In the end, the joint meeting agreed to Crouch's proposal.
This is not because Crouch persuaded them but because Dumbledore's choice made them helpless.
If Dumbledore is unhappy, choose to sit on the sidelines.
Then these people's lives are completely left to Grindelwald to play with, and they cannot resist.
Grindelwald has a criminal record before.
He once quietly killed America's Head of Auror Office and infiltrated the upper echelons of the Ministry of Magic.
The last group decided to send two high-ranking officials from the German Ministry of Magic to Durmstrang to discuss with Grindelwald.
If his request was not excessive, we just simply agreed.
Grindelwald is also an old man, so he should be released after serving his sentence.
As for why the German Ministry of Magic was in charge?
That's because German was Grindelwald's main sphere of influence at the time, and many people today are descendants of those Alliances.
Looking at the face of these people, they are not worried that Grindelwald suddenly turned his face.
And soon, they also brought back Grindelwald's words.
"Let Dumbledore talk to me. You are not qualified."
After hearing this, the International Confederation of Wizards was both angry and somewhat relieved.
Well, this is Dumbledore's proposal. Let him settle it.
On the last day of September, Dumbledore left Hogwarts for Durmstrang.
On a snowy mountain in northern Europe, Dumbledore looked at the towering castle standing in front of him, and his eyes were very complicated.
Not for the castle but for the people in the castle.
Originally thought he and Grindelwald would never have any intersection at this time.
One died in obscurity in Nurmengard. The other watched Voldemort's demise and embarked on a great adventure himself.
But the world is so full of fantasy, after 50 years, they have the opportunity to meet again,
The bronze iron door slowly opened, and a middle-aged man walked out and came to Dumbledore.
"Headmaster Dumbledore, our Headmaster has been waiting for you."
Dumbledore knew him. This was Durmstrang's Charms Professor and their vice-Headmaster.
Came to Hogwarts last year.
"Did Grindelwald not embarrass you?"
Apparition is also impossible in this school. Dumbledore followed behind him and asked, intentionally or not.
The vice-Headmaster shook his head with enthusiasm in his eyes.
"Mr. Grindelwald is the perfect Headmaster for Durmstrang, and I am honored to work under him."
Dumbledore was dumbfounded.
This old friend of mine is as good as he was in the past. He made these people obedient and worshipped him in less than a month.
However, for Grindelwald, this is a normal operation. Even many wizards who stood on the opposite side admired Grindelwald.
The two came all the way to the Hall. In the Hall, all the students were there. They stood in line as if they were holding a welcome ceremony for Dumbledore.
It can be seen that after Dumbledore came in, they didn't move. They just looked at him silently.
Glancing at them, Dumbledore's heart reappeared.
These students gave him a completely different feeling than when they met last semester, unlike students.
Rather... the army.
Grindelwald, what does he want to do?
With such doubts, he sat in his place.
And after Dumbledore came, some wizards from other countries also came.
They just came to see what agreement Dumbledore and Grindelwald would make, and they wouldn't accept it if it were too much.
After about ten minutes, Grindelwald also appeared with Vinda Rosier.
All Durmstrang students and professors looked at him reverently as if looking at their own beliefs.
"Long time no see, Albus."
Looking at Dumbledore with white hair and a beard, a smile appeared on Grindelwald's face.
The familiar tone made some people feel inexplicable.
A Dark Lord, the greatest white wizard, is it not right for you?
Dumbledore's eyes looked straight at him, staring at the same face as decades ago. He sighed softly after a long time. "Gellert, you shouldn't have left Nurmengard."
If Grindelwald didn't suddenly run out to disrupt the situation, he would still be in the school now. Planning how to deal with Voldemort.
The first sentence was so ruthless that the smile on Grindelwald's face faded.
The Dark Lord didn't know what to think again, and the evil smile returned to his face. (Although this word is very vulgar, it is very suitable to describe Depp.)
"Albus, you are old. You didn't have so many wrinkles on your face back then."
Dumbledore clenched his fists subconsciously under his long sleeves. He was also a master of Transfiguration. Still, it was Grindelwald's talent to use Transfiguration to change his appearance, and he couldn't do it.
He didn't want to engage in pointless wrangling with Grindelwald, and he didn't know what else Grindelwald would say.
"Whom the hell let you out in the first place? Was it Voldemort?"
Hearing this name, the Ministry of Magic officials who were enjoying the show shuddered. Is there another Dark Lord involved?
"What are you talking about? Do I need anyone else's help to get out of there?"
"It's just that I'm in the mood and want to come out and see the world, but when I look at it like this, I'm a little disappointed."
Without answering the question directly, he asked a question instead.
"Meet with an old friend. Why are we talking about these meaningless topics? Why don't we talk about Godric's Hollow?"
Trembling in his heart, Dumbledore forcibly suppressed the surging emotions in his heart. He knew that all this was Grindelwald's plan.
It used to be like this. Dumbledore couldn't talk to Grindelwald every time he talked and was led by him.
Any words could be a trap, leading him into the abyss step by step.
This man has not changed at all.
"You know what I'm here for, Gellert. Tell me, what exactly do you want to do, and what is your purpose?"
Grindelwald chuckled. "Well, since you want to know so much, I'll tell you."
He walked towards Dumbledore step by step, although the step was slow, making Dumbledore's heart skip a beat.
Finally, he came to Dumbledore's side and attached himself to his ear.
"The purpose of my coming out this time is... You!"
The wand appeared in his hand at an unknown time, and a dark purple magic spell was fired without warning!