What Dumbledore was thinking, Hector had no way of knowing, but Dumbledore's choice was crystal clear to him: to stand back and watch, responding to all changes with steadfast immobility.
"Hector, I must admit that your prophecy was accurate, and we did take corresponding measures based on it," Dumbledore explained, offering some justification for his decision. His expression was grave, and he could only manage a stiff, forced smile when looking at Hector.
"However, under the current circumstances, no matter what measures we take, Hogwarts is bound to face unknown risks every school year. To make matters worse, these risks seem unavoidable, and there appears to be a pattern: 'the stronger the interference, the worse the consequences'."
Chapter 118