Chapter 49: Cruciatus Curse

Darren noticed that the Pansy here was the style of Pansy from the movies.

She had short black hair, cold eyes, and stunning lips.

"Tsk!"

She looked at Darren with intimidation, the corners of her mouth curling up as she said:

"That poor Mr. Potter, I hope you enjoy the upcoming feast. Of course, I hope you won't use that power of yours to cheat."

Under her threat, Darren’s face turned as pale as paper.

He pursed his lips and said stubbornly: "I can accept the punishment, and I can choose not to use that power, but I will not be separated from my brother!"

[Ding, Saint Father points +10]

[Ding, Saint Father points +20]

[Ding, Saint Father points +5]

[Ding...]

Another small wave of Saint Father points was credited.

Darren checked his Saint Father points; he already had over 3,300.

Hmm, that meant he could redeem thirty-three talent points for himself.

Six books.

Or three Obscurus instances.

But there was no rush for that; he needed to deal with the scene in front of him.

He didn't know how Bei Qi and the others planned to deal with him.

But it definitely wouldn't be excessive; Snape should know about this punishment. He had seen Snape call Bei Qi away today.

It must have been to arrange this matter.

One had to know that Snape would absolutely not allow Lily’s son to be bullied.

Especially not bullied in his own house.

Think about how furious Snape was when Darren ran off with Neville’s cauldron earlier.

If he found out that the students in his house were harming Darren, he would probably deal with all of them.

So, it should just be a show for these Slytherin students.

In that case, he just had to endure it.

"Accept the punishment?"

Bei Qi snorted coldly.

She looked at Darren and continued:

"It’s understandable that you don't know Slytherin’s rules, so, if you admit your mistake now.

And guarantee that you won't go find Harry Potter when Slytherin is acting as a group, I can waive this punishment.

If you still insist on doing so, then what awaits you will be the Cruciatus Curse!"

"Hiss!"

Hearing Bei Qi’s words, the entire Slytherin group gasped sharply.

Slytherin did indeed have heavy punishments, but wouldn't the Cruciatus Curse be a bit too heavy?

Clearly, when Bei Qi was discussing it with them earlier, she said they would hang Darren upside down in the common room, and they could each cast a spell on him.

How did it suddenly turn into the Cruciatus Curse?

They were all pure-blood wizards.

Many of them had even seen their parents demonstrate this spell when they were children.

Of course, their parents didn't use people for the demonstration; they basically used small animals.

But they had all watched it in tears.

That kind of screaming from the depths of the soul—except for a true dark wizard, no one could remain unmoved by it.

Wouldn't such a punishment be a bit too heavy?

Looking at Darren’s pale face, almost everyone turned their heads away, unable to bear it.

They were even hoping that Darren would compromise.

At worst, he could just not run off with Harry Potter when the main Slytherin group was acting together.

This guarantee didn't amount to much; if it were them, they would have guaranteed it immediately.

They believed Darren would think the same.

However.

"No, I won't make that guarantee. When my brother comes to find me, it must be for something important, I cannot refuse him!"

[Ding, Saint Father points +20]

[Ding, Saint Father points +30]

[Ding, Saint Father points +50]

[Ding...]

Another small pile of Saint Father points was credited.

Darren discovered he already had over 3,800 Saint Father points.

Hmm, sure enough, he knew that saying things like this was like getting Saint Father points for free.

As for the Cruciatus Curse, Darren didn't believe it at all.

Would Snape let someone else use Dark Magic on him?

He’d probably expel Bei Qi and then Avada Kedavra her on the spot.

So as long as he wasn't afraid, it would be others who were shocked.

"Very well!"

Bei Qi tapped her palm with her wand, then turned the wand and pointed it sharply at Darren.

"Crucio!"

Darren fell to the ground almost instantly.

He didn't feel any pain, but his body had already involuntarily let out a scream.

Oh?

What’s going on?

A Screaming Curse?

"Now, what is your decision?"

Bei Qi withdrew her wand, looking at his confused expression, a smile flashing in her eyes.

However, she immediately calmed down.

Darren opened his mouth, showing a puzzled look, as if wanting to ask why he wasn't in pain.

It was just that he found he couldn't speak at all right now.

Bei Qi must have used a Tongue-Tying Curse on him.

Darren sighed.

He shook his head gently.

"Since that’s the case, then..." ===== CHAPTER 120 =====

"Crucio!"

Bei Qi shouted with a cruel expression.

Darren’s body curled up involuntarily, looking miserable.

The only regret was that he didn't get to experience the real Cruciatus Curse.

Sure enough, Snape had already discussed it with Bei Qi.

[Ding, Saint Father points +40]

[Ding, Saint Father points +50]

[Ding, Saint Father points +50]

[Ding...]

Another wave of Saint Father points was happily obtained.

Darren almost laughed out loud with joy.

Until.

Ten minutes later.

"That’s enough, right? I’m leaving first; watching him howl like that is quite boring."

An older Slytherin student suddenly said.

After saying that, he prepared to leave the common room directly.

Following his lead, one after another, the Slytherins prepared to do the same.

Bei Qi blocked them with a cold expression.

She said in a frantic tone:

"Slytherin’s rules require everyone to punish him once; unless you give up this opportunity, you cannot leave!"

Her expression was particularly terrifying.

It looked like she might continue to punish Darren.

This made the other Slytherin students feel even more pity for Darren.

All the students chose to give up the opportunity and leave.

In the end, only Bei Qi, Cassandra, and Darren, who was lying on the ground, remained.

Of course, Frank and Pansy, who were guarding the door, were still dutifully at their posts.

"How are you?"

Bei Qi hurriedly rushed over to help Darren up.

By this time, Darren was almost soaked through with sweat.

Screaming was also very physically draining.

However, his spirit was still quite good.

"I’m fine..."

Darren said hesitantly.

He seemed to want to say that Bei Qi was cheating, but seeing Cassandra nearby, he worried that Cassandra would report Bei Qi, so he held back.

[Ding, Saint Father points +50]

"Screaming Curse, Curling Curse, Terror Curse... tsk, Senior Bei Qi, your combination of spells is really quite good!"

Cassandra curled the corners of her mouth mockingly.

Bei Qi’s face turned slightly pale.

The wand in her hand tightened slightly.

"No, no, Senior... Senior didn't help me cheat..."

Darren said hurriedly.

He tried very hard to deny Cassandra’s words, but because he rarely lied, he sounded stuttering.

It almost made Cassandra laugh.

"Nothing can escape my eyes, Cassandra.

However, this is the only time; if I discover you doing this kind of thing again, I will certainly tell Professor Snape!"

She lifted her head and walked out without any lingering attachment. ===== CHAPTER 121 =====