Back to the cave and Dumbledore's screams

[eggplant107]

No: HPFGUIDX 137542

"vmonte" <vmonte at y...> wrote:

> Was Dumbledore was always good? 
> or was he also given a second chance
> by someone? Perhaps Dumbledore's 
> worst moment in life had to do with
> facing up to some wrongs he had 
> once committed.

Dumbledore: Why did you go to the Aurors? Why didn't you come to me first?

Grindelwald: What do you want of me? Tell me anything, but do what I
beg you to do.

Dumbledore: What is that? (Grindelwald whispers his request in the
Headmaster's ear.) That I cannot do.

Grindelwald: I will give you anything you ask.

Dumbledore: We've known each other many years, but this is the first
time you ever came to me for counsel or for help. I can't remember the
last time that you invited me to your house for a cup of coffee. But
let's be frank here. You never wanted my friendship. And uh, you were
afraid to be in my debt.

Grindelwald: I didn't want to get into trouble.

Dumbledore: I understand. You found paradise in Hogwarts, you had a
good trade, you made a good living. The Aurors protected you and there
were wizard laws too. And you didn't need a friend like me. But uh,
now you come to me and you say -' Give me justice.' But you don't ask
with respect. You don't offer friendship. You don't even think to call
me Headmaster. Instead, you come into my office and you, uh, ask me to
do murder for money.

Grindelwald: I ask you for justice.

Dumbledore: That is not justice. Your daughter is still alive.

Grindelwald: Let them suffer then, as she suffers. How much shall I
pay you?

Dumbledore: (after standing and turning his back): Grindelwald,
Grindelwald.  What have I ever done to make you treat me so
disrespectfully? If you'd come to me in friendship, then this scum
that ruined your daughter would be suffering this very day. And if by
chance an honest man like yourself should make enemies, then they
would become my enemies. And then they would fear you.

Grindelwald:  Be my friend - - Headmaster. (Dumbledore shrugs. 
Grindelwald bows toward the headmaster and kisses the Dumbledore's hand.) 

Dumbledore: Good. (The Headmaster puts his hand on Grindelwald
shoulder.) Someday, and that day may never come, I'll call upon you to
do a service for me. But uh, until that day - accept this justice as a
gift.

Grindelwald: Grazie, headmaster.

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