Chapter 812

I really wanted to look up and ask how Darren Potter was doing.

I stayed here just to get the first-hand news.

One parent asked: "Then how is Potter?"

"He's not dead; he was sent to St. Mungo’s."

"Then since he's not dead, why are you detaining our children?"

They shouted loudly.

I saw a flash of murderous intent in Snape’s eyes.

I let out a sigh of relief.

Watching Mom and Dad still arguing with Snape, I slipped out of the crowd.

I thought they probably wouldn't remember me either.

And I thought they probably wouldn't be able to pay attention to me for a long time.

After all, Kante colluded with Death Eaters to kill Darren Potter.

Even if Dumbledore didn't care, Professor Snape wouldn't let these people off.

My only regret was that Kante didn't die.

What was Darren thinking? Why did he spare Kante’s life? I thought wildly.

I wobbled my way back to Hufflepuff.

Hannah asked worriedly: "Polly, why are you crying?"

Crying?

Don't I cry often? I thought.

But I suddenly remembered that I was doing this for Darren Potter.

I had implicated him.

Would he be angry?

Would he decide not to protect me anymore? He...

I thought dejectedly.

But I couldn't think of anything.

I just hugged Hannah and cried out: "Hannah, Darren isn't dead! He was sent to St. Mungo’s!"

"That's great, that's great!"

Hannah screamed. She laughed out loud.

I know her.

Most of her joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness are for Darren.

If she knew that Darren ended up in St. Mungo’s because of me, she would definitely be angry.

I thought sorrowfully.

But I knew I wouldn't say it out loud.

I might apologize to Darren Potter later, but it would depend on his attitude toward me.

If he wanted to scheme against me, I would leave directly.

Kante didn't die, so I would still be living a life of misery.

I might as well leave.

I thought calmly in my heart.

Then I started to secretly organize my assets.

I could leave at any time.

Finally.

A few days later.

News came from St. Mungo’s that Darren Potter had woken up.

And he was about to face trial.

Putting the victim on trial—Fudge really is a genius.

I listened to Hannah and the others cursing Fudge, while thinking about what efforts I could make if Darren Potter really came to take revenge on me.

Perhaps I could argue a little? I thought calmly.

Then the next day at noon, I received a copy of the Daily Prophet and a memory orb sent from Hannah’s home.

The Daily Prophet said that Darren Potter had taken all the blame upon himself.

I was a bit dazed.

Why?

Hannah didn't understand either, but she had the memory orb.

The memory orb contained what Darren had experienced.

I watched his performance inside.

Yes, it was a performance.

Others might think he is a good person, a very good person.

But I know very well that he is not a good person.

A good person?

A transmigrator with a golden finger wouldn't be that stupid.

But the him inside was like a fool, constantly helping those students. I watched until tears fell.

I think if this were a movie, it would definitely be the most touching movie of the year.

Actually, these are no different from a movie, right?

They are all performed.

I couldn't find a single trace of acting in Darren Potter, but I just knew it was all fake!

But to suffer such heavy injuries just to make others think he is a good person—is it really worth it?

No matter what I thought, Hannah and the others were crying their eyes out after watching it. They kept crying and crying, until I felt like I was a bit cold-blooded.

What if he really is such a kind person?

Although I think it’s impossibly fake.

I thought helplessly.

But in this atmosphere, I could only pretend to be very sad and cry a few times.

I even cursed Kante several times.

Pretending that I hate that guy Kante.

After all, if Darren Potter didn't suffer any serious injuries and everything was just his performance, then I might not be punished by him.

Since I can still stay at Hogwarts, I naturally cannot let others think I am in league with Kante.

But what if Kante doesn't die? Does Darren have any plans for him?

I thought with hesitation...

That night, I was taken outside the castle by Hannah.

There, I watched a big drama.

Harry Potter actually performed a scene of hurting himself in front of Darren Potter.

It was very good.

But why? I looked at Hannah in confusion.

Fortunately, Hannah already knew I was stupid, so she explained very seriously.

"Darren pleaded guilty at the trial, surely because he feels guilty toward those who died, which is why he said that."

"Look at his eyes; that is a look of hopeless grief, so what we need to do is help him pull himself together and live on."

Hannah kept talking.

I stared into Darren’s eyes.

I could see the hopelessness in his eyes; he was acting very well, but I understood: how could people like us ever want to die? ===== CHAPTER 1735 =====

We wouldn't.

If we really wanted to die, we would have committed suicide long ago; would we die for others? He was just performing.

Performing his kindness, performing his persona.

I thought calmly.

Stupid tears fell.

Hannah helped me wipe them away.

She even took out a handkerchief and said I was sentimental.

Ha.

She is the one who is sentimental; she had cried her eyes swollen at noon! Harry’s performance was not bad.

Of course, for Darren, it should have been giving him a way out.

I think I already know the subsequent script.

It must be Darren reigniting his will to live, then standing up to expose the crimes of those people.

Speaking of crimes.

Kante led people to murder Darren; will he be sent to Azkaban? I felt a strange sense of surprise.

Actually, if Kante died, I would definitely be punished by Mom and Dad.

But if he didn't die and was sent to Azkaban... Mom and Dad would at most scold me.

Because their beloved son isn't dead, and there is still hope.

I felt a little excited.

But I was worried that Darren wouldn't be able to do all this.

There were many students involved this time, and those nobles were united; could he really send them all to Azkaban?

He couldn't, right?

Unless Dumbledore helped him regardless of the cost.

But how could that be?

Although Dumbledore seems to like him very much now, if it were Harry Potter being bullied by these people, he might not be able to lock them all up.

After all, this is the era of purebloods.

Even Dumbledore has to offend people.

And with so many students dead, Dumbledore must have plenty of trouble of his own, right?

I thought hesitantly.

I didn't dare to hold high expectations for this. I had many dreams that night.

Most of them were about Kante coming back to kill me.

I also dreamed that Kante suspected I was the one who gave him the diary, and in the end, he told Dad, and Mom and Dad caught me and locked me in the dungeon to interrogate me.

Because the dream was too realistic.

I woke up crying.

By this time, it was already time for breakfast.

I heard Hannah say that Darren and the others had already gone to the Ministry of Magic; I hope he can do it.

I was absent-minded all morning until the Daily Prophet was delivered, along with another memory orb from Hannah’s home.

I didn't look at the memory orb, but first looked at the Daily Prophet.

It was written in the most conspicuous font: "Darren Potter Acquitted, Cornelius Fudge Accused of Colluding with Death Eaters."

My heart skipped a beat.

I quickly read on.

"According to the reporter’s invitation, this trial has concluded."

"Final result: Darren Potter acquitted, Cornelius Fudge accused of colluding with Death Eaters, Albus Dumbledore to serve as interim Minister of Magic."

"Slytherin students led by the Flynn family, the Pucey family, etc., have been expelled from Hogwarts and sentenced to eleven years in prison."

"Dumbledore’s move may mean that a new era for the Ministry of Magic is coming..." I didn't read the rest of the flattery; I just wanted to cry now.

But I didn't cry.

I laughed out loud.

Kante went to Azkaban! Eleven years.

By the time he comes out, I’m afraid even the war will be over.

I don't have to be afraid of him at all.

He will stay in Azkaban for eleven years; by the time he comes out, I might be able to defeat him in seconds.

By then, who will be bullying whom is hard to say.

I secretly curled the corners of my mouth.

When I had finished being happy, I looked down at Darren’s cute photo in the newspaper.

My fingers gently stroked it.

What kind of person is he? He is a poser!

I thought of this word instinctively.

I wanted to laugh a little.

I don't despise his posing; after all, it’s good enough to be able to survive in this world.

But while he was posing, he helped me along the way.

I can be sure he was really helping me.

If he didn't care about my life or death, then this time, he could have just let Kante die.

It would count as a favor to me, and he wouldn't have to calculate so much.

But he didn't let Kante die; instead, he schemed to get Kante into Azkaban. I can be sure he deliberately wanted me to vent my anger.

Letting that guy live is harder than letting him die, right? When he comes out and is beaten by me, he will definitely be even more desperate.

Not to mention eleven years in Azkaban.

This isn't just going to jail; this is suffering torture.

Eleven years!

I feel like the eleven years I was bullied by Kante... wait.

I was bullied by Kante for eleven years, and he sentenced Kante to eleven years.

I thought of the praise many people had for him, like a beam of light.

So chuunibyou! I muttered.

Then I smiled and tucked the newspaper under my pillow.

He helped me so much; I should prepare a very good Christmas present for him.

"Give me a papaya, and I will repay you with a jade."

"It is not a repayment, but a token of eternal friendship..."

With the end of Darren’s case, Hogwarts returned to peace.

But I discovered a problem: Darren doesn't seem to be close to Snape anymore.

What is the reason?

I watched him walk calmly up to Snape, nod politely, and leave; I almost cried out.

What’s going on?

He definitely wouldn't do anything bad, so what did Snape do to make him angry?

I looked at Snape inquisitively and quickly looked away before he noticed.

Huh.

Snape doesn't seem to be confused about why Darren is treating him like that, so... did he go and warn people not to get close to him first?

Tsk tsk tsk, tsundere, serves you right, just take it!