Hogwarts: I've acquired the Father System

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"If you hadn't insisted on knowing Justin's opinion of you, I wouldn't even have told you these things; it would have definitely upset you!"

Hermione said indignantly.

She heard Justin say that in the morning and even had a fight with him.

But Justin liked to say that, and he kept giving freshmen a lesson, trying to make everyone think that Darren was a villain.

"I really hope he gets petrified soon!"

Harry said angrily.

He now particularly dislikes Justin because the guy last time suspected Darren of petrifying Filch's cat.

"Brother, don't say that. Actually, he's quite right. I feel like I'm a jinx."

I always bring misfortune to those around me... I really wish I could make everyone better.

[Ding, Fatherhood Value +100]

[Ding, Fatherhood Value +100]

[Ding, Fatherhood Value +100]

[bite…]

"Oh, Darren, you always blame yourself for other people's misfortunes."

Actually, even without you, they would have been unlucky anyway. It's just a coincidence, don't take it to heart!

Harry comforted Darren.

He thought Justin was sick.

How could Darren have done those things?

Besides, Darren is with them almost all the time except when he goes to sleep, so how could he possibly do that kind of thing?

Why don't these people believe in coincidences?

Harry thought angrily.

Darren shrugged.

Because of his antics with Lockhart yesterday, Harry's Parseltongue hasn't been revealed yet.

So now no one is talking about Harry at all; everyone is talking about this poor kid.

Of course, there are also those like Justin who are "clear-headed about reality".

But few people are as clear-headed as Justin.

Perhaps only Ernie of Hufflepuff thought Justin's point was valid.

Most people who look at Darren think he's a pitiful little guy who needs to be protected.

Some girls even wanted to start a Darren Protection Association.

This was Hagrid's joking remark.

Darren was left both amused and exasperated.

"Alright, Darren, I'll take you home. It's getting late."

Harry checked the time; it was already 10 p.m.

Darren needs to return to the Slytherin common room.

"No, brother, I'll go back myself. It's not far from Slytherin..."

If you send me, I'll have to worry about you and then send you back. Besides, you know how strong I am!

Darren said with a smile.

Harry sighed; he had no room for rebuttal to what Darren had said.

He was indeed too weak.

"Okay, goodnight then..."

Harry watched Darren's departing figure, then sighed softly.

“Every time I watched Darren leave, I thought I had to become stronger to protect him…”

But why can't I become stronger?

"Oh, buddy, maybe you need to study harder? You haven't even done your potions homework for today, and you still have to protect Darren?"

Ron chuckled and pulled out Harry's Potions homework.

That parchment only has two words written on it so far.

"Ron, can't you say something nice?"

Darren and the others left the Gryffindor common room, and he sensed something was wrong.

Because he heard the basilisk's voice again.

Tear him apart!

"kill!"

"Kill!"

"kill!"

This guy's voice was even more terrifying than usual; it sounded like he was furious.

And judging from the direction of the sound, it seemed to be heading towards the Slytherin common room.

This means that he might have stumbled upon the scene of the basilisk's attack.

[Ding, detecting a scene where the Holy Father System is active near the host, a temporary mission is now issued: Follow the Basilisk's voice towards the Slytherin common room.]

Upon seeing Justin, he stood in front of him, looked directly into the basilisk's eyes, and pretended to be exhausted from resisting the basilisk's power, collapsing to the ground for a minute.

Ultimately, Justin sees the basilisk's eyes through Nick, who is nearly headless.

[Ding! Mission completed, reward: Ghostly Transformation. Host, would you like to accept the mission?]

Ghostly transformation?

What is that?

Darren blinked in confusion.

However, he still clicked to accept the request.

They quickly followed the basilisk's voice and started running.

As he ran, he shouted, "Quick, can anyone hear me? I just heard that sound again! It's going to attack!"

However, it is almost curfew time, and most students are staying in the lounge.

His shouts here only alerted a few portraits and Nick, who was nearly headless; no one came out to check.

"Potter, you..."

Darren ran all the way to Justin's side.

Justin was clearly terrified; he thought Darren had come to take revenge on him.

However, as soon as Darren saw him, he said anxiously, "Quickly, quickly close your eyes!"

"Potter, are you going to get revenge on me?"

Justin had no idea what was happening.

He heard Darren's voice and even thought that Darren was telling him to close his eyes before hitting him.

Of course he couldn't do that; he had to widen his eyes.

However, Darren did not retaliate against him; instead, he stood in front of him.

Justin nudged Darren in confusion, about to say something, when he saw Darren fall limply down with his force.

"Potter, stop pretending..."

Justin looked up.

Then, through Nick's body, he saw a pair of yellowish-orange eyes.

Those eyes quickly drained all the strength from his body.

Then his entire body suddenly turned to stone.

Justin crashed to the ground with the sound of a stone falling to the ground.

Darren looked at Justin with a pained expression, as if all his strength had been drained, and collapsed around Justin.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for achieving ghost transformation.]

Ghost Transformation: The host can transform into a ghost state at any time. In ghost state, the host can pass through walls.

Huh?

This ghost-like transformation is quite interesting.