Who Wouldn't Want a Friend Like Vinson Wright?

Dumbledore considered things more thoroughly.

Because Dumbledore knew Vinson Wright's past and understood his personality, he naturally couldn't give up on such an outstanding student.

Not to mention...

The Wizarding World had a new problem on its hands.

Now they had to face not only the threat of Voldemort's resurrection, but also Peter Pettigrew, the mastermind lurking in the shadows.

Vinson Wright was a student who could draw the Gryffindor Sword. He had even managed to defeat three seventh-year Slytherin Prefects on his own at such a young age!

Judging from the power of the spells Dumbledore had seen Vinson Wright use, he already possessed almost the combat ability of an Auror!

Even though Dumbledore had heard about Vinson Wright's exceptionally diligent study habits, he couldn't possibly ignore the powerful magical talent he possessed!

Add to that being raised and educated by a wizard of Old Barty Crouch's caliber. No wonder the little fellow was always so proud, and still acted with the same domineering style he had shown in Muggle elementary school!

That was perfectly understandable.

Moreover, compared to someone like Peter Pettigrew, who seemed timid but caused trouble behind the scenes, a student who had kindness in his heart and was merely somewhat reckless in his actions was far more reassuring to old Dumbledore.

To be honest.

Dumbledore actually wanted to expel Vinson even less than Professor Sprout did. He had even begun thinking of ways to prevent such a situation from arising.

Dumbledore sent away the relieved Professor Sprout and began seriously considering how to make Vinson behave a little better. At the very least, Vinson Wright had to understand what kind of trouble might get him expelled.

Of course.

Dumbledore also remembered to give Snape a reminder.

Elsewhere.

The Great Hall at Hogwarts.

Students from every year ate their meals here.

Most of the Hufflepuff students wanted to sit near Vinson Wright, glancing at their own little badger from time to time, as if afraid he would be expelled from the school.

"I'm going to find my aunt!"

Erwin Bones sensed the heavy atmosphere and couldn't help putting down his knife and fork. He immediately turned around, intending to go to the Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor's office!

His aunt was not only this year's Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor, but also a resident wizard of the Wizengamot, the Ministry of Magic's highest council. Even Dumbledore and the Minister of Magic treated his aunt with great respect!

"Come back!"

Vinson Wright grabbed his clothes and pushed him back beside his seat. "Sit down and finish your meal properly first. I know what I'm doing."

Vinson Wright was perfectly clear about it.

Dumbledore couldn't possibly expel him.

Even Professor Snape, who felt humiliated, would certainly be persuaded by Dumbledore. Their horizons were not as narrow as the students'; they had never confined themselves to the school.

As it happened.

Vinson's horizons were just as broad.

Being expelled...

There was no need to worry about it at all.

In fact, there really was no need to worry.

Tonks, Hufflepuff's big sister, soon brought back some good news.

Professor Sprout had asked Tonks to tell the Hufflepuff students that they didn't need to worry about their little badger being expelled.

As Hufflepuff's head, Professor Sprout had never hidden her favoritism toward the students of her own house. She had even personally chosen a healthy diamond-flower grass for Tonks to give Vinson as praise for her little badger.

Before Tonks had finished explaining Professor Sprout's words, the laughter of Hufflepuff had already echoed throughout the Great Hall!

This lunch was more cheerful than any before it.

Vinson Wright listened to the laughter around him and looked at the little flowerpot in Tonks's arms. The herb inside happened to be blooming with a cluster of vivid orange flowers.

Although everything had been within his expectations, clearly feeling his classmates' happiness for him still made Vinson unexpectedly pleased.

"Don't touch this herb with your hands."

Tonks placed a little flowerpot beside Vinson and reminded him with a grin, "Professor Sprout specifically instructed me to tell you that if you keep it in your dormitory, it'll help you sleep well at night."

"Okay, I understand."

Vinson nodded to show that he understood. His palm slowly brushed against the flowerpot, and a faint smile unconsciously appeared on his face. "I'll go back to the dormitory first and wake Cedric up for lunch, so he won't be late this afternoon."

Today.

Vinson felt that he had gained a great deal.

It wasn't just the mission rewards from the system. More importantly, the atmosphere in Hufflepuff had given Vinson a pleasant, relaxed mood today.

Perhaps...

It was also because he had beaten people up.

[Combat Mission: Defeat one first-year student from Slytherin (1/1), reward: 10 points of Magic Power Value.]

[Combat Mission: Defeat one fifth-year student from Slytherin (1/1), reward: 50 points of Magic Power Value.]

[Combat Mission: Defeat one sixth-year student from Slytherin (1/1), reward: 60 points of Magic Power Value.]

[Combat Mission: Defeat one seventh-year student from Slytherin (1/1), reward: 70 points of Magic Power Value.]

[Combat Mission: Defeat one first-year student from Gryffindor (1/1), reward: 10 points of Health Value.]

The rewards for these simple Combat Missions were barely acceptable.

The most important thing was that these missions made up for their modest rewards with sheer quantity. They covered students from every year of every house and could also raise the magic power and health within Vinson's body by quite a bit.

There was no need to rush these missions.

Even if he completed all of them, they could only count as a form of accumulation. He still had a long school career ahead of him, and there would be plenty of opportunities to complete such simple missions.

The only regret...

Was perhaps that there were too few of these missions.

Vinson actually felt that the system could issue more missions like these. Whether he beat one student or ten, it made little difference to him.

Obviously.

Vinson Wright was truly in a good mood.

However, Cedric felt somewhat uneasy after waking up.

Stories about him were circulating throughout Hogwarts.

Because he had been accidentally injured by magic during the conflict between the new students of Gryffindor and Slytherin, his friend Vinson had directly beaten up the new students from both houses...

Even the three Slytherin Prefects who had come to resolve the matter had been dealt with by Vinson Wright and left hanging from the walls of Hogwarts...

Good grief!

This was far more serious than the commotion caused during the Sorting Ceremony!

Even though Cedric wanted to ask Vinson why he had forced him to go back and rest at the time, he was too embarrassed to bring it up.

Really...

Cedric's feelings were rather complicated.

Vinson's attitude toward friendship naturally touched Cedric, but it also caused this kind Hufflepuff boy quite a bit of worry.

Because...

Vinson had gotten himself into trouble for a friend again!

Of course.

It wasn't entirely a bad thing.

The students of Hufflepuff had once again realized how much Vinson valued friendship. Everyone felt a little envious of Cedric, because he had made a friend like Vinson before he had even enrolled.

Who wouldn't want a friend like Vinson Wright?

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