After discussing it thoroughly, James and Lily immediately wrote a letter and sent it to Dumbledore by owl.
Given the current situation, it wasn’t safe for them to travel.
The Death Eaters had grown increasingly powerful.
The terrifying Dark Wizards had already infiltrated the Ministry of Magic.
Those who opposed Voldemort were finding themselves in greater danger with each passing day.
“My dear, while we’re waiting for Albus’s reply, if anything unusual happens, you must tell me immediately.” James clasped Lily’s hands tightly and spoke with obvious concern.
Although he was excited, he couldn’t help worrying about Lily.
If he had a choice, he would rather have an ordinary child who could simply grow up safely.
“I will.
Our child will definitely be healthy…
and strong.” Lily smiled reassuringly.
She had a feeling.
Her child was destined to be extraordinary.
A mother’s intuition was rarely wrong.
…
Some time later.
A figure suddenly appeared outside James’s house.
The newcomer wore long robes and had a head of silver-white hair.
His face looked somewhat weary, yet his posture remained straight and dignified.
It was Albus Dumbledore.
The greatest wizard currently at Hogwarts.
Knock, knock.
He gently rapped on the front door.
“Oh?
It seems I arrived at an inconvenient time.” Dumbledore muttered to himself.
Just then, a stag darted across the nearby clearing.
Its body shimmered and transformed.
Moments later, it became a man once more.
It was Lucas’s father, James.
“Headmaster, please forgive my excessive caution.” James smiled apologetically.
“Perfectly understandable, James.” Dumbledore smiled in return before following him into the house.
[You have witnessed an Animagus transformation.
Through your God-Tier Comprehension, you have comprehended the Innate Animagus Physique.] Lucas had only just awakened when he sensed a wave of magical power nearby.
His father had transformed.
[An Innate Animagus is no longer restricted by conventional limitations and can transform into magical creatures.] Lucas quietly examined the knowledge flowing into his mind.
Just as he remembered.
Ordinary Animagi could only transform into non-magical animals.
For example, Professor McGonagall became a cat.
Sirius Black became a large black dog.
And so on.
No one could transform into magical creatures.
Yet this Innate Animagus Physique completely ignored that restriction.
I wonder what magical creature I’ll be able to become.
Lucas couldn’t help feeling excited.
Unfortunately, he hadn’t been born yet, so he couldn’t use the transformation.
“Oh, James.
After hearing everything you’ve told me, I believe your suspicions are quite reasonable.” After listening to James and Lily’s account, Dumbledore pondered for a long while.
Then he slowly took out a crystal ball.
“Lily, place your hand on the crystal.” Lily immediately did as instructed.
The crystal ball instantly became shrouded in mist.
Magical power surged within it.
The once-transparent crystal gradually began changing color.
It was clear at first.
Then it turned blue.
Finally…
It became a brilliant crimson.
Dumbledore’s expression gradually changed as well.
When it first turned blue, he let out a soft gasp of surprise.
Then he smiled at James and Lily.
Seeing Dumbledore smile, the couple relaxed considerably.
They didn’t know exactly what it meant.
But as long as Dumbledore wasn’t worried, things couldn’t be too serious.
However, their expressions soon became uneasy.
Especially Dumbledore’s.
The crimson glow deepened more and more.
Eventually, the color stabilized.
Dumbledore slowly let out a long breath.
Then he looked at Lily with a rather peculiar expression.
“Professor Dumbledore…
is something wrong?” James asked anxiously.
“James…
this is extremely strange.” Dumbledore put the crystal ball away.
“You should know that this crystal is specifically used to evaluate the magical aptitude of unborn children.” “It measures talent from multiple aspects.” “For example, the amount of magical power stored within the unborn child.” “Their sensitivity to magic.” “The magical feedback they produce.” “And several other indicators.” James and Lily both nodded.
“When the crystal first turned blue, I was already prepared to congratulate you.” “In all my years, I have never seen it reach blue before.” “A blue result means the child is destined to achieve extraordinary accomplishments in magic.” “To put it simply…
when I was tested, my result was blue.” Hearing this, joy immediately spread across James and Lily’s faces.
The same talent as Dumbledore?
So their earlier suspicions had been correct.
If their child possessed talent comparable to Dumbledore’s…
His future potential would be immeasurable.
“But then it turned red, and that’s what truly surprised me.” Dumbledore continued as he adjusted his half-moon spectacles.
“If the crystal turns red…
it may mean that it can no longer measure the child’s talent.” “In other words, your child’s potential exceeds this crystal’s limits.” “However, as far as history records, nothing like this has ever happened.” “That is why I find it so puzzling.” Indeed.
Even Dumbledore’s crystal ball couldn’t measure him.
That should have been impossible.
After all, Dumbledore’s magical artifacts were far beyond ordinary magical tools.
“There’s no need to worry too much.
Just focus on having a safe delivery.” “I can also sense that this child is full of vitality.” “It’s entirely possible that the crystal has simply malfunctioned.
After all, I haven’t used it in a very long time.” Dumbledore spoke calmly.
Yet his gaze lingered on Lily’s belly.
Inside the womb, Lucas suddenly felt an invisible force observing him.
The sensation made him deeply uncomfortable.
Without hesitation, he mobilized his own magical power and formed an invisible barrier around himself.
“Hm?” Dumbledore gave another quiet exclamation.
His line of sight…
Had been blocked.
Remarkable.
This child is truly remarkable.
Even though he hadn’t used much magic, the fact that an unborn infant could interrupt his magical perception was simply unbelievable.
“Lily…” Dumbledore suddenly spoke again.
“I believe my earlier conclusion was mistaken.” “It’s very likely…
that your child truly exceeds the limits of what this crystal ball is capable of measuring.”