Su Er was deeply indignant at Dumbledore's cryptic behavior! But given Dumbledore's formidable power, he dared not voice his anger.
Since Dumbledore was unwilling to say anything, Su Er was "sensible" enough not to press him.
He steered the conversation back to his original question.
"So do you want me to enter the Triwizard Tournament?"
"That depends on you, Su Er." Dumbledore once again gave him a smile that Su Er utterly loathed. "I am merely allowing everything to proceed as I wish along the predetermined path laid out by fate."
"However..." Dumbledore blinked. "Personally, I do hope you will take part. After all, the Triwizard Tournament is a very grand event, a rare opportunity. I'm afraid there won't be another one before you graduate."
You might as well just say you want me to enter... Su Er couldn't help grumbling inwardly.
"All right, I understand, Professor." Su Er nodded. "Then I'll head back and get some rest."
Dumbledore nodded gently, but just as Su Er rose, he suddenly spoke again.
"Fate changes the moment you make a choice, but different paths lead to the same destination. It will always reach its end."
Su Er paused and turned to look at Dumbledore. Old Bumblebee's gaze was as gentle as ever, as though this were merely a simple reminder.
"I understand."
Dumbledore already knew where Voldemort would ultimately perform his resurrection ritual, yet he had no intention of going there in person and wiping out Voldemort's entire side.
Because he knew very well that only after Voldemort truly returned to life and all the Horcruxes were destroyed could Voldemort truly be killed.
There was another crucial point: Harry was also one of the Horcruxes.
That meant Voldemort successfully resurrecting himself with Harry's blood was also part of Old Bumblebee's plan,