HP: Embrace the Darkness

Time passed quickly, and soon the holidays were approaching. The young wizards who had finished their exams gathered in the auditorium again, looking expectantly at Dumbledore above.

"It seems everyone wants to go home."

Dumbledore stood up and smiled at the expectant little wizard below.

"In that case, I might need to hurry up."

"Fourth place, Gryffindor, 352 points."

There was sparse applause, and Dumbledore announced.

"Third place, Hufflepuff, 459 points."

"Second place, Ravenclaw, 476 points."

"First place, let us congratulate Slytherin, 570 points."

The long Slytherin table came out and cheered fiercely. Artes was eating the food and looked at Draco who almost jumped up in amusement.

Immediately, his eyes habitually swept across the teacher's desk, looking at Snape who was applauding and showing a short smile.

The professor seems to smile like this every time he wins the championship in Slytherin? Is it because you are happy?

Asseth's eyes fell to the side, silently pondering.

"Slytherin's performance is very good, but we need to take into account recent events."

The applause stopped, and Artes watched from the corner of his eye as Snape's smile disappeared, replaced by understanding and displeasure.

Did the professor know what Dumbledore was going to do?

While he was thinking, his fingers knocked on the table unconsciously, quickly and urgently.

Dumbledore continued, "I need to award some points. Miss Hermione Granger can think calmly in times of crisis. I will award 50 points."

"Mr. Ron Weasley, you will be awarded 50 points for winning a wonderful chess game."

"Mr. Harry Potter, for having fearless courage and courage, 100 points will be awarded."

At this point, Gryffindor was still 18 points away from first place Slytherin. Everyone held their breath and looked at Dumbledore above.

Dumbledore smiled and spoke slowly.

"Finally, it takes courage to face the enemy, and it takes even more courage to stand firm. For Mr. Neville Longbottom, he can stand firm in front of his friends, plus 20 points."

Finally Gryffindor scored, leading Slytherin by two points.

The Gryffindor table burst into thunderous applause, while the Slytherin table fell silent.

Aces glanced at the happy saviors, and then at Dumbledore who was looking at Harry with a smile.

Finally, out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Snape, who had an obviously dark face.

What a partiality!

He gave a sarcastic smile.

Draco beside him was staring at Dumbledore above him unhappily, mumbling something he didn't know what he was talking about.

But what to do?

He is also partial.

Dumbledore on the stage lowered his hand to suppress the cheers, and then continued, "If I am not mistaken..."

"Ding~ding~ding"

The crisp knocking sound attracted everyone's attention, and they all looked at Asseth who was tapping the cup.

Artes slowly put down his spoon, stood up and looked directly at Dumbledore.

"I'm sorry to interrupt the principal, but there are some things I feel need to be said."

"I think as the governor of Hogwarts, I should have the right to question some aspects?"

That's right, school director.

In the second half of the semester, the Duke and Anna had already secretly given up the school director's seat to Artes, so he is now the official Hogwarts school director.

"of course."

Dumbledore stroked his beard and said to Arthas with a smile.

"First of all, I do not deny the role played by Mr. Harry Potter and others in this matter, but one thing is whether they violated school rules in the first place."

"……Yes"

"Very good, they violated school rules, so they can ignore their violations just because their results are good? Isn't this a disguised form of encouraging students to violate school rules?"

"Then in the future school rules, for students, as long as they make a contribution, they can break the rules at will?"

Aces spoke slowly and unhurriedly, with aristocratic elegance, but the content of his words shocked everyone.

Dumbledore was speechless, Professor McGonagall nodded in agreement, and other professors also fell into thinking.

"They were lucky not to be injured this time. If next time, because of their luck, something happens to the students who violated the school rules with a sense of luck, then who should be blamed?"

“Is it their fault that they violated school rules or is it their lack of luck?”

As soon as he finished speaking, the little wizards began to whisper and discuss among themselves.

If it were other people, they might not take it seriously, but Asses has taught some young wizards, and his knowledge has been recognized by many people.

In daily interactions, he is also gentle and polite, patient and gentle to the little wizards who ask questions. It can be said that every little wizard who has come into contact with him dislikes him.

Therefore, his reputation is very good in every college, so good that everyone will think rationally when he raises questions.

Dumbledore's heart trembled, and he also agreed with Asseth's words.

"...Well, because they violated school rules, their points will be halved."

"I'm sorry, Headmaster. I'm just worried about my friends at Hogwarts. I don't want to see any of my friends lose their lives because of recklessness."

Dumbledore nodded in understanding.

The Academy Cup changed hands again, but Assese still didn't sit down.

"I voluntarily contribute to the school so I can't mention it too much, but Mr. Dua works hard every day to process various applications, gives various guidance to the students who apply, manages huge funds, and relieves the worries of the students."

"I thought maybe he could get some incentives to encourage him?"

Duva on the Slytherin table looked up in surprise, not expecting that there was something about him.

When he looked up, he didn't see any movement from Asseth, but he saw the little wizard who had received help nodding in approval. He couldn't help but feel warm in his heart, and the fatigue of the past year had disappeared.

Seeing this, Dumbledore nodded helplessly.

"And, of course, for Mr. Dewar..."

He paused. Just now, in order to surpass Slytherin, he gave Harry and others ridiculously high scores. If he gave them lower scores now, it would be difficult to pass.

He glanced at Asseth, wanting to see what he thought?

But at this time, Asses looked at the sky and the earth but didn't look at him, and showed his intention not to participate with his actions.

Dumbledore felt his head hurt.

When he thought about the funds for the next semester, he became determined.

"100 points from Slytherin for Mr. Dewar's hard work."

The scores surpassed Gryffindor in a crushing manner, and the young wizards from each house applauded heartily. Only Harry was a little embarrassed.

Arthur's eyes swept across the entire auditorium, and he felt happy when he saw Snape's face clearly relaxed.

Then he sat down calmly, hiding his merit and fame.