Hogwarts: I Obtained the Paternal System

He still had to draw on the original owner's feelings to display his paternal radiance.

It was a little difficult at first (Revised)

He sighed inwardly.

In a dazed tone, he said:

"When I first learned the truth, I was a little jealous of my brother.

He had lived with Dad and Mum for at least a year, while I had never even seen them.

I've been back for so long, yet I don't even have a photo of them.

Back at the Orphanage, the teachers said children like us were all unwanted by our parents.

I thought about it for a long time. Why didn't Dad and Mum like me? Was it because I wasn't well-behaved?

So I learned not to disturb others, to handle my own affairs, to help others more, and to make myself behave.

But no one still came looking for me.

Then I started wondering whether it was the power inside me that made them think I was a monster, so they didn't come for me.

So I suppressed that power and became the most ordinary child I could be.

I waited and waited, and finally, Mr. Dumbledore and Professor Snape appeared.

They brought news of Dad and Mum's deaths, and their faces were filled with suspicion and caution.

Especially when I mentioned wanting to see my brother, they both refused me. They must have been afraid I would hurt him, right?

I was a little sad and a little jealous, but after learning about my brother's deeds, I couldn't stay jealous.

Everyone called my brother's lightning-shaped scar a badge of honor, but it was also proof that he had nearly died.

I shouldn't be jealous of the treatment he received now. He saved the Wizarding World. He was everyone's great hero—and he was my brother!

And Dad and Mum didn't fail to come looking for me because they didn't love me. They simply couldn't come anymore.

As for Mr. Dumbledore and Professor Snape being wary of me, that was only right too. My appearance was so strange, so much like someone who might hurt my brother.

So I was thinking, would it be better if I went to Slytherin and stayed farther away from my brother?

And I could keep an eye on all the Slytherin children with character problems, to stop them from bullying my brother."

[Ding, Paternal Points +100]

[Ding, Paternal Points +50]

Two more notifications.

Darren happily accepted the Paternal Points.

This time, the results were pretty good.

Clearly, the other two people in the office had been quite moved.

But that was also the result of his hard work.

After spinning such a long tale of emotional turmoil, his mouth was dry.

And these words had clearly dispelled much of Dumbledore's suspicion.

"Jealousy always sounds unpleasant, but the generosity and tolerance that come after jealousy can make one seem great, can they not, Severus?"

Dumbledore asked with a sigh.

Snape snorted, then asked somewhat hesitantly:

"You aren't really going to let this child go to Slytherin, are you? It's full of Dark Wizards.

And if Harry Potter's younger brother enters Slytherin, I'm afraid it will give the Dark Lord something to laugh about for an entire year."

"Why not?"

Dumbledore waved his wand, refilling Darren's cup with Lemon juice before pushing it in front of him. Then he smiled softly.

"Severus, you should give Darren the freedom to choose. Not all Slytherins are bad wizards. For example, you, are you not?"

"That's different!"

Snape's gaze gradually turned vacant.

Dumbledore shook his head, and a smile appeared in those eyes that seemed to see through everything.

"It is the same, Severus. No one can guarantee they will never stray down the wrong path.

But as long as they return to justice, whatever their reasons may be, they are no longer purely bad people, are they?

Oh, half an hour has passed. Little Darren should be waking up soon. Severus, I don't think you want little Darren to know what he experienced today.

Unless you want him to always think of you as Professor Snape, who was suspicious and cautious, and willing to use any means necessary for Harry Potter's sake."

Dumbledore teased.

Snape snorted.

"I don't care what that stupid, gullible brain of his thinks of me!"

Snape spoke sarcastically as he carefully pressed his wand against Darren's head and murmured, "Obliviate."

[Ding, does the host wish to spend 100 Paternal Points to negate Obliviate?]

Damn!

[Negate!]

This was too outrageous. After all that Veritaserum drama, he had only earned seventy Paternal Points.

What a waste of his excellent acting.

[Negation successful]

With the system's notification, several new memories appeared in Darren's mind.

They were of Dumbledore asking him about how he had been living these past few days after he entered the office.

Whether there was anywhere he felt unwell.

In those memories, they had chatted merrily.

Just now, they had been discussing Mundungus.

"Um, Professor Dumbledore, I think what happened with Mr. Mundungus was probably a misunderstanding.

At the time, I thought he looked gloomy and sinister, a little like the Death Eaters people talked about, so I went over to help that Muggle gentleman..."

Darren lowered his head awkwardly and shyly took a sip from his cup of Lemon juice.

Dumbledore burst into laughter.

"No, no, my child. I believe you taught Mundungus a profound lesson.

You showed him that he must never underestimate anyone again... He will be fine, I promise you, my child."

Darren's smile grew even brighter.

But as though he had suddenly remembered something, he said, "Sir, I wanted to apologize to you the moment I came in, but I don't know why I forgot."

Darren spoke abruptly. Dumbledore froze, then guiltily looked away.

"It's because... because I... I was afraid Mr. Dumbledore needed something from me, and I didn't arrive in time, so... so I had Peeves eavesdrop on your conversation. I'm sorry!"

Darren stammered.

Dumbledore felt a little helpless. This child was truly terrible even at lying.

But of course, he could not expose the child, lest he become so embarrassed that he covered his face.

"I forgive your mistake, child. I do not mind such things. Without my permission, no one can hear my conversations."

"Mm-hmm, that's good. Thank you, Mr. Dumbledore, for forgiving me!"

Darren beamed.

Just as I thought.

This old schemer was testing me!

Snape's bloodline (Revised)

"You're welcome, child. I enjoyed our conversation today.

Oh, right. Professor McGonagall asked me to inform you that every new student must take the Hogwarts Express at the start of term and enter through the Black Lake.

She hopes you will arrive at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters in King's Cross Station before eleven o'clock the day after tomorrow, board the train on time, and welcome the beginning of your magical life."

After Dumbledore finished speaking, he waved goodbye to Darren.

Darren obediently left the office.

Only after lying down on his little bed did he roll his eyes.