But whether it was Neville or Susan, once they had made up their minds, they absolutely refused to leave with them, struggling with all their might to break free. Seeing how firmly they resisted and refused to comply, the two adult wizards could no longer keep their tempers in check and began scolding them harshly.
Harry, Flag, and the others helped Neville, trying to free him from his uncle's grip, and with the Pureblood school governors and professors joining in, the scene grew even more chaotic. The young wizards tangled with the Pureblood governors.
Susan's firm, ringing voice stood out especially clearly. "I'm of age. I have the right to decide my own affairs. I'm withdrawing from school right now."
"I don't want to go back, Uncle! If my parents had been stronger back then, they wouldn't still be lying in St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries!" Neville was also bravely voicing his own thoughts.
Seeing this scene, Allen had just turned when Dumbledore quickly stepped forward and blocked him. "Mr. Harris, although these wizards are already of age and do not need a guardian's consent to withdraw from Hogwarts, they are still Hogwarts students at this moment. That means they should now be subject to the school's jurisdiction. Hogwarts cannot possibly allow these students to leave so irresponsibly. How this matter is handled specifically is already an internal affair of ours.
"Mr. Harris, since you have already resigned from Hogwarts, you have no reason to interfere. Everything here no longer has anything to do with you. I believe it would be inconvenient for Mr. Harris to remain present and take part in what follows. I suggest you return first to the Ancient Magic Class office. Filch should be willing to help you pack your things."
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