Hogwarts: I Obtained the Paternal System

He put on an expression of fear, condemnation, and disbelief as he whispered, "H-How could she side with Ron... and even give me Gillywater with Love Potion in it?"

"Don't you think it's nice that there's a girl who still likes you even though her boyfriend doesn't approve?"

Hermione teased, sounding a little jealous.

Darren quickly shook his head.

"That's far too immoral. I don't agree with it. I want to tell Ron..."

"Where's the evidence?"

"The evidence? Isn't that cup of Gillywater the evidence?"

Darren turned, intending to point at the Gillywater he had placed on the table. Then, right before his eyes, Romilda Vane made that cup of water disappear.

What a pro!

She was a true master!

Darren pretended to look stunned.

Harry and Hermione both wanted to laugh.

But he still insisted, "No matter what, I have to tell Ron—" Yet he stopped halfway through.

Because Hermione pointed at the two people kissing passionately.

"See? Ron would only think you were trying to drive a wedge between them. He's only been in a relationship once in six years. He even calls Romilda's name in his dreams. Romilda has him completely captivated," Harry said with a laugh.

Darren could only look shocked.

"But... no, I still have to mention it to him... I can't let him—"

Stay in the dark.

Darren insisted.

But when he brought the matter up with Ron, Ron said that he already knew.

"Romilda told me. She saw that you were really thirsty, so she casually handed you a cup of water. And she knows you're like a little brother to me. This is her way of showing how deeply she loves me."

"But, but that cup of water..."

Darren pretended that he was about to tell the truth.

But Hermione covered his