Chapter 170 – Changing Currents
In the chateau of the Beauxbatons, their Headmaster, Nicolas Flamel, was standing in his study, looking out the double-sided windows, watching the snowfall and his old school facility where he also once became a fully-fledged wizard. Just a day ago, a delegation from Durmstrang arrived, currently enjoying his hospitality as the two schools were discussing their future and debating over their subsequent actions, considering the happenings within Britain and how they should react to it.
Even though he knew about the change within Durmstrang's leadership, seeing it first-hand was not something that could be taken in so easily and readily. Yet, it was a welcomed change, something that also made Flamel think of his next steps. He was well aware of his old friend and his obsession that had reared its head in the past decade or so. Yet, despite it all, he decided to help him.
It was not the first time that Flamel saw dark wizards rise and grab for power, and it wasn't even Grindelwald who he would consider the worst. He was only the first to take it to a never-before-seen level, taking advantage of the fact the world became so connected through the centuries. Yet dark times like this were always present, and they weren't something that could be eradicated. Not in the past, not now, and not in the future. It was a cycle he had seen many times being repeated, and right now, he knew that they had already stepped into the last phase of the current era.
"It is time to take a step back and let it play out by itself." He mumbled, deciding to agree with Durmstrang and their delegation, stopping his support of the Order, letting them and the Death Eaters determine who comes out on top. After that, he will have time to decide what to do next and prevent it from becoming another global issue.
Amidst his thoughts, a knock interrupted him as Professor Michelle, an experienced old witch, strode in, wearing an emerald robe.
"Sorry for the interruption, Headmaster, but we have a returning student. You did tell us to warn you if she reappears."
"Ah, yes. Young Hermione, yes?" He asked, turning back toward Michelle.
"Yes. She also wishes to meet with you. For now, she has been let back into her old dormitory... but..."
"She has been coercing students to a new cause?"
"Affirmative, Headmaster. Mainly refugees from Britain."
"Let her be. It is their right to decide what to do, and if they go, let them leave."