Struggling to survive at Hogwarts

Chapter 249 Sixth Grade Starts School

“It’s hard to imagine…” Zabini’s usual composure vanished, replaced by a complex expression as he looked at Thea. “How did you do that? How did you manage to keep Karkaroff alive?”

Hearing this question, Thea raised an eyebrow, took a sip of water, and slowly said, "Because I'm his daughter. Isn't it easy to spare someone's life?"

But... that's a traitor!

Zabini screamed inwardly, but his gaze involuntarily drifted to Draco, who remained silent beside him.

Why didn't Natha plead for Lucius?

This question had been lingering in their small group for a long time, but everyone knew Thea's temper, and even her close associates like Zabini only dared to hint at it indirectly.

Thea leaned back on the sofa, glanced at the time, and said, "The train is almost here. You guys go ahead, I'll take another route."

Although puzzled, no one dared to ask any more questions. They picked up their suitcases, said goodbye to Thea, and left the cafe.

Only after everyone had left did Thea take out a bottle of energy drink from her pocket and drink it all in one gulp.

Another private conversation with Dumbledore... It's so annoying...

Thea pursed her lips in frustration, and after reviewing her negotiation strategy once more, she got up and went out to find the fireplace.

She will go directly to Snape's office.

"boom!"

As a green flame rose from the fireplace, Thea arrived at her destination.

Seeing the black-robed professor behind the table, seemingly engrossed in brewing a potion, Thea pursed her lips and greeted him, "Good morning, Professor."

"I would be better off if someone didn't treat this fireplace as their own property."

Snape launched a scathing attack on Thea with a blank expression.

Thea, however, was already used to the other party's sarcasm and simply said, "When you stop receiving two salaries, I naturally won't be so presumptuous."

Then he walked away.

These words clearly struck a nerve with the old professor. His right hand, holding the wand, twitched involuntarily, but as he watched the man's retreating figure, Snape eventually calmed down.

Since Thea enrolled, Snape had considered himself to know countless people, but he couldn't understand what this young wizard was thinking.

The other party clearly has an overwhelming will to survive, but every single thing they do is like dancing on a knife's edge.

For example, right now, Snape couldn't understand why Thea wanted to return to Hogwarts—especially after she had a bloody battle with the Order of the Phoenix right in front of him…

You know, Sirius Black is still lying in St. Mungo's...

Also, is Dumbledore's brain just sugar-coated? Otherwise, why would he put a wolf that has seen blood into the sheep pen?

Is it to train the sheep's will to survive?

He really put a lot of thought into it!

A mocking glint flashed in Snape's eyes.

Inside the principal's office.

Thea's posture as she leaned back in the chair could only be described as "relaxed." Fortunately, Dumbledore didn't seem to mind, and he even handed Thea a cup of moderately sweet honey tea.

Thea, without any hesitation, took a large gulp before saying, "Professor, to avoid any potential fights at school, I suggest you first speak to Potter and the others..."

"After all, I don't want to leave Hogwarts with a charge of assault without cause."

Upon hearing this, Dumbledore rubbed his temples, looking rather troubled. He hadn't found an opportunity to have a frank talk with Harry and the other two, and then there were all sorts of other things going on...

It seems there's no escaping it tonight.

Dumbledore, who had a headache, looked up and saw Thea downing a whole cup of honey tea without any hesitation...

Dumbledore: "…………"

He could only force a smile as he poured her another cup of honey tea, asking casually, "Why would Tom want you to keep coming to Hogwarts? I thought you were just saying that..."

Thea didn't care about Dumbledore's probing and said casually, "He won't bother with such trivial matters... For him, my survival is the bottom line. If I can help him with something, that would be a pleasant surprise."

Is simply staying alive the bottom line?

Helping out was the unexpected bonus?

These words sound like something parents would say to their wayward child, but when applied to Voldemort and Thea, it's somewhat inappropriate.

Dumbledore had no doubt that Thea was lying. He pondered the sentence repeatedly in his mind, feeling that it contained too many secrets.

"By the way, I might miss a few classes this semester..."

Dumbledore was so startled by these words that he almost ripped off his beard. Without even considering the safety of his precious beard, he hurriedly asked, "What's wrong? Are you busy?"

No wonder Dumbledore was so surprised. Ever since Thea enrolled, she had been operating at an incredibly high efficiency, like a tireless machine. Even though Madam Pomfrey and Snape had repeatedly issued ultimatums for mandatory breaks, Thea hadn't missed a single class...

In response to Dumbledore's question, Thea smiled. "There are indeed many things to do next. Besides, I've recently had a sudden pang of conscience, and I feel that reading unrelated books in class is a great disrespect to the professors..."

Thea smiled, her eyes crinkling. "So, to avoid this kind of teacher-student conflict, I'd better be sensible and stay away."

Dumbledore's lips twitched. "To avoid being caught reading other books by the professor in class, you simply chose to skip class?"

As expected of you!

In the end, Dumbledore still gave Thea a leave note. With the headmaster's note, as long as Thea didn't miss a single class a week, no professor would bother her.

Having received the leave slip, Thea swiftly finished her honey tea before leisurely heading towards the library.

I hope Mrs. Pince will welcome me, the first little wizard to visit the library this semester.

Thea moved with light steps, showing no trace of the fact that when she was in the Department of Mysteries, she could so ruthlessly press her wand against Luna's neck to threaten Potter.