Hogwarts: I've acquired the Father System

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Fortunately, Harry ignored Malfoy at this moment.

He looked at Darren, who had taken all the responsibility upon himself, and almost cried with emotion.

He quickly explained, "Professor, it wasn't Darren..."

"Of course I know it's not Darren!"

Professor McGonagall glared at him sternly, and Harry felt like his heart was about to stop beating.

"I think there will be four children tonight..."

She continued speaking, but was interrupted when Filch brought Neville in from outside.

"Professor, I also found this child outside the door. He was acting suspiciously; you could tell at a glance he wasn't a good person!"

Filch cruelly pushed Neville in, and Darren noticed that Neville was almost too frightened to speak.

"No, don't be afraid..."

Darren helped the stumbling Neville up.

He was clearly terrified himself, but he still stood in front of Neville.

[Ding, Father's Value +100] [Ding, Father's Value +100] [Ding, Father's Value +100] [Ding...]

Another bunch of "Holy Father Values" have been credited to my account. A lot of them.

Darren almost burst out laughing.

He could only quickly lower his head to hide the smile that even his superb acting skills could barely contain.

Professor McGonagall looked at Darren's bowed head, a look of heartache flashing in her eyes. Look at him, and then look at Harry!

Finally, she suddenly remembered Harry's father, James. Yes, that boy was the same way, never learning his lesson!

Harry completely inherited his father's genes!

Pranks, night outings, mischief, tricking her brother—today she's going to teach Harry a lesson in fear!

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Chapter 106 He's still in Snape's hands!

"Sort out! Everyone except Darren is in solitary confinement. I will arrange a good place for you all!"

Professor McGonagall said coldly.

Everyone else was terrified, but Darren hurriedly raised his hand and said anxiously, "Professor, I made a mistake too, please take me with you!"

How could Little Father not be more proactive at this time?

Moreover, he remembered that the confinement would take place in the Forbidden Forest, and he still had a Forbidden Forest blind box to collect!

[Ding, Father's Value +80] [Ding, Father's Value +50] [Ding, Father's Value +30] [Ding...]

The Holy Father value appeared one after another. Darren grinned.

Perhaps he could choose two more books to study?

"Darren...sigh!"

Professor McGonagall felt a mixture of helplessness and heartache for Darren. How could this child be so well-behaved?

Even though she had already exempted him from confinement, he still insisted on accepting punishment.

"I am extremely angry!"

Professor McGonagall glared at them and said through gritted teeth, "Four, no, five children didn't sleep and went out for a night stroll!"

"I've never heard of anything like this before, Miss Granger. I thought you could be a little more level-headed!"

This was the first time Hermione had ever been speechless in front of the professor; she stood there motionless, like a statue.

"Professor, Professor, I was the one who dragged Hermione out. Hermione didn't want to come out in the first place!"

[Ding, Father's Value +100] [Ding, Father's Value +60] [Ding, Father's Value +70] [Ding...]

Darren anxiously explained for Hermione.

His appearance and words were utterly unconvincing. Not only did he fail to convince Professor McGonagall, he also earned her some "holy father points." Professor McGonagall didn't even acknowledge him.

Darren noticed that even Snape wore a mocking smile. Clearly, everyone thought his lie was utterly terrible.

“Mr. Potter! Oh, I’m not talking about you, Darren, but Harry. I thought you valued Gryffindor’s honor very much and that you were a good boy.”

But I never expected you to start playing pranks.

Professor McGonagall was furious.

Darren noticed that Harry was so scared that he shrank back.

He stammered, wanting to say something in Harry's defense, but Snape's cold stare silenced him.

Professor McGonagall glanced at Darren and, seeing that he was under Professor Snape's control, felt much more relaxed.

This child blames everything on himself. He's hopelessly kind!

She was genuinely worried that this child would be betrayed and harmed by others in the future. Especially Harry!

Harry needs to be taught a lesson!

Poor Harry was met with an unprecedented scolding from Professor McGonagall.

She stood next to Harry and raised her voice, saying, "I think I know exactly what you're up to today—no, it's all a little trick!"

Anyone with a brain can figure it out: you, Harry Potter, made up a bunch of lies about raising a dragon, then tricked Darren into going out with you at night, trying to corrupt this good kid.

Then Mr. Malfoy heard your story, believed it, and tried to report you or find solid evidence against you.

And Neville, he was probably genuinely worried about you, so he came out to warn you. Ha, Potter, you're really amazing!

Professor McGonagall spoke with a sharp look in her eyes.

Harry couldn't explain it at all, because he couldn't say that Hagrid owned a dragon.

Darren couldn't say whether Hagrid had kept the dragon.

So he could only keep taking the blame upon himself, and his eyes turned red as a result.

"Alright, Darren, I know the whole story. You don't need to defend Harry."

Will this child do bad things?

Professor McGonagall thought she had dementia and wouldn't believe such absurd words!

Darren sighed, and could only mourn for Harry.

Then he heard Professor McGonagall's final punishment: "Detention, detention for everyone, and fifty points, fifty points deducted from Gryffindor!"

"professor!"

Harry looked at Professor McGonagall in disbelief.

He won Quidditch before, which put Gryffindor in first place. Now, with 50 points deducted, they won't be able to keep their lead!

"Fifty points each!"

Professor McGonagall spoke in a condescending tone.

She exhaled heavily through her long nostrils, clearly quite angry.

"Professor...Professor, please..."

Hermione pleaded sadly.

However, Professor McGonagall ignored her completely, saying, "Enough, Potter, Granger, go to sleep. Don't make me say it a second time, or I'll lose points."

To be honest, I also find it hard to accept, because your actions have made me feel extremely ashamed!

150 points.

Gryffindor's hopes of winning the House Cup were completely shattered. Professor McGonagall pursed her lips.

She looked at Snape.

"Severus, Darren and Malfoy are in your hands... Don't be too harsh, it's not a big deal..."

Not a big deal?

Harry looked at Professor McGonagall with some shock.

It wasn't a big deal; Professor McGonagall's reaction just now made him think Hogwarts was about to collapse!

“Oh, yes, Professor McGonagall, I know what I'm doing.”

Snape responded with a fake smile.

Professor McGonagall looked at Darren with sympathy.

Professor Snape was always very strict, and he might impose even harsher punishments on Slytherin students who broke the rules.

I've heard that Slytherin has many house rules, and there are very severe punishments for not following them.

Hopefully, she won't need to go looking for Professor Dumbledore.

Harry then realized that Darren might receive an even harsher punishment than Snape due to his cruelty.