Hogwarts: Why do you call me the Demon King?

Draco certainly obeyed his father's demands, but he didn't seem to care as much about Harry Potter, the savior.

Draco wasn't a wizard who had experienced Voldemort's rampage, so he had no idea what Harry meant to wizards of that era.

From Draco's perspective, we're all just 11-year-old wizards who have just started school. You say you're the savior, so what makes you better than me?

The pure-blood wizards of Slytherin are the most pragmatic people imaginable.

In the original timeline, Harry could have distinguished himself upon entering Hogwarts and become the top young wizard among his peers, or even the entire school, like his senior, Old Tom.

While the pure-blood wizards of Slytherin wouldn't bow down to Harry outright, they wouldn't be so hostile towards him as to constantly kick him for no reason.

While Draco certainly played a part, the main reason was that Harry hadn't managed to "beat" them into submission.

As for Lucius Malfoy, he was far inferior to even his own father, let alone the pure-blood families of Europe.

Lucius Malfoy's father was Abraxas Malfoy, the patriarch of the Malfoy family in the mid-20th century.

Abraxas inherited his father's seat of Wizengamot and served as a powerful figure behind the scenes in the Ministry of Magic for decades, influencing the policy direction of the wizarding world.

The most famous thing this guy did was the resignation of the Minister of Magic in 1968.

He brought down the first Minister of Magic from a Muggle family in history.

And what about Lucius? Forget about inheriting the Wizengamo seat of Abraxas, he's practically being controlled by Fudge.

In Europe, the locals fear that Grindelwald's saints will reveal their identities again and cause trouble.

As for Tom's Death Eaters, Fudge would love for them to admit they were Death Eaters so he could control them more brutally and directly.

Although he couldn't compare to his father, Lucius at least knew when to cut his losses and not to follow Voldemort down the same path to ruin.

Just like his relatives who were imprisoned in Azkaban.

It could be said that Lucius was not particularly outstanding as a patriarch, but he was a qualified "pure-blood wizard".

Lucius was well aware that because of his status, getting close to the "savior" would arouse suspicion from some people.

Draco is just a child, and if he can befriend the "savior," it can also express part of the Malfoy family's attitude.

Unfortunately, Draco is a bit spoiled by his father, and he doesn't seem to care much for the Savior.

Draco was indeed like that; he wasn't interested in the topic of Harry Potter, but instead brought up the gossip he'd overheard in Diagon Alley.

"...Ha, Dad, don't you think they're ridiculous? How could Dumbledore sponsor an orphan for no reason?"

That guy might just be a lump of mud...

In the context of pure-blood wizards, "Mudblood" is practically the greatest insult to half-blood wizards and wizards from Muggle families.

In Muggle society, this would be roughly equivalent to "bastard"?

How hurtful are these words... well, it's a matter of opinion, but for pure-blood wizards who emphasize bloodlines, being called Mudblood is indeed a very damaging insult.

As a member of the Holy Twenty-Eight, Lucius often cursed people as Mudbloods, and Draco, his son, naturally followed suit and also cursed them.

This time, however, Draco was rudely interrupted by Lucius before he could finish speaking.

Draco dared to say he had never seen his father so enraged, and for a moment Draco was terrified into a quail.

Lucius probably realized that his reaction was a bit too much, so he forced himself to calm down and explained to his son.

“Draco, what you’re saying isn’t a rumor, it’s true.” As a pure-blood family, the Malfoy family is naturally part of the social circles of the owners of Diagon Alley.

Therefore, he can more easily obtain more accurate information from others.

Then he learned that the rumors circulating in Diagon Alley were not just rumors; Dumbledore was actually paying the bills for a young wizard.

Lucius even inquired about what kinds of bills Dumbledore was paying for the young wizard.

Is it life? Studying? Materials?

While Dumbledore might have been asked to provide financial assistance, he later learned that Dumbledore had practically taken care of all of the young wizard's needs, including food, clothing, and shelter, and even had no limit on the amount he could spend at the bookstore.

What is the most expensive thing in the magical world?

A potion brewed by a potion master?

Material from some rare and magical animal?

Or perhaps an extinct herb?

These things are all expensive, but the most expensive thing is knowledge. Lucius even suspected that the little wizard named Waldorai might actually be Dumbledore's bastard son, given that Waldorai could pay the bookstore's unlimited bills.

At the very least, they must be very close relatives.

Was Dumbledore's action simply paying for the young wizards?

No, he was telling the British wizarding community that this young wizard named Isaac Waldorley was one of his men.

If one day someone develops any inappropriate thoughts about this little wizard, they should first consider whether they can outmaneuver Dumbledore.

The most obvious difference is that it is common knowledge that Dumbledore favored Harry Potter, the savior.

Did he ever pay Harry Potter's bills?

He did not.

Now, Dumbledore is paying the bills for the Valdorai.

How could Lucius possibly, and how dare he, let Draco finish saying that sentence?

Even though this is Malfoy Estate, what if my son blurts it out in front of everyone?

Everyone outside thought Dumbledore was a nice guy in the wizarding world, and even though some newspapers and reporters made up stories about him, he never came out to react.

I haven't seen the reporter receive any punishment whatsoever.

As a former core member of the Death Eaters, Lucius knew all too well how much his former "boss," Voldemort, feared Dumbledore.

As I said before, Dumbledore was in the headmaster's office at Hogwarts, and he didn't move an inch.

If Voldemort is so awesome, why didn't he just storm Hogwarts and kill Dumbledore in the Headmaster's office?

Is it that you don't want to... or that you can't do it?

Lucius realized that his son and the Waldorai had entered school in the same year, and he had to make Draco understand that being a qualified pure-blood wizard wasn't about having a lot of friends.

All he needs to do is avoid offending people he shouldn't offend.

Harry Potter, the savior, is not someone you can't afford to offend, but Isaac Waldore, who was "marked" by Dumbledore, is definitely someone you can't afford to offend.

In particular, Lucius knew just how foul his son's mouth was.

Chapter 66 Ron: Two Best Friends Who Became Friends at First Sight, and a Stranger

"Fools! Just remember this: from now on, whenever you see Valdorei, treat him like you're seeing me!"

"If you really provoke him, you two..." Draco stared at Crabbe and Goyle, planning to come up with a punishment that would be more aggressive towards the two of them.

He quickly came up with an idea.

"If you really provoke him, neither of you will get enough to eat at Hogwarts!"

ah?!!

What a cruel punishment this is!

The mysterious figure back then could probably only be this cruel when punishing his subordinates.

Crabbe and Gore were both pale-faced, and Crabbe, who had almost made a blunder, was sweating profusely.

How evil it is to have the ability to prevent people from having enough to eat!

That's why Draco has a way with things; he easily made Crabbe and Goyle understand his will.

Draco was quite satisfied after successfully subduing his two henchmen once again.

The task of befriending the savior has obviously gone wrong, but that's okay!

He had just overheard at the door how much the Savior respected Valdore.

If you can't be friends with the Savior, why not be friends with the Valdorei?

That way, even if the Savior doesn't call him Lord Malfoy, he'll at least have to call him Mr. Malfoy!

Yes, that's what we'll do.

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“Sir, that Malfoy just now, wasn’t he…” Harry hesitated, then secretly pointed to his head.

Crabbe and Goyle behind Draco clearly have some mental issues.

But what about Draco himself?

Harry thought that perhaps the symptoms were mild or well-hidden?

After all, birds of a feather flock together.

If someone can understand the thought process of a mentally ill person, then that person must also have some kind of problem.

“I don’t like him!” Hermione said bluntly; the Malfoy she had just met made her feel quite uncomfortable.

Malfoy looked at her as if she were something dirty.

“Well… you can get to know him yourself later.” Isaac didn’t make a judgment for Harry, mainly because he couldn’t be sure about it either.