Chapter 95

Fortunately, Harry didn't pay attention to Malfoy at this moment.

He looked at Darren, who was taking all the responsibility on himself, and almost cried with emotion.

He quickly explained: "Professor, it wasn't Darren..."

"Of course I know it wasn't Darren!"

Professor McGonagall glared at him sternly; Harry felt his heart was about to stop beating.

"I think, there are four children tonight..."

She continued, but the rest of her words were interrupted because Filch came in from outside the door dragging Neville.

"Professor, I also found this child outside the door; he was acting sneakily, one look and you know he's not a good person!"

Filch pushed Neville in cruelly; Darren noticed Neville was almost too scared to speak.

"Don't, don't be afraid..."

Darren supported the stumbling Neville.

He himself was clearly already very scared, but he still stood in front of Neville.

[Ding, Saint Value +100] [Ding, Saint Value +100] [Ding, Saint Value +100] [Ding...]

Another pile of Saint Value entries. And a lot of them.

Darren almost laughed out loud.

He could only lower his head quickly to hide the laughter that his god-level acting was barely able to control.

Professor McGonagall looked at Darren's lowered head, pain and disappointment flashing in her eyes. Look at him, then look at Harry!

Finally, she suddenly remembered Harry's father, James; yes, that child was also like that back then, never learning from his mistakes!

Harry had completely inherited his father!

Pranks, wandering at night, causing trouble, tricking his brother; today she must make Harry know fear!

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"Detention! Everyone except Darren will have detention. I will find a good place for you all!"

Professor McGonagall said coldly.

The others were terrified, but only Darren hurriedly raised his hand with a worried look and said, "Professor, I made a mistake too. Please take me along as well!"

How could the little Saint Father not be proactive at a time like this?

Besides, he remembered that this detention would take place in the Forbidden Forest, and he still had a Forbidden Forest blind box he hadn't claimed yet!

[Ding, Saint Father points +80] [Ding, Saint Father points +50] [Ding, Saint Father points +30] [Ding...]

Saint Father points appeared one after another. Darren grinned.

Perhaps he could choose two more books to study?

"Darren... sigh!"

Professor McGonagall felt full of helplessness and heartache for Darren. How could this child be so obedient?

Even though she had exempted him from detention, he still insisted on accepting the punishment.

"I am extremely angry!"

Professor McGonagall glared at them and gritted her teeth, saying, "Four, no, five children not sleeping, running out for a night stroll!

I have never heard of such a thing before. Miss Granger, I thought you could be more level-headed!"

This was the first time Hermione had nothing to say when facing a professor; she stood there motionless like a statue.

"Professor, Professor, it was I who dragged Hermione out. Hermione didn't want to come out at all!"

[Ding, Saint Father points +100] [Ding, Saint Father points +60] [Ding, Saint Father points +70] [Ding...]

Darren anxiously explained for Hermione.

It was just that his appearance and words really had no persuasive power. Not only did he fail to make Professor McGonagall believe him, but he also harvested a batch of Saint Father points. Professor McGonagall didn't even pay him any mind.

Darren noticed that even Snape showed a mocking smile. Clearly, everyone thought his lie was terrible.

"Mr. Potter! Oh, I'm not talking about you, Darren, it's Harry. I thought you valued Gryffindor's honor, and I thought you were a good child."

"But I never imagined that you would start playing pranks now."

Professor McGonagall was furious.

Darren noticed that Harry had shrunk back in fear.

He stammered, wanting to say something to defend Harry, but under Snape's cold stare, he could only shut his mouth quietly.

Professor McGonagall also glanced at Darren and, seeing that he was being kept in check by Professor Snape, felt much more relieved.

This child pushed all the blame onto himself. He was simply kind to the point of being beyond saving!

She was truly worried that this child would be ruined by others in the future. Especially by Harry!

Harry must be taught a lesson!

Poor Harry was met with an unprecedented scolding from Professor McGonagall.

She stood beside Harry and raised her voice, saying, "I think I am perfectly clear about your actions today, no, your little tricks!

Anyone with a brain could figure it out: you, Harry Potter, made up a bunch of lies about raising a dragon, and then tricked Darren into coming out for a night stroll with you, wanting to corrupt this good child.

Then Mr. Malfoy heard your story, believed it to be true, and attempted to come out to report you, or to catch you with hard evidence.

And Neville, he was probably genuinely worried about you and came out to warn you. Ha, Potter, you really are quite impressive!"

Professor McGonagall said with a sharp gaze.

Harry couldn't explain at all, because he couldn't say that Hagrid was raising a dragon.

Darren also couldn't say that Hagrid was raising a dragon.

So he could only keep taking the blame upon himself, his eyes turning red for it.

"Alright, Darren, I am aware of all the circumstances of this matter; you don't need to defend Harry."

This child would do bad things?

Professor McGonagall felt that even if she had senile dementia, she wouldn't believe such an absurd thing!

Darren sighed and could only mourn for Harry.

Then he heard Professor McGonagall's final punishment: "Detention, detention for everyone, and fifty points, fifty points from Gryffindor!"

"Professor!"

Harry looked at Professor McGonagall in disbelief.

He had won the Quidditch match earlier, which made Gryffindor's score the highest; now with fifty points deducted, their lead would not be maintained!

"Fifty points each!"

Professor McGonagall said haughtily.

Heavy breaths puffed out of her long nose; she was clearly not lightly angered.

"Professor... Professor, please..."

Hermione pleaded sadly.

However, Professor McGonagall ignored her completely and said, "Enough, Potter, Granger, go to sleep. Do not make me say it a second time, or I will deduct more points.

To be honest, I find it hard to accept as well, because your actions make me feel incredibly ashamed!"

One hundred and fifty points.

Gryffindor's hope of winning the House Cup was completely destroyed. Professor McGonagall pursed her lips.

She looked at Snape.

"Severus, Darren and Malfoy are left to you... don't be too harsh, it's not a big deal..."

Not a big deal?

Harry looked at Professor McGonagall in some shock.

If it wasn't a big deal, then with the way Professor McGonagall looked just now, he thought Hogwarts was about to collapse!

"Oh, yes, Professor McGonagall, I have a sense of proportion."

Snape replied with a fake smile.

Professor McGonagall looked at Darren with sympathy.

Professor Snape was always very fierce, and for Slytherin students who broke the rules, there might be even harsher punishments.

She had heard that Slytherin had many house rules, and if they weren't followed, there would be very severe punishments.

She hoped she wouldn't need to go find Professor Dumbledore.

Harry also just remembered Snape's cruelty; Darren might receive an even more severe punishment than him.