"Stupid idiots; does the whole wizarding world lack common sense?" Harry asked.
"Sometimes it seems like that. Well, for the rest of the holidays until school starts, I think it would be best if you were able to learn more about the wizarding world. I guess with your love for reading you would like to get a few more books as well. If you agree, I would organize for you to get a room in the Leaky Cauldron for a while. I have asked the gamekeeper of Hogwarts, Rubeus Hagrid, if he would look after you over the days and help you get an idea of the wizarding world. He agreed. He would floo to the Leaky Cauldron every day at a certain time and take you to Diagon Alley for you to look around and, in case you decide to accept your place at Hogwarts, to get your supplies." Dumbledore said.
"I can agree to that. I wanted to know something regarding the choice of school as well. I know in Europe my best options are Hogwarts and Beauxbatons; both would be possible for me to attend as I am fairly good at speaking French already. I have something of a knack for learning languages. If I would accept the place at Hogwarts and found out that I absolutely couldn't get along with the teachers there or another issue turned up, would I be able to change schools? I have decided I need to get trained in my magic, but I hesitate to make that step, especially as there seem to be many things that need to be changed in the British wizarding world if they allow people to be thrown into prison without a trial." Harry said.
Dumbledore knew this was a deciding moment. While Harry had accepted his apology, he hadn't completely forgiven him, and didn't trust him at all as it seemed. Being under his direct influence probably played into the decision as well. And the case of Sirius really didn't look good for the British magical government.
"Yes, that would be possible. But you would also need the permission of your guardian once he is chosen. As you are currently a ward of both the magical and the muggle governments, the responsible departments would take your choice into consideration and only if your choice wouldn't make any sense would deny you your choice." He said.
"Good. I will use the remaining time to get the rest of the books read and get some more options of magical schools covered. I want to know more about American schools as well. Are there possibilities of arranging for me to take the end of year exams in the muggle world as well? And while we are at it, can I bring in tutors for the non-magical subjects? Perhaps a witch or wizard who was raised in the muggle world like me and continued with the non-magical education, either after magical school or during that time would work. I think other muggleborns or muggle-raised children would agree to that. I don't want to give up on my normal education. I worked too hard to forfeit my chance to go to university in case I don't like my options in the wizarding world. I can be a wizard and still work in the muggle world if necessary." Harry asked.
"I'd have to ask the Department of Magical Education if there are possibilities for us to arrange the tests, otherwise you would have to ask the muggle department that deals with that kind of actions. I don't know of others that chose to do both. Most think the workload is too much." Dumbledore informed Harry.
He had not even thought of offering additional classes for muggleborns to continue their non-magical education. But if that was what was necessary to get Harry to come to Hogwarts he would find a way to do it. And if the boy connected to others during those classes, he might be less inclined to change schools if an issue came up.
"That wouldn't be an issue. I have an excellent memory and know certain techniques to easier remember things. I'm already ahead in the subjects I want to continue with anyway. I guess I could pass the tests for two years ahead of my age group. I guess Professor McGonagall told you I could have skipped fifth year at primary school and just be put into sixth year. Well, my teachers gave me more advanced material to learn after that. It's one reason I got those scholarships offered." Harry said.
"Yes, I heard about that and I am really impressed how well you did in primary school. I hope you decide to attend Hogwarts; I would enjoy having you as a student. I will arrange for the room at the Leaky Cauldron. Perhaps you should get a hat or something like that to cover your hair and the scar if you don't want to be mobbed directly. People have waited for ten years for your return; they will want to welcome you back." Dumbledore said and stood from his chair.
"I'll think about it." Harry said.
Dumbledore nodded and left the room.