Hogwarts: I've acquired the Father System

If someone drops money, no one will pick it up casually; even if they do, they'll only hand it over to the police.

I also noticed that people don't even need to lock their doors when they go out, because there are no thieves. What a wonderful future!

[Ding, Father's Value +100] [Ding, Father's Value +80]

This time there are only two Father Value reminders.

Harry probably didn't give him any Father Points, because he was frowning at Darren.

"How could that be? This mirror couldn't possibly show the future world, because I saw my parents there. They died a long time ago."

He shook his head and looked at the mirror with a puzzled expression.

He had wanted to watch it with Darren, but now he didn't know how to make Darren see it.

So he could only try his best to describe the scene he saw.

As Darren listened to his story, he suddenly asked, "Among the people you mentioned, is there an old man whose knees are as uneven as yours?"

"Yes, yes! Darren, did you see it too?"

Harry looked up excitedly, and then heard Darren say, "Yes, I saw my mom and dad too, but they live in the world I saw."

They're doing well; they even had a younger brother and sister, and I love them very much.

Darren spoke cheerfully, but his eyes gradually reddened. He blinked, suppressing the tears welling up in his eyes, and suddenly said, "I miss them so much!"

[Ding, Father's Value +100] [Ding, Father's Value +100] [Ding, Father's Value +100]

90

Chapter Ninety: Darren's Gift!!

For the next few days, Darren was dragged by Harry to look in the mirror. He didn't actually want to look.

This thing requires not only fabricating memories but also expressing one's own thoughts after watching it. It's incredibly troublesome.

If it weren't for the comforting presence of his "Holy Father Value," he would definitely have rejected the suggestion.

It was probably Darren's idea that moved Dumbledore.

Just as Harry was taking him to see the mirror again, Dumbledore arrived.

"Children, you've come again."

"Professor Dumbledore... I'm sorry."

Darren lowered his head in embarrassment, clearly feeling guilty for breaking school rules and being caught by the principal.

[Ding, Fatherhood Value +50]

“No need to apologize, child. Anyone who sees the Mirror of Erised would do the same.”

Dumbledore chuckled softly and winked at Darren.

Darren laughed sheepishly. He then looked at Harry. Harry took a sheepish step back. He was also one of those who had broken the school rules.

"Alright, kids, I'm not here to punish you. I just want to tell you that I'm moving it and hiding it somewhere no one can find it."

Dumbledore said softly.

"No... I... I still want to see Mom and Dad. I promise, I won't come to see them at night anymore!"

Before Darren could speak, Harry shouted urgently.

Dumbledore didn't speak; he looked at Darren, seemingly wanting to hear his opinion.

Darren gave a bitter laugh and said to Harry's anxious gaze, "Professor, you're right. At first, I was indeed obsessed with this mirror. I thought it would let me see the future, or another world."

But the more I looked, the more I suddenly realized that it wasn't real; it was just something I had imagined.

I think my parents live in that kind of world, so they would be there.

I thought my brother and I had a younger sibling, and then we actually did. That's fake!

I miss them, but I won't run away from reality. My brother has been bringing me here every day these past few days, and I wanted to tell him.

But then I thought, maybe it would be better not to tell him. Maybe it would be better to tell him these facts later?

I'm sorry, brother, I just wanted you to be happy for a few more days.

Don't be like me, suddenly understanding the meaning of this mirror, and then unable to sit happily in front of it anymore.

Darren suddenly turned his head and wiped his eyes as he spoke.

Harry then noticed that his green eyes had turned red.

Those green eyes, just like his mother's, were now filled with sorrow.

[Ding, Fatherhood Value +100]

[Ding, Father Value +100] Hmm.

These words clearly moved Dumbledore and Harry deeply.

He also explained why he hadn't been actively looking in the mirror with Harry these past few days. In fact, he thought looking in the mirror was incredibly stupid.

Every time he looked in the mirror, he would be prompted with Legilimency, which would allow him to fabricate memories.

If he doesn't fabricate his memories, he can only see himself in the mirror. He'll see his own feigned, somewhat sorrowful expression.

That was incredibly embarrassing! Luckily, nobody knew.

“Child, I’m glad you’re so clear-headed… Yes, this mirror can only show you what you want to see…”

The happiest person in the world can only see themselves in that space. Alright, it's so late, why don't you two put on your invisibility cloaks and go back to sleep?

Dumbledore asked with a smile.

Harry could only stand up and ask curiously, "So, Professor Dumbledore, what can you see inside?"

“Socks! I saw myself standing there with a pair of wool socks.”

Christmas comes and goes, and no one ever remembers to bring me stockings; they only bring me books!

"Dumbledore said regretfully." Darren secretly rolled his eyes. "What a joke! Even Harry wouldn't believe that!"

However, he still gave him an innocent look and said earnestly, "I'm sorry, Mr. Dumbledore, I thought you liked sweets, so I gave you a bunch of candy for Christmas. Next year I will definitely give you wool socks."

[Ding, Fatherhood Value +100]

[Ding, Fatherhood Value +50]

Darren, who had just gained another bunch of "Saintly Points," was quickly pulled away by Harry. How on earth is he going to protect such an innocent Darren?

Harry only remembered to tell Ron about it after Dumbledore took the Mirror of Erised.

Ron was a little angry. "You should have invited me to come and see what I'm thinking!"

However, when he learned that Harry was obsessed with looking in the mirror, he immediately thought it would be better if the magic mirror were moved away.

Hermione also returned from off-campus.

She blushed and thanked Darren for the silver necklace he had given her.

It was a necklace with a star and diamond design; it looked very beautiful.

"Oh, you're welcome. Patchy bought it. Apparently, it's very popular in the Muggle world. She bought a diamond mine and made a whole box of them for Darren and me to give away!"

Harry said casually.

Then he received a murderous glare from Hermione.

"Humph!"

Hermione snorted loudly at Harry, then turned and ran to the girls' dormitory.

She almost didn't dare look Darren in the eye.

"Where to go?"

"Pack my things, if I have to report this to you!"

Hermione's unhappy voice came from upstairs; she sounded extremely angry.

"What's wrong? Is she angry about that necklace? It really was given to her by Patchouli!"

Harry scratched his head in confusion, and could only sigh that girls always get angry for no reason.

Even Hermione is just like any other girl. Darren's lips twitched.

He was now glad he hadn't gone to Gryffindor, otherwise Harry would have exposed his plan to prepare necklaces for every girl he knew.

Thank goodness, Slytherin girls wouldn't talk about gifts so openly.

They would only shyly express their gratitude without mentioning what the gift was, and no one would ask further.

He certainly wouldn't be as talkative as Harry, exposing her. Oh well, what can he do? Harry's his good older brother, after all.

Besides, he's still young, so it's normal for him to be naive and ignorant. No girl would be willing to be angry with him.

91

Chapter Ninety-One: Nicolas Flamel has been found!!