Chapter 48: with translation of chapter title

"We won't really be expelled, will we?"

"We won't really be expelled, will we?"

But we need to keep the line as a single output line with 【N】 prefix. So: 【1】 "We won't really be expelled, will we?"

Harry said, somewhat worried.

Translation: Harry said somewhat worriedly. Or "Harry said with some worry." Keep natural: "Harry said, somewhat worried." We'll output: 【2】 Harry said, somewhat worried.

He had heard that Malfoy's father was very influential and also a member of the board of governors; if he insisted on expelling them, probably no one could stop him.

Translation: He had heard that Malfoy's father was very influential and also a member of the board of governors; if he insisted on expelling them, probably no one could stop him. Use Ma Er Fu for Malfoy. So: 【3】 He had heard that Ma Er Fu's father was very influential and also a member of the board of governors; if he insisted on expelling them, probably no one could stop him.

"Don't worry too much; I heard my dad say that although Malfoy's father is powerful, at Hogwarts it's still Professor Dumbledore who has the final say. He certainly won't expel us, especially you, Harry." Ron said.

Translation: "Don't worry too much; I heard my dad say that although Malfoy's father is very influential, at Hogwarts it's Professor Dengbulido who has the final say—he certainly won't expel us, especially you, Harry." Luoen said. Use Luoen for Ron. So: 【4】 "Don't worry too much; I heard my dad say that although Ma Er Fu's father is very influential, at Hogwarts it's Professor Dengbulido who has the final say—he certainly won't expel us, especially you, Harry." Luoen said.

That said, Ron's complexion wasn't great either; he looked worried.

Translation: That said, Luoen's complexion wasn't great either; he looked somewhat worried. So: 【5】 That said, Luoen's complexion wasn't great either; he looked somewhat worried.

"What are you worried about? You two didn't do anything; if anyone's to be expelled, it's me. Then you can just blame me." Dudley said indifferently.

Translation: "What are you worried about? You two didn't even lift a hand; if anyone's to be expelled, it's me—you can just blame me when the time comes." Dali said indifferently. So: 【6】 "What are you worried about? You two didn't even lift a hand; if anyone's to be expelled, it's me—you can just blame me when the time comes." Dali said indifferently.

He believed Professor Dumbledore wouldn't allow students to be expelled arbitrarily, and even if he were expelled, it wouldn't be a big deal—the whole world isn't limited to Hogwarts for learning magic; if he wanted to learn, no one could stop him, and self-study would be more than enough.

Translation: He believed Professor Dengbulido wouldn't allow students to be expelled arbitrarily, and even if he himself were expelled, it wouldn't be a big deal—the whole world isn't limited to Hogwarts for learning magic; if he wanted to learn, no one could stop him, and self-study would be more than enough. So: 【7】 He believed Professor Dengbulido wouldn't allow students to be expelled arbitrarily, and even if he himself were expelled, it wouldn't be a big deal—the whole world isn't limited to Hogwarts for learning magic; if he wanted to learn, no one could stop him, and self-study would be more than enough.

"No, that won't do; how could I let you bear the responsibility alone? I'll say I also got involved, so if we're expelled, we'll be expelled together." Harry said, sounding resolute.

Translation: "No, that won't do—how could I let you bear the responsibility alone? I'll say I also got involved; if expulsion comes, let them expel me too." Harry said, sounding resolute. So: 【8】 "No, that won't do—how could I let you bear the responsibility alone? I'll say I also got involved; if expulsion comes, let them expel me too." Harry said, sounding resolute.

He loved Hogwarts, enjoyed its atmosphere—a happiness he'd never felt before—but if he were to be expelled over the train incident, he'd rather be expelled alongside Dudley.

Translation: He loved Hogwarts, enjoyed its atmosphere—a happiness he had never felt before—but if expulsion were to happen because of the train incident, he would rather be expelled together with Dali. So: 【9】 He loved Hogwarts, enjoyed its atmosphere—a happiness he had never felt before—but if expulsion were to happen because of the train incident, he would rather be expelled together with Dali.

After all, Dudley acted on his behalf; he couldn't just do nothing.

Translation: After all, Dali had acted on his behalf; he couldn't just do nothing. So: 【10】 After all, Dali had acted on his behalf; he couldn't just do nothing.

"Alright, things aren't that bad yet; we shouldn't scare ourselves." Dudley said, comforting the two.

Translation: "Alright, things aren't that bad yet; let's not scare ourselves." Dali said, comforting the two. So: 【11】 "Alright, things aren't that bad yet; let's not scare ourselves." Dali said, comforting the two.

During lunch that afternoon, Hermione also learned about this.

Translation: In the afternoon, during dinner, Hermione also learned about this matter. So: 【12】 In the afternoon, during dinner, Hermione also learned about this matter.

"If you need testimony, I'm willing to help." Hermione said seriously.

Translation: "If you need testimony, I'm willing to testify for you." Hermione said seriously. So: 【13】 "If you need testimony, I'm willing to testify for you." Hermione said seriously.

"Okay, thanks in advance, but I doubt we'll need you." Dudley said.

Translation: "All right, thank you in advance, but I don't think we'll need you." Dali said. So: 【14】 "All right, thank you in advance, but I don't think we'll need you." Dali said.

If Malfoy's father truly could pull strings at Hogwarts, then Hermione's testimony would be useless.

Translation: If Malfoy's father truly could wield absolute power at Hogwarts, then Hermione's testimony would be useless. So: 【15】 If Ma Er Fu's father truly could wield absolute power at Hogwarts, then Hermione's testimony would be useless.

Harry and Ron ate little, both seeming to lack appetite.

Translation: Harry and Luoen ate little, seeming to have no appetite. So: 【16】 Harry and Luoen ate little, seeming to have no appetite.

Dudley, on the other hand, ate quite a bit—honestly, Hogwarts' food is really good.

Translation: Dali, on the other hand, ate quite a bit—honestly, Hogwarts' food is really good. So: 【17】 Dali, on the other hand, ate quite a bit—honestly, Hogwarts' food is really good.

At seven in the evening, they arrived in the corridor outside Professor Dumbledore's office, where Professor McGonagall was already waiting for them.

Translation: At seven in the evening, they arrived at the corridor outside Professor Dengbulido's office, where Professor McGonagall was already waiting for them. So: 【18】 At seven in the evening, they arrived at the corridor outside Professor Dengbulido's office, where Professor McGonagall was already waiting for them.

"Professor McGonagall."

Translation: "Professor McGonagall." So: 【19】 "Professor McGonagall."

The three spoke at the same time.

Translation: The three spoke at the same time. So: 【20】 The three spoke at the same time.

"Not late, good." Professor McGonagall said.

Translation: "Not late—good." Professor McGonagall said. So: 【21】 "Not late—good." Professor McGonagall said.

She was stern in expression, but her tone was calm, even teasing the three a bit.

Translation: Her expression was stern, but her tone was gentle; she even teased the three a bit. So: 【22】 Her expression was stern, but her tone was gentle; she even teased the three a bit.

"Come with me."

Translation: "Come with me." So: 【23】 "Come with me."

After speaking, Professor McGonagall led them to a doorway where a huge golden eagle statue with its wings slightly spread stood.

Translation: After Professor McGonagall finished speaking, she led them to a doorway where a huge eagle-shaped statue stood with its wings slightly spread. So: 【24】 After Professor McGonagall finished speaking, she led them to a doorway where a huge eagle-shaped statue stood with its wings slightly spread.

"Come up."

Translation: "Come up." So: 【25】 "Come up."

Professor McGonagall stood beneath the wings of the eagle-shaped sculpture, where there were a few steps.

Translation: Professor McGonagall stood beneath the wings of the eagle-shaped statue, where there were a few steps. So: 【26】 Professor McGonagall stood beneath the wings of the eagle-shaped statue, where there were a few steps.

Dudley and the others hurriedly climbed up.

Translation: Dali and the two others hurriedly climbed up. So: 【27】 Dali and the two others hurriedly climbed up.

"Lemon sherbet."

Translation: "Lemon Snow Treasure." So: 【28】 "Lemon Snow Treasure."

Professor McGonagall said.

Translation: Professor McGonagall said. So: 【29】 Professor McGonagall said.

A hum.

Translation: A humming sound. So: 【30】 A humming sound.

The eagle-shaped sculpture began to rotate slowly, and the platform they were on started to rise gradually.

Translation: The eagle-shaped statue began to rotate slowly, and the steps they were on also began to rise gradually. So: 【31】 The eagle-shaped statue began to rotate slowly, and the steps they were on also began to rise gradually.

"Just explain clearly what happened on the train later, understood?"

Translation: "Just explain clearly what happened on the train later, understood?" So: 【32】 "Just explain clearly what happened on the train later, understood?"

After the sculpture steadied, Professor McGonagall instructed.

Translation: After the statue came to a steady stop, Professor McGonagall instructed. So: 【33】 After the statue came to a steady stop, Professor McGonagall instructed.

As the head of Gryffindor House and a firsthand witness to the train incident, Professor McGonagall naturally became involved in this matter.

Translation: As the head of Gryffindor House and an eyewitness to the train incident, Professor McGonagall naturally became involved in this matter. So: 【34】 As the head of Gryffindor House and an eyewitness to the train incident, Professor McGonagall naturally became involved in this matter.

"Understood."

Translation: "Understood." So: 【35】 "Understood."

Dudley spoke first.

Translation: Dali spoke first. So: 【36】 Dali spoke first.

The door ahead slowly opened, Professor McGonagall went in, and Dudley and the others followed closely.

Translation: The door before them slowly opened; Professor McGonagall went in, and Dali and the two others followed closely behind. So: 【37】 The door before them slowly opened; Professor McGonagall went in, and Dali and the two others followed closely behind.

Inside was a small room with many photographs on the wall of all Hogwarts' past headmasters; some glanced at Dudley and the others as they entered, while others were dozing, paying them no attention.

Translation: Inside was a small room with many photographs hanging on the wall—all of them former principals of Hogwarts; some glanced at Dali and the others as they entered, while others were dozing, paying them no attention at all. So: 【38】 Inside was a small room with many photographs hanging on the wall—all of them former principals of Hogwarts; some glanced at Dali and the others as they entered, while others were dozing, paying them no attention at all.

Besides that, the room contained many curious objects, like a small magical market.

Translation: Besides that, the room contained many curious items, like a small magical market. So: 【39】 Besides that, the room contained many curious items, like a small magical market.

Dudley's gaze swept over; even without activating his second sight, he could tell that many items here possessed spiritual power.

Translation: Dali's gaze swept over; even without activating Spiritual Sight, he could tell that many things here possessed spiritual power. So: 【40】 Dali's gaze swept over; even without activating Spiritual Sight, he could tell that many things here possessed spiritual power.

Immediately, his eyes fell on a nearby shelf holding a fiery red bird with gorgeous plumage, looking very beautiful.

Translation: Immediately, his gaze fell on a nearby shelf holding a fiery-red bird with gorgeous plumage, looking very beautiful. So: 【41】 Immediately, his gaze fell on a nearby shelf holding a fiery-red bird with gorgeous plumage, looking very beautiful.

"A phoenix?"

Translation: "Phoenix?" So: 【42】 "Phoenix?"

Upon seeing the bird, Dudley instantly guessed it was a phoenix.

Translation: The moment Dali saw the bird, he immediately guessed it was a phoenix. So: 【43】 The moment Dali saw the bird, he immediately guessed it was a phoenix.

Such magical creatures are extremely rare even in the wizarding world; I never expected Professor Dumbledore to have one.

Translation: Such magical creatures are extremely rare even in the wizarding world—I never expected Professor Dengbulido to actually have one. So: 【44】 Such magical creatures are extremely rare even in the wizarding world—I never expected Professor Dengbulido to actually have one.

"It has plenty of useful things on it."

Translation: "There's plenty of good stuff on it." So: 【45】 "There's plenty of good stuff on it."

Dudley's gaze grew fiery.

Translation: Dali's gaze grew fiery. So: 【46】 Dali's gaze grew fiery.

The phoenix seemed to sense Dudley's gaze and glanced at him.

Translation: The phoenix seemed to sense Dali's gaze and glanced at him. So: 【47】 The phoenix seemed to sense Dali's gaze and glanced at him.

"Oh, Harry, Ron, and Dudley, you've arrived quite early—of course, and Professor McGonagall too."

Translation: "Oh, Harry, Luoen, and Dali—you've arrived quite early, of course, and Professor McGonagall as well." So: 【48】 "Oh, Harry, Luoen, and Dali—you've arrived quite early, of course, and Professor McGonagall as well."

Dumbledore's voice came from nearby, and moments later his figure appeared on the balcony of the second floor.

Translation: Dengbulido's voice came from afar, and shortly after his figure appeared on the second-floor balcony. So: 【49】 Dengbulido's voice came from afar, and shortly after his figure appeared on the second-floor balcony.

"Has Lucius not arrived yet?"

Translation: "Has Lucius not arrived yet?" So: 【50】 "Has Lucius not arrived yet?"

Professor McGonagall asked.

Translation: Professor McGonagall asked. So: 【51】 Professor McGonagall asked.

"Soon, they should be on their way."

Translation: "Soon, they should be on their way." So: 【52】 "Soon, they should be on their way."

Professor Dumbledore said while walking down from upstairs.

Translation: Professor Dengbulido said while walking down from upstairs. So: 【53】 Professor Dengbulido said while walking down from upstairs.

"Would you like some candy? When nervous, sweetness is the best calmative."

Translation: "Would you like some candy? When nervous, sweetness is the best calmer." So: 【54】 "Would you like some candy? When nervous, sweetness is the best calmer."

Professor Dumbledore said, pointing to the candy on the table.

Translation: Professor Dengbulido said, pointing to the candy on the table. So: 【55】 Professor Dengbulido said, pointing to the candy on the table.

"No, thank you, Professor." Harry said.

Translation: "No, thank you, Professor." Harry said. So: 【56】 "No, thank you, Professor." Harry said.

They were somewhat nervous, but they didn't want Professor Dumbledore to notice.

Translation: They were somewhat nervous, but they didn't want Professor Dengbulido to notice their nervousness. So: 【57】 They were somewhat nervous, but they didn't want Professor Dengbulido to notice their nervousness.

"Oh, all right."

Translation: "Oh, all right." So: 【58】 "Oh, all right."

Dumbledore didn't insist.

Translation: Dengbulido did not insist. So: 【59】 Dengbulido did not insist.

A sound came from the Doorway, and soon three people walked in.

One of them is naturally Ma Er Fu, the other is the Magic Pill class professor, the dean of Slytherin House, Professor Sineipu.

The last is a middle‑aged man, with pale‑gold hair, cold gray eyes, a gaunt pale face, dressed in refined, exquisite clothing, holding a staff in his hand.

"You've arrived."

Professor Dengbulido nodded at the few who entered.

"Professor Dengbulido, I think my point is already clear: Hogwarts does not welcome students who beat up classmates before even entering the school, so my suggestion is to expel them!"

Lucius Ma Er Fu entered, gave a cold glance at the three Dali, lingered on Harry's face for a moment, then arrogantly said to Professor Dengbulido.

"Potter, just wait to be expelled."

Ma Er Fu stood behind his father, sneering as he mouthed words to Harry and the other two.

"Lucius, everything has its reason; Harry and the others hitting Ma Er Fu is wrong, but you must be clear about what your son did before this," Professor McGonagall said, somewhat indignant.

"Professor McGonagall, regardless of what my son did, they struck my son, which is their fault; such people must be expelled."

Lucius continued arrogantly.

"Let me see, the renowned Mr. Harry Potter might Belief that with his fame, even if he hits someone, he won't be expelled," Sineipu said coldly, staring at Harry, speaking slowly.

"I didn't," Harry said anxiously, "Ma Er Fu insulted my parents first, called Dali a mud‑born, and he was the one who struck first."

"Is that so? But according to my son's account, you insulted him first, and you were the ones who struck first," Lucius squinted, looking coldly at Harry.