Emerald and Howlite Eyes

Chapter 10.5: The Scheme

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Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore stared at the students below him, all eating dinner. It was a New Year, a new year for his plans to become set in motion. One of the main ones being how to get a certain Boy-Who-Lived to face Quirinus Quirrell. Oh yes, how Dumbledore knew that Tom, his former student and one of his greatest mistakes, the now supposed vanquished Dark Lord or Voldemort or You-Know-Who, was with Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor, Quirinus Quirrell. He wasn't the greatest wizard alive for a reason, you know.

Another main part of his plan was to get Harry to trust him. After all, his prophecy did say that Harry and Tom must face one another, and one must die for neither can live while the other survives. Oh, how Albus' body shuddered with excitement. He needed Harry to live for Tom to die. This would ensure that the Wizarding World would forever be grateful to him. As for Harry, hm, the boy could die in a freak accident when I have no further use for him. He was sad that he had to part with the Invisibility Cloak; he knew what it was. A Deathly Hallow. A step closer to be the Master of Death, all for the Greater Good.

He retired after a farewell to Minerva, his most precious and faithful pupil. She must never find out. Her sense of justice will prevent me from doing what must be done for the Greater Good. To stop the revolution that was meant to be. This must not happen. No matter what it takes, it will be a shame to lose a great teacher, but not even Minerva can stop me now. Fawkes, his phoenix, cried out to him. Albus turned to look at Fawkes, giving his companion a small smile. With a small flick on his wrist, the phoenix became a man.

"Ah love, truly your transfiguration is quite astonishing." The man in front of Albus walked up to him, giving him a small smile in return and a quick kiss on the cheek. "I've missed you throughout dinner, Gellert. It was quite a lonely affair." The man, now Gellert, raised an eyebrow.

"Lonely? Quite ironic, considering you are feasting in front of slobbering children." Albus shared a chuckle with Gellert. Albus placed his hand on Gellert's cheek, drawing their heads closer. As their heads touched, Albus whispered, "How I've missed you as well, love."

The two men stared at each other in silence. Their eyes conveyed many unspoken words. For the walls had ears and eyes, and the walls of Hogwarts have seen and heard many. It was only the fact that Albus is Headmaster that Dark Wizard, Gellert Grindewald, was not in his prison in Numengard.

The intricate wards of Hogwarts did well to hide Gellert's presence to the rest of Wizarding World. Fine magic that both Albus and Gellert hoped to replicate one day for the revolution of the Greater Good.

As both men lay in bed, Gellert stroked Albus' cheek. "Sleep love, for all your troubles will solve themselves. For all be well." Albus smiled and leaned to the touch. "Yes, all will be well."

And so the light faded from the mountains and hills of Scotland, as the night made its presence.

E&H E

Gellert was right. Albus saw a solution to his problem during breakfast. The youngest Weasley would be the key to his success, for young Ronald was showing obvious signs of wanting to be in that mismatch group of Harry's. All it took was one little push, and all of Albus' plans will be set in motion. He turned his attention to the Weasley twins, Fred and George, who muttered amongst themselves as their hands waved around. It seemed as if they had a new prank. Unfortunately, they would have to hold off it first. Albus smiled cruelly; as he lowered his head to take a bite from the eggs on his plate. Ah yes, Gellert, you smart man. You are always right. All is well.

Author's Note:

It has now been two months since Emerald and Howlite Eyes has been published. I'm honestly so thankful for the love, support, reviews, hearts, kudos, votes, follows, and favorites I've received for this work. Another big thank you for the accumulated 4,000 views. This means a lot to me. As a thank you, I'll be answering any questions still about this work, and also am open for any of you all to ask questions tailored personally to any character you wish. Also, one final announcement: I am planning to make this into a multi-book series. I'm still thinking about how it'll go, but I do have a general outline of what I want, but as to how many books? No idea ^^. But that's all I have to say.

Actually I lied, there is one more surprise but I won't be telling you all yet. Hehe. You'll have to wait for it. Once more, thank you so much for the love you've all given me during this work. See you all soon!!

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