Hogwarts: I Obtained the Paternal System

Darren called out.

Then, a Petrifying Spell actually struck Snape.

Because Darren had not put much magic into it, only a corner of Snape's robes was petrified. Even so, it was obvious that Darren had managed it.

Snape looked at Darren with a nostalgic gaze for a long while before finally saying, "For Darren Potter's splendid performance, Slytherin earns one point."

Darren heard Harry secretly mutter from below, "Targeted."

Indeed.

If he had done this in Professor McGonagall's class, she would definitely have given him twenty points.

Snape had only given him one point. He was clearly doing it on purpose.

But that was only normal.

After all, the act they had put on last year had been meant to make Voldemort believe the two of them had fallen out...

Since they had fallen out, of course Snape would not properly award Darren points.

"Now, pair up and begin practicing Silencing Charms."

Darren was paired with Hermione.

He watched Hermione hold back those spells as though she were constipated. But ten minutes into class, Hermione finally forced out a Leg-Laxative Curse.

Darren flicked his wand.

A Shield Charm enveloped him.

Only then did the Leg-Laxative Curse strike him.

Just as expected, it was deflected by his Shield Charm.

Their excellent performance drew many curious glances.

But Snape acted as though he had seen nothing. He bypassed Darren and walked over to Harry.

Harry was practicing with Ron.

Calling it practice was generous. The two of them looked as though Silencing Charms were completely beyond them this lesson.

Snape sneered.

He shoved Ron aside and said, "Let me do it. Let me see what Harry Potter is capable of!"

"None of your business!"

Harry blurted out.

A cold smile curled at Snape's lips.

"I believe, Harry Potter, that talking back to