The Deal Is Done, Dumbledore Is Schemed

(We're at almost 800 powers stones so I will give 4 extra chapters, if we still reach 1k before they reset the power stones tomorrow, I will give the other extra chapter then. With that said, there's 5 chapters today, enjoy)

Seeing he got Lucas' interest, Dumbledore breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't understand why he did this either.

Since the Halloween talk he always felt a little bit of pressure when facing the young man in front of him.

He is already over a hundred years old, just arranging for Harry and Voldemort had taken up most of his energy.

He didn't want to have to worry about Lucas scheming against him every time he talked to him so the best way is to not meet each other.

But this time is different, Harry still lacked someone who would guide him all the time.

Dumbledore had previously planned to have the clever Miss Granger befriend Harry, but it was destroyed by Lucas at the beginning of school.

Draco later became friends with Harry. After observing for a long time, Dumbledore came to a conclusion.

Draco Malfoy was a spoiled child who couldn't help Harry in critical moments.

On the other hand, Lucas Grindelwald is a good candidate.

Excellent, powerful, calm, shrewd.

Such a person is too suitable to be Harry's guide and help him to the final victory.

Dumbledore took a deep breath and asked, "Lucas, what do you think of Muggles?"

"Muggles? No opinion, I like Muggle technology, but I prefer to make their money."

"But it is undeniable that Muggles are really powerful. Since the last war, they have become more and more oppressive."

"I don't know when we will be discovered by Muggles in the future, but I think when Muggles discover us, it may be the beginning of a new round of witch hunting."

Listening to Lucas' statement, Dumbledore was silent for a long time before speaking again.

"So you agree with the Muggle threat theory?"

"It's true Professor, Muggles are indeed much stronger than we imagined, and their individual weapons can even shoot us from a mile away.

"But what about our spells? Can they hit enemies a mile away? They can shoot us before we even know it."

Dumbledore was silent again, and then retorted: "The fact is that the Muggle Prime Minister knows about wizards."

Lucas sighed inwardly, he is actually very clear. Many wizards in the wizarding world look down on Muggles, especially the pureblood wizards.

If these words were spoken to Lucius Malfoy today, the blond ponce would probably scoff.

As a canary in a cage, many pure-blood wizards also believe that a single wand is invincible in the Muggle world.

Dumbledore doesn't have that old concept though.

But as the greatest wizard of the century, he doesn't feel any threat.

Seeing Dumbledore wanted to talk about it.

Lucas sighed: "Forget it, let's not talk about this topic, we will talk about the future."

"You just need to know that I don't look down on Muggles, on the contrary, I would like to make friends with them."

"In my company in the Muggle world, more than 90% of the employees are Muggles, and we get along very well."

"So, now can you tell us about our deal?"

Dumbledore nodded, and took out a new box of candies to place on the round table.

"Lucas, I'm old, I don't have enough energy to do many things, did you see him today?"

"Voldemort?" Lucas asked.

Dumbledore nodded: "You are more courageous than many wizards. Many people in the wizarding world dare not call Voldemort by his name directly, and only dare to use You-Know-Who instead."

"Since you have met Voldemort, you also know that he is not dead, or that he has not reached death in the true sense."

Seeing Lucas nod, Dumbledore continues: "Professor Sybill Trelawney made a prophecy 11 years ago."

"The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches, born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies, and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal."

"Harry?"

Lucas asked, pretending to be surprised and Dumbledore nodded affirmatively.

"Lucas, I can feel my power fading, and I'm afraid there will be surprises in the future."

"I can't always be by Harry's side, Harry also needs someone to guide him on the right path, so..."

"So you chose me, didn't you?"

Dumbledore nodded, waiting for Lucas' reply.

"Sorry, allow me to refuse."

"Lucas you..."

"Please hear me out, Mr. Headmaster!" Lucas interrupted.

"You should know who I am. Harry and I are always together, which will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble and suspicion. I really hate trouble."

"Secondly, no one knows when Voldemort will return, considering his current state."

"With all due respect, any elite Auror could take him down as he is now, and there's also no way I would protect Harry for the rest of my life."

Hearing this, Dumbledore hastily interjected, "It doesn't need a lifetime, just seven years in school."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lucas shook his head.

"Impossible, seven years is too long, two years at most, and these two years include this year."

"Professor Dumbledore needs to help me solve the seized properties in Paris and Berlin, and ensure that the shops can reopen."

"This..." Dumbledore frowned.

"What? This should be a small problem for you, and with your prestige in the two countries, it can be easily done."

"I didn't mean that. It's just that the protection period is too short. How about five years? When Harry enters the fifth grade, he should have the power to protect himself."

"Two years, only two years!"

Lucas said with a firm tone.

To do business, of course, it is the most cost-effective to sign a short-term contract.

As long as the service is good, if you want to sign another contract next time, it will be another price.

Mr. Lucas the profiteer Grindelwald's little plan was clinking.

Dumbledore was silent for a long time.

Looking at Lucas sincerely: "My energy is getting worse day by day, since I am an old friend of your father, how about three years?"

Oh hoo! Playing the emotional card?

"Professor, as far as I know, the reason why my father didn't step out of the tower of Nurmengard was because he lost to an old friend and kept the agreement between them."

Lucas finished speaking, making Dumbledore freeze. Although he knows it's not good to say that in person, he couldn't help himself!

Old Bee has been enjoying Hogwarts every day all these years, while his father locked himself in a room on the high tower of Nurmengard.

Just thinking about it makes him angry.

Lucas took a deep breath, and was about to ask if he wanted to continue the transaction.

But listening to Dumbledore's lost tone.

"In order to fight against Voldemort, I set up a non-governmental organization called the Order of the Phoenix. If you agree to help Harry, I will give it to you."

"People in the organization will also help you to assist Harry, so that you don't have to work too hard, how about it?"

Lucas didn't reply right away and alarm bells were ringing in his mind.

'I can't, the old bee has no good intentions, he's digging a hole for me!'

Not to mention that the Order of the Phoenix was built on Dumbledore.

Even if it was handed over to Lucas, those in the Order of the Phoenix would not obey his orders.

Secondly, just relying on the few unreliable people of the Order of the Phoenix, he wants to exchange for the help of his entire Alliance.

Dumbledore's little scheme was just too much.

"Sorry, professor, I don't want to be the leader of some non-governmental organization, you should hire someone else."

"However, if you promise me two conditions, three years is not impossible."

Originally, Dumbledore was a little disappointed, but unexpectedly, Lucas chose to extend the deal.

"What?"

Looking at Dumbledore's curiosity, Lucas said with a smile: "During the holiday, the reopening of my stores in other two countries will be held in the French Trial Court. I need you to accompany me to attend."

Dumbledore frowned slightly and in a few seconds, he readily agreed.

Anyway, he had made a move to protect Lucas last time.

The first time is raw and the second time is cooked, this time is not bad.

"Second point, I am more interested in the Philosopher's Stone, I need to study it for a day, don't worry, I promise to return it to you intact."

"Okay! It's a deal!" Dumbledore agreed more readily this time.

With the deal done, Lucas had the Phoenix Fawkes send himself back to the Forbidden Forest.

When Lucas left the office Dumbledore changed his disappointed expression from just now

"Just providing a shelter and a stone that was about to be destroyed, in exchange for Harry's peace of mind for three years, this deal is a good deal."

Dumbledore seemed quite pleased with his performance.

But he doesn't know that because of the ultimate achievement, even if he pays nothing, Lucas still needs to keep Harry alive until the finale.

Not only Harry, but even Dumbledore himself was under protection.

(Forbidden forest.)

Accompanied by a flash of fire Lucas returned to the acromantulas lair.

At this time Snape and the others had already left.

Lucas stretched and was about to go back when he heard Hermione's sobbing call not far away.

"Lucas, where the hell have you been!".