A week later, Order of the Phoenix held a meeting in a secret location.
The lights in the room were dim, and the candlelight flickered slightly in the air.
Dumbledore spoke first, introducing the recent situation - the resettlement of the Werewolf group and the actions of Ian.
"I think there is nothing wrong with Professor Ian's approach."
Professor Flitwick's tone was calm, but with a hint of certainty, "In the past few days, Ministry of Magic has begun to distribute his Werewolf potion, and also launched an initiative to let the Wizarding Society accept Werewolf and Vampire. This is a huge progress."
"Progress?" Moody's rough voice interrupted him, "This does not change the fact - he now controls a strong Grand Wizard army who are willing to die for him.
Those Werewolf, Vampire, and even some of the old nobles are all operating under his command. Can you guarantee that they won't bite back one day?"
"At least now, they are no longer the tools of the dark wizard." Flitwick ke retorted.
"Don't be naive." Moody snorted, "I know he is your favorite disciple, but don't forget - danger often comes from the smartest people.
Look at the actions of those Pure-blood families, almost all of them are publicly supporting Bones family.
Do you think this is out of good intentions? Or is it because you are controlled by him?"
"Then would you rather see them return to Voldemort?" Flitwick asked in return, "
No matter what you think, the changes he brought are visible to the naked eye. In just a few months, the entire Wizarding World order is being rebuilt."
He paused, and his tone was low but firm:
"Who can deny that Ian's actions made Wizarding World better?"
No one spoke.
Silence spread.
They all know that Flitwick is right--
In just a few months, Britain Wizarding World has indeed taken on a new look.
Weasley family is the most obvious example.
With the launch of "Wizarding Children Growth Fund", every family with multiple children can receive generous subsidies from Ministry of Magic.
Weasley family, who once had a hard time, now lives a much more prosperous life.
And Remus·Lupin.
Werewolf, who was once ostracized by society, can now not only use medicine to control his own transformation, but he can also receive his salary and return to teaching.
He finally had a "normal wizard" life.
Ministry of Magic has added a large number of new positions - alchemy researcher, Potions examiner, safety inspector...
The security and prosperity of the entire country are improving.
A new order is reshaping Wizarding World.
Dumbledore listened quietly and finally spoke slowly.
"I understand your conflict."
His tone was gentle, but with a sense of suppressed worry.
"Ian has indeed brought about changes and even saved countless wizarding families.
But at the same time - he is heading in an extremely dangerous direction.
When one person has absolute power, it is only a matter of time before Self is lost."
He looked around. "
Our task is not to stop him, but to prevent the tragedy from happening again when necessary.
If one day he also loses his way,
Order of the Phoenix Must be prepared."
Everyone nodded silently.
Only Flitwick Ke lowered his head and did not speak.
He knows Ian.
Know better than anyone here.
He knows that Ian unifies Wizarding World not for power.
That person's real goal is to gather the world's magic knowledge, let more people explore together, and make magic progress rationally.
What we should really worry about is not that he has been corrupted by power--
Rather, he went deeper and deeper in the pursuit of knowledge, and finally crossed the "taboo" boundary.
Flitwick Ke sighed.
He knows that Ian is aware of his own shortcomings, so he deliberately surrounds himself with kind people--
In order that one day, when reason is also swallowed up by obsession, there will be someone who can stop him.
The meeting ended in a depressing atmosphere.
The members of Order of the Phoenix dispersed, each with their own thoughts.
Flitwick ke didn't tell Ian about this.
That man had promised a long time ago: he would not let himself betray his old comrades.
And with Ian's wisdom, I'm afraid he already knew about the existence of this meeting.
It's just that - he doesn't care at all.
--
Night covers Hogwarts.
Ian walked towards Room of Requirement expressionlessly.
He already knew the gathering of Order of the Phoenix - that "Marauder's Map" still recorded everyone's location.
When all the members gathered together, he guessed their intentions.
But he didn't care.
When he walked into the room, the ghost Helena·Ravenclaw was waiting for him quietly.
Ian took a deep breath. "Are you ready?"
"Yes." She replied softly.
Ian took out the ancient black stone - Resurrection Stone, one of Philosopher's Stone and Deathly Hallows.
He handed the stone to Helena.
"Create the spell the way I taught you."
Helena Close your eyes and sing softly.
White light poured out from the stone, illuminating the entire room.
After a few seconds, a phantom-like figure slowly took shape--
She was a tall woman with waterfall-like black hair and a gentle and noble expression.
She is wearing an ancient robe from the tenth century, and her face is almost identical to Helena.
"Helena...? How could--how did I come back to the world again?"
The woman's eyes fell on the black stone and she whispered softly,
"Is this power... the power of law?"
"Mother." Helena's voice trembled.
Phantom smiled slightly, "That's it. You found a True Magician."
She looked at Ian, her eyes calm and probing.
Ian lowered his head slightly. "
Madam, I am only fulfilling my promise.
I promised her that I would help her resolve her obsessions."
"I understand." Rowena·Ravenclaw looked pleased.
"I've heard of you - a wizard seeking knowledge.
Unfortunately, my memory of magic is incomplete,
Otherwise I really wish I could discuss it more with you."
She paused and suddenly showed a faint smile:
"However, I have a hunch that we will meet again."
Ian frowned slightly, feeling vaguely uneasy.
"Are you worried that death will take action against us?" Ravenclaw saw through his thoughts.
"Don't worry.
Its restrictions are much stricter than you think.
That is the price a mortal pays for touching the power of transcendence."
"Mortal?" Ian was shocked, "You mean - 'Death' was once a wizard?"
"That's right." Rowena nodded with a calm tone.
"A wizard of extraordinary talent.
But that was a long time ago, and that's all I can remember."
Ian fell into deep thought.
He bowed deeply and said solemnly, "Thank you for telling me this."
Rowena smiled and hugged his daughter.
Then, her and Helena's figures turned into golden light at the same time and slowly dissipated.
The room became quiet again.
Ian stared at the blank space and did not move for a long time.
He knew that this farewell was the real farewell.
That woman with a pure soul finally left this world.
He sighed softly, took out the wine bottle,
"I broke the habit for the first time in my life - just to give her a ride."
He took a sip of Firewhisky, with a hint of loneliness in his smile.
"Sometimes, reason is more cruel than magic."