Chapter 341: Longing

Regarding the fact that the Malfoys and the Claudes were family friends, he had indeed heard Mrs. Claude mention it before.

But he didn't expect that there was such an agreement between the two families?

John immediately looked at Dumbledore, and Dumbledore nodded slightly: "I have indeed heard of this, didn't expect it to be true."

Saying that, he looked at Draco again.

"However, whether they can continue to stay safely at the Claude house depends on your attitude next, Draco."

Dumbledore said slowly, his tone carrying a trace of unquestionable pressure.

Draco understood Dumbledore's meaning.

If he didn't show value, he wouldn't even have the qualification to atone for his father's sins.

"I know, you are investigating Voldemort's Horcruxes, right."

"You went to the prison to interrogate my father with Veritaserum, but you didn't ask the right questions, so you gained nothing."

"My father really doesn't know what a Horcrux is, or even what you are investigating."

"But he knows that before Voldemort handed him that diary."

"Bellatrix left with a face full of excitement, shouting that this would be her most precious treasure and she was going to hide it in her vault."

"And Bellatrix's vault is precisely the most strictly guarded place in the world, Gringotts Wizarding Bank."

Gringotts?

Hearing this term, John and Dumbledore both raised their eyebrows slightly.

They had always been looking for the place where Bellatrix hid things, thinking of her ancestral home, her safe house, a secret base hidden in some hidden place, and even thinking she would carry it with her.

Only never thought.

She would brazenly put the Horcrux into Gringotts as a collectible?

But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense.

Bellatrix might not know that the thing was a Horcrux, only thinking it was a rare treasure gifted to her by Voldemort, and she had to keep it well.

John looked at Draco and frowned, asking.

"Since Lucius didn't know about the existence of Horcruxes, how did you come to this conclusion."

Draco said without much hesitation.

"It was Lord Grindelwald who told us about the Horcruxes."

"Then father came to the conclusion after recalling."

Hearing this, John looked at Dumbledore again.

This Grindelwald had been locked up for decades, how could he still know about Horcruxes?

Dumbledore was silent for a moment before speaking slowly.

"Grindelwald is a genius, but it's a pity that he used his talent on Dark Magic and the art of ruling."

"But precisely because of this, I think for Voldemort, who is also deeply involved in Dark Magic, he might be able to help us find some ways to deal with it."

"So a few years ago, I shared the information here with him, including Voldemort's Horcrux matter, hoping he could give me some suggestions..."

So it was actually Grindelwald and Lucius who locked onto the direction of Gringotts after some deduction.

Regarding credibility, excluding the possibility of Draco lying, it was actually quite high.

After all, he was at the end of his rope; it was impossible for him to rush to his death.

Ron's brother Bill happened to work at Gringotts, perhaps he could entrust him to investigate where Bellatrix's vault specifically was.

If the information was finally confirmed, then Draco really had helped a lot.

It's just.

Just this alone was not enough for John to trust him completely.

Plus, right now, besides Voldemort, there was also an escaped Grindelwald.

This person's danger level was not a bit lower than Voldemort's.

John placed his gaze on Dumbledore, hoping he could express his stance.

Dumbledore was also thinking, looking at the letter paper he had placed in the corner.

That was the letter Grindelwald had just sent.

The handwriting was as sharp and elegant as ever.

【Albus, I'm out.】

【I believe you must be confused as to why I, at this point, still want to leave Nurmengard.】

【In fact, I don't understand either.】

【I have been locked up for too long, for so long that I haven't seen a living person for nearly ten years.】

【Until that day, I heard them mention your name.】

【For no reason, I wanted to come out.】

【Maybe I was tired of staying, maybe I suddenly wanted to see what this world, which you have carefully guarded for decades, has become.】

【Or maybe, it was seeing them, at the end of their rope, revealing the same hope I had back then.】

【They long for redemption, Albus, just like I longed for you back then, longed for you to reach out, longed for you to give me a new beginning.】

【But you didn't, Albus.】

【You didn't.】

【You threw me into this damn, cold, moldy prison, letting me rot and wither!】

【......】

【So I reached out my hand to them.】

【And then I came out.】

【I won't let you leave me behind again.】

Dumbledore sighed wearily and looked at Draco.

"Gellert, where is he now."

"If there are no accidents, Lord should be at the Claude house."

Hearing Dumbledore's question, Draco didn't hide it, answering directly.

Dumbledore nodded and stood up slowly.

"John, I'm going to the Claude house; I'll leave Draco to your supervision."

"If you can, try to treat him as a temporary ally first."

John stood up immediately and said.

"I want to go too!"

Dumbledore shook his head.

"Rest assured, John, I guarantee you that the Claude couple will be safe and sound."

Saying that, he looked at Draco again.

"As for Lucius and Narcissa, I will seek the opinion of the Claude couple before deciding whether they stay or go."

Draco lowered his eyes, not opposing.

He knew he couldn't oppose his current position at all.

He was the one asking for help, and he was the one craving to atone for his sins; he had to accept all arrangements.

And the Headmaster's attitude was also very clear; he was willing to accept them temporarily.

That was enough.

"I understand, thank you, Headmaster."

Draco bowed deeply to Dumbledore very sincerely for the first time.

Dumbledore didn't speak, just raised his hand, and the phoenix Fawkes immediately flew onto his arm.

The next moment, a flame wrapped them, and then they dissipated from the spot, leaving only a few golden-red feathers drifting down.

Watching Dumbledore leave, only Draco and John were left at the scene.

Draco tidied his robe cuffs silently, then stood up and looked at John.

"Merrick, I apologize to you for all my past behavior."

"I don't expect you to believe me immediately; surveillance or restrictions, it's all up to you."

"Next, I will continue to study at Hogwarts."

Speaking of this, he paused slightly and looked at John.

"There is one more thing, Snape is actually a mole sent here by Voldemort, and he also received Voldemort's order to come and take your life; you must be careful."

Once these words were out, John was stunned for a moment, then reacted.

From Draco's perspective, he really didn't know Professor Snape's stance.

Probably thought Professor Snape was really on Voldemort's side.

That's why he gave John such a reminder. ===== CHAPTER 342 =====