Hogwarts: I've acquired the Father System

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Now he clearly feels there's no need to be cautious anymore. That's all he's capable of.

Umbridge once again considered arm wrestling with him.

Of course, Darren didn't show any joy in front of Umbridge. He nodded silently, seemingly too exhausted to even utter a word in rebuttal.

When Darren returned to the Slytherin common room, the Slytherins there seemed to want to ask him something.

But seeing the resistance in his eyes, they didn't utter a single question. After entering the dormitory...

Dumbledore finally revealed himself.

He smiled and looked at Darren, saying, "Very good. If anyone asks about Severus again, just say you forgot about him after you returned to the Slytherin dorms."

This has happened many times before, and I don't think anyone would doubt it.

Furthermore, I think you shouldn't accept the punishment from Umbridge; you don't have to go..."

"But if I don't go, she will torment my brother."

Only when I go will she be happier and treat my brother better, instead of always trying to target him.

[Ding, Father Value +100] Dumbledore was speechless.

Finally, he sighed, "If I hadn't brought you to Hogwarts in the first place, things might have been better!"

"You don't need to think that way. All of this was my own choice."

On the contrary, you have been good enough to me, and Professor Snape has been very good to me as well.

At this school, I've felt a level of care and love I've never experienced before. I want to protect this place; I've come to consider it my home.

[Ding, Fatherhood Value +100]

Dumbledore took off his glasses and wiped his eyes.

He said sorrowfully, "Darren, you can have a home, another home, it's all my fault..."

"Then I can forgive you now, if you need it!"

[Ding, Father Value +100].

582

Chapter 582 Where did this letter come from?!

Monday morning.

Darren was having breakfast in the auditorium.

His relationship with Snape is still a topic of much discussion.

But after hearing him say that he had forgotten everything, everyone showed him a look of sympathy.

Many people believe that it was Snape who broke into his dormitory and gave him a state of complete oblivion.

This was all to prevent Darren from speaking ill of him.

Because when Darren and Snape fought, no one except Umbridge would think it was Darren's fault.

As for Snape's hypocritical claim that Darren might have been subjected to the Imperius Curse as revenge, it was definitely just a way for him to shirk responsibility.

Darren's later statement that he had forgotten everything reinforced this idea in everyone's minds.

But Darren's words didn't fool Harry and Hermione. His attempt to lie to them had failed.

How could they possibly believe the stammering expression on her face when she said she had forgotten?

All they understood was that Darren didn't want to tell them this.

But Darren's reluctance to tell them only fueled their anxiety. Meanwhile, Darren began urging Harry to stop learning Occlumency from Snape.

Harry really wanted to listen to Darren and not go, but he also understood that it was Dumbledore's request, and he couldn't refuse.

Even if Snape had problems, this was Hogwarts, and he believed that Snape shouldn't be able to do anything.

Harry's insistence left Darren speechless, but he seemed even more agitated.

This made Harry and his friends very curious about exactly what happened in Snape's office.

Of course, this is also the opinion of all the students at Hogwarts who are just watching the drama unfold.

However, neither Darren nor Snape were interested in recounting what happened in the office; they only intended for Harry and Voldemort to know.

They had no intention of making Snape unable to stay at Hogwarts. This was because neither of them spoke of it.

The matter was ultimately suppressed.

More importantly, there was even more important news this morning. The new "Dissident" has finally been published.

Darren was nearly surrounded by owls while he was eating at the table. Hundreds upon hundreds of owls circled overhead, each carrying a letter.

To avoid getting owl droppings on themselves.

Darren could only wave his wand, causing all the envelopes to fall and be placed neatly beside him.

He casually opened a letter.

It says that we should believe what Darren and Harry say and that they should insist on telling the truth.

He curiously opened another letter. It was written to him by Lockhart's fans.

"I know that Luo Luo brought this upon himself, and I thank you for not telling the truth all these years."

But I beg you, could you join me in suing Laurie Laut?

That bitch dared to release the recording device! I'll teach her a lesson she won't forget!

Darren twitched the corner of his mouth.

Thankfully, he sent a shouting letter to Miss Laurie Laut, which minimized his liability.

To please the fan, Darren wrote a reply on parchment.

I visited Professor Lockhart before, and he is very magnanimous. He would be heartbroken if he knew you were going to sue Miss Laurie Laut.

Believe me, he was an upright man; he could even laugh out loud on his sickbed.

I think what he needs right now is to be undisturbed and let many people quickly forget about this matter!

Yes. As far as he knows.

Ms. Laurie Laut resigned because she was insulted by Lockhart's fans.

The doctor currently caring for Lockhart is a righteous to the point of being stubborn. He won't even give Lockhart a thorough cleaning.

He wouldn't even go near Lockhart's hospital room. He wanted Lockhart to fend for himself.

Perhaps by the time these brainless fans have controlled public opinion, Lockhart will be meeting Merlin!

At the very least, they suffered terribly.

"Darren!"

When Hermione and the others came looking for Darren.

Darren was handing the letter to Lockhart's fans to the owl's claws when he turned to look at Hermione with a gentle smile.

Hermione blushed a little, but she still said happily, "The Quibbler's Divergence has been published, you should take a look!"

She handed me a magazine.

Darren saw his and Harry's faces on the cover.

His handsome face in the picture contrasts sharply with Harry's face, but the only thing they have in common is their expressions. They are both smiling shyly and obediently, looking like good kids.

It didn't reveal his true personality at all.

The photo also had large, bright red lettering: The Potter brothers finally revealed the truth: That night, the Mysterio resurrected!

Luna walked over.

She winked at Darren, then sat down on the Slytherin stool without any hesitation, resting her chin on her hand and looking at Darren.

“Dad printed them out yesterday. I was going to give them to you yesterday, but you were admitted to the school clinic yesterday.”

"Sorry, I……"

“Oh, Darren, I love your smiles. I think they look beautiful,” Luna interrupted Darren’s apology, speaking softly.

Hermione, standing nearby, looked somewhat annoyed.

She seemed to want to refute something, but unusually, she couldn't. So she could only look at Darren's letter...

"Darren, would you mind if I opened it and took a look?"

"If you don't mind, everyone can help me open it and see the reviews inside."

Darren generously pushed all the letters away.

Hermione and the others stood at the Slytherin dining table, opening the letters one by one. She opened one, read it, and said, "This person says he's having a hard time accepting it. He believes what you said, but he can't accept that Voldemort is back… really…"

She put it down. Then she opened another letter.

"This person says she believes Darren, she says she completely believes what Darren says, and if Darren could spend his life with her... What kind of person is this!"

Hermione set the letter on fire.