Chapter 508: Attacked by Harry!!
Ron and Hermione's exams were scheduled to end on the very day Harry and Darren were due to face the Third Task.
Logically, they should have been spending all their energy revising.
But instead—just like Darren—they devoted most of their time to special training for Harry.
They made Harry repeatedly recite the spells Darren had created.
Hermione believed that even if Harry couldn't use them properly right now, memorizing them would still be useful.
After all, what if one day he suddenly managed to cast one?
Naturally, Hermione memorized all of Darren's spells herself as well—though she knew she couldn't use most of them either.
As for Ron, his thinking was much simpler.
Whether he remembered the spells or not, as long as he practiced with Harry, his Defense Against the Dark Arts grade this time was guaranteed to be excellent.
Especially since he had just successfully blocked a wasp that flew into the room using a Shield Charm.
That sense of achievement instantly reached its peak.
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June arrived quickly.
The sun was already scorching hot.
Discussion about the Triwizard Tournament increased day by day.
Whenever Darren walked through the castle corridors, people looked at him with admiration.
To be honest, Darren rather enjoyed those looks—
if only a certain boy hadn't also been staring at him like that in the bathroom.
As for Harry—
He now practiced spells whenever he had even a little free time.
He had even mastered one of Darren's orientation spells, which allowed his wand to automatically point north.
Harry felt confident.
For the first time, he truly believed he had done everything he possibly could.
The preparation he'd lacked in the first two tasks had been fully made up for this time.
Sirius Black also wrote letters every single day, encouraging both Harry and Darren.
He said he believed they would definitely pass the Third Task.
Darren, especially, was sure to come in first.
As for Harry—
as long as he didn't embarrass himself, that was good enough.
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In mid-June, when they went to send another letter to Sirius, they noticed Malfoy in the Owlery.
Malfoy had his hands cupped around his mouth, whispering something.
Crabbe and Goyle were giggling beside him.
When Malfoy noticed Darren looking at him, he immediately ran away.
"They're definitely up to something bad," Ron said angrily.
Harry and Hermione both nodded.
Even Darren didn't object.
Malfoy's guilty expression was far too obvious.
Still, Harry decided not to care.
Nothing was going to disturb his mood before the Tournament ended.
He was eagerly waiting for the Triwizard Tournament to be over.
Once it was finished, he could finally return to his former peaceful life.
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June 24 arrived soon enough.
It was noon.
Ron and Hermione had just finished their Defense Against the Dark Arts exam and followed Harry into the Great Hall for lunch.
Darren was eating quickly, planning to finish early so he could go watch the excitement.
That day also happened to be the day Rita Skeeter's newspaper arrived.
No one knew what she had written this time.
Just as Darren finished eating, the owls swooped in.
As expected, the moment Hermione opened the paper, a loud bang echoed as she slammed her hand on the table in fury.
Darren immediately rushed over.
He took the newspaper from Hermione's hands, his face darkening as he said angrily,
"Hermione, are those people starting again—"
His voice stopped abruptly as he read the headline.
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EMOTIONALLY UNSTABLE! EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!
THE DARK SIDE OF HARRY POTTER
The boy who once defeated the Dark Lord has recently shown severe emotional instability.
According to our investigation, due to the pressure of the Triwizard Tournament, Harry Potter has complained that his scar pains him—and has even launched an attack.
The victim was none other than his own twin brother, Darren Potter.
While Darren Potter was defenseless, Harry Potter attacked him. Dumbledore later concealed the truth, insisting that Darren had merely fallen asleep.
How ridiculous! Can anyone believe such horrifying bullying could exist at Hogwarts?
When Darren Potter lost consciousness, the entire school claimed he was "just asleep."
We all know Darren Potter to be a well-behaved child who never causes trouble in class.
This reporter interviewed the Divination professor present at the time, who stated: "That poor child must have seen something unusual…"
Unusual? What kind of "unusual" thing could occur in class?
Only one answer—Harry Potter.
Potter claims his scar causes him intense pain. It is highly likely that this was the reason he attacked Darren.
Of course, jealousy may also have played a role.
In any case, out of brotherly love, Darren Potter has never explained why he was sent to the infirmary again after being discharged.
His silence may also be due to threats from Dumbledore.
According to another professor—Severus Snape—Harry Potter has enjoyed special privileges ever since entering Hogwarts.
It is therefore not surprising that Dumbledore would cover up such an incident.
Harry Potter can speak Parseltongue!
In his second year, he even released a snake to attack a fellow student—truly appalling.
These words come from a student named Malfoy, described as a handsome boy of excellent character and academic achievement.
> "We've had enough of his bullying. During this period, Harry Potter frequently summoned Darren Potter under the excuse of 'scar pain.'
Darren always returned pale and exhausted.
We strongly suspect he was beaten—and this was not the first time.
In first year, after Darren was sorted into Slytherin, he was brutally bullied by Harry Potter.
I dare not say more. Darren Potter would never allow anyone to speak badly of his brother.
Perhaps Dumbledore has threatened him—after all, Dumbledore is feared even by the Dark Lord himself."
Reading this testimony, this reporter could not help but shiver—even under the blazing summer sun.
What exactly has Darren Potter endured at Hogwarts? Threatened by Dumbledore, bullied by his own twin—he has nowhere left to retreat.
Perhaps he believes Harry's scar pain excuses everything. But I fear the poor child has been deceived.
Doctors from St. Mungo's were consulted.
One Healer stated that the Dark Lord's remnants may be assimilating Harry Potter.
Another suggested that Harry Potter may simply be pretending.
Hell is empty. The devils walk among us.
I hope Darren Potter will awaken and tell the world the truth—
and finally pull the "Boy Who Lived" down from his altar.