"Leave this planet?" Upon hearing Daniel's so-called plan, Dumbledore and Grindelwald were completely dumbfounded.
Indeed, this was Daniel's plan: simple yet incredibly bold. Even the two top figures of the wizarding world didn't know what to say.
"This is just the ultimate plan. In fact, this era is the best and last chance for the wizarding world to integrate with the Muggle world," Daniel continued to bluff.
In a crisis, human potential is limitless, much like how Iron Man created a miniature arc reactor and the first Mark armor in a cave. Now, trying to avoid conflict with Dumbledore, Daniel had thought of several ways to address the wizarding world's current situation.
Leaving the planet would be difficult for the wizarding world but not impossible for Daniel. In a few years, obtaining a spaceship wouldn't be a big deal for him. At worst, he could provide Dumbledore with one or several.
"Why do you think that?" Grindelwald asked sternly.
"Because I've seen a glimpse of the future," Daniel said calmly. "If this opportunity is missed, there will be a war between the two sides, and there will be no victor. This war will destroy this planet."
The idea of the planet being destroyed was a lie, but ruining humanity's living environment was true.
In the wizarding world, there are wizards who can prophesy. Daniel wasn't afraid of being exposed because he did know some future events. With his resilient soul, even Dumbledore's Legilimency wouldn't work on him, let alone others.
Grindelwald was probably a seer himself, as his actions were driven by visions of the future.
"You should be aware of the Muggles' ultimate weapons. Once war breaks out, regardless of which side loses, the final result will be the activation of these ultimate weapons, leading to mutual destruction. We must prevent this."
The saying "barefoot people are not afraid of those who wear shoes" rings true here. Nations prohibit smaller countries from possessing nuclear weapons for a reason, especially those that produce terrorists who don't care about humanity's interests or survival.
"Tell us your plan," Grindelwald said, not asking about the future Daniel had seen.
"It starts with the current state of the wizarding world." After a long pause to organize his thoughts, Daniel began speaking.
Fortunately, he was familiar with the Harry Potter world; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to fool these two top figures of the wizarding world.
This world was different from Marvel. The number of sorcerers in Kamar-Taj was very small, so they could remain hidden. Even when exposed, it didn't matter much, given the diverse power systems in the Marvel universe. Aliens, gods, and sorcerers were all part of the mix.
In Harry's world, wizards were numerous enough to form their own society, making it impossible to hide everyone.
In fact, the governments of the Muggle world were aware of the wizarding world. The Auror profession was established to cooperate with Muggle governments, primarily targeting rogue wizards.
There were plenty of dark wizards in this world, given the number of magical schools and their isolationist tendencies. Many with magical talent had to rely on self-study.
In this regard, Hogwarts was quite open-minded, even with its Slytherin house.
Other schools were worse than Hogwarts.
Even in the so-called land of the free, the USA, there had only been slight improvements in recent years. There, discrimination against Muggles was even worse than in England, where they were called "No-Majs."
Before any reforms, American wizards couldn't befriend or marry No-Majs, a restriction not found in England.
Had Daniel not encountered Dumbledore initially, he might have become a dark wizard, relying on self-study through various magical books since he was too old to enroll in a school.
Finding a teacher wouldn't have been difficult for Daniel, especially considering a certain individual who was currently a rat.
"Basically, it's a plan to advance or retreat. The worst-case scenario is leaving the planet, ensuring the wizarding world's survival and the preservation of the planet," Daniel concluded.
His knowledge from past discussions and debates about magic versus technology was finally useful.
Talking about these things with others might be futile, but it resonated with Dumbledore and Grindelwald.
"Of course, I don't have the ability to implement this plan."
"What do you think?" Grindelwald asked after a long silence. Even with his wisdom, he needed time to process everything Daniel had said.
"This..." Dumbledore hesitated. The plan would require careful consideration even from him.
"Are you still hesitating? Do you really want to wait for another war?"
"I will contact others to discuss this matter," Dumbledore finally decided. "Since you proposed this plan, come to Hogwarts and be a teacher."
"What?" Daniel was stunned.
"You will teach Muggle Studies, sharing your knowledge of the Muggle world with our students," Dumbledore explained.
Daniel's plan's first step was to educate current wizards about the Muggle world. Compared to adults, students were more open to changing their views.
"Agreed," Grindelwald nodded.
"Alright," Daniel agreed, given the circumstances. Dumbledore was right; to teach wizards about the Muggle world, no one else was better suited than him.
Muggle Studies was a subject both the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts had, but it was mostly a formality, with wizards, including those from Muggle-born families, not taking it seriously.
"The position might attract Voldemort's attention. I'm not sure what the current timeline is, but it doesn't matter. If Voldemort does come, it's his bad luck."
Only because it was Dumbledore did Daniel refrain from using force. If it were Voldemort, he would have launched a missile without hesitation. Even if it didn't kill Voldemort, Daniel could escape.
"Hogwarts... Although I'm not going as a student, it doesn't matter." As Dumbledore and Grindelwald left to discuss matters, Daniel became excited. Coming to the Harry Potter world and not visiting Hogwarts would be a waste.
Being at Hogwarts would offer more opportunities to learn magic than being a wild or dark wizard, especially in the fields of herbology and potions, where Hogwarts excelled.
As for what Dumbledore and Grindelwald were discussing, Daniel could guess: whether he could be trusted. As top figures in the wizarding world, they couldn't trust him easily. However, his words aligned with their desires, leading to the current outcome.
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"Grab my arm," said Grindelwald to Daniel Davis outside the protective shield of Nurmengard Castle after Dumbledore had left.
"Apparition?" Daniel immediately grabbed Grindelwald's left arm.
Who knows what Grindelwald and Dumbledore had discussed, but when they reappeared before Daniel, Grindelwald had a wand in his hand. With a wand, this prison could no longer hold him.
In the world of Harry Potter, having a wand versus not having one makes an immense difference—far greater than the difference between an ordinary person with or without a gun.
Upon grabbing Grindelwald's arm, Daniel felt as if he was spinning through space. When he reappeared, he was on a very old-looking street. The people on the street were mostly dressed in black robes, and a sign told him this place was Diagon Alley.
Outside Nurmengard Castle, shortly after Daniel and Grindelwald had left, a golden portal silently opened. A figure in yellow robes stepped out, revealing a bald head when the hood was lifted. It was the Ancient One, who had also arrived in this world.
Daniel would never have imagined such a thing.
Gringotts, the wizarding bank.
After bringing Daniel to Diagon Alley, Grindelwald headed straight to Gringotts. Upon presenting his credentials, the goblin staff became very respectful.
"Vault 444." After navigating the complex underground tunnels, Grindelwald and Daniel arrived at this vault. Grindelwald took a large amount of gold coins from it—gold Galleons.
"A Non-Traceable Extension Charm, huh?" Daniel guessed the situation immediately upon seeing a small bag hold so many coins.
This charm was something Daniel was very eager to learn. The most impressive example he remembered was Newt Scamander's suitcase—it was simply amazing.
"Is there anything you want to buy?" Grindelwald asked with a smile after they left Gringotts.
"A wand," Daniel replied after some thought.
In the world of Harry Potter, wizards are entirely dependent on their innate talent. You are either born a wizard or not; there's no way for ordinary people to become wizards.
Judging by Dumbledore and Grindelwald's attitudes, Daniel was certainly a wizard, not a Muggle.
Whether he was born that way or it was because he practiced the magic of Kamar-Taj, Daniel wasn't sure. He tended to believe it was due to his Kamar-Taj training.
Although Kamar-Taj sorcerers engage in physical combat with weapons, the principles of Kamar-Taj magic are incredibly high-level, almost divine, which is something the Harry Potter world, with its innate talent dependency, can't compare to.
Ollivanders, a historic wand shop, supplies most of the wands used in England.
Daniel was curious why people in this world didn't buy spare wands.
"He needs a wand," Grindelwald said directly upon entering the shop.
Hearing Grindelwald, Ollivander carefully examined Daniel before selecting a wand from the many boxes and handing it to him.
"This is ebony wood with a core of dragon heartstring from the Orient. Try it out."
Bang.
As soon as Daniel grasped the wand and gave it a wave, an invisible shockwave burst from its tip.
Magic doesn't always require incantations. Attacks like the one Daniel just performed are common in wizard duels, where there is no time for chanting spells. Using such attacks to buy time for spellcasting is a common tactic.
In other words, this kind of attack can be considered a magic power impact, which, being pure magic, usually has weaker power.
Next, they visited Flourish and Blotts. Daniel purchased all seven years' worth of Hogwarts textbooks and several books on wizarding history and notable figures.
Though his requests were unusual, the store still sold them to him, likely because of Grindelwald.
The two then Apparated directly to King's Cross Station.
Though curious about Diagon Alley, Daniel figured he could explore it later. For now, he needed to show Grindelwald some results from his plan.
Dumbledore and Grindelwald weren't fools; they were among the smartest people in this world. Though Daniel's story had many holes, the plan's potential made them overlook these flaws.
Just as Grindelwald said nothing when Daniel bought a wand and all the magic books.
These items were quite expensive—his wand cost six Galleons, one less than Harry Potter's.
This amount seemed small but was actually quite costly. Most people in this world only have one wand for life, probably due to the expense.
Look at Ron, who had to tie his broken wand back together, causing spells to backfire.
Not to mention the cost of those magic books, which were several times more expensive than the wand.
After leaving King's Cross Station, Daniel led Grindelwald around. Wizards generally knew little about the Muggle world, especially Grindelwald, who had been imprisoned for decades. Even with occasional updates from Dumbledore, they were focused on the wizarding world.
"First, we need to exchange money." Daniel had brought a lot of gold bars, which can be considered a universal currency across multiverses. The reason gold is used, probably, is due to its unique properties.
Gold isn't just currency; it's also a raw material.
Thanks to the teachings of Ada, Daniel knew how to handle the money exchange smoothly.
"The technology level of this world is too low," Daniel remarked after buying a house in London and investigating the world's technology. He was disappointed, even though he had tried to keep his expectations low.
"Magic has suppressed technological development," he realized.
"Looks like I wasn't lying to Coulson," Daniel laughed as he looked through the books on magical history.
Famous scientists like Newton and Einstein were all wizards, and even the development of the atomic bomb had a major wizarding influence.
After learning the basics of magic, Daniel understood why this was. Though this world's wizards rely heavily on innate talent, they still follow a principle: the smarter you are, the more likely you are to become a wizard.
Talking with Grindelwald about his and Dumbledore's past, Daniel suddenly thought of the striking similarities between Grindelwald and Dumbledore's relationship and the rivalry between Red Skull and Captain America.
In this world's WWII, Grindelwald was essentially the Red Skull.
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