Chapter 212: Write Whatever You Dream

After John heard this inexplicable speech from Umbridge, he felt speechless.

No wonder she seemed very kind to him from the first class.

So it turns out you are here to recruit me.

"This... is not good."

Although John was speechless, he still refused very tactfully.

However, Umbridge took his tact as wavering and continued to speak with a smile.

"Don't be afraid~" She tapped the desktop lightly with her fingertips, "You have to understand, this is all for your friend's own good."

"He has been deeply bewitched by Dumbledore and cannot extricate himself; as his friend, you should help him escape from the sea of bitterness and recognize reality."

Listening to Umbridge's bewitchment, John frowned, fell into deep thought, and then...

".... Makes sense!"

John changed his previous hesitation, stood up and slapped the table, his expression full of righteous indignation.

Even Umbridge was startled by his reaction.

"Dumbledore says things to fool people every day, but he just won't give anything practical!"

"I've endured him for a long time!"

"Professor! Give me some privileges, and I'll strip Dumbledore's bottom line for you!"

Hearing John's words, a smile of success flashed in Umbridge's eyes.

However, she still continued to say.

"No child, I can't give you any privileges now, because I need you to infiltrate their interior and scout out their news for me."

"If they know you are my person, they won't let you get close even half a step."

However, after hearing Umbridge's words, John immediately became listless again.

"Oh——that's a pity..."

This reaction stunned Umbridge again; why is this child's mood so fickle?

She just wanted to speak to appease him.

But she saw John directly cross his legs, lean back in the chair, tap his knees casually with his fingertips, and put on the look of a local gangster.

"Sigh, but, Professor, you don't have any sweetness here, it's hard for me to do things for you."

Compared to his well-behaved and sensible appearance just now, it was simply worlds apart.

"......"

Umbridge's face turned black; so it turns out he wanted benefits?

And he wanted them so blatantly, not even pretending?

But since he had spoken so bluntly, she simply didn't pretend either.

"Fine, then as long as you can provide useful information, I'll give you 1 Gold Galleon, how about that?"

"Only 1? Are you dismissing a stinking beggar!"

John directly transformed into a fierce gangster face and scolded sternly.

The scene changed from the heart-to-heart talk between a good teacher and a well-behaved student to a confrontation like a gang fight.

Umbridge's mouth twitched slightly, but she still maintained a stiff smile.

"Then 5." She continued to increase the bid.

"This is not a question of money, Professor."

"Don't you know, Harry Potter, he is my brother, my dearest friend—betraying him is equivalent to cutting my flesh and letting my blood!"

John was not moved by the money she added, but spoke big principles.

"How can it be called betrayal, you are helping him escape from the sea of bitterness..."

Before Umbridge finished speaking, John directly interrupted her.

"Whether he escapes from the sea of bitterness or not is none of my business, I mean..."

"Need to add money."

Umbridge: "......"

"10 Gold Galleons, no more."

This time Umbridge was too lazy to even maintain her fake smile and said directly and coldly.

"Deal, but an additional condition must be added."

John agreed very simply, but proposed another condition.

"What?"

"Don't you have great power? Share a little with me, let me go to investigate Snape's studio; I seriously suspect Snape is helping Dumbledore develop some special potion!"

?

Do you think I haven't heard that you were kicked out of the classroom by Snape and publicly humiliated and targeted?

You are not trying to help me investigate Dumbledore at all; you are clearly using my name to retaliate against Snape!

But Snape and Dumbledore are indeed very close, maybe he can really dig something out from him.

And he has such a big opinion of Snape, clearly he is not completely on the same side as Hogwarts, so he should be able to continue to be utilized.

Umbridge tapped the edge of the table three times slowly, a glimmer of calculation flashing in the bottom of her eyes.

Finally, she spoke slowly: "I can give you a note, letting you go to Snape's office to inspect in my name, but in name, you are just an errand boy, it doesn't mean I give you power."

"Because I need you to continue to lurk by Dumbledore's side; when I collect enough evidence, I will naturally give you a name."

Umbridge thought for a long while before giving a relatively acceptable plan.

"Good!"

Who knew John would agree so readily, seemingly not worried at all about being abandoned after the task is done.

Although the situation was completely beyond her expectations, she thought this was an excellent breakthrough.

She quickly signed the note, handed it to John, and then watched John leave.

The reason she called John alone today.

Was to try to turn him against them.

Because after this week of observation, she found that John seemed to be a person who followed the rules.

Even in her class, he was unusually serious and obedient, unlike Harry Potter and his few friends who contradicted her everywhere.

Although he occasionally caused trouble for her in class.

So she changed her strategy for treating John, from pressure to kindness, taming, hoping to develop John into her own pawn.

Now looking at it, although there was a serious misjudgment of his impression.

But it was still successfully turned, and it was even smoother than imagined.

It's just that what she didn't know was...

John talked so much with her, from beginning to end, actually only had one purpose...

On the other side.

Professor Snape was teaching the fifth-year students.

Bang!!

Suddenly the classroom door was kicked open violently, making a loud noise.

The students inside were all startled, turning their heads in unison, and even Snape raised his eyebrows slightly, slowly straightened his waist, and looked at the door with a murderous gaze.

John was seen with his hands behind his back, walking in swaggeringly with the posture of a lion patrolling his territory.

"Professor Umbridge's special approval—routine inspection!"

"That little Pu, cooperate with the work, ha."

"Hahahaha!"

John ignored Snape's murderous gaze, just took out a note from his arms with one hand, shook it very smugly, and then laughed out loud.

???

Hearing John's words, the students in the whole class were stunned.

Even Snape, who was in a state of rage, was stunned when he saw the note in John's hand, tilting his head.

Calm as he was, his brain couldn't turn around for a while.

"John??"

At this time, a familiar exclamation came.

Hermione stood up from her seat abruptly, along with Harry and Ron in front of her, who were also looking at him in disbelief.

It turned out they were having Potions class at this time.

"Hey, when working, you have to call out the position, ha."

"Call me Inspector Merrick, thank you all for your cooperation."

But John didn't let Hermione get close, but stood with his hands behind his back, looking official.

Hearing John's words, Hermione was even more confused.

In the morning, she was still reminding John to be more obedient in Umbridge's class.

But she didn't tell you to be this obedient!

How come after a while, he became Umbridge's person?

Although John's fake serious appearance seemed more like he was playing around in her eyes......

But what about that special approval note from Umbridge in his hand?

"Oh my, Professor, I see you seem to have stored quite a few illegal and prohibited potions here; this won't do, it's easy to get punished."

John didn't continue to look at Hermione, turned and walked straight to Snape's podium, pointing and gesturing at the cabinet of potions behind him.

Snape looked coldly at John's appearance without speaking.

"But, considering we are teacher and student, I won't make things difficult for you."

"I'll take these potions away, pretend I didn't see them, hahahaha."

Subsequently, John waved his hand directly and collected the cabinet of potions into a sack he had prepared long ago.

And Snape's face turned black immediately.

If he still couldn't see John's meaning by now, he had wasted so many years in vain.

This was clearly using Umbridge to nakedly retaliate and blackmail him!

Even Hermione saw a clue.

"Alright, alright, there are no other problems."

"Professor, you have to lead by example and set a good example for the students."

After John took away the cabinet of potions, he also pretended to patrol the classroom, saying some leadership-style remarks.

When passing by Draco, he also played with the potion Draco was brewing halfway, and then commented casually.

"What kind of stuff is this, looks like poop."

This naked humiliation made Draco's face turn livid, swelling up like a pig's liver, but he dared to be angry but didn't dare to speak.

Harry and Ron lowered their heads, holding back laughter; although they didn't know what was going on with John, what he said was indeed satisfying.

Afterward, he passed by Hermione's cauldron and took a look.

"Look, look, this is called a potion, this is called professional! Everyone should learn well from student Hermione."

Hermione: "......"

She completely saw it; John was definitely up to something.

But she couldn't say anything in this situation now.

"Alright, I won't disturb your class, everyone work hard, wish you all get good grades!"

After patrolling a circle, John waved his hand happily to say goodbye, and then walked out of the classroom with his hands behind his back like a big boss.

Until he disappeared from everyone's view, there was finally movement in the classroom.

"What's the situation!?"

"I don't know!"

"That damn Mudblood..."

All kinds of rising and falling discussions exploded.

But before it completely exploded, Professor Snape spoke coldly.

"Shut up, all of you!"

Immediately, the classroom returned to quiet.

"Now, pour out all the garbage in your pots, and then start self-study."

Professor Snape ordered them coldly, and then he waved his big robe and walked quickly toward the classroom.

Obviously, although he hadn't spoken to interrupt John just now.

But he was actually about to explode with anger.

He was probably going to find John to settle the score now, right?

Hermione looked outside with some worry, wanting to chase after him, but afraid of disturbing John's plan.

Of course, that's assuming he really had a plan......

Just now, it looked like he was purely here to disgust and retaliate against Snape...

In the corridor outside, not long after walking out of the classroom, John heard a dull sound of footsteps behind him.

Looking back, he saw a figure full of low pressure wrapped in a black robe surging over in the dark underground corridor.

It was Professor Snape who was chasing him.

His face was covered with frost; no, it should be murderous intent!

"Er... that, Professor... ahahaha, let me explain..."

On the other side, inside Umbridge's office.

"Meow~"

A cat's meow came, and Umbridge, who was drinking tea, was stunned.

What do you mean John is currently fleeing to her place?

She had only sent John away not long ago; what is John doing again?

Bang!

Before she could figure out the situation.

John violently crashed open the door of her office, ran in, and shouted at her in a panicked manner.

"Pro, Professor! Help!"

Umbridge was startled by John's sudden intrusion and asked strangely.

"... wha, what's wrong, child?"

John hurriedly cried to her.

"That Snape, he doesn't know what's good for him!"

"He, he, look, he's coming."

Professor Snape was seen already standing at the door of Umbridge's office; just as John wanted to flee inside, he was grabbed by the back of his collar by Professor Snape.

"Professor! Help! He wants to beat a court official!"

John was so scared he let out a pig-like howl.

However, Umbridge had already been confused by the scene in front of her.

"Ms. Dolores Umbridge."

Professor Snape was seen looking at Umbridge and speaking coldly.

"You let Merrick break into my classroom without authorization; can you give me a reasonable explanation?"

?

The fake smile on Umbridge's face instantly froze.

She looked at Snape, then at John, who was like a little chick in Snape's hand.

I told you to investigate Snape, not to smash people's place!

However, before she could explain, John spoke indignantly.

"That's right!"

That's right your head!!

Umbridge screamed in her heart.

"It was the respected Professor Umbridge who granted me the power to investigate you!!"

Shut up!!

Umbridge wanted to stop John from continuing to go crazy.

"Professor Umbridge believes that you have long abused your power, favored students, and taught improperly, which has seriously damaged the educational fairness of Hogwarts!"

When did I ever say these words!!

"Oh, is that so."

"Ms. Dolores, I have indeed received your accusation."

This time it was Professor Snape who spoke; he still stared coldly at Umbridge.

"I will report truthfully to the Headmaster how you openly slandered a senior professor."

Umbridge was already so angry her face turned pale; although she really wanted to explain, hearing Snape's threatening words at the end.

It stimulated her sensitive nerves again, and she slammed the table and stood up.

"Mr. Snape, as the Senior Undersecretary stationed at Hogwarts by the Ministry of Magic, I have absolute supervisory power and discretion!"

"Even if it was me who asked Mr. Merrick to investigate you, that is also my power!"

However, Professor Snape was not bluffed by Umbridge's words, but revealed a sneer; he stroked his robe sleeve with his fingertips, his voice as low as a snake's tongue.

"Oh? Is that so, then..."

"Merrick broke into the Potions classroom without authorization, snatched teaching aids, disrupted teaching order, stepped on students, insulted professors, and even stole my potions—are these behaviors also allowed by you?"

"Can I assume that this is the substantial embodiment of the Ministry of Magic's educational improvement for Hogwarts that you swore at the opening ceremony?"

???

Umbridge, who was still aggressive just now, was stunned again when she heard these words, and then looked at John in disbelief, as if confirming whether what Snape said was true.

And John, very proudly, gave a thumbs up in return. ===== CHAPTER 213 =====