Newt's Purpose

Even with Dumbledore composure, he couldn't help but shudder slightly.

Even though the three people in front of him were only one branch of the family, Dumbledore still understood the power represented by the Potter Family —compared to the Sacred Twenty-Eight, they were roughly somewhere between the first and second tiers.

Information about the Shadow of the Magic Dragon and the Knights of Walpurgis is among the most difficult to obtain top secrets in the Wizarding World.

Even though Dumbledore inherited the academic circles of the Order of the Phoenix's predecessor and cultivated a deep international presence for many years, he only grasped the most superficial aspects. So how did the Potter Family, having lost its main lineage, obtain this top-secret intelligence?

"Albus, I can't possibly reveal my source of information to you," Charles said softly. "If you choose not to believe me, there's nothing I can do..." He continued, "However, my request is simple. I only ask to see the Boy Who Lived, to speak with him... After all, we are his only family in the wizarding world, and I believe..." Charles's voice suddenly turned cold, "As long as no one interferes, he will be willing to acknowledge his ancestors and return to his family..."

"Charles..." Dumbledore gave a wry smile, "You know I could never agree to that..."

"That's your problem then," Charles shrugged. "We can head back immediately, pack our things, and relocate to the North America branch to lay low for a while... With you, the Grand Sorcerer, here, what happens to the Britain wizarding world is none of the Potter Family's business."

Before Dumbledore could speak, Newt Scamander, who had been watching the drama unfold from the sidelines, couldn't help but speak up.

"Charles, Dumbledore has already sacrificed so much for the wizarding world, and this time he is still fighting for it without hesitation. You know his character, so why make things difficult for him?" Obviously, Newt and Charles already knew each other, and although it was none of his business, he knew he shouldn't interfere. However, seeing Dumbledore such a predicament, he couldn't help but speak up for him.

"Tsk tsk..." Charles wasn't as polite to Newt as he had to Dumbledore. He said sarcastically, "You certainly know how to play the good guy... You're here today just to echo Dumbledore to save the world? Can you honestly say you have no other motives?"

Newt frowned, opened his mouth as if to speak, but suddenly seemed to remember something, and began to stammer, his whole old face turning red.

Dumbledore frowned. He knew his close friend's character well. Newt was an upright man who disliked hypocrisy and backstabbing among people. So his behavior was exactly what Charles had predicted.

"See? I told you so, didn't I?" Charles said mockingly.

"I... I..." Newt hesitated, then looked at Dumbledore with eager eyes, but his gaze turned to guilt as he lowered his head.

Theseus Scamander, who had been watching the whole thing from the sidelines, sighed and stepped forward, saying, "My brother isn't good with words, so let me do the talking."

"About a month ago, the family issued its highest-level Bluebird Summons— " Theseus glanced awkwardly at Dumbledore before carefully choosing his words and speaking slowly, "It seems that the family's Hook-billed Bluebird sensed that something or someone at Hogwarts could affect the family's rise and fall, so it sent my brother and me here. But... Albus, you should know our character. This concerns the justice and peace of the wizarding world. Regardless of this family mission, we would have come here to assist you."

"Oh! Of course I believe you!" Dumbledore said, his tone unreadable, a strange glint in his eyes. "But could you be more specific? What is this Bluebird Summons all about? What are you looking for at Hogwarts?"

"Uh... this..." This time it was Theseus's turn to be in a dilemma. He dared not reveal the family's secrets casually, but he was facing Dumbledore, who was known for his extraordinary wisdom. He knew very well that if he did not make things clear today, it would be difficult to get away with it.

"Let me say it!" Newt looked at Dumbledore with a hint of apology. Dumbledore treated him like a teacher and a friend. Although he was burdened with the family's mission, he was as withdrawn as his brother and did not care about the family as much. He did not want to cause any rift with Dumbledore over this matter.

"As everyone knows, our House of Scamander inherits the power of the 'Child of Nature' bloodline. But what is less known is that several generations before my birth had not awakened this power, so the family believed that this bloodline power had long been lost due to the dilution of the bloodline—" He paused before continuing, "But my appearance and the successful activation of this power, and my contribution to defeating Grindelwald in the Global Wizarding War, have made the family pay renewed attention to the research of bloodline power."

"The so-called Bluebird Summons is actually the family's Hook-billed Bluebird sensing the appearance of the 'Child of Nature.' According to the Hook-billed Bluebird's guidance, this wizard who has awakened the 'Child of Nature' should be at Hogwarts. Therefore, the family's speculation is that this wizard should still be a student... So..."

Dumbledore gaze was fixed on Newt, and he said in a deep voice, "So what if we find this student? What do you plan to do to my student?"

"Don't misunderstand... Albus, please don't misunderstand..." Newt said nervously, "We mean no harm, we wouldn't and couldn't possibly do anything to hurt the student. We just want to see that young wizard and talk to him..."

"That's all?" Dumbledore eyebrow slightly; he couldn't believe things were so simple.

"Of course, if... I mean if it were possible..." Newt said somewhat embarrassedly, "The family's intention is... to recruit such a talent into our family... I think... as you know, my grandson Rolf is still in his fifth year at Hogwarts, so letting them meet seems like a good idea... If it were a girl, it might even be... cough cough."

Having said all that, Dumbledore fully understood Newt's meaning.

He naturally understood Newt's predicament—although he and Newt were close friends, Newt couldn't completely betray the family's wishes, and it was truly remarkable that Newt was able to be so frank with him.

He sighed inwardly, for a wizard, family represented both resources and shackles and responsibilities.

Dumbledore's mind involuntarily conjured up the image of Skylar. Perhaps the wizarding world truly needed a reform? Was letting him carry out the reform the right thing to do?

In the sequel to the original novel, Luna eventually marries Rolf Scamander.