Chapter 395 Divination - The ability to spy on fate

Andy: "..."

"Professor, this kind of blatant bias seems a bit inappropriate. You're the Headmaster of Hogwarts!" Andy said, speechless.

Dumbledore said slowly, "The more we know, the more we will find out that we don't know much. That which we don't know is full of danger, but also full of temptation."

"I can't answer you with certainty, because I don't know if fate exists."

"But I have the courage to face it!"

"Whether it is fate or death, I can face them with an open mind and wait for them quietly. And then...I will give my response."

Andy looked at Dumbledore and retorted, "Professor, this is not facing things with an open mind, let alone courage. This is just being powerless!"

"Facing the unknown and the irresistible, your open-mindedness seems to be just because you are powerless."

Dumbledore did not refute Andy's words. He just quietly said, "Collins, there are too many things in this world that we can't do anything about. Sometimes, it takes a little courage to accept things calmly."

If he faced someone else at this moment, Andy would definitely say something like: "If you don't have an answer, don't say anything; I've consumed too much of such chicken soup for the soul already." Then he would tell him/her to get lost immediately!

But the person saying these words is Dumbledore.

So Andy began to think.

Indeed, there are so many things in this world that are beyond our control, and Andy is not the type of person to say, 'My destiny is in my hands.' Andy can accept his fate calmly, whether it be in his past life or his current life.

Reincarnation and the system itself are part of fate.

It's just that you can't think about fate.

The more you think about it, the more frightening it becomes.

The reason Andy feels so unwilling is mainly because Andy has mastered the power of magic.

As the saying goes, 'A sharp blade arouses a killing heart.'

When having power or not having power, the mentality and behaviour when facing difficulties will be different.

Ordinary people are afraid of ghosts, but a Ghost Buster who can catch ghosts will only make the ghosts flee and scatter.

"I have said so much about not being willing to accept it, but when I think about it, I really am powerless."

Andy sighed and spread his hands. "Maybe you're right, Professor. It does take a bit of courage to face up to the inevitable and accept one's fate and death with open-mindedness when there is nothing you can do to resist it."

Dumbledore said slowly, "That's why I've always been reluctant to talk about fate, but sometimes we need to know things in advance."

"Let me tell you something you don't know."

"Grindelwald was also a Seer, and his predictions were very accurate. But in an action against him, we used his predictions to defeat him."

Andy raised an eyebrow.

Prophecies were often ambiguous and could sometimes sway people's judgment.

"Professor, I'd like to ask you another question,"

Andy asked. "If I make a prophecy, or if Professor Trelawney makes a prophecy... the content of the prophecy is: Harry will be killed by Voldemort!"

"...What would you do?"

Dumbledore looked at Andy with a calm gaze. He thought carefully and replied, "There are many answers. For example, the Elder Wand will not harm its wielder, or the magic left behind by Lily. You know, Voldemort has always wanted to use Harry's blood to resurrect himself."

"If it's just the killing curse, there are many ancient spells that can prevent Harry's death."

"Sometimes, a fake death is also a kind of death."

Andy understood.

Dumbledore had said before that he would face fate and death with an open mind, quietly await their arrival, and then...he would give his response.

"Your wisdom is inspiring!" Andy said.

"So..." 

Andy tentatively asked, "Perhaps what is called fate is just a certain point that is bound to happen?"

"If Voldemort predicted that Professor Snape would join the ranks of the Death Eaters, then...Professor Snape can be a true Death Eater, but he can also be our undercover agent?"

Dumbledore blinked, "Very interesting point of view, perhaps you can try it out for yourself."

Andy: "..."

The old bee is acting crazy again!

"It seems our conversation has come to an end," Dumbledore suddenly said.

With a loud bang, Fudge appeared at the door of the Burrow, accompanied by two Aurors.

"Dumbledore, I really hope you're joking,"

Fudge said impatiently, looking a little crazed. "I'm in enough trouble as it is, with so many people questioning the Ministry's competence. I don't expect you to help me, but I don't want to hear any nonsense either."

Dumbledore said calmly, "We have captured Peter Pettigrew, and he has confessed something. I hope you can listen."

"It is also the Ministry of Magic's duty to uphold the justice of the law!"

Fudge became even more irritated on hearing this, "I of course know this, and I don't need you to remind me. Where is Peter Pettigrew?"

"In the house!" Dumbledore said.

Andy had no intention of getting involved in a tussle with the Minister of Magic. After everyone had entered the house, Andy found a blind spot and used the Apparition spell to return to his front door.

It had to be said; Andy's mood had improved considerably after talking to Dumbledore.

If it was fighting his Death, Andy still had some ideas. But when it came to Fate... Andy really couldn't do anything about it!

Like time, fate was also a forbidden power.

To put it more broadly!

Is the birth and destruction of the universe destined by fate?

Pangu split the heavens and opened up the earth, and he became the source of all things by his Death... Was this really his own choice, or was it a predetermined ending?

Andy cannot answer this question!

So... faced with such a vast and powerful force, what can Andy do other than lie down and surrender?

Can I control my own destiny?

This slogan is not only childish but also something that is inherently impossible.

The legendary child immortal Nezha shouted this slogan.

But for Andy, Nezha is just a character living in a two-dimensional world, and his story and life are already predetermined.

"So..."

Andy looks up at the sky. Are the beings in the four-dimensional world also watching my story?

After witnessing the mystery and greatness of fate, Andy is even more interested in divination – the ability to peer into fate!

Just as Dumbledore said:

If we know in advance that something is destined to happen in the future, then we can use it to our advantage.

Whether fate can be changed or not, the very act of peering into it is fascinating enough for Andy.

And the method proposed by Dumbledore is not without its merits.

Thinking about it like this, fate doesn't seem so mysterious after all.

"Sure enough... as long as you can break the defence, the boss can be slain!"

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