Hogwarts: I've acquired the Father System

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Chapter 108 Confinement in the Forbidden Forest!

When Harry ran to the library.

Darren and his classmates are doing their astronomy homework.

He quickly told them what he had just heard and what he had guessed.

"So, Snape only needs Fluffy to steal the Philosopher's Stone?"

Ron hissed softly.

"Perhaps he already knows how to get past Lu Wei!"

Hermione looked at the library, her eyes gleaming with intelligence: "I don't believe that with so many books, there's no record of how a three-headed dog managed to get through?"

"That………"

Harry was silent for a moment.

He swore he wouldn't meddle in other people's business anymore.

So he thought for a moment and said, "Never mind, this is Dumbledore's business."

[Ding, detecting a scene where the Holy Father System is in action around the host, a temporary task is now issued:]

He said to Harry in a hesitant tone:

This isn't just the headmaster's problem. What if Professor Snape takes the Philosopher's Stone, ruining the cooperation between the headmaster and Mr. Nicolas Flamel?

Will Mr. Nicolas Flamel force the headmaster to pay for the Philosopher's Stone? Perhaps he can even shut Hogwarts down!

[Ding! Upon completion of the quest, you have gained Plant Affinity Talent +2. Would you like to accept the quest?]

[Accept!]

Darren quickly accepted the call.

Harry's adventurous spirit was so strong that if he hadn't said it that way, Harry himself would have changed his mind.

So if he doesn't speak up soon, he might miss his mission. Even if he only has two points of plant affinity talent.

He looked at Harry, thought for a moment, and hesitated before saying, "Brother, why don't we tell Professor Dumbledore?"

Harry was still a little reluctant.

He remembered the suffering Darren had endured with Snape. He really didn't want to drag Darren down with him anymore.

"No, brother, what do you mean by implicating me? I was planning to go anyway about what happened last time."

"You forgot, I initially planned to go up and see Norber off myself, but you guys stopped me."

He laughed, his eyes devoid of any gloom. But the more Harry listened, the more guilty he felt.

“If I hadn’t left the invisibility cloak on the rooftop, you definitely wouldn’t have been punished.”

Given Professor McGonagall's favoritism towards Darren, he'll probably only be scolded by her a couple of times before she lets him go back.

Then Darren certainly wouldn't be punished by Snape.

"No, no, no, brother, Professor Snape didn't punish me, he just made me do my homework..."

“Who would believe that?”

Harry muttered. Darren could only shake his head and say, "Alright, Harry, then let's put it this way: if Professor Snape takes the Philosopher's Stone, causing Headmaster Dumbledore's contract with Mr. Nicolas Flamel to be voided."

Will Mr. Nicolas Flamel cause trouble for Headmaster Dumbledore? Headmaster Dumbledore might have to pay a lot of Galleons in compensation.

Mr. Nicolas Flamel might even suspect that Mr. Dumbledore embezzled the Philosopher's Stone, and might even find someone to help shut down our school…”

[Ding, congratulations to the host for gaining Plant Talent +2] Darren elegantly accepted the reward.

He then looked at Harry and the others again.

"Impossible, Professor Dumbledore is very powerful."

"Hogwarts is the best school in Britain."

"Can Nicolas Flamel control Dumbledore?"

"But Nicolas Flamel is over six hundred years old; he could very well wield considerable power!"

"Yes, and even Headmaster Dumbledore might not be able to afford the Galleons needed to make up for the Philosopher's Stone."

"besides………"

They discussed it, one after another.

At first, they didn't think that the theft of the Philosopher's Stone would affect Dumbledore.

Not to mention it could even shut down Hogwarts.

But as they discussed the matter point by point, they were horrified to discover that Dumbledore had absolutely no chance of winning against Nicolas Flamel.

No, they weren't talking about strength. They were talking about financial resources, or influence...

In comparison, it seems as if Headmaster Dumbledore will go bankrupt tomorrow, and Hogwarts may very well close down along with him.

"Oh my god, Darren is right, we must inform the principal!"

"That's right, let's go now!"

They were about to leave in a menacing manner.

But as soon as they stood up, they slumped back down.

"No, we have no evidence..."

"Yes, if Professor Quirrell is forced to compromise by Professor Snape, he certainly won't testify for us."

And Filch, he might also be threatened by Snape. In that case, will Dumbledore believe the professor or us?

Especially since Harry often argues with Snape, Headmaster Dumbledore must have thought we wanted to get rid of Snape.

Hermione analyzed with difficulty.

Darren hesitated for a moment, then said with a hint of fear, "Then I, then I'll report Professor Snape. I have no conflict with the professor."

And if he really wants the Philosopher's Stone, I hope I can give him a chance to choose again. Perhaps he's just making a mistake for the moment?

"My God, Darren, how could you have such a thought?"

"Doing this will only alert them. Listen to me, let's take it slow. Once we have the evidence, we'll go to Dumbledore!"

Harry immediately dismissed Darren's idea.

He worried that Darren might disappear into the Slytherin basement one day after reporting Snape.

After all, he was from Slytherin, and Snape was watching him every day.

We should wait until he finds evidence before we can arrest Snape directly!

The next morning.

Their plan to find evidence against Snape was thwarted because they found a note on each of their tables.

Your confinement will begin at 11 p.m. tonight. Go see Mr. Filch tonight.

Professor McGonagall.

After receiving the note, Harry's mood darkened again. He had almost forgotten that he still had solitary confinement.

This is his first time being confined since the start of the semester. It's 11 p.m.

Harry appeared before Filch with Hermione and Neville, and found that in addition to Darren, Malfoy was also there.

Well, besides the few of them who were put in solitary confinement that day, Malfoy was also punished.

"Come with me!"

Filch smiled cruelly.

He was carrying a lamp, his mouth stretched wide, and he looked like a vicious murderer.

He was clearly overjoyed to see so many students being punished.

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Chapter 109 The Unicorn's Affinity!

"Ha, judging from your appearance, you must have learned a lesson."

If you ask me, they should use the old punishments they've always used, like hanging your wrists from the ceiling.

The current punishments are too lenient. I think corporal punishment and hard labor are the only ways to make you remember these lessons.

The chains still remain on the ceiling of my office. I remember to oil them every day, hoping they can be put back into use.

"Alright...we're almost there. Let me tell you, don't even think about running away. If you do...you'll be in big trouble!"

Filch turned to look at them, a hint of expectation in his voice. It seemed he still hoped they would escape.

He was somewhat disappointed to find them standing obediently in place. They silently walked through the dark corridor to the lawn outside the castle. Darren could vaguely see Hagrid's cottage.