[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-i-obtained-the-saint-father-system":3,"chapter-hogwarts-i-obtained-the-saint-father-system-hogwarts-i-obtained-the-saint-father-system-chapter-27":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hogwarts: I Obtained the Saint Father System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2113309,3437,"Chapter 27","hogwarts-i-obtained-the-saint-father-system-chapter-27",27,"\u003Cp>\"Severus...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore interrupted Snape, leaning back against his chair with a weary expression, and sighed softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you must find it inconceivable, but I think you should understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any theory has the potential to spark a war; the wizarding world cannot withstand a third upheaval.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equality of life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Darren were to consciously promote this concept, then house-elves, goblins... all other beings oppressed by wizards would rally around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is possible that the riots he incites could be even more severe than those of Voldemort or Grindelwald.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Darren, why do you promote the equality of life?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore sat up straight, waiting for Darren's answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darren felt a bit of a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he promote it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, it was because the system made him do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thing, the system, would make him say anything as long as it detected an opportunity to be useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, he admitted that later on, it became more about his own ideas; after all, he had too many Saint Father points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had blinded his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But could he say that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he could only reply in a dazed tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because life is inherently equal. Pachi is a house-elf, but he is still so kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard outside that all Slytherins are bad wizards, but I discovered that Professor Snape is a good person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Miss Greengrass of Slytherin has different views than mine, she still kindly took me to St. Mungo's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Malfoy is a bit annoying, but that's just a childish temper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, life is equal; it does not become unequal just because of who someone is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darren said straightforwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he used the Slytherins he knew and Pachi as examples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding, Saint Father points +100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding, Saint Father points +20]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Saint Father point notifications rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darren knew this meant Dumbledore and Snape had each contributed once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he met with Snape and Dumbledore before, perhaps Dumbledore hadn't contributed many Saint Father points, and they were all from Snape?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, this old schemer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore naturally did not know Darren's thoughts; he simply let out a light sigh of relief, his tone carrying a hint of cheerfulness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems our little Mr. Darren will always be so kind and lovely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape snorted a single word through his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, next question: Darren, will you fight Harry for the position of head of the Potter family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would he fight for that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A position as the head of a fallen family—he really didn't care for it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't fight for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape slammed his fist onto Dumbledore's desk, looking at Dumbledore with displeasure and shouting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me you're about to push them into a drama over fighting for family property now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no, Severus. Aside from some monetary assets, the Potter family no longer has anything of great value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is only one thing left, a treasure that even moves me, but I need to ensure it reaches Harry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore sighed gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darren conservatively guessed it was the Invisibility Cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Snape's still-angry face, Dumbledore hesitated for a moment before continuing to explain:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Darren's business in Diagon Alley made many people aware that Harry Potter has an extra brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of them are Harry's fans, and others have grown up listening to Harry's stories since they were children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they learned Harry had a brother, their first reaction was that Darren was going to seize Harry's property.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We all know Darren is a kind child, but they do not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They will only think Darren is grandstanding to overshadow Harry's fame and inherit the Potter family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of a secret I cannot yet reveal, I must ensure Harry becomes the heir to the Potter family before I can give him that item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I promised them that only Harry would inherit the Potter family, even though the Potter family only appeared because of Darren.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore felt a slight headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that after the news of Darren being Harry's brother spread, this would be the reaction of the majority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really hadn't thought of that before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To think that he, the great white wizard, had used Veritaserum to ask a child such a question—Dumbledore felt a bit ashamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bunch of meddlesome idiots!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape commented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore sighed and said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes of silence followed. Just as Darren thought the questioning would end this way, Dumbledore suddenly asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Darren, are you jealous of Harry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dumbledore, why are you asking this? What are you suspecting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape questioned Dumbledore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Severus, be quiet. Actually, even you are worried that Darren is jealous of Harry, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm just worried that the two little cubs she died to protect will end up as enemies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the same, Severus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed this question was indeed valid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If asked about Darren's own thoughts, he certainly wasn't jealous; he had the system, didn't consider this place his home, and didn't view these people as family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held more of a \"playing a game\" mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would be sad because the protagonist in a game is treated well?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the original owner were here, he would probably be very sad, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry Potter has fame and so many people caring for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he died in that orphanage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the original owner hadn't died in that orphanage and had come here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a system, he could only be himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he would see Dumbledore's suspicious gaze, Snape's complex bad temper, and the wary eyes of many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't even have a phoenix egg, nor the only house-elf who recognized him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living such days, the original owner might have grown into a great villain, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, answering Dumbledore's question couldn't be done by directly and one-sidedly stating his own thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be too unrealistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He still had to combine the original owner's feelings to display his Saint Father radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He sighed in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke in a dazed tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I first learned the truth, I was a little jealous of my brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My brother at least lived with Mom and Dad for a year, while I never even saw them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've been back for so long, and I don't even have a photo of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the orphanage, the teachers always said children like us were unloved by their parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought for a long time: why didn't Mom and Dad like me? Was it because I wasn't well-behaved?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I learned not to disturb others, to do my own things, to help others more, and to make myself well-behaved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, no one came to find me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered again if it was because of the power inside me that made them think I was a monster, so they didn't come for me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I suppressed that power and acted like the most ordinary child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waited and waited, and finally, Mr. Dumbledore and Professor Snape appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They brought the news of Mom and Dad's death, and their faces were full of suspicion and caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when I mentioned wanting to see my brother, they both refused me; they were probably afraid I would hurt him, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was a bit sad, a bit jealous, but after learning about my brother's deeds, I couldn't be jealous anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My brother's lightning-shaped scar is called a medal of honor, but it is also proof that he almost died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shouldn't be jealous of the treatment he enjoys now; he saved the wizarding world, he is everyone's great hero, and he is my brother!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, Mom and Dad didn't come to find me not because they didn't love me, but because they couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for you, Mr. Dumbledore and Professor Snape, being wary of me is only right; after all, my appearance is so strange, and it looks like I might hurt my brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I was thinking, if I went to Slytherin and stayed further away from my brother, would it be better?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I could also keep an eye on all the children in Slytherin with personality problems to prevent them from bullying my brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding, Saint Father points +100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding, Saint Father points +50]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two more notifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darren excitedly accepted the Saint Father points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time was very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the other two in the office were quite moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was also the result of his hard work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After blowing so much about his psychological journey, his mouth was dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And these words clearly dispelled much of Dumbledore's suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jealousy always sounds unpleasant, but the generosity and tolerance that follow jealousy are what make people feel greatness, right, Severus?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore asked with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape snorted and asked with some hesitation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You aren't really going to let this child go to Slytherin, are you? It's full of Dark wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Harry Potter's brother entering Slytherin—this matter could probably make the Dark Lord laugh for a whole year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore waved his wand, refilled Darren's cup with lemon juice, pushed it toward him, and smiled softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Severus, you should give Darren the chance to choose freely. Slytherin isn't full of bad wizards; take you, for example, isn't that right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's different!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape's eyes gradually became hollow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore shook his head, his eyes, which seemed to see through everything, revealing a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the same, Severus. No one can guarantee they won't go astray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as long as he returns to justice, regardless of the reason, he is no longer a purely bad person, is he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, the half-hour is up, lovely little Darren should wake up. Severus, I don't think you'd want little Darren to know what he experienced today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless you want to always be seen by him as Professor Snape, who is full of suspicion and caution, and who uses unscrupulous means for Harry Potter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore said jokingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care what his stupid, gullible head thinks of me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape said sarcastically while carefully pointing his wand at Darren's head and whispering, \"Obliviate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding, does the host wish to spend 100 Saint Father points to negate Obliviate?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Negate!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is too much. After such a Veritaserum plot, he only earned 70 Saint Father points in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasted his great acting skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Negation successful]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the system's prompt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darren's mind gained some other memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was that after he entered Dumbledore's office, Dumbledore asked how his life had been these past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was there anything uncomfortable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the memory, they were chatting happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, they had talked about Mundungus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, Professor Dumbledore, that matter with Mr. Mundungus must have been a misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought he looked gloomy, a bit like the Death Eaters they talk about, which is why I went up to help that Muggle gentleman...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darren lowered his head shyly and took a sip from the lemon juice cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no, my child, I believe you gave Mundungus a profound lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting him know he cannot underestimate anyone... he will be fine, I promise, my child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darren's smile became even happier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as if remembering something, he said: \"Sir, I wanted to apologize to you as soon as I came in, but for some reason, I forgot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darren said suddenly. Dumbledore was startled, then looked away with a guilty conscience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's like this, because, because I... I was afraid Mr. Dumbledore had something for me and I didn't arrive in time, so... so I let Pachi eavesdrop on your conversation. I'm sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darren said stutteringly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore felt a bit helpless; this child was so bad at lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But of course, he couldn't expose the child, lest he cover his face in shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I forgive your mistake, child. I don't care about these things. Without my permission, no one will hear my conversation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm-hmm, that's good. Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Dumbledore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darren was all smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself, as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old schemer was just testing him!\u003C\u002Fp>",2007,"2026-06-16T09:35:40.138Z","2026-06-16T11:01:40.034Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","f237d84e6118dac2d38d2418a542ea8bd16d6c19218569574dc6d8a7037054ac","hogwarts-i-obtained-the-saint-father-system-chapter-28","hogwarts-i-obtained-the-saint-father-system-chapter-26",830,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-i-obtained-the-saint-father-system-cover.jpg"]