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Chapter 1895: Chapter 1040: Soul Device 2
"Aha, excellent, it seems someone is already late on the first day of school, and Mr. Harry Potter is nowhere to be found?"
Snape’s gaze was as sharp as an eagle’s, continuously scrutinizing the students on Gryffindor’s side, eventually resting his eyes on Tao Yu, easing only slightly.
"Tao Yu, do you know?"
Even Snape would look at Tao Yu with some respect for his significant contributions on the train earlier.
A talent from the Muggle world, capable of casting a Patronus Charm superior to those of upper-grade students even before enrolling—it’s simply unheard of.
"They were trapped on the rotating staircase."
"Aha, that really is quite foolish..."
Almost as Snape gave his evaluation, Harry, Ron, and Neville came rushing down the corridor.
Each one ran as if they were about to break into pieces.
"Gryffindor, thirty points deducted."
Snape looked coldly at the three, icily spitting out the decision to deduct points.
The thirty points deducted just on the first day of school immediately made the latecomers feel quite guilty and ashamed.
But being late was a fact, and they had no rebuttal.
"Additionally, the three of you will be in detention for a month."
Detention at Hogwarts was merely an after-school punishment, usually helping professors with miscellaneous tasks post-class, like Harry previously helping with fan mail in the Secret Chamber.
This made the three latecomers hang their heads even more.
But now, they could only reluctantly find empty seats.
Neville came to Tao Yu’s table, while Ron and Harry teamed up to face what was destined to be anything but a peaceful Magic Potion Class...
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"Oh, terrible, really terrible, Snape is targeting us, he definitely is!"
As the class ended, Ron felt like his soul was being sucked out, his face full of misery.
The first experience of a Wizard Class felt disastrous to him, leaving a mental scar.
Snape’s pointed questioning, relentless sarcasm, along with the point deduction and detention, all converged.
It even made him somewhat resistant to school.
"You were late first, Professor Snape may be a bit strict, but his skills are unquestionable."
Tao Yu said calmly.
Now I have deduced the outlines of various classes in the Wizard World, but if experts like Snape could help with the details, finishing everything within a year shouldn’t be a problem.
"Ah, you’re different from us, even Snape has added points for you, you can’t feel what we’ve gone through earlier."
Ron sighed.
However, after spending time with Tao Yu, Harry had come to think that everything Tao Yu said made sense, and indeed they were late first, making him ponder.
"Maybe we did indeed leave a bad impression; becoming an excellent wizard requires the help of a professor, perhaps we can sincerely apologize to Professor Snape during detention."
"I, I think we could try, otherwise my grandma would kill me if she knew I contradicted a professor."
Neville also agreed at this point.
Lacking a firm opinion, Ron could only nod.
"If you all think so, then let’s try..."
"Apologies should be sincere, it’s best to look into the other person’s eyes to show your sincerity."
Tao Yu smilingly suggested to Harry.
Snape’s emotions towards Harry were quite complex, with loathing for James Potter on one side, and affection for his beloved Lily on the other.
And coincidentally, Harry had a pair of eyes exactly like his mother’s.
If he keeps looking at Snape, he might receive some preferential treatment.
Now Snape and Harry just started interacting; if Harry showed traits reminiscent of James Potter, it might lead to negative associations.
But if Harry displayed qualities similar to Lily, like being hardworking and obedient, it would naturally be different.
Unfortunately, Harry wasn’t a daughter.
"If Harry took a sip of Witch’s Potion, he might even get full marks after hitting the teacher in every Magic Potion Class."
Tao Yu shook his head, seeing the three heading to detention.
The next two days were the weekend, where they needed to use their free time to help professors, while Tao Yu was preparing to consult some professors and find a chance to visit the Forbidden Book Area...
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During the weekend, most of the new little wizards had begun exploring Hogwarts, while those who loved learning like Hermione headed to the library.
While Harry and the others started their detention by helping professors, Tao Yu came to the eighth floor at Hogwarts, opposite the tapestry depicting the giant troll beating the foolish Balabala.
Room of Requirement!
A place that showcases the room according to the user’s inner needs.
This is also where the Soul Artifact Crown of Voldemort is hidden.
"An ingenious method; even now, it’s hard to replicate."
Tao Yu’s eyes sparkled with the Guanghui from books, as the entrance to the Room of Requirement appeared on the front wall.
A weakened version of something like the Great Prayer Technique, the changes within the room are somewhat limited, but overall it’s sufficient for the school’s little wizards.
Looking at the crown before him, Tao Yu could feel the chilling soul waves within.