Faced with this seemingly casual probing question, Silan decided to play dumb.
He turned his head away from Dumbledore and said in a calm voice, "Although I don't know how Voldemort managed to resurrect himself, I don't think his method was particularly clever."
Dumbledore looked at Silan with some surprise.
He had only intended to test whether Silan was interested in creating Horcrux, but now it seemed the topic had spiraled out of his control.
"Why do you say that?" Dumbledore's beard twitched, his curiosity piqued.
"Because it's too ugly."
"Too... ugly?" Dumbledore was stunned.
What kind of answer is that?
Silan, however, remained serious and continued, "I remember he used to be a student with a nose and eyes, but now he has no nose, no hair, and red eyes. If he were covered in slime, who could tell Voldemort apart from a slug?"
Dumbledore remained silent.
"I suspect this change is related to the methods he used," Silan said seriously. "Even if I wanted to live forever, I wouldn't use such trashy methods."
Dumbledore remained silent.
Silan flashed a bright, childlike smile, "Most importantly, if I turned into that monstrous Voldemort, Miss Granger would probably be heartbroken."
Looking at Silan's innocent, childlike smile, Dumbledore found it both absurd and funny, yet strangely, it perfectly reflected a child's thoughts.
Although unexpected, it was also within reason.
Dumbledore seemed amused by him, chuckling as if his long beard was about to dance.
"That's right, Voldemort's transformation is indeed due to the influence of the Horcrux." This time, Dumbledore didn't shy away from mentioning "Horcrux."
Silan's words cleverly brought the topic to a close.
After chatting for a while, Silan finally asked, "Headmaster Dumbledore, what is it that you've come to see me about today?"
He didn't believe that Dumbledore had come specifically to apologize and then casually test him with a couple of questions.
"Oh, I've been talking for too long."
Dumbledore patted his forehead and got down to business.
"You already know Nicolas Flamel, so I won't go into further detail. I came to ask you if you'd like to stay with him for a week."
"If you have any questions about Alchemy, you can ask him. I told him about your situation, and he was very interested."
This time, it was Silan's turn to be stunned.
Nicolas Flamel?
A legendary Alchemy, an ancient fossil of the wizarding world who has lived for over 600 years.
Legend has it that his blue bar can kill a person from ten miles away.
He wants to see me?
Silan didn't think that helping to protect the Philosopher's Stone gave him such power and prestige that Nicolas Flamel had been in hiding for many years, would want to see him.
Dumbledore likely played a part in this.
Regardless, this is a good thing for Silan.
"So, son?" Dumbledore asked Silan, "Do you want to go?"
"Certainly."
Silan had no reason to refuse.
"That's wonderful." Dumbledore smiled and stood up. "We'd better tell your Aunt Molly, or she'll probably blame me for kidnapping you."
The two got up from the rock and slowly walked down the gentle slope toward their the Burrow.
Dumbledore's previously furrowed brows relaxed slightly, indicating that he was in a good mood.
Silan was right.
Overall, Dumbledore fanned the flames in this whole affair.
The striking resemblance between Silan and Voldemort worried Dumbledore, especially since Sheeran had already begun exploring Alchemy. Dumbledore feared he might follow in Voldemort's footsteps and create Horcrux.
However, Dumbledore did not take strong measures to stop him, but instead used a more skillful strategy of guidance.
The purpose of sending Silan to meet Nicolas Flamel was to teach him more orthodox Alchemy knowledge, preventing him from turning to the evil Alchemy of Horcrux.
As long as Silan doesn't go astray, Dumbledore believes he will be a great asset in the future.
Therefore, sending him to Nicolas Flamel was both Dumbledore's preemptive intervention and guidance of Silan, and a way to win him over.
The two of them walked back to their the Burrow.
Ron, who had been sent by Molly to keep watch at the door, saw them, quickly put away the chessboard, and called into the house, "They're back!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of people rushed out of the doorway.
Molly, wearing an apron, squeezed through the children and asked anxiously, "Have you finished discussing it?"
Dumbledore nodded and told them about Silan's plan to go to Nicolas Flamel.
Percy Weasley exclaimed first, "Nicolas Flamel? The Alchemy? He created the Philosopher's Stone in 1382 and has lived for over 600 years!"
"He wants Silan to come to him?"
He was already in fifth grade, and compared to the first-year wizards, he was much more aware of Nicolas Flamel's status and strength.
Many years ago, Nicolas Flamel had already faded from public view, and apart from a few old friends, no one could find him.
This reclusive master, who has lived in seclusion for many years, actually wanted to see Silan and even allowed him to stay for a week?
This is simply an unimaginable adventure.
Even Molly felt a little dizzy when she heard about it.
However, she wasn't concerned about Nicolas Flamel's title of Alchemy master; she simply asked somewhat incoherently, "Oh... when are you leaving? How are you getting there? Dinner is ready, would you like some?"
Dumbledore chuckled and nodded. "There's no rush. I'll send Silan over tomorrow."
"That's wonderful, Headmaster Dumbledore. Please stay for dinner." Molly breathed a sigh of relief.
"May I?"
"Of course, come on in, don't be shy."
Several children crowded around Dumbledore they squeezed through the door and sat obediently in the chairs at the dining table.
Arthur Weasley returned soon after, and he was also somewhat surprised to hear the news.
My little nephew is really something else.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was harmonious, and Molly and Arthur Weasley pulled Dumbledore to tell many interesting stories about their school days.
When Arthur Weasley and Molly talked about their nightly outings and their flirtatious romance, they blushed, while the children listened with great interest.
The conversation then turned to Ginny.
"What a beautiful little girl," Dumbledore, sparing no praise. "You'll be starting school this year, won't you?"
Ginny nodded, her face full of anticipation.
"Then you'd better watch out. To Gryffindor, you'll have to defeat a lion first," Dumbledore joked.
The others at the table smiled knowingly.
George and Fred teased, "Don't worry, Ginny, your brother will get you a suit of armor so you can fight the lion in it."
Little Ginny was so frightened by them that her face scrunched up, and she almost cried.
Dumbledore said so, it must be true...
The dinner ended in a joyful atmosphere.
The next morning, Silan packed her things and prepared to go with Dumbledore to Nicolas Flamel's residence.