The atmosphere inside Dumbledore's office was completely different from the chaos outside.
No laughter.No arguments.No students.
Only power and truth.
Inside sat:
Albus Dumbledore
Darius Valvas (Grand Duke, war hero, strategist)
Clara Valvas (NATO officer, intelligence expert)
Grayfia (silent, composed, watchful)
Roy Valvas
The door closed behind them with a soft click.
The portraits of former headmasters leaned forward, sensing the seriousness.
Roy Speaks First
Before Dumbledore could even begin, Roy sighed and said calmly:
"The fake Moody. It's him, right?"
Dumbledore blinked… then nodded slowly.
"Indeed, Roy. Alastor Moody has been… replaced."
Clara's eyes sharpened."Polyjuice?"
"Yes," Dumbledore confirmed. "Barty Crouch Jr."
Darius exhaled through his nose."Crouch's son? I thought the boy was dead."
"So did everyone," Dumbledore replied.
Roy Explains His Observation
Roy folded his hands.
"I sensed it the first day of class. His magical rhythm is wrong — unstable, twitchy, corrupted by years under the Imperius."
Dumbledore nodded again."You noticed what almost no one else could."
Grayfia added softly,"Roy's observation skills are… exceptional."
The portraits murmured in agreement.
Dumbledore Reveals the Bigger Threat
Dumbledore's expression grew grim.
"Crouch Jr. is acting for Voldemort.And someone — likely him — forced the Goblet to accept extra champions."
Clara leaned forward.
"How?"
Dumbledore answered,"Powerful compulsion magic. A Confounding Charm far beyond normal levels."
Darius scoffed softly.
"Yet he wasn't stopped? In Hogwarts?"
Dumbledore did not flinch.
"The Goblet is ancient magic… but still manipulable by someone with enough obsession."
Roy's Assessment
Roy spoke again, eyes calm but sharp:
"So the plan is simple:Force Harry into the tournament.Lead him to Voldemort during one of the tasks.Use the cup as a portkey."
Dumbledore inhaled slightly.
"Yes. That is my fear."
The air turned heavy.
Clara's Strategic Breakdown
Clara Valvas tapped the table.
"A forced entry.A fake professor.A resurrection ritual timeline.A corrupted magical artifact."
She looked to Darius.
"This is a coordinated operation."
Darius nodded in agreement.
"Voldemort wants his body back. Crouch Jr. is the delivery system."
Grayfia's Observation
Grayfia closed her eyes briefly.
"But the flaw is obvious."
The others turned toward her.
"Roy is here."
Roy blinked.
"What does that mean–?"
Grayfia's normally emotionless voice carried a faint smile.
"You ruin evil plans simply by existing."
Even Dumbledore chuckled.
Dumbledore's Hidden Plan
Finally, Dumbledore turned to Roy.
"Roy… the reason I brought your grandparents here wasn't only diplomacy."
Roy raised an eyebrow.
Dumbledore continued:
"You are the unexpected factor Voldemort cannot predict.He thinks he is manipulating the tournament…"
His blue eyes gleamed.
"But by adding you to the committee, we are manipulating him."
The portraits murmured approvingly.
Roy's Reaction
Roy sighed.
"So… I'm bait?"
Darius smirked.
"High-quality bait."
Clara added,"And well-protected bait."
Grayfia nodded."I am always nearby, Roy."
Roy groaned."I don't like this at all."
Dumbledore placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Neither do I. But with your insight, your power, and your family… Voldemort will never see this coming."
The Final Agreement
Darius folded his arms.
"Very well. We'll play along.But if Voldemort shows himself—"
Clara finished the sentence:
"—we end the war early."
Dumbledore smiled tiredly.
"That may be inevitable."
Roy looked at each of them.
"Fine.But first… let's deal with the fake Moody."
Dumbledore nodded solemnly.
"Yes.The shadows behind the fire will be exposed."