Even if this kind of increase couldn’t be maintained for long, it was still enough to prove that this child possessed astonishing potential.
But…
When had that man ever had a child?
Why had he never heard about it?
For a moment, Dumbledore’s feelings became extremely complicated.
When he first saw Blake, he hadn’t paid particular attention to the child’s appearance.
It wasn’t until he heard the surname Grindelwald that he began carefully examining Blake’s features.
The more closely he looked, the more he could see traces of that man in the child’s facial features.
But what Dumbledore couldn’t understand was that Blake didn’t merely resemble Grindelwald.
He could also faintly see some of his own features.
A careful look revealed that Blake’s eyebrows and eyes were more similar to Grindelwald’s, while those clear blue eyes bore an astonishing resemblance to Dumbledore himself.
This child was practically…
Like a combination of the features of him and Grindelwald.
Could it be…
A truly absurd speculation suddenly appeared in Dumbledore’s mind, yet he couldn’t completely dismiss it.
The thought was indeed difficult to believe.
But if things really were as he suspected, then Fawkes’s decision to bring him here suddenly had a reasonable explanation.
Whenever someone from the Dumbledore family faced mortal danger, a phoenix would often arrive to provide assistance.
Blake had been secretly observing Dumbledore’s expression the entire time.
At present, Dumbledore’s expression was extremely complicated, as though he had just encountered something both shocking and difficult to deal with.
“Um… Professor, have you heard of the surname Grindelwald?” Get faster updates on g.com.
“I noticed that you seemed very concerned when you heard that name.”
“If you really know about this surname, do you also know my relatives?”
Blake asked in a probing tone.
Given his identity, having such questions was perfectly normal.
Therefore, Dumbledore didn’t suspect his intentions.
After all, Dumbledore had made his reaction so obvious just now.
If Blake showed no reaction whatsoever, that would actually seem strange.
What child who had lost his family from a young age wouldn’t be interested in his own origins?
“Yes… I know that surname.”
“I also do know someone who bears that surname.”
“However, I can’t explain too much to you yet.”
“I must first confirm something extremely important.”
Dumbledore wasn’t prepared to tell Blake what the name Grindelwald represented in the wizarding world just yet.
“All right… After you finish confirming it, will you be able to tell me everything about the Grindelwald family?”
Blake continued pressing him.
Dumbledore remained silent for a while before finally letting out a somewhat helpless sigh.
“If my guess is confirmed, I will tell you everything you have a right to know.”
Originally, Dumbledore hadn’t wanted Blake to learn about Grindelwald’s past too early.
There was no way to keep something like this hidden forever.
Even if Dumbledore refused to explain it now, once Blake entered the wizarding world and gradually grew up, he would sooner or later discover the truth.
So, in the end, he decided to tell the child himself.
“Fawkes.”
Dumbledore softly called out to the phoenix.
Fawkes gave Blake a clear, pleasant cry, as though saying goodbye to him.
Only then did she fly back onto Dumbledore’s arm.
Dumbledore plucked a leaf from a nearby hanging branch.
The leaf rapidly changed shape in his hand, transforming in an instant into a blank piece of paper.
When Fawkes picked the paper up in his beak, Blake noticed with his sharp eyes that a line of winding script had already appeared across the previously blank surface.
The next second, flames ignited around Fawkes.
Amid a burst of light, she and the piece of paper disappeared from Dumbledore’s arm.
“It’s already getting late. I’ll take the two of you back first.”
“As for this place, I’ve already notified others to come and deal with it.”
“You don’t need to worry anymore.”
Dumbledore walked through the streets of London with the two children.
His clothes looked completely out of place among the surrounding pedestrians, attracting many curious gazes.
However, Dumbledore paid them no attention and continued walking forward with a relaxed expression.
Author’s Note:
Can’t wait to see what happens next?