The minor conflict between Gryffindor and Slytherin did not lead to any further trouble because of Xu Yue's forceful handling of it. He had cleaned up the aftermath very well.
However, the rumors among the students showed no sign of stopping.
All sorts of gossip flew everywhere.
Some claimed Xu Yue had Petrified all the Slytherin students right in front of Snape.
Others said Xu Yue had actually intended to kill the few who insulted him, but Snape had saved them.
There were even claims that Snape had been Petrified as well.
Opinions varied wildly.
None of the Gryffindor participants, the Petrified Slytherin students, or even Professor Snape came forward to clarify the matter.
Yet the fact that Xu Yue's Petrifying Charm was formidable never faded from discussion. Whenever interest began to wane, someone would inexplicably bring it up again.
"I don't understand what the point of this is! It's wasting our energy and resources!"
Prince Su, dark circles beneath his eyes, spoke to the pale, timid little boy standing before him.
He was also eleven years old, with rather delicate, feminine features that made him look more like a girl.
He was one of the other three members who had entered Gryffindor alongside Prince Su.
It was unclear why this trembling little eunuch had been sorted into Gryffindor, the house that represented courage.
"I-I think this is an opportunity. If someone uses this ability to commit a crime later on..."
Before he could finish his nervous defense, Prince Su immediately cut him off, his face full of mockery.
"Oh? So we can pin the blame on him? But tell me, how are we supposed to do that? Does any one of us know a high-level spell like the Petrifying Charm? Immediately! Cancel this operation right now, and get