mr. Dumbledore, let me handle this!" said the department head named Fernandez, walking toward Dumbledore alongside Jacob Kowalski.
Fernandez inspected the firearm with practiced movements, while Dumbledore led Jacob Kowalski a few steps back, stopping before the doors of the conference hall.
Dumbledore began with a simple explanation. "The magical principle behind this spell differs from the Shield Charm. It does not block attacks, but guides them. When cast, it