Hogwarts: I've acquired the Father System

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As they were about to disembark from the carriage, she suddenly whispered, "Be careful. You must be careful from now on. He's back. Slytherin is not safe!"

Darren was about to say something to express his gratitude when he saw Cassandra quickly jump off the carriage and leave as if nothing had happened.

The auditorium was brightly lit by candlelight. Everyone was talking loudly.

It's as if what happened last year doesn't bother them at all.

But when Darren walked into the auditorium, the auditorium fell silent for a moment. Then it returned to normal as if nothing had happened.

He pretended not to notice any of this and walked to his spot in Slytherin. When Malfoy saw him coming, he grinned and said to Crabbe and Goyle, "That big oaf didn't come. Maybe Hogwarts expelled him."

I think my dad would be so happy if he knew this!

Darren ignored him. He looked at the witch in pink next to Dumbledore. Umbridge.

They may have noticed Darren's gaze.

Umbridge raised her glass and looked at him. Then she smiled. She downed the glass in one gulp.

She gave Darren a haughty nod.

Darren then remembered that he had another reward: Umbridge's illusion. Umbridge would consider him one of their own.

Well.

well.

He achieved Umbridge freedom in his second year? But he was immediately disgusted with himself.

Thinking of Umbridge's toad-like face, with its loose, large eyelids and eyes that looked like the big, puffy eyes of a toad.

He found Umbridge alone disgusting.

"Ha, my dad said that Umbridge and he get along quite well. I think Umbridge was just saying hello to me!"

Malfoy's smug laughter nearly made Darren roll his eyes. But Malfoy's reasoning was sound.

At least no one would believe that he knew Umbridge, even though Umbridge had once tried him.

Darren smiled.

Then he saw Professor McGonagall walk in from outside with a group of first-year students.

The group of freshmen looked uneasy, their faces filled with worry and fear. Darren thought back to his freshman year, when he probably had the same expression on his face, but then he remembered that he had been faking it back then.

Perhaps only others have experienced this kind of fear filled with the unknown. He lost fear, and he lost worry too!

Darren almost burst out laughing.

Then he heard the Sorting Hat sing. "Long ago, when I was a new hat, before Hogwarts was built, the four founders of the Noble School, we must be closely connected, or everything will fall apart from within. I have told you frankly, now let us begin the Sorting!" The Sorting Hat's song stopped.

Darren noticed that the students in the auditorium were beginning to show signs of unease.

It's clear they're starting to reminisce about what happened last year.

Even Malfoy was now filled with unease. But he still stubbornly maintained his arrogant expression.

In this situation, the Malfoy children would not show weakness; this should be part of the aristocratic education.

The Slytherin students all maintained expressionless faces, regardless of whether their hands were trembling.

This situation continued until the Sorting Ceremony was over, at which point Darren noticed that everyone's complexion had improved considerably.

At this moment, Dumbledore also stepped forward.

He laughed loudly and said, "In any case, I hope everyone can eat their fill before I say anything next."

Now, let's begin! Enjoy your dinner!

Darren was about to laugh when he suddenly turned his head and found the steamed buns from the plate in front of him pressed against his nose.

He could almost see the expectant eyes of those house-elves.

He was probably being told to finish this mountain of steamed buns! Darren suddenly realized that steamed buns weren't all that special after all...

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Fortunately.

The steamed buns tasted very good. They had various flavors available.

But when he tasted the durian flavor, he began to wonder if the house-elves had gone mad.

Anyway, no matter what.

Darren's stomach was full.

He stuffed himself full, especially when dessert was served.

After he had eaten and drunk his fill and was patting his stomach, he started to feel sleepy. He began to miss his big bed.

Dumbledore seemed to notice his state. He stood up and clapped his hands.

The food on the table has all disappeared.

Then he said lightly, "To make a long story short, we are not allowed to go into the Forbidden Forest, and Mr. Filch is not allowed to use magic in the corridors."

This year, our teaching staff has undergone two changes.

Two new professors have arrived. One is Professor Grappleland, who will replace Hagrid as your protector of magical creatures.

The second is Professor Umbridge, who will teach you Defense Against the Dark Arts. Also, Quidditch selections will be held…”

Dumbledore stopped.

He heard Umbridge clear his throat. He sat down.

He said in a welcoming tone, "Oh, it seems our Professor Umbridge is going to give a speech. Let's welcome her!"

Darren discovered it.

The entire Hogwarts was stunned by Umbridge's move.

This was the first time someone had deliberately interrupted Dumbledore in a public place.

Professor Sprout frowned. Professor McGonagall nearly stood up.

Even Snape glanced at Umbridge with surprise.

They were probably trying to figure out what this reckless woman was up to. Umbridge seemed oblivious to Hogwarts' surprise.

In a high-pitched, girlish voice, she said, "I'm so glad Dumbledore would welcome me like this, and I'm so glad all the students at Hogwarts would welcome me."

On this auspicious day of the start of the school year, I hope that you will all greet our future life together with high spirits and enthusiastic faces.

I hope to be your friend, and to have many wonderful days with you all… Umbridge said fluently.

Darren suspected that it was as if she had read the manuscript eight hundred times.

He felt as if he had returned to his youthful days before he traveled back in time, listening to the headmaster say that he should be friends with them.

"...The Ministry of Magic believes that school life should be orderly, structured, and filled with a relaxed learning environment..."

"...At the same time, some old habits will be discarded, and new habits will be adopted."

To start anew.

Darren felt himself falling asleep.

He also noticed that no one in the Great Hall was listening to Umbridge's report. Even Malfoy was playing wizard chess with Crabbe.

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, Umbridge sat down.

The students in the auditorium hadn't reacted yet. They were still doing their own thing.

Until Dumbledore's voice rang out again.

Only then did everyone realize that the pink toad's voice had disappeared.

"Well then, thank you, Professor Umbridge, for your remarks. The Quidditch selection tournament will now begin..."

Dumbledore finished his last sentence in a few words. Then they sang the Hogwarts school song again.

Only then was he allowed to return to his college.

Darren rubbed his eyes and followed behind Cassandra, surrounded by a group of first-year students.

Cassandra led them toward the common room. They looked at Darren with a mixture of confusion and unease.

I guess he couldn't understand why someone his age was still among the freshmen.

Darren actually only discovered this when he returned to the common lounge.

Malfoy led the fifth-grade students, while Cassandra guided the first-year students.

He followed the children the whole way, swaying unsteadily, looking sleepy.

Slytherin common room.

Snape stood in the center, wand in hand. He watched everyone enter with a blank expression. The common room was eerily quiet.

Even the first-year students didn't dare make a sound. Darren covered his mouth and yawned.

The freshmen next to them were terrified.