Slytherin's Non-Pure-blood Wizard

Crack~ Crack~ Crack~

The wooden table in front of them, directly in the direction of the wand, began to sprout branches and buds under the influence of magic.

Dead Wood Comes Back to Life!

Dumbledore, who had witnessed it all firsthand, wore a stunned expression as he murmured, "Unbelievable, truly unbelievable! This immense vitality feels as though nature itself is casting a spell."

"Magic has always presented itself as a simple form of energy."

"Even though wizards are divided into white wizards and Dark wizards, and magic has exceptional cases such as Dark magic, they are essentially all just pure magic. But magic that is innately imbued with a particular trait like this is something I have encountered for the first time in my life!"

Dumbledore looked as though he had discovered a treasure, his face filled with the innocent, delighted smile of a child.

By the time Chu Yang's magic dissipated, a small tree had grown atop the wooden table, nearly reaching the ceiling. Ivy and clusters of brightly colored flowers had also sprouted from the vines below.

The portraits on the walls could no longer restrain themselves and began chattering noisily.

"Astonishing! What an absolutely beautiful sight!"

"This completely overturns everything I know. That child produced such an astonishing result without casting a single spell."

"Dumbledore, hurry and capture him for study! He might spark a great new era!"

Chu Yang slowly raised his head and stared coldly at the portrait clamoring to have him captured.

Phineas Nigellus Black

The first Headmaster to graduate from Slytherin, and also the most unpopular Headmaster in Hogwarts history!

He was also the great-great-grandfather of Harry's godfather, Sirius Black.

In short... he was the most detestable of all the Headmaster portraits!

"Don't say that, Headmaster Phineas." Dumbledore tidied his beard and even wiped his glasses. "He will be entering Slytherin soon. In a sense, he is your junior."

"What?" Phineas suddenly flew into a rage!

Only a gaping, blood-red mouth remained in the frame as he roared, "I will never allow a child of Muggle birth to enter the great Slytherin House!"

Phineas had overheard Chu Yang's conversation with Dumbledore earlier and knew that Chu Yang had come from an orphanage.

As for Dumbledore's later claim that Chu Yang might be a descendant of some renowned Eastern wizarding family, Phineas did not take it seriously.

He had not used Legilimency on Chu Yang, so naturally he could not agree with Dumbledore's assessment.

"You've been dead for over sixty years. Why are you still clinging to that boring bloodline theory?" a female Headmistress mocked, her contempt for Phineas clear in her voice.

Chu Yang glanced at her name.

Dilys Derwent

Before becoming a renowned Headmistress in Hogwarts history, she had been the chief healer at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.

Dilys had become Headmistress long before Phineas, so Phineas usually kept his mouth shut whenever she spoke.

Only after both portraits had fallen silent did Chu Yang ask, "Why did you sort me into Slytherin?"

Dumbledore fell silent for a while before saying, "Slytherin is an excellent House, but their views on certain matters are overly stubborn. As Headmaster, I cannot forcefully interfere with the students' beliefs."

"The person who changes their minds would be best off being a student like them."

Chu Yang frowned. "Why choose me?"

Dumbledore explained, "The person who convinces them must be a wizard from a Muggle family, otherwise it would be meaningless. But such wizards generally do not possess particularly high aptitude and cannot accomplish this. You, however, possess extraordinary potential..."

Chu Yang was unconvinced. He always felt that this seemingly kind old man was actually full of bad intentions.

Then, he remembered Dumbledore's plan to mold Harry Potter into a savior.

Good grief, was he treating me as insurance?

The more Chu Yang thought about it, the more likely it seemed. But under the current circumstances, it would be difficult for him to refuse Dumbledore's arrangement. After all, the compensation they had agreed upon earlier might disappear as well.

"Fine, Slytherin it is. But let me make one thing clear first: if those students aren't very friendly toward me, I'll strike back decisively when the time comes. You can't blame me for it then!"

They're just a bunch of Dark wizard recruits who haven't even graduated yet. Dark wizards are exactly what I beat up!

Dumbledore smiled at Chu Yang's eager, battle-ready appearance and teased, "If you feel your safety is threatened, then of course you may defend yourself. There is no problem with that. I can guarantee it!"

"In that case, I am very willing to join Slytherin." Chu Yang gave a slight bow, then reminded him, "Please remember our agreement as well!"

"I never go back on my word." Dumbledore winked playfully at Chu Yang, looking every bit like a mischievous old child.

Then he summoned a House-elf and said, "Please bring Professor Snape here."

The House-elf swiftly disappeared from the Headmaster's Office.

Upon hearing Snape's name, Chu Yang silently sighed inwardly.

If there was anyone in the world of Harry Potter with the most tragic story, it was undoubtedly him.

The girl he loved had been won over by the boy who bullied him every day, and he still had to risk his life protecting their son.

Severus Snape's deep devotion to Lily Evans was worthy of respect.

But it was also pitiful and foolish.

Honestly speaking, if Chu Yang had been in Snape's place, never mind anything else, he definitely would have first found a way to kill James Potter.

The humiliating upside-down incident in their fifth year had dealt a devastating blow to Snape's life, causing him and Lily Evans, the love of his life, to part ways.

Perhaps from Harry's perspective, James Potter had been a great father. From the perspective of friends such as Sirius Black, James Potter had been a trustworthy friend.

But from the objective perspective of an outsider, they were simply a bunch of bastards—far bigger bastards than Draco Malfoy.

Thus, whether someone was good or bad depended entirely on one's perspective.

About ten minutes later, Snape, who had escorted the new students into Slytherin, finally arrived. He first greeted Dumbledore respectfully, then turned an indifferent gaze toward Chu Yang.

The shocking spectacle that had unfolded in the Great Hall lingered in Snape's mind.

He still remembered Professor McGonagall saying that the Sorting Hat could not determine this child's future. Now that Dumbledore had called him to the Headmaster's Office, the reason was obvious.

Sure enough, Dumbledore spoke the next moment. "Professor Snape, from today onward, Chu Yang is a Slytherin student. Take him to the dormitory."

You're letting a young wizard from an orphanage enter Slytherin?

Snape could fully imagine how difficult Chu Yang's days ahead would be!