Hogwarts: I Obtained the Paternal System

Tonks greeted them. Harry and the others burst out laughing.

"What's wrong with me coming?"

Tonks said unhappily, then looked at Darren.

Harry, Ron, and the others nearly held their breath. They all knew that Tonks liked Darren.

And Tonks had always said that once Darren returned, she would make things clear to him.

They thought Tonks was about to say it now. They watched her take several deep breaths.

At last, Tonks finally opened her mouth and said nervously, "Quick, get in the car—" Ron and the others let out a loud scoff.

Tonks's face turned red.

"You don't even dare say it? Coward!"

Fleur's voice came from nearby.

Harry and Ron tensed up again. Fleur should dare to say it. Sure enough.

Fleur said openly, "Darren, I like you. I think you must have felt it. I like you!"

Darren seemed stunned.

But he soon shook his head and said, seeming somewhat guilty, "I know a lot of girls like me. I'm not stupid, but I really can't think about those feelings right now.

"Especially since I nearly died this time. I think I'm even less able to date, so... I'm sorry. Thank you for your affection."

Harry stood nearby with his mouth hanging open in astonishment. He had not expected Darren to handle it this way. But, but...

He was at a loss for words.

He remembered that Darren was supposed to be clueless about romance. How did he know so many people liked him?

Harry had thought he was the only one who had noticed!

"Oh, Darren is very smart. Ever since Cho Chang, he seemed to have finally realized that there were many girls around him who liked him.

"He avoided a lot of people and was no longer nice to every girl like he