What made Dumbledore think that?
Tom Gaunt looked curiously at the names on the parchment.
He did not recognize most of them.
One was his future alias, and another was a name that deeply intrigued him.
Harry Potter.
He had always wanted to understand how Lord Voldemort, who had been so powerful more than a decade ago, had died at the hands of an infant.
It made no sense.
Why target Harry?
Because he wanted to see what was different about him.
But after several attempts and close observation, Tom still could not find anything special.
If the question-and-answer space had not appeared, what he wanted most right now was to stay close to Harry, to observe him carefully and uncover the truth.
Otherwise, the mystery would always remain.
He wanted to know what had happened back then.
How had an infant survived the Killing Curse and defeated one of the most powerful wizards of that era?
It was too fascinating.
So when he saw this name again, the urge to find Harry grew stronger.
But after a few seconds, he dismissed the thought.
He understood Dumbledore too well.
The old man's attention was undoubtedly focused on Harry Potter.
Just like it had once been focused on him.
Both were half-bloods.
Both were orphans.
That similarity made Tom interested in Harry.
But there was one difference.
He felt a trace of envy.
Because Dumbledore had never treated Harry harshly.
From his recent observations and the memories he had seen, it was clear.
Dumbledore treated Harry with patience and kindness.
At least on the surface.
Tom lowered his gaze again.
Draco Malfoy.
He did not recognize the name, which was normal.
But the Malfoy family was known for supporting pure-blood ideology.
So Draco was most likely a pure-blood wizard.
After reviewing all the options, Tom still could not determine who Dumbledore believed would kill him.
If it was not Tom himself, then who could it be?
At the same time, Dumbledore was also conflicted.
He understood the rules of the question-and-answer space.
Anyone listed among the options must be connected to his death.
He immediately ruled out Harry Potter.
Then Draco Malfoy.
That left Severus Snape and Lord Voldemort.
If Snape were to kill him, it would only happen under his own orders.
Dumbledore was certain of that.
It would mean he had reached his weakest point.
A moment when his deterrence against Voldemort had faded.
Only then would such a plan exist.
So the question was whether Voldemort would act personally, or whether Snape would act under specific instructions.
Dumbledore hesitated.
The future was uncertain.
Even Draco could not be completely ruled out.
After all, time was the most critical factor.
Without knowing when his death would occur, it was impossible to judge anything accurately.
That was what troubled him most.
Whether he died or not was not the key.
Who killed him, and when, mattered far more.
But Dumbledore also understood one thing clearly.
Once this question had appeared, that future was no longer fixed.
At that moment, his eyes lit up slightly as new information appeared in his mind.
[Elemental Wizard Deduction in progress]
After understanding the function of the intelligent chip, Dumbledore had chosen the Elemental Wizard path.
It was the most stable and reliable option.
It also suited his own preferences.
If he could truly discover a new path for wizards, then the future itself would change.
After defeating Gellert Grindelwald, Dumbledore had taken on the role of an educator.
But in his youth, his pursuit of magic had been just as intense.
The search for truth always brought him joy.
So now, after seeing this question, he no longer believed that his death was inevitable.
If he continued forward, who could possibly defeat him?
"Then who do you think will kill you, Professor? Will it be Harry Potter, Severus Snape, or Draco Malfoy?" Tom asked calmly, spreading his hands slightly, his posture elegant and composed.
"All are possible, but you should also understand that once I have seen this question, I will not follow that future path," Dumbledore replied with a light smile.
"Tom, the future is not fixed. I believe you already understand that."
Tom chuckled softly.
Perhaps in the future, they would stand against each other again.
But that did not erase the complicated feelings he held now.
"Yes, Professor, listening to your guidance always gives me something in return."
Their conversation felt almost like the past.
There was less hostility.
Less tension.
Dumbledore's tone was gentle.
Tom's words were refined.
For a brief moment, it felt like a normal exchange between teacher and student.
But the past could not return.
What had been lost could not be restored.
No matter what happened, they would never be the same again.
Perhaps this was the price.
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