Dumbledore folded his hands, tapped his index finger with his slender fingertips, and looked at the four people and the cat in front of him, with an elusive smile on his lips.

But in the eyes of the four people, this smile did not have any kindness, and they all understood that deduction of points was inevitable.

Dumbledore looked up at the ceiling, thought for a moment, and finally issued a judgment:

“Going out at night in the evening is a clear violation of school rules, and ten points will be deducted from each person.”

Ye Ting accepted the result expressionlessly. He had gone out at night once, so he was considered an old hand. Since he chose to go out at night, he was already prepared to bear the consequences.

However, it was different for the three girls. This was their first time going out at night, and they were caught red-handed the first time.

Especially Hermione, her hands had begun to tremble slightly, and those ten points seemed to be on the tip of her heart.

Although she was unwilling, she also knew that she was in the wrong and could not refute.

But this was far from over, Dumbledore continued to list their crimes:”Breaking into the restricted area I set, each person will be deducted ten points.”

Hermione opened her mouth, as if she wanted to defend herself, but finally chose to remain silent.

She lowered her eyes and bit her lips tightly, her inner struggle and uneasiness intertwined on her face.

“Take away Professor Sprout’s Devil’s Snare, deduct 10 points from each player”

“Damage to the key used by Professor Flitwick to cast a spell, ten points for each person”

“Take Professor McGonagall’s wizard chess piece, deduct 10 points from each player”

“”Take away Professor Snape’s potion, deduct ten points from each person.”

One crime after another was listed, and the points to be deducted continued to accumulate. Now it has reached 60 points, and Dumbledore doesn’t seem to be stopping yet.

“”You disturbed my rest in the middle of the night,” he paused slightly, his eyes swept across everyone’s faces,”deduct fifteen points from each person!”

Hermione’s eyes gradually turned red, and her shoulders trembled involuntarily.

She thought that it would be enough to just deduct a few points symbolically, but she didn’t expect Dumbledore to list six or seven violations in a row, and a total of 75 points were deducted in a short period of time.

Susan had also begun to sob softly, and the scene became increasingly heavy.

When Dumbledore said indifferently,”Graffiti on the wall, deduct ten points,” Hermione’s emotions collapsed instantly, and she suddenly burst into tears.

The portraits of the headmasters on the wall seemed to be ignited by a gunpowder barrel at this time, and a fierce quarrel broke out.

The previous headmaster, Armando Dippet, shouted loudly that it was unfair. Who made him come from Ravenclaw, and there were two little Ravenclaw wizards present?

And Phineas Nigellus looked gloating, because none of the three little wizards were from Slytherin.

He didn’t know when a high-footed wine glass appeared in his hand, beating a happy melody, and his complacent look was really annoying.

“Yes, yes, you have been deducted a lot of points.”

At this moment, Dumbledore shook his head gently, raised his index finger, and a sly look flashed in his eyes:”However, there are a few things tonight that must be taken into account.”

He cleared his throat and raised his voice a few points:

“You four little guys are the first batch of students who have passed the level I set. In the process, the talent and courage you have shown are admirable. Therefore, each of you will get 60 points!”

He changed the subject and looked at Hermione:

“Moreover, Miss Granger’s message on the wall and the two anonymous letters you secretly sent before were all very well written. I will take your suggestions seriously, so each person will get another 20 points.”

The old man finally announced:”I have decided to set up a principal’s mailbox in the corridor, so that each of you can write to me and give me suggestions at any time without writing anonymous letters or graffiti on the wall.”

Hermione’s mood was like a roller coaster, she burst into laughter, and she was surprised and embarrassed.

It suddenly dawned on her that the two complaint letters that she thought were anonymous had been discovered by Dumbledore long ago.

Dumbledore winked mischievously,”Of course, this mailbox only accepts letters from students, otherwise I’m afraid I would be drowned in roaring letters.”

“So, we were deducted five points each in the end?”

Zhang Qiu couldn’t help but muttered as soon as he stepped out of the principal’s office.

Ye Ting listened and shrugged his shoulders easily,”Compared to the original 85 points, these five points are very little. One class can make it up, don’t take it too seriously.”

“”It’s up to you then, little brother!” Upon hearing this, Zhang Qiu made a cheering gesture to Ye Ting.

Although Zhang Qiu’s grades have always been among the best, she is usually introverted and rarely speaks up in class.

Hermione held a different opinion.

She tilted her head and retorted seriously:”In fact, I think deducting five points is already a light punishment. In my opinion, Headmaster Dumbledore should deduct ten points from us, so that it can really serve as a warning. He is actually testing our reaction this time, so even if he deducts twenty points, I will accept it without complaint.”In just a few minutes, Hermione has completely become a fan of Dumbledore.

She folded her arms across her chest and said seriously:”When I go back, I must write an apology letter to Professor Dumbledore and apologize to him for my impulsive behavior tonight.”

Ye Ting felt that her expression at this moment was eight points similar to Professor McGonagall’s.

“Of course, I will also add some suggestions. For example, I think Professor Dumbledore is too kind. As the head of a school, he should be more majestic, like Professor McGonagall.……”

“”Shh, be quiet!” Ye Ting suddenly interrupted her,”Professor Snape is here.”

He quickly pulled the three girls and asked them to stay close to him, and winked at Linnet.

Almost in an instant, several people hid in the shadows with the help of Linnet.

Professor Snape, wrapped in black pajamas, walked from the fourth floor with a gloomy face.

The restricted area that Ye Ting and his friends had just visited was on the fourth floor, and he had obviously just returned from there.

He stopped in front of the monster statue at the door of the principal’s office, whispered a command, and then walked in.

When the sound of his footsteps disappeared, the four people hurriedly separated.

Because Snape came suddenly, the four people squeezed together in a hurry, and it was inevitable that they would bump into each other.

Ye Ting just felt that his two arms were hit by two Surrounded by fruits of different sizes, on the left is Zhang Qiu, and on the right is Susan.

After thinking about it, Ye Ting found that although Zhang Qiu is one year older, Susan is still bigger in size.

As for Hermione, a rookie doesn’t need to participate in this kind of competition above B level.

For a while, the atmosphere fell into a weird silence. The three girls were silently tidying up their robes.

Zhang Qiu glared at Ye Ting fiercely, with shyness on his cheeks.

As for Susan, she didn’t even dare to look up at Ye Ting.

Only Hermione was still observing Linnet curiously, wondering what the principle was that she led everyone to become invisible.

Finally, Susan recovered and asked in a low voice:”Why is Snape here?”

“Could it be that he noticed that someone had entered the level he designed without permission?”Zhang Qiu guessed

“”Maybe it’s like that,” Ye Ting nodded thoughtfully,”Let’s go back to the common room quickly. If we run into Snape, the points will be deducted seriously.”

Thinking of Snape’s gloomy face, everyone couldn’t help but shudder.

Compared with the tolerant and generous Dumbledore, Snape is a real”score killer”. If it falls into his hands, it will only be a light deduction of five points.

About ten minutes ago, when Ye Ting and others were passing the level…

In Filch’s office, the atmosphere seemed a little weird.

Malfoy was sitting on a short chair copying the school rules.

He seemed uneasy, his buttocks kept twisting as if pricked by a thorn, and the chair also moved. He was staggering. (To read exciting novels, go to Faloo Novel Network!)

Not far away, Filch was busy fiddling with a pile of chains. He had just used a whip to severely whip a skeleton that he had gotten from nowhere. The snapping sound echoed in the empty office, making Malfoy shudder with fear.

Filch’s cat was squatting nearby, staring at Malfoy with its dead eyes, as if it could see through his heart.

Malfoy was frightened by the stare, and subconsciously leaned back and almost fell off the bench.

“”Oh, what’s wrong? Can’t sit still?” Filch laughed sarcastically, glancing at Malfoy from the corner of his eye,”Don’t forget, you still have an hour of detention.”

Malfoy swallowed nervously, and finally made up his mind to say what he had prepared for a long time:[]

“Mr. Filch, I have something important to report to you.” He glanced at the wall clock,”There are students wandering around the castle at night.”

“Oh? Who is so bold?” Filch tapped the table with the whip in his hand, and a cold smile appeared on his face.”If the information you provide is accurate, I can consider reducing your confinement time by five minutes.”

“”It’s Harry Potter and his henchman Weasley!”

Malfoy blurted out,”I heard them say with my own ears this morning that they were going to cause trouble in the trophy display room on the third floor tonight, and they were going to throw mud and stuff.”

Filch was stunned for a moment, then shouted angrily,”Those bastards! That’s a place I’ve cleaned many times! How dare they!”

“”We can definitely catch them if we go there now!” Malfoy encouraged.

Filch stared at Malfoy suspiciously,”You’re not trying to trick me into leaving and then do something in my office, are you?”

“I really didn’t lie to you, I swear on the honor of my Malfoy family!” Malfoy swore solemnly.

Filch stood up and snorted:

“Very well, then, you come with me. If we really catch those two brats, you won’t have to serve detention tonight. If you dare to lie to me,” he paused, a hint of malice flashing in his eyes,”I’ll make you clean the toilet until you feel like vomiting!”

Walking in the dim corridor, Harry and Ron both felt that this night tour was so smooth that it seemed a little unreal.

They had walked from the Gryffindor Tower to here, and had a smooth journey, as if they were taking a walk in their own back garden: they hadn’t met any prefects or ghosts, not to mention professors and the administrator Filch. Even the intricate staircases miraculously appeared on their way.

“George and Fred told me how exciting it was to go on a night cruise.” Ron snorted disdainfully,”That’s it? What’s so exciting about it?””

“Yeah, and Granger,” Harry added,”I thought she would report us or come out to stop us at night.”

“Didn’t she say she was going to find Ye Ting? She didn’t say anything after she came back. Maybe Ye Ting persuaded her.”Ron guessed

“I don’t know how Ye Ting can bear to be friends with someone with such a personality?”

“Ye Ting may just have a good temper……”Harry sighed,”He probably won’t refuse anyone.”

The two walked along the corridor and carefully went to the third floor. When they were about to reach the trophy display room, Ron pulled Harry and whispered:

“Harry, are you ready?”

“Well, but I’m still a little nervous.” Harry replied

“What are you afraid of? This is my first time doing this, too.” Ron consoled her,”I hope it will come out soon. I have to go to school tomorrow.””

“I’m just afraid……”Harry hesitated.

“What are you afraid of? Everyone has a first time!” Ron patted his chest and said,”Don’t worry, I’m very good at this!”

The two stepped into the trophy display room. The crystal glass cabinets shone brightly under the moonlight. The trophies, shields, medals and statues exuded silver and gold light in the quiet night, as if telling of the glory of the past.

However, Malfoy and his two bodyguards were nowhere to be seen.

Harry drew out his wand and looked around vigilantly, fearing that Malfoy would suddenly attack.

But as time passed, the room was still quiet, without even a trace of wind (amazing).

“Maybe, it’s just a trap as Granger said?” Harry was puzzled.

Although Ron also began to suspect that they were deceived, he refused to give in:”Maybe Malfoy was just late, or he was afraid and didn’t dare to come.”

“Maybe… he is waiting for you two to fall into his trap with his men in the corner.”

Filch suddenly appeared from the darkness, with a smug look in his eyes.

“The famous Harry Potter, and a Weasley kid!”

Filch laughed,”I’ve always wanted to kick out the twins from your family, but I didn’t expect to catch their younger brother first. It seems that you are not as smart as your two brothers.……”

Filch was so happy that he couldn’t close his mouth, with a mouthful of uneven yellow teeth exposed to the air,”I’m so lucky tonight, double happiness!”

Malfoy was standing nearby, also grinning smugly,”You’ve been fooled, Potter? I’m in detention, how can I let you sleep peacefully in your dormitory?”

Ron was furious and was about to scold, but Harry suddenly shouted,”Run!”

Ron immediately understood and ran away with Harry.

“”Don’t even think about escaping!” Filch was furious and tried to block their way.

But his thin body was not strong and he was knocked away in front of the two boys.

Mrs. Norris pounced on him and scratched Ron’s face with one claw. It could obey Linnet’s orders and turn a blind eye to Ye Ting and the others, but it would never let them go.

Ron threw it away in pain, and it hit Malfoy’s face squarely.

Malfoy’s face was also scratched by Mrs. Norris, leaving a deep mark.

Filch hurriedly picked up Mrs. Norris, chased after her in a hurry, and roared,”Don’t even think about escaping!”


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