Green Light Flashed

There was deep anticipation in Grindelwald's tone, along with a subtle hint of mockery.

Antoine's eye twitched rapidly.

He suddenly realized that what the leader expected was not merely Wade's growth through this encounter. He also hoped that, at a critical moment, Wade would reveal traces of magic that should not belong to "Wade Grey."

When that happened, Wade would have no choice—

With Voldemort as a precedent, British wizards who had been immersed in peace for over a decade were fragile and cowardly. They could never accept another "Dark Wizard" emerging from Hogwarts.

The more outstanding Wade Grey was, the more they would fear him.

And that child was not someone who would endure the condemnation of thousands just to remain in a place that questioned, excluded, and hated him, trying to prove his goodwill and loyalty.

If the Wizarding World and everyone at Hogwarts turned hostile toward him and questioned his allegiance, he would only choose the comparatively more rational course of action—

Leave Hogwarts, leave Britain, and truly join the Acolytes.

The realization clenched Antoine's heart. He lowered his eyes, concealing the struggle within.

As an Acolyte, he should have looked forward to a comrade joining them;

But as a friend, he could not help hoping... hoping Wade could grow freely beneath the sunlight, according to his own wishes.

But... could that really be done?

Harry did not spend much time considering whether it was fair. To him, every second now was a battle between life and death.

He gripped his Wand and faced the terrifying Dark Lord, taking a deep breath and trying to calm himself.

"Then... a wizard's duel?" Harry asked.

What flashed through his mind was the scene of Wade and Malfoy's duel, as well as the time in the woods when he