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Chapter 415: Well Done
Chapter 415: Well Done
Facing Professor McGonagall's inquiry, Albert quickly repeated what he had just said to Madam Pomfrey. As for why the giant snowman suddenly collapsed, it was, of course, due to Snape casting a Dispell Charm on it.
The reason such a large snowman could be built was that Albert had used magic during the construction process, and once those spells were undone, the snowman naturally fell apart.
Moreover, Snape had ignored his advice and failed to move away in time, resulting in him being hit by the falling snowman. It truly wasn't Albert's fault.
Lying in his sickbed, Snape, who had just regained consciousness, couldn't stop his body from trembling as he listened to Albert's explanation.
He was helpless because Albert had just innocently mentioned that he had also told Professor Snape about it while he was preoccupied with deducting points from Gryffindor, which was why he ended up being struck by the snowman.
Are these the words of a human?
"Professor, we were there too and overheard the conversation," Truman whispered as he sneaked into the infirmary. "I remember Albert saying, 'I think we should stay away from this snowman; it seems like it's about to collapse...' But then, Professor Snape interrupted him, and Albert stepped back quickly. Professor Snape didn't react in time and was knocked down by the falling snowman."
"Later, Albert led everyone to rescue Professor Snape and brought the unconscious professor here to the hospital wing," Fred added. "I believe those who were present at that time must have heard it too."
Albert shrugged innocently, indicating that he had little to do with the matter.
"Gryffindor will lose ten points, Mr. Anderson. You are not to build snowmen again, and if you have so much free time, you will spend next Saturday in detention with me until you finish that essay on Human Transfiguration."
"Oh, alright, I understand, Professor," Albert said helplessly.
"You may go now."
Without another word to Snape, Professor McGonagall concluded the matter. She shook her head in dismay as she looked at Professor Snape lying in the bed.
What was all this about! In fact, when Professor McGonagall had arrived earlier, she had already inquired about what had happened, and the whole situation left her feeling bemused.
"It's really infuriating! Clearly, it was all Snape's fault, yet Professor McGonagall still deducted points from us and gave you detention. It's so unfair!" Fred expressed his indignation on Albert's behalf.
"Yes, it's all Snape's fault! Why did Professor McGonagall deduct points from us? It's obviously Snape's own problem."
In fact, many people sympathized with Albert, believing that Snape being knocked down by the snowman served him right.
How could they still lose points for something like this? They might as well just hand over the House Cup to Slytherin directly.
Of course, Albert wasn't like Garon, and it was impossible for everyone to like him.
There were also those who were very displeased that Albert had caused Gryffindor to lose twenty-five points, but those who voiced such opinions were quickly refuted by Albert's supporters and left speechless.
After all, Albert had been consistently earning points for Gryffindor, so why complain about a little deduction?
How many points have you contributed to Gryffindor?
Haven't you seen how unreasonable Snape is when deducting points?
Anyway, with everyone discussing the incident, Snape's reputation sank even further.
Moreover, the unified narrative of this incident was that Snape had come to cause trouble for no reason, ignored others' warnings, and then had the audacity to blame someone else after being knocked down by the snowman. How could he still have the face to be a professor?
Some people were fanning the flames, causing the onlookers who were initially just watching the drama to start blaming Snape as well. After all, it was all his fault.
Yes, a vote of no confidence with their feet.
Everyone felt that Albert had suffered unjustly, and many came to comfort him, expressing their continued support.
Of course, it was just talk.
For Albert, detention meant writing the essay, which he had to do anyway, so it was just a change of location.
As for Snape wanting to make things difficult for Albert, he no longer had the opportunity since Albert had already been punished by Professor McGonagall.
What more could he do?
Snape was so angry! It was said that he left the hospital wing that day but still couldn't avoid catching a cold and developing a fever.
Then, too weak to brew his own potion, he had no choice but to return to the hospital wing, where he spent another night drinking the cold remedy prepared by Madam Pomfrey, finally curing his illness.
When Snape's mind was no longer clouded, he carefully recalled the events of that day. The incident didn't seem like an accident orchestrated by Albert, but... he just couldn't figure out how it could have been, until he remembered the existence of a Time-Turner.
When Albert had noticed him hiding there, he was mostly curious and didn't know what the other party intended to do. Seeing Snape stop the snowman and even walk over to reprimand him, a ridiculous idea popped into his head, and then it actually came true.
The snowman conveniently collapsed, coincidentally knocking Snape unconscious...
There had never been so many coincidences in the world, so what did this imply? He knew what it meant, but he just didn't understand why he would do such a thing. Then, after witnessing Snape's series of misfortunes, Albert understood.
So satisfying! Serves you right for reprimanding me for no reason and trying to deduct points from the House!
Maintaining a pleasant mood is beneficial to one's physical and mental health.
Anyway, to outsiders, this was just an accident, and Albert was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire. It was all Snape's fault.
It was all a delightful turn of events.
"You're quite popular, aren't you?"
Inside the Room of Requirement, Isabelle popped a chocolate into her mouth and smiled at Albert.
"Help me review this essay so I can go to Hogsmeade next time!"
Albert also unwrapped a chocolate. "You should have noticed by now that Professor Snape is indeed very unpopular."
At that moment, the library door opened, and Katrina walked in. Seeing the two of them, she paused for a moment. It had been a long time since she had done homework with them.
"I heard you were given detention by Professor McGonagall?" she asked.
"Yeah, it's no big deal. I just have to write an essay for Professor McGonagall," Albert said, pointing to the essay in Isabelle's hand. "Do you want some chocolate?"
"Are these all gifts from others?" Katrina mumbled.
"Probably as a gesture of sympathy after hearing that I was wronged," Albert said. "Actually, the largest one is from Potter, and there's even a greeting card."
Katrina walked to Albert's side, picked up the card that was on top of Harry's chocolate, and opened it. She glanced at the content inside: Well done. (End of Chapter)
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