Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil

Upon hearing Dumbledore say there was a solution to the problem.

Tom also became anxious, quickly looking at Leifeld, hoping he could come up with another good idea.

Otherwise, once this matter was settled, their plan to pursue freedom would be completely ruined.

At the very least, many things couldn't be done before graduation.

"What is the Fidelius Charm?" Leifeld asked calmly.

Seeing Leifeld's expression remain calm, Tom felt much more at ease.

Maybe this guy still has a way!

Dumbledore's expression turned serious.

"It's a very complex charm. Simply put, it's magically hiding a secret forever within the soul of a living person."

"This secret, because it's hidden within the soul of the chosen person... the Secret-Keeper, will never be discovered unless the Secret-Keeper willingly reveals it."

"I only need to make the address of where you live the secret to be hidden, and Grindelwald will never be able to find you."

"This way, the safety of you and your guardians can be guaranteed."

"As for the choice of Secret-Keeper... I shall take on that role. I believe there is no one in this world who can make me reveal a secret I wish to hide."

After listening to Dumbledore's explanation, Tom's face turned ashen.

It's over, the dream of freedom has flown away...

Dumbledore's method can be said to be impeccable.

Tom couldn't think of any way to decline.

"Thank you for your kindness, Professor. But... there's no need to trouble yourself. I really don't want to integrate into any family again. Just find Tom a guardian. I have Toby to take care of me, so there's no need to worry about me," Leifeld said in a low voice.

Tom's eyes widened. What about our agreement to stick together?!

Dumbledore asked in confusion, "But, why is that? In my opinion, family is the most precious thing in this world. If you could integrate into a new family..."

"Some things, if you never possess them, you'll never lose them..."

After Leifeld finished speaking, he sat back on the bed, hugging his knees, looking out the window without saying a word, with a deep sadness on his face.

This was the first time Dumbledore had seen such an expression on Leifeld's face.

In his impression, Leifeld had always been sunny, cheerful, and full of confidence...

Dumbledore couldn't help but recall his conversation with Mrs. Cole.

When he inquired about Tom's situation, he also asked about Leifeld's.

Mrs. Cole said that she had picked Leifeld up from the street.

The child's face was full of confusion at the time. He only said his name was Leifeld, that he had no family, and then he didn't say anything else...

At this moment, Dumbledore understood. Leifeld's resistance to joining a new family must be related to his past, which he was unwilling to share with anyone.

If he wasn't mistaken, it must be a very sad past... so much so that it had left a huge shadow in Leifeld's heart.

Moreover, this shadow was so great that Leifeld didn't dare to have any family ties again!

"...If you never possess them, you'll never lose them..."

This sentence made Dumbledore very distressed.

Of course, he understood what it felt like to lose loved ones... it was simply heartbreaking!

Dumbledore glanced at Leifeld's eyes again, habitually using Legilimency to scan him.

The result he got, besides sadness, was still sadness!

Dumbledore was finally moved. If he allowed this child to continue being so sad, he might be ruined...

Therefore, he didn't dare to force him anymore. Even if his magic was strong, he couldn't cure this kind of psychological problem.

"If that's the case, then... alright. As for Tom..."

Tom was so clever. Seeing Dumbledore look at him, he immediately said loudly, "I'm his only friend! I have to stay with him!"

Dumbledore looked at Tom, then at Leifeld, and finally relented.

"Alright... then you stay with him. I won't find you a guardian either..."

In Dumbledore's opinion, Leifeld had no family and was unwilling to be adopted.

If he took away his only friend, he would be too lonely.

So, Dumbledore simply left Tom behind as well, since Tom was also unwilling to be adopted.

Only at this time did Leifeld turn his head again, a look of forced smile on his face.

"Thank you, Professor Dumbledore. I can't accept your kindness. I... I'm really sorry... it's just... it's just I..."

At this moment, Tom was completely in awe of Leifeld.

He didn't expect that, in a completely unfavorable situation, Leifeld could actually play the emotional card, strike Dumbledore, and then turn the tables!

Dumbledore sighed. He had no way of knowing what Leifeld had experienced in the past.

He didn't want to miss any of the wonderful content!

Moreover, unless Leifeld said it himself, he couldn't ask too much.

After all, just slightly reminding him of the past made him like this. Let alone asking him to tell it in person...

That would be too cruel for Leifeld!

"I can promise you that I won't find you a guardian, but the Fidelius Charm must be cast, and the place where you live must be found by me."

Although this result was still not very satisfactory to Leifeld, being able to achieve this step was considered passable.

At most, he would find another secret base to do experiments.

However, for Tom, this result was completely acceptable.

Although he still couldn't directly escape Leifeld, at least he didn't have to find a guardian!

He couldn't even tolerate Mrs. Cole's control, let alone anyone else...

After Dumbledore and Professor Hicks left.

The sad expression on Leifeld's face instantly disappeared without a trace.

Tom saw it from the side and didn't find it strange at all.

As expected, it was all an act! That's you!

At this moment, Tom truly admired Leifeld more and more. In just a few words, he could subdue the troublesome Dumbledore!

Leifeld rubbed his face. Fortunately, he had learned Occlumency before, otherwise, he would have almost exposed himself just now.

He didn't expect that, in a situation like that just now, Dumbledore would actually use Legilimency to probe his emotions...

But fortunately, due to Occlumency, his emotions were very well disguised.

At least Dumbledore, who roughly checked Leifeld's emotions with Legilimency, had absolutely no way to see through it.

In fact, Leifeld hadn't said a single lie just now either.

He hadn't actively said how tragic his past was. Everything was just Dumbledore's own imagination!

What Leifeld did just now was to cleverly leave a blank space through his acting skills and words...

"Alright... don't get too carried away, or it won't be good if you get exposed!"

"Got it!"