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Chapter 99: 99: Let Me Show You!

"Alright, I'll just say it," Ronald began hesitantly. "Honestly, I don't really get what you mean by 'making the wizarding world better.' I think it's already fine as it is."

Ronald's view reflected the thoughts of many young wizards and even a good number of adult wizards—they saw no reason to change the current wizarding world.

"Of course," Hermione replied, visibly frustrated. "I told you this was a waste of time. He doesn't understand any of it."

"Doesn't understand?!" Ronald retorted, annoyance flaring. He was only ever bold like this with Hermione. "I don't know what you Muggles are thinking, but this is our world!"

"Muggle life seems just as strange to me!"

It was a clash of perspectives—different values, different worlds.

Just as Muggles are certain that a fall from a great height is fatal, wizards view it as merely a minor accident.

With magic, many injuries that are fatal to Muggles are just a slight inconvenience to wizards. The real dangers wizards fear are curses, not mere physical harm.

Physical injuries are manageable with potions and spells. With timely treatment, there's hardly any risk to life.

In their second year, Harry's entire arm turned to rubber, completely boneless. Yet, with a single dose of potion, Madam Pomfrey restored him back to normal. This kind of magical ability would be unimaginable to Muggles.

"Alright, alright, let's not argue."

Ivan held back Hermione and then addressed Ronald, "You too, Ronald."

"Sorry," Ronald mumbled. Despite his irritation with Hermione, he had no quarrel with Ivan.

"It's fine," Ivan replied. "But if you had spoken your mind from the start instead of holding back, I'd have respected you more."

"Huh?" Ronald couldn't believe it.

"Everyone is unique, Ronald."

Ivan patted Ronald on the shoulder, then walked to the edge of the Black Lake, turning his back to them all.

"Hermione is incredibly smart, Parvati is observant and cautious, Neville is steadfast, Harry is brave and clever. And you, Ronald..."

Hearing this, Ronald felt his nerves build up again.

Ronald felt both nervous and hopeful, eagerly awaiting Ivan's opinion.

"You're vain and enjoy attention," Ivan began.

Ronald's eyes widened.

He hadn't expected Ivan to say that about him. But before he could feel hurt or frustrated, Ivan continued, "Do you think those are flaws?"

"No, Ronald. In my eyes, these are exactly your greatest strengths!"

"Strengths?" Ronald was confused.

He had thought Ivan was insulting him, but Ivan's serious expression made him pause. Ronald swallowed and asked, "What do you mean?"

"Look at Harry. Isn't he famous enough?"

"Yeah," Ronald replied, thinking of all the admiration Harry received. Harry was the boy who defeated Voldemort, a legend in the wizarding world.

"Alright, Harry," Ivan turned to him. "If a group of wizards praised you and lifted you up in admiration, how would you feel?"

"That would make me terribly uncomfortable," Harry admitted honestly. He wasn't one to seek attention.

"If it's deserved, Harry will accept it without hesitation. But being praised as a 'savior'—which he doesn't see as true—just makes him uncomfortable."

Neville, Ivan noted, was even worse; he had a complete fear of social situations. Hermione, Parvati, and even Penelope—none of them truly liked standing in the spotlight.

Ivan himself certainly didn't enjoy it.

The thought of spending time dealing with politicians, pure-blood nobles, and wasting energy on their petty arguments was exhausting to him. He'd rather forgo the organization altogether than waste his time like that.

"Understand now, Ronald?" Ivan continued. "We can't handle that kind of life... but you can!"

Ronald thought about it as Ivan explained, comparing him to someone in the Muggle world who might borrow a flashy car to show off or impress others, even if the car wasn't theirs.

In Ivan's eyes, people who could embrace a bit of vanity but still play it cool had a unique talent.

Of course, Ivan was clear to point out, this was different from Lockhart's delusional self-promotion—Lockhart was just a fraud. But Ronald, he is jealous but is a good person in the end, he could genuinely win people over.

Ronald scratched his head, feeling a bit awkward. "So... Ivan, are you complimenting me or insulting me? I honestly can't tell."

"We need someone who's willing to stand at the front, draw attention, and carry that role for us."

Ivan saw Ronald's character and believed he was perfect for the job. Loyalty and courage ran in the Weasley family bloodline. Redheads from that family might be impulsive, even bumbling at times, but they wouldn't back down in the face of danger.

"The Weasleys are all loyal and brave, Ronald. When it counts, each of them would stand up and even give their life if needed."

"But… but..." Ronald stammered, surprised at Ivan's confidence in him. "What can I do? I'm not good at anything."

"It doesn't matter," Ivan reassured him, smiling. "You just need to know how to use that bit of vanity you have."

"What does that mean?" Ronald asked, puzzled.

Ivan gave an example: if he delivered a powerful speech that gathered admiration and followers, he'd need someone to handle the daily interactions.

A leader needs to keep some mystery—he can't negotiate with every wizard as if he were in a marketplace.

That's where a spokesperson, someone deeply familiar with the wizarding world, would come in handy.

"Someone like you, Ronald—someone who understands the world we're trying to change and can speak to its people."

"You do realize this is no small act of bravery, right?" Ivan wanted to make sure Ronald understood the risks involved.

But Ronald's response was immediate and firm: "I do!"

Ronald genuinely thought it sounded amazing—no need to spend all his time practicing magic if he could help by drawing attention away from the others.

"It might also be dangerous," Ivan cautioned. "If others come after us, you'll be the one they come looking for first."

This would make Ronald a prime target—kidnapping, interrogation, even potential torture. But Ronald just shrugged.

"So what?" he replied. He may have felt ordinary, but he knew he'd never back down in a real situation.

"Dark wizards will also target you."

"Oh!" Ronald's eyes lit up, and he looked at Ivan with an excitement bordering on awe. "Isn't that even cooler?"

Harry, Hermione, Parvati: The fuck..?

Ronald Weasley—once deemed average and outshone—now had his dream role, relishing the idea of standing out, even if it meant facing danger head-on.

"Perfect!" Ivan said with a grin, then turned to Harry. "So from today, Ronald, you're the goalkeeper of our group."

"Goalkeeper?" Ronald's face lit up. "Like in Quidditch, blocking goals?"

"Exactly," Ivan nodded, amused by Ronald's enthusiasm. "Think of it like that—you'll keep anything out that tries to score against us."

"Ivan, you're the best!"

Ronald beamed. His mind was running on its own track; the thrill of a risky role was more than enough for him.

Harry just shook his head. "Ronald's in charge now, got it." He knew his friend had no idea what he was getting into, but he would try to help Ronald avoid the worst of it.

As for Penelope, her evaluation wasn't even necessary.

A fifth-year, a respected class leader, and one of the most admired students at Hogwarts—she was more than qualified.

Since Ivan had personally vouched for her, everyone welcomed her addition without hesitation.

"Let's go, let's head to the secret base."

Ivan gathered everyone, and they all made their way to the Room of Requirement on the seventh floor.

For Ronald and Penelope, it was their first time entering the Room of Requirement. They were astonished at the hidden training area, a place Ivan and his friends had been using for some time.

"Wicked!" Ronald exclaimed, his eyes wide with wonder. He felt a pang of regret for not building a stronger relationship with Ivan earlier.

"How did you find it?" Penelope asked calmly. She stepped closer to Ivan and whispered, "Was it through that prophecy magic of yours?"

"Something like that," Ivan replied vaguely, sidestepping the question.

He then turned to face the group, signaling he had something important to say.

"Earlier, we talked about making the magical world better," he began. "Ronald thinks the wizarding world is already perfect and doesn't need any so-called changes."

Ivan folded his hands behind his back, scanning each of them before he continued. "I don't know if that's true, but I can give you a glimpse into what I've seen—the future of the Muggle world."

The group listened intently, each with a unique reaction.

Hermione's face lit up with interest, Neville looked slightly puzzled, and both Penelope and Parvati leaned in with curiosity.

"Look closely," Ivan instructed as a thick, white mist began to emanate from his body.

"This is what the Muggles who supposedly need our protection might look like in thirty years."

The group was captivated by the sight unfolding before them, as Ivan exhaled a dense fog toward the center of the training room.

It swirled, and soon images began to form. The scene was reminiscent of Grindelwald's eerie prophecy at Pere Lachaise Cemetery during World War II.

Ivan's intent and will infused the mist, crafting a vision of the future, his memory and foresight creating a tangible image for the others to witness.

With a soft "Beep," a bullet-shaped high-speed train emerged from the mist, shooting forward and phasing through Ronald and Neville, making them jump back in alarm.

Towering skyscrapers seemed to spring from the ground like mushrooms after a rain, surrounding everyone in their immense shadow.

The scope of the scene expanded, and as they gazed up at these monumental structures, they felt like tiny figures in a field of colossal growth, overwhelmed by the power of Muggle innovation.

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Chapter 100: 100: Muggles' Power & Grindelwald's Deeds

Praise for the new era, all kinds of high technology, cameras, and satellite surveillance in every corner.

As for the war weapons that had long existed, Ronald, who was born and raised in the wizarding world, was utterly shocked.

Boom~~

The hazy fog showed a mushroom cloud rising into the sky. The terrifying storm that destroyed a city in an instant shattered all the little wizards' ideas about the limits of power.

"Bloody hell..."

It wasn't just Ronald who was shocked; even Hermione shuddered. "What the—?"

"Muggle weapons."

"It's also the future of this world!"

Ivan did not hold back. He knew how far the Muggle world would advance in the next thirty years.

In Ivan's view, Muggles and wizards were destined to be unable to truly coexist.

Even with places like where Hermione and Ivan had come from, rooted in the Muggle world, it was hard for ordinary people to fully accept wizards as long as they wielded magic.

So Ivan never believed in the concept of peaceful coexistence between Muggles and wizards; to him, it was simply unrealistic within the wizarding world.

"Rather than saying that the magic world does not need to change, it's more accurate to say that the magic world has failed to change."

Ivan continued, "Today's wizarding world is almost the same as it was when the Statute of Secrecy was enacted three hundred years ago."

"I'm not talking about the system of the wizarding world."

"It's the magic itself!"

Ivan conveyed his thoughts to the young wizards and Penelope. "Muggles are advancing, but our magic is still stuck in the past!"

"We are wizards; that fact shapes our future position and identity!"

At this point, Ivan told them about Grindelwald's deeds.

Almost none of the young wizards of this era knew who Grindelwald was. In the eyes of the older generation, he was the true embodiment of darkness.

Compared to him, Voldemort was seen as more of a lunatic.

"This..."

"This is terrible, Ivan," Hermione said, a hint of worry in her voice. She feared that Ivan might follow Grindelwald's path.

Grindelwald believed in the supremacy of wizards. He envisioned a world where wizards ruled over Muggles.

And this would inevitably lead to war.

"Yes, exactly, Ivan."

When Harry and Parvati thought about a future war between wizards and Muggles, a sense of unease settled within them.

Only Penelope remained calm.

Of course, this did not mean Penelope agreed with Grindelwald's ideas.

But she believed that Ivan would not be the next Grindelwald.

Because Ivan had told them clearly that he would not follow Grindelwald's old path.

"Don't worry, everyone," Ivan smiled and said. "I never thought about inheriting Grindelwald's will, even if I could really do those things."

There was no doubt among those present.

Although they had never seen how strong Grindelwald was, Ivan's magic talent could only be described as explosive.

He was a little wizard who even defeated Voldemort!

Ivan's battle with Voldemort was naturally made up to the outside world.

But here!

Harry would not fool his friends.

After learning the truth from Harry, Penelope was stunned.

A first-year wizard beating the Dark Lord was too magical.

"I know you don't want to hurt anyone."

The young wizards present were all very kind, and they couldn't even be cruel enough to kill people.

Don't think they were too soft-hearted.

If a group of 10-year-old children could kill without hesitation, Ivan wouldn't dare to involve them.

Being kind-hearted doesn't mean being weak.

When faced with danger, kind people will fight to the death to protect their homes and loved ones.

"I don't like killing, and I don't believe that harming others is something to be proud of."

Ivan reassured them that the mysterious side would not pursue aggression, war, or domination.

"But there's one thing I hope everyone understands."

Ivan pointed to the still-hazy and shifting white mist, saying, "Many things won't change just because we wish it. Our voices are too small."

"Maybe one day, we'll leave Hogwarts and become accomplished wizards who lead the British wizarding world."

"But what about the Muggle world?"

Ivan continued, "No matter how hard we try, no matter how much we restrain ourselves, we can't control the will of Muggles."

"Because it's forbidden to interfere with Muggle development without permission!"

However, if the wizarding world were ever exposed…

Muggles would inevitably retaliate against wizards who, for hundreds of years, used Memory Charms to tamper with their memories.

After all, who would want people in the world who could easily alter their memories and control their lives?

Grindelwald saw the potential of Muggles and urged his fellow wizards to strike first.

"What should we do?"

Everyone looked to Ivan, who was the heart of the team, guiding their way.

"The same advice as always: improve yourself."

"No matter the circumstances, it's always right to make yourself better."

Ivan continued, "Additionally, we must be prepared."

"Prepared?"

The discussion grew more serious, and a sense of mission settled on the young wizards.

"Be fully ready for any possible dangers."

Ivan said, "The mysterious side is not a weapon or a sword but an indestructible shield."

"There's a wise saying: don't intend to harm others, but always be on guard against them."

"We will never seek to harm Muggles."

"But if one day, Muggles choose to point their weapons at us, what should we do?"

Ivan's words quickly made the young wizards feel a sense of looming threat.

Yes, wizards don't harm Muggles, claiming it's for protection.

But on the other hand, what if Muggles were to harm wizards?

"If wizards harm Muggles, they're sent to Azkaban."

"But if Muggles harm wizards, they go unpunished."

Ivan paused for a moment and posed a soul-searching question: "Are these laws meant to protect Muggles, or to protect us?"

It was a direct challenge to the Statute of Secrecy, but one that highlighted the flaws in some of the magical world's leadership.

"This is the current state of the wizarding world."

"I'm not condemning it, because that doesn't achieve anything."

"Rather than complain about the world, it's better to consider what we're going to do."

Seeing the children's attentive faces, Ivan smiled. "It's simple—if people suspect you have dangerous weapons, it's best if you actually do."

"Wait, what?"

Everyone immediately understood that Ivan was planning something serious.

But his words made sense to them.

Weapons can be dangerous, but they shouldn't be absent altogether.

If wizards lose the power to defend themselves, what right do they have to hold any authority?

"So we're not here to tear down the Statute of Secrecy."

"On the contrary, we're here to protect it and maintain it!"

If wizards want to keep Muggles safe like fragile creatures, they must first ensure they are strong enough to do so, right?

What Ivan wanted was to strengthen the wizarding community.

In a way, wasn't he actually preserving the Statute of Secrecy?

"Uh..."

Hermione realized Ivan was stretching the truth, but she chose not to point it out.

Miss Granger, now less rigid than her original self, would always side with those she cared for over strangers. So she stood firmly by Ivan's side!

"So, what are the details?" Penelope asked, curious about Ivan's exact plans. "What are you planning to do?"

"My idea is to start by understanding each other."

Ivan continued, "As the saying goes, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never lose a battle.'"

"If we don't even understand the strength of our opponents, how can we be prepared to face them?"

With this, Ivan opened his bag and took out a range of everyday Muggle items: "Let me show you something."

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