HP: Wizards at Hogwarts

Chapter 76 If you can't beat them, surrender (Fourth update)

Elaine eventually followed Professor McGonagall's instructions and released the frozen figures.

He never intended to keep them frozen indefinitely.

The reason I made my move today was mainly to demonstrate my strength to the students of Hogwarts and accelerate the process of recruiting followers.

Now that the young wizards of all houses and grades have witnessed his power, and the Slytherin group will receive their due punishment, the main objective will be achieved.

When the Slytherin students returned to the dining hall in their lines, every single one of them wore a face visibly horrified.

They didn't even dare to look up at Eleven, as humble and cowardly as a group of rats in the gutter, not daring to look directly at the true face of the evil god.

"Cough cough————"

Dumbledore cleared his throat, raised his voice, and glared at the Slytherin students with a serious look.

"Professor McGonagall has already inquired about today's events."

"You lot are incredibly audacious, completely disregarding school rules and attacking a first-year wizard in the club!"

"Do you realize you were wrong now?!"

The young wizards all lowered their heads in unison: "We understand!"

"Therefore, in light of the mistakes you have made, Slytherin will lose 200 points!"

Dumbledore then looked at Snape and said, "Severus, you're in charge of them. Put them in solitary confinement if necessary, and I want to see your results by tomorrow morning!"

Snape paused for a few seconds: "No problem."

As soon as he finished speaking, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.

Harry, who had been staring at Snape the whole time, keenly caught the glint of light.

He was certain that the menacing light wasn't directed at Elaine, but rather at the Slytherin students who had made mistakes.

Harry was even more confused.

strangeness----

Did Professor Snape take the wrong medicine today?

never mind!

Regardless, it's good that Elaine is alright.

The whole affair ended abruptly with Eleven's acquittal and Snape punishing the troublemakers himself.

The dinner continued.

However, the young wizards were no longer in the mood for eating.

Hufflepuff's students all gathered around Elaine, speaking in the gentlest of tones to inquire about his mental state.

"Eleven, I'm sorry you had to go through this today."

"But don't worry, we will all help you get justice!"

"No one can get away unscathed after bullying a Hufflepuff wizard!"

"Eat a big meal tonight, take a good shower when you get home, and get a good night's sleep. Don't let that kind of low-class guy affect you."

The Gryffindor students were chattering excitedly about just how strong Elaine was.

Harry thought Elaine was no less capable than Snape;

Ron believed that Elaine could fight Professor Flitwick.

The Weasley twins firmly stated that Elaine had at least reached Professor Quirrell's level.

The topic was a little different for Ravenclaw students.

Compared to Elavin's strength, they were more concerned about the magic that could "freeze instantly".

"I'm certain this spell isn't in Hogwarts' textbooks, and no one in the wizarding world has ever used a similar spell! Maybe it's a spell Elaine created himself?"

"Based on their description, when Elivin used this spell, it was instantaneous, silent, and without any incantation!"

"Merlin's beard! I've never seen anyone do something like that!"

"I heard that freezing spell can't be undoed with a 'stopping charm.' Don't you think this situation is similar to what happened to the Black Lake last week? Maybe on the day the young wizards start school, it was Elivin playing a prank on everyone—"

The atmosphere was rather awkward for the Slytherin students.

Those who had just returned from the freeze to eat already knew about Malfoy and Daphne siding with Elvin, but no one dared to accuse them of betrayal.

"We rushed over as soon as we learned you were frozen, but neither the 'Stop Charm' nor the 'Fire Charm' worked on the ice, so we had to ask the professor for help."

A Slytherin student who did not go to the Study Club to cause trouble told the troublemakers about what happened after they were frozen.

"Hmm—that's the correct assessment, thank you."

Seeing that everyone looked dazed, the man asked again, "What did it feel like when you were frozen?"

"A feeling of not feeling anything at all! My brain completely stopped thinking, and all bodily functions stopped. Hours passed in the blink of an eye."

"That's alright, I don't feel any pain."

"Um----"

"What are you going to do next? Are you still going to get involved with that Elaine?"

"Come on, even if we all gang up on him, we can't beat him. What's the point of trying to stop him? We might as well just hide—"

The air fell silent.

Is it reasonable for a pure-blood wizard to be beaten so badly by a Mudblood that he has to run away?

Just then, one of the unfortunate souls suggested, "In my opinion, why don't we join the Study Club like the Malfoy boy and the Glengrass girl, and side with that Elvin?"

"He has this level of ability at such a young age, and his potential is immeasurable. It's not a bad deal to follow him."

Everyone's hearts were immediately stirred.

Yes!

If you can't win, surrender. That's always been the rule in the magical world!

Besides, with Elaine's abilities, he might be able to build a new, powerful family in the future. Getting closer to him now will be beneficial in the future!

"But after we've stirred up trouble today, will he still accept us?"

"If he truly harbors ambitions to reorganize the magical world, he will definitely need to recruit talent and expand his influence in the future. We are not entirely useless."

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

"Then—when we get back to the common room, shall we call them in and discuss this in detail?"

"No, we'll go now!"

"Is it really necessary to be in such a hurry?"

"That's how we show our sincerity!"

Having made up their minds, the group immediately got up and walked together toward the Hufflepuff table.

Their actions silenced the entire cafeteria once again.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and stopped discussing.

Professor McGonagall and Professor Sprout stood up at the same time, ready to intervene immediately if anything happened;

Snape's expression was indifferent, but a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes;

Dumbledore sat up straight and watched the spectacle unfold below.

Ravenclaw students stared wide-eyed, unwilling to miss a single memorable scene;

The Gryffindor students stood up, drew their wands, and prepared to help.

Hufflepuff students stood in front of Elaine, their eyes filled with vigilance and hostility as they watched the approaching Slytherin army.

Finally, the Slytherin men stopped.

"Don't be nervous, we mean no harm, we just have a few words to say to Elaine."

Upon hearing this, Elaine was taken aback and slowly moved aside the senior students who were blocking his way.

"What did you say?"

The Slytherin members exchanged glances.

The seventh-grade headmaster stepped forward, his labored voice echoing throughout the cafeteria.

"We sincerely apologize for what happened this afternoon."

"I came here this time to try and mend our relationship."

"To show our sincerity, we would like to join the Study Club," to learn and grow together with everyone, and to jointly maintain the unity of Hogwarts!