"Ariana’s disappearance changed Albus. He believed that he could not share his heart with anyone. I think Abrefroth’s rage and my betrayal later hurt him deeply. I don’t think he searched for the stone after I left. He had the cloak and after defeating me, he took the wand. The Dumbledore I knew was a force to be reckoned with, but he’s not that anymore. He’s become a man who’s realised that talking to or working with people won’t change anything so he decides for them and keeps the plans to himself. It is dangerous but effective. The other thing you need to know, he’s and excellent chess player but he can only play one opponent at a time and right now that opponent is the man who’s taken over your household... Should he have another opponent, I doubt he’ll see it coming. Also he can be a little proud and prejudiced towards his intellect at times... ..." Grindelwald paused again taking a sip of water "Tell me Lady Malfoy... Does that help you?"