Chapter 67: A little at first (Modified)

He sighed in his heart.

He said in a dazed tone:

"When I first learned the truth, I was a little jealous of my brother.

My brother at least lived with Mom and Dad for a year; I never even saw them.

Having been back for so long, I don't even have a photo of them.

Back at the orphanage, the teachers always said children like us were all disliked by our parents.

I thought for a long time: why didn't Mom and Dad like me? Was it because I wasn't well-behaved?

So I learned not to disturb others, to do my own things, to help others more, and to make myself well-behaved.

But still, no one found me.

I wondered again if it was because of the power inside my body that made them think I was a monster, so they didn't come for me?

So I suppressed that power and became the most ordinary child.

Waiting and waiting, finally, Mr. Dumbledore and Professor Snape appeared.

They brought the news of Mom and Dad's death, their faces filled with suspicion and caution.

Especially when I mentioned wanting to see my brother, they both refused me; they were probably afraid I would hurt my brother, right?

I was a bit sad, a bit jealous, but after learning about my brother's deeds, I couldn't be jealous anymore.

My brother's lightning-shaped scar is called a medal of honor by them, but it is also proof that he almost died.

I shouldn't be jealous of him because of the treatment he enjoys now; he saved the wizarding world, he is everyone's great hero, and he is my brother!

And Mom and Dad didn't come to find me not because they didn't love me, but because they couldn't come.

As for Mr. Dumbledore and the Professor being wary of me, that's also as it should be; after all, my appearance is so strange, so much like I would hurt my brother.

So I was thinking, if I went to Slytherin, would it be better to stay further away from my brother?

And I could also keep an eye on all the children in Slytherin with personality problems to prevent them from bullying my brother."

【Ding, Saintly Father Points +100】

【Ding, Saintly Father Points +50】

Two more notifications.

Darren excitedly accepted the Saintly Father Points.

This time was very good.

Clearly, the other two in the office were quite moved.

But that was also the result of his hard work.

After blowing so much psychological history, his mouth was dry.

And these words clearly dispelled many of Dumbledore's suspicions.

"Jealousy always makes people feel bad, but the generosity and tolerance after jealousy are what make people feel great, right, Severus?"

Dumbledore asked with a sigh.

Snape snorted and asked with some hesitation:

"You aren't really going to let this child go to Slytherin, are you? That place is full of Dark wizards.

And Harry Potter's brother entering Slytherin—this matter will probably make the Dark Lord laugh for a whole year."

"Why not?"

Dumbledore waved his wand, refilled Darren's cup with lemon juice, pushed it in front of Darren, and smiled softly:

"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?"

"That's different!"

Snape's eyes gradually became hollow.

Dumbledore shook his head, his eyes, which seemed to see through everything, revealing a smile.

"It's the same, Severus. No one can guarantee they won't go astray.

But as long as he returns to justice, no matter the reason, he is no longer a purely bad person, is he?

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 went through today.

Unless you want to be forever regarded by him as Professor Snape, who is full of suspicion and caution, and uses unscrupulous means for Harry Potter."

Dumbledore joked.

Snape snorted.

"I don't care what his stupid and gullible head thinks of me!"

Snape said sarcastically while carefully pointing his wand at Darren's head, whispering: "Obliviate."

【Ding, does the Host wish to spend 100 Saintly Father Points to negate Obliviate?】

Damn!

【Negate!】

This is too much; after such a Veritaserum plot, he only earned 70 Saintly Father Points.

It wasted his great acting skills.

【Negation successful】

With the System's prompt.

Some other memories appeared in Darren's mind.

It was after he entered Dumbledore's office, and Dumbledore asked him how his life had been these past few days.

Were there any uncomfortable parts?

In the memory, they were chatting happily.

Just now, they talked about Mundungus.

"Well, Professor Dumbledore, the thing with Mr. Mundungus should be a misunderstanding.

I thought he looked gloomy at the time, a bit like the Death Eaters they talk about, so I went up to help that Muggle gentleman..."

Darren lowered his head embarrassedly and shyly took a sip from the lemon juice cup.

Dumbledore laughed heartily.

"No, no, no, my child, I believe you gave Mundungus a profound lesson.

Letting him know he can't underestimate anyone anymore... He will be fine, I promise, my child."

Darren's smile became even happier.

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."

Darren said suddenly. Dumbledore was startled, then looked away with a guilty conscience.

"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!"

Darren said stuttering.

Dumbledore felt a bit helpless; this child was so bad at lying.

But of course, he couldn't expose the child, lest the child be ashamed and cover his face.

"I forgive your mistake, child. I don't care about these things. Without my permission, no one will hear my conversation."

"Mm-hmm, that's good. Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Dumbledore!"

Darren was all smiles.

He thought to himself, as expected.

This old schemer was just testing him! ===== CHAPTER 69 =====