ebonymovies Chapter 117 Dumbledore, don't cry!
Chapter 117 Dumbledore, don't cry!
Chapter 117 Dumbledore, don't cry!
At this moment, not only was a dispute breaking out in the Slytherin common room, but there were also constant arguments in Gryffindor.
Hermione's face flushed red as her gaze fell on the badges worn by many Gryffindors, including Ron from the trio.
"I simply can't believe you would wear such an insulting badge to Ciel."
"Ciel isn't some kind of potion-poop rubbish, he's a one-of-a-kind genius!"
"He even taught the Headmaster of Slytherin a lesson, he defeated Snape, and challenged the injustices of Hogwarts. You were all applauding then, how can you do this now?!"
Hermione's excited words failed to elicit any response.
After all, Gryffindor in the original stories...
Perhaps it's because they had to bully each other with Slytherins from the very beginning of their schooling that they were all so incredibly arrogant.
He was penalized for losing points in the House Cup, and glared at Harry Potter with disdain, completely disregarding the fact that Harry Potter had once won a Quidditch match for Gryffindor.
If everyone was still young at that time, then in the Triwizard Tournament a few years later, there were also Gryffindors wearing badges that said "Support Cedric" and "Potter Stinks".
This only shows that Gryffindor and Slytherin, two houses that dislike each other and consider each other mortal enemies, are actually very similar in some ways, both being prone to bullying.
It's just that one follows Voldemort's ideology and the other follows Dumbledore's ideology.
When Hermione kept trying to get the Gryffindors to remove their badges, Ron finally snapped.
"Enough, Granger!"
"All you ever talk about is Ciel Ciel. Today you say how talented he is, tomorrow you say how amazing he is. You're not like a Gryffindor at all."
"Besides, the Charles you're talking about doesn't seem to be as proficient in everything as you claim, nor as remarkable as you say."
"At least when it comes to potions, he's definitely no good. He's far inferior to Professor Slughorn. After losing face, he hid away and disappeared. I'm afraid only you and the Hufflepuffs are still defending him."
"I really don't understand. Harry is clearly the Potions genius, our Gryffindor Potions genius. He was the first person to become the Seeker in his first year, yet you keep praising Ciel Evans. Are you a Gryffindor or a Hufflepuff?"
"If you like Ciel so much, and admire him so much, why don't you go to Hufflepuff? We Gryffindors don't like traitors like that. Miss Know-It-All, I'm talking about you!"
These words surprisingly drew cheers and applause from the Gryffindor common room.
Gryffindor also applauded Shire once, because Shire defeated Snape, humiliating Slytherin and exposing the long-standing injustice of the House Cup.
But now Snape is gone, and the new head of Slytherin is Slughorn, who is much more likable than Snape, and his points are awarded and deducted fairly.
Now that the point of contention regarding Snape has disappeared, the current conflict has become that Shire is not respectful enough to Dumbledore.
And Hufflepuff, they also seem to seriously threaten Gryffindor's chances of winning the Academy Cup.
This year is Gryffindor's most promising year yet!
During this period, Gryffindor's hostility towards the Shire and Hufflepuff naturally intensified.
Amidst the applause, Ron's face flushed with excitement.
For him, this meant acceptance.
Growing up, with several older brothers in front and a younger sister who needed more pampering behind, he, sandwiched in the middle, didn't receive much attention or recognition.
The applause made Ron feel incredibly flattered.
He made the badge on his chest even more conspicuous and raised his head.
"I'm not afraid of Ciel Evans. Gryffindor has nothing to fear."
"He's back, so I'm not only going to wear it here, but I'm going to wear it at the banquet tonight, right in front of him!"
This remark drew another round of applause.
Many Gryffindor enthusiasts, who love to watch the drama unfold, are expressing their support for Ron.
But Hermione no longer cares about any of that.
Ron's words hit her like a punch to the heart.
What does it mean to betray one's own people?
What does it mean to be a Gryffindor or a Hufflepuff?
What do you mean by "Miss Know-It-All"?!
Are these the nicknames that the Gryffindor students gave themselves?
Oh, oh, oh, here we go again, just like in Muggle school, just because you are excellent, because you are studious, because you want to answer questions, you will be looked at differently and given all sorts of nicknames?
Why didn't you mention it when you were giving Gryffindor points?
Why didn't you mention it when you borrowed my homework?
Tears welled up in her eyes, and for the first time, Hermione began to regret coming to Hogwarts and Gryffindor.
It's no different here, and the atmosphere is even worse than that of a Muggle school.
At least there, I was surrounded by many excellent and studious people.
But here...
Hermione could no longer hold back the tears that were about to spill from her eyes, and she ran out of the Gryffindor common room while crying.
The lion cubs, however, paid no attention to these things.
Ah, speaking of which, the Gryffindor lion emblem is indeed well-deserved.
Lions are social animals, and here, everything revolves around the lion king.
Those who are too weak will be bullied, and those who are too strong will be exiled. Only those individuals who are just right and fit in will be able to survive peacefully.
Harry Potter felt a sense of unease as he watched Hermione leave.
But soon, Ron grabbed Harry Potter's hand and lifted it high.
"Harry is the true Potions genius, Quidditch genius, and the pride of Gryffindor!"
"Let Miss Know-It-All do as she pleases!"
The Gryffindors surrounded Harry Potter, dispelling any thought Harry might have had of caring for Hermione.
Now, he's in the center of the crowd.
Hermione may regret coming to Gryffindor, but for Harry, it was a place where he experienced unprecedented attention and the feeling of being the center of attention.
The unease and confusion I felt upon arriving in the magical world have long since vanished, replaced by a strong sense of belonging.
At this moment, for the sake of Hermione, the know-it-all who he had only recently met, why would he so tactlessly leave in this situation?
Perhaps we can wait and let Hermione calm down and reflect on why she doesn't fit in.
……
In the principal's office.
Dumbledore was fully aware of what had happened in the common room.
A smile appeared on his face.
The treatment and attention Harry Potter is receiving in Gryffindor now is exactly what he wanted to see.
Of course, he wouldn't let Harry Potter have it all the time, lest he become arrogant and complacent. It was necessary to arrange the right blows at the right time.
But for now, let Harry Potter enjoy himself.
As for Hermione Granger, her situation reminded Dumbledore of his own school days.
When I first arrived in Gryffindor, I was also ostracized, but I don't remember that period lasting long and leaving a very deep impression.
Compared to the extraordinary life that followed, this brief unpleasantness seemed so insignificant.
Endure it for a while.
Let Miss Granger suffer for a while; there will surely be an opportunity for her to return to the side of the savior Harry Potter.
As for Charles Evans, Dumbledore smiled.
Perhaps this incident will teach him a lesson, showing him that he is not omnipotent.
"Everything is moving in a positive direction, and things are finally back on track."
……
Just then, Charles looked at the students in the corridor wearing badges and with mocking expressions, and his gaze gradually turned cold.
Therefore, bratty kids who don't know their place are the most annoying.
Especially since behind these unruly children is a parent who knows everything but does nothing, the level of annoyance is doubled.
Dumbledore, Dumbledore, what makes you think you can control everything?
After Ariana and Grindelwald, can't they get rid of this bad habit?
Since you like making arrangements so much, how about I make some arrangements for you too?
Just don't cry, don't break down, after all, this is your favorite thing to do, isn't it?
Charles slowly gripped the mithril wand.
(End of this chapter)