The tragedy that befell Nelson ultimately amounted to only a few minutes of news coverage on the Wizard Lookout Station and drew little attention.
Too many similar tragedies had occurred since Voldemort took control of the British magical world. Everyone had already grown numb to them.
Only a small number of the Defence Association's peripheral members were glad that Nelson had been rescued in time. They likewise hoped that, when they needed help most, the Defence Association would come to their aid. That was precisely why they were willing to join the association.
However, no one felt it more deeply than the refugee students hiding in the shelter. Nelson's experience had greatly shaken them; it was incomparable to the news they had heard on the radio before.
That case had happened right beside them, making everyone keenly aware of the changes in the British magical world and the threat posed by the Death Eaters. They had to admit that this place truly was providing them with shelter.
Yet that was precisely why.
Nelson, whose own experience had filled everyone with fear, was ostracised in the shelter. It was not only because he had shattered people's illusions, but also because he came from Slytherin.
Everyone knew that Slytherin had a poor relationship with the other Houses. Especially after Voldemort took control of the British magical world, the divide between them had grown even wider.
Nelson was already fortunate that he received nothing more than mockery and sarcasm here.
Of course, Nelson's situation had more to do with the fact that he was alone.
The number of Muggle-born wizards in Slytherin could be counted on one hand. With so few Muggle-born wizards to begin with, anyone in their right mind would not come here. You simply could not find any friends you