"Gellert stole a total of 2,763,215 Golden Galleons from me, along with several antique treasures. I hope he can spend the rest of his life working to repay the debt," Vivi said seriously. "But as his sister, I won't be biased; since he has issues with Mr. Scamander, perhaps letting him work under Mr. Scamander could be a fitting punishment."
"No! Sister!" Gellert shouted loudly, "I would rather die than work under Scamander…"
Seeing Dumbledore's crescent-shaped glasses flash, Vivi continued to heat things up: "If you're worried, I can have him swear an Unbreakable Vow with you or Mr. Scamander, promising not to harm any innocent people."
"I don't think the Austrian Ministry of Magic would allow him to leave Nimongard, senior," Dumbledore said softly. "A prisoner of his level disappearing from Nimongard would have unimaginable consequences."
"Just use a Polyjuice Potion; I don't believe he doesn't have loyal supporters with him," Vivi chuckled.
"But Theseus…" Dumbledore looked somewhat complicated. "You know, Theseus' fiancée, Lita Lestrange, died at Gellert's hands… Moreover, when they were at school, Newt and Lita were good friends."
"Really?" Vivi raised her head and looked at Gellert.
"I don't think I was wrong in that incident, Al." Gellert snorted, "That woman named Lestrange, right? She attacked me in my Fire Shield, and even Vida was hit by her magic spell—I originally wanted to recruit her, to offer her a way out, but she refused!"
As he spoke, Gellert was fuming with anger, feeling that woman with the last name Lestrange was simply abstract.
"He didn't lie," Dumbledore nodded.
"I believe Mr. Scamander is the best choice to supervise and restrain Gael," Vivi said.
"If you insist," Dumbledore raised an eyebrow, thinking perhaps it might bring more vitality to Hogwarts with Gellert there.
After all, with Grindelwald's senior around, there's no worry about Gellert causing trouble.
But…
Dumbledore glanced at Harry, considering that since Harry is a senior from a hundred years ago, many plans could change.
Suddenly, he felt less concerned about the issue with Voldemort—no matter how formidable Tom was, could he be a match for the senior and senior sister?
It's like the saying goes, having an elder at home is like possessing a treasure (leans back).
"Since that's the case, let's settle it like this," Vivi said with a light smile. "As for Gael… I hope he can repay my debt within his lifetime."
"Sister! I have money!" Gellert suddenly struggled, "Please don't put me in that damn Scamander's place!"
Vivi remained unmoved, saying, "I just hope you can repay my debt through labor—this is your punishment."
Gellert gave up struggling; his limbs drooped weakly, seemingly accepting his fate.
"Besides, there's another matter for coming to Nimongard this time." Vivi looked satisfied at Gellert accepting his fate, "Harry's friend, Cassandra Malfoy, is trapped somewhere, and I need information about her—Gael, I know you have the gift of prophecy."
"Ha, I refuse to provide any information for you, sister, right now it's you who needs me…"
Before Gellert could finish speaking, Vivi cast a magic spell, hitting Gellert.
He jerked like he was electrocuted, spewing out a black smoke ring from his mouth.
After getting shocked, clarity returned to his eyes.
Yet, as for helping Harry, he remained very unwilling.
As for Cassandra Malfoy, Gellert had heard of her; he heard his sister mention her more than once. It seemed she also liked Harry, but her temper was… peculiar, her way of expressing affection difficult to accept.
More than once, Gellert internally pondered that if Cassandra Malfoy weren't that kind of personality, sister, you'd really have no chance at all.
However…
Why on earth would sister want to save her rival in love?
Could it be that she's been brainwashed by Auntie's so-called royal creed?
If it were him, he wouldn't rescue the rival in love at all; in fact, he'd kick them when they're down, stomp on their grave, and gleefully declare he wouldn't mourn for them.
No, wait…
Cassandra Malfoy is sister's rival, so if she's rescued, sister would have an additional opponent? An enemy?
Ha! So… I'll add fuel to the fire, and sister can only watch Scarhead Enchantress get snatched away by Miss Malfoy, powerless to do anything?
Great!
Given this, that Miss Malfoy must be saved, without fail!
Gellert made up his mind in an instant, they must rescue Miss Malfoy and free sister from that Scarhead Enchantress!
"Then let me down, sister." Gellert suddenly changed his tone, "I think… we can have a good talk about the matter concerning Miss Cassandra Malfoy."
"What are you scheming now?" Vivi squinted her eyes, instinctively feeling that Gael wasn't harboring good intentions, yet having no proof.
"How could I?" Gellert said earnestly, "Sister, I swear on my honor, I truly want to help you rescue this Miss Malfoy!"
Since Gellert said so, everyone chose to trust him.
What else could they do? He was the only one who could foresee the future… Vivi only knew a little about prophecy, and it wasn't consistent or reliable…
Vivi waved the magic wand, releasing Gellert, and in passing, restored his burned and disheveled clothes to their original state.
"I hope you won't pull any tricks, Gael." Vivi said softly.
"I wouldn't dream of it, my dearest sister." Gellert said with a sly smile, "Rest assured, I promise to do my utmost to help you find Miss Malfoy."
Saying this, he even winked at Harry.
"Honestly, I admire you greatly, Scarhead Enchantress…"
"You should learn some manners, Gael." Vivi smiled lightly, appearing exceedingly kind, "You're no longer an eight-year-old child."
"Alright, Potter." Gellert changed his words, casually throwing shade at Harry, "One side enjoys my sister's affection, while not forgetting that woman named Malfoy on the other; has anyone ever said you're quite the ladies' man?"
"Not as much as you," Harry retorted, "At least the Potter family won't face extinction."
That comment rendered the other three in the room silent.
The devastation of that remark was significant, as the four present belonged to three families, and undoubtedly, the Potter family wouldn't face extinction since Harry was straight; Gellert having no child meant the Grindelwald family was essentially done for.
The Dumbledore family… obviously, Credence and Nagini had no offspring, hence their line was extinct too.
Vivi's eyes suddenly sharpened, surveying Dumbledore and Gellert.
As a relative of the Habsburgs, she was very sensitive to the term extinction.
Gellert felt a chill down his neck, feeling the need to do something.
"I've got it," he suddenly declared, "I seem to have seen Miss Malfoy's future!"
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