Chapter 34: The Non-Pureblood Wizard of Slytherin

Crack~ Crack~ Crack~

The direction the wand pointed was exactly toward the wooden table in front of the two men, and under the influence of the magic, the table had actually begun to sprout branches and leaves.

Withered wood meeting spring!

Dumbledore, witnessing everything firsthand, showed a look of shock on his face, murmuring, "Incredible, truly incredible! This vast surge of life energy is as if Nature itself were casting the spell."

"All this time, magic has always presented itself in the form of pure energy."

"Even among wizards, there are distinctions between White Wizards and Dark Wizards, and magic has special instances like Dark Arts, but in essence, it is all just pure magic. But this kind of magic, which possesses an innate characteristic, is something I have encountered for the first time in my life!"

Dumbledore looked as if he had discovered a treasure, his face filled with a smile of innocent, childlike surprise.

By the time Chu Yang's magic dissipated, a small tree had already grown from the wooden table, nearly reaching the ceiling, while ivy and colorful little flowers had sprouted from the vines below.

The portraits on the wall could no longer contain themselves and began to argue all at once.

"Stunning! This is truly a magnificent sight!"

"This completely overturns my understanding; that child produced such an amazing effect without casting a single spell."

"Dumbledore, hurry up and capture him for research! He might just spark a great new era!"

Chu Yang slowly raised his head, staring coldly at the portrait that was clamoring to have him captured.

【Phineas Nigellus Black】

The first Headmaster to graduate from Slytherin, and also the most unpopular Headmaster in the history of Hogwarts!

He was also the great-great-grandfather of Harry's godfather, "Sirius" Black.

In short... he was the most obnoxious among all the Headmaster portraits!

"Don't say that, Headmaster Phineas," Dumbledore said, smoothing his beard and taking the opportunity to wipe his glasses. "He is about to enter Slytherin; in a sense, he is your junior."

"What?" Phineas suddenly flew into a rage!

Only a gaping, bloodshot mouth remained within the frame as he roared, "I will never allow a child of Muggle origin to enter the great House of Slytherin!"

Phineas had just overheard the conversation between Chu Yang and Dumbledore and knew that Chu Yang came from an orphanage.

As for Dumbledore's later suggestion that Chu Yang might be a descendant of some famous wizarding family in the East, Phineas didn't take such claims seriously.

Since he hadn't used *Legilimency* on Chu Yang, he naturally could not agree with Dumbledore's assessment.

"You've been dead for over sixty years, how can you still cling to that boring bloodline theory?" a female Headmaster interjected sarcastically, her voice dripping with disdain for Phineas.

Chu Yang glanced at her name.

【Dilys Derwent】

Before becoming a renowned Headmistress in Hogwarts history, she was the Chief Healer at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.

Dilys had become Headmistress long before Phineas, so when she spoke, Phineas usually fell silent.

Once both portraits had quieted down, Chu Yang finally spoke up and asked, "Why am I being sorted into Slytherin?"

Dumbledore fell silent for a moment before saying, "Slytherin is an excellent house, but they are overly prejudiced regarding certain matters. As Headmaster, I cannot forcefully interfere with the students' thoughts."

"The person who changes their minds is best served if they are a student, just like them."

Chu Yang frowned. "Why choose me?"

Dumbledore explained, "The person who convinces them must be a wizard from a Muggle family; otherwise, it would be meaningless. However, wizards like that usually lack the talent to achieve such a feat, whereas you possess extraordinary potential..."

Chu Yang was skeptical. He couldn't help but feel that this seemingly kind old man actually had a head full of schemes.

Suddenly, he remembered Dumbledore's "Savior Project" for Harry Potter.

*Good grief, he's not treating me as an insurance policy, is he?*

The more Chu Yang thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. However, in his current situation, it was difficult to refuse Dumbledore's arrangement; after all, the compensation they had previously agreed upon might vanish along with it.

"Fine, Slytherin it is. But let me say one thing upfront: if those classmates aren't very friendly to me, I will fight back resolutely when it's time to strike. You can't blame me then!"

*They're just a bunch of trainee Dark Wizards who haven't even graduated yet. I've been looking to fight Dark Wizards anyway!*

Seeing Chu Yang's eager expression, Dumbledore gave a gentle smile and teased, "If you feel your safety is threatened, you are of course free to defend yourself. There will be no problem at all, I can guarantee it!"

"In that case, I am happy to join Slytherin House." Chu Yang bowed slightly, then reminded him, "And please remember our agreement!"

"I never break my word." Dumbledore gave Chu Yang a playful wink, looking like an old prankster.

Then, he summoned a House-elf and said, "Please invite Professor Snape here."

The elf vanished quickly from the Headmaster's office.

Hearing Snape's name, Chu Yang sighed silently in his heart.

If one were to speak of the most tragic figure in the world of Harry Potter, it would be him.

The girl he loved was seduced away by the boy who bullied him every day, and he had to risk his life to protect their son.

Severus Snape's devotion to Lily Evans commanded respect.

But it also felt pathetic and foolish.

To be honest, if Chu Yang were in Snape's shoes, setting aside everything else, he would definitely find a way to kill James Potter first.

The humiliating "overhead kick" incident in their fifth year had dealt a devastating blow to Snape's life, causing him to part ways with his lifelong love, Lily Evans.

Perhaps from Harry's perspective, James Potter was a great father; from the perspective of friends like "Sirius" Black, James Potter was a trustworthy friend.

But from the objective perspective of a bystander, they were just a bunch of bastards—even more of bastards than Draco Malfoy.

Thus, whether a person is seen as good or bad depends entirely on one's perspective.

About ten minutes later, Snape, who had just sent the new students to Slytherin, arrived late. He first greeted Dumbledore respectfully, then looked at Chu Yang with indifference.

The earth-shattering performance in the Great Hall was still fresh in Snape's mind.

He remembered Professor McGonagall saying that the Sorting Hat could not decide this child's future; now, Dumbledore had summoned him to the office—the reason for which went without saying.

Sure enough, Dumbledore spoke in the next second: "Professor Snape, from today onwards, Chu Yang is a student of Slytherin. Take him to the dormitory."

*You're letting a young wizard from an orphanage into Slytherin?*

Snape could perfectly imagine how difficult Chu Yang's upcoming days would be!