I Just Defeated Voldemort, and Now You're Telling Me the Headmaster Faked His Death?

Hogwarts is beset by troubles within and without.

On a sudden whim, Albus Dumbledore considers faking his death.

It would not only let him test everyone's reactions and catch the Dark Lord's spies,

but also reveal who could truly shoulder the burden of the school of magic in his absence.

Upon learning that the headmaster is "dead," Lin En, who has been quietly building up his strength, drops the act.

If neither Harry nor Snape can do it, then I'll take over!

I'll do it myself!

"Headmaster! Lin En killed dozens of Death Eaters and officially succeeded you as headmaster!"

"Headmaster! Lin En dismantled the Ministry of Magic and founded a new enforcement division. Magic experts from all sides are begging to join!"

"Headmaster! You can't keep playing dead! Voldemort has been killed by Lin En! He's been reduced to ashes!!"

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Please do not imitate.