Hogwarts' Golden Glory

"What, are you going to hit us? We're just stating the facts!"

Seeing Kane about to come over, the girl didn't back down at all.

Instead, she stubbornly resisted, acting like a shrew from the streets.

"Don't come any closer! What do you want?"

Seeing Kane getting closer and closer, she panicked and began to threaten him, her voice trembling with fear, "If you dare to lay a hand on me, the professor will definitely put you in solitary confinement!"

Ron, seeing this, wanted to stop Kane.

But as soon as he lifted his foot, the pain in his buttocks struck him instantly, and that step forward turned into a hesitant half-step.

But he still wouldn't back down, stubbornly saying, "How is it not true? From the start of the semester until now, she's been showing off all she can do."

Kane chuckled dismissively, glancing at the students around him. His voice suddenly rose: "The truth? I think you're just jealous that Hermione has stood out so quickly after only two days here, so you're making up rumors to slander her."

Kane couldn't help but wonder. In the original story, Hermione was far superior to Ron. With Ron's jealous nature, it was no wonder his marriage would be unhappy.

"It's only been two days, don't you realize how much Hermione has helped you? In yesterday's Charms class, some of you were completely overwhelmed. Who was it that repeatedly demonstrated for you and helped you master it?"

Kane paused, his gaze sharpening as he looked at them. "Now look at you, saying she's a ruthless villain who'll do anything for credits, an evil dark wizard. Do you believe that?"

Ron's face flushed red, veins bulging on his neck, as he retorted loudly, "So what? She just wants to show off in this new environment!"

Kane looked at the other person's hysterical roar and smiled. What a fool (A)(C).

Suddenly, Kane pointed his wand at Ron and the girl.

The girl was startled by Kane's actions and took a step back, but still said defiantly, "Don't go too far, we're not afraid of you."

Kane walked up to them, looked at Ron, and said, "I'll say it again: admit your mistake and apologize to Hermione. Otherwise, you'll regret it!"

Ron's face showed fear, but he still refused to bow his head.

He gritted his teeth and said, "I did nothing wrong, I won't apologize!"

Kane shook his head, his tone icy: "Then I won't hold back!"

Upon seeing this, the girl's eyes widened in horror, and she tried to run away.

But Kane wouldn't give her a chance; the spell had already slipped out.

A bright light flashed, and before the two could react, their legs were frozen in place, unable to move.

"Let me think... should we ask Professor Snape for a bottle of Truth Potion and force it down your throats?"

Kane deliberately tried to scare the two young wizards, "Or should we just throw you into Azkaban and let the Dementors interrogate you properly?"

The two were so frightened that they fell silent, not daring to utter a sound.

"From now on, answer my questions honestly. If you disobey, I'm not sure if you'll be sent to Professor Snape or straight to Azkaban!"

Just as Kane was about to ask a question, Hermione suddenly shouted, "Kane, the professor is here!"

Kane quickly turned his head and saw a slightly weathered old man striding over, lifting Draco up with one hand as if he were a chick.

Draco then shouted loudly to his two henchmen:

"You two, make him let me go! Kane, run!"

His two henchmen stood beside the professor, too scared to move.

Kane looked closely and saw it was Professor Old!

My heart skipped a beat, and I knew I was in trouble.

Why is this professor here?

Does this mean I can't help Hermione today?

Kane had previously used Legilimency to probe the professor's memories.

Compared to his own mental strength, the other party's mental strength was utterly insignificant, and he was completely unaware that his thoughts had been examined.

You should know that Kane has put a lot of effort into his Legilimency and Occlumency techniques over the years!

That's why Kane realized that all those rumors came from Ron and this girl!

"Is there something you want to ask, Mr. Kane?"

Professor Old spoke calmly, showing no intention of punishing Kane.

Kane was slightly taken aback, his heart filled with surprise. Just who was this professor? Why did he repeatedly favor him?

"Yes, Professor." Kane composed himself and pointed to the two men beside him. "I suspect that the rumors about my friend were spread by them."

The two men's expressions changed drastically, and they lost all of their initial arrogance.

Professor Old casually put Draco down, who was swinging his little fists but barely getting a scratch.

With a flick of his finger, a spell flew out, and Draco froze on the spot.

Kane was about to stop him, but found that the professor was moving too fast.

Without even taking out his wand, he only realized the professor had cast a spell by the subtle fluctuations of magic in the air.

"Don't worry, I just wanted to quiet this guy down. I can tell he has a slight prejudice against me."

Professor Old seemed to see through Kane's thoughts and explained with a smile.

When that kid stopped me just now, he even pulled out his magic wand!

Kane breathed a sigh of relief, guessing it was a freezing spell.

I thought to myself, Draco is too reckless. He even dares to mess with the professor. I just warned him at noon, but he completely ignored me.

"Professor, he just cast a poisonous curse on us! He tried to kill us!"

Seeing that things were going badly, Ron also started to play the victim.

"Oh?" Professor Old tilted his head, looking at Ron with a half-smile. "Then how come you two aren't dead yet?"

Ron's eyes reddened, and he almost cried. Was this professor even speaking human language?

Does Kane really have to kill them all? Would he even care?

"Kid, I'll teach you how to get some people to tell the truth!"

Professor Alder looked at Kane.

Kane understood immediately, walked to the side, gently put his arm around Hermione, and nodded to the professor, meaning, "Please go ahead."

Professor Old walked steadily to the two of them, his eyes suddenly sharpening like cold stars, locking onto Ron.

Ron felt an invisible pressure rushing towards him, and his usual recklessness vanished instantly.

The surrounding air seemed to be frozen by this pressure.

Kane immediately realized that the professor was about to use Legilimency.

Professor Old leaned slightly forward, his face slowly approaching Ron's.

The voice was deep yet resonant, like a booming bell, making one's eardrums vibrate.

"Young Weasley! You should know what you've done! I don't have the patience to beat around the bush with you! I still need to prepare lessons for my students! And you're just causing me trouble at this time!"

Ron opened his mouth to argue, but Grindelwald suddenly sat up straight.

She raised her hand to interrupt him and continued, "Don't rush to speak, think it over first. Do you think I know nothing?"

"The rumors and gossip surrounding this young girl are like rats in a stinking ditch, scurrying around and bothering people. And you just happen to be at the center of this whirlpool."

As he spoke, the professor began to pace slowly, his black robe trailing on the ground with a rustling sound, each step seeming to weigh heavily on Ron's heart.

Grindelwald suddenly stopped, his gaze piercing Ron. "Do you know the price of causing trouble right under my nose?"

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Ron's forehead. He bit his lower lip tightly, and his hands unconsciously clenched the hem of his clothes.

Seeing this, Grindelwald snorted coldly: "If you're smart, tell the truth. What I want is a pure, united, and unified school. I will never tolerate any behavior that undermines unity."