Simultaneous Transmigration: From Japanese Anime to American Comics

Chapter 46: A Second Confrontation with Snape

"Accordingly, for Harry Potter's recklessness in putting his classmates in danger, Gryffindor will lose twenty points."

The cheers from the Gryffindor side instantly ceased.

Meanwhile, the Slytherins shouted even louder, the girls looking particularly smug.

Harry stood awkwardly and guilt-ridden, unsure of what to do. He knew that he was the one who caused this chaos, bringing trouble to everyone.

"Harry, don't be so down. This was just an accident. Trust me, there are no Whomping Willows on the Quidditch field. You'll become an excellent Seeker because you have great genes." Chu Yang gently patted Harry's shoulder, comforting him in a low voice.

"Chu Yang is right!" Ron chimed in to encourage him, "You're the fastest learner and the best flyer besides Chu Yang. No one else comes close!"

Harry scratched his head and gave an awkward smile. Ron was clearly trying to comfort him, but why did it sound so off?

"Ron, your words don't sound the least bit comforting!" Hermione frowned in disdain. "Next time you try to comfort someone, please consider things from their perspective!"

Ron looked utterly baffled.

"Please allow me to interrupt your conversation." Professor McGonagall approached. "I need Mr. Potter to come with me for a while."

"Of course, Professor McGonagall," Harry responded nervously before following her out of the Great Hall.

"He hasn't eaten yet..." Ron muttered, then clutched his stomach. "I'm starving too!"

After wolfing down dinner, Chu Yang took advantage of the darkness to head toward the Forbidden Forest, intending to take a look at the mutated Whomping Willow. But just as he reached the door, Professor McGonagall blocked his way.

"I believe there's a rule at this school that students are not allowed to leave the castle after dark," Professor McGonagall's stern voice echoed in Chu Yang's ears. "Am I right, Mr. Chu Yang?"

Chu Yang gave an embarrassed smile. "Yes, Professor."

"Headmaster Dumbledore wasn't wrong when he said you have a head full of mischief. I'll have to keep a close eye on you at all times," Professor McGonagall sighed, rubbing her temples as if anticipating a busy future. "Now, immediately, back to your dormitory!"

"Good night, Professor McGonagall." Chu Yang tried to salvage his image with an innocent smile, but McGonagall was unmoved, staring coldly at him. Left with no choice, Chu Yang walked past her and headed toward the dark and damp dungeons.

In just two short days, Chu Yang had surprised Dumbledore a little too much. The old headmaster had no choice but to keep him under strict watch.

Returning to the Slytherin common room, Chu Yang found it unusually quiet.

Upon closer inspection, he noticed Professor Snape sitting calmly on the sofa.

"Good evening, Professor Snape," Chu Yang greeted him cordially, though inwardly surprised. It was rare for Snape to visit the common room.

"Headmaster Dumbledore has arranged a double room for you. It seems you have quite the influence, Mr. Chu Yang," Snape said, standing up with his usual sarcastic tone.

"Dumbledore did this to make sure the Slytherin infirmary wouldn't be overcrowded," Chu Yang retorted without backing down. "It would damage the house's reputation if, by the end of the semester, I'm the only Slytherin boy left attending classes."

Snape's face darkened, surprised yet again by Chu Yang's sharp tongue.

Having achieved his goal of irritating Snape, Chu Yang added a sweet note, "Professor, I earned twenty points for Slytherin today, making up for the ones that were previously lost."

"Do you expect me to congratulate you?" Snape scoffed, though his expression softened somewhat. He turned and briskly walked toward the spiral staircase. "Follow me. I'll take you to your new dormitory. But let me warn you in advance, don't get into any conflicts with your roommate!"

Chu Yang followed closely behind, smiling politely. "I promise, as long as he doesn't provoke me, I won't do anything."

Snape acted as if he hadn't heard Chu Yang's promise, treating it as meaningless.

Slytherin's double rooms were typically reserved for senior students, located close to the prefects' quarters.

Much like the prefects' single rooms, the double rooms had private bathrooms, so there was no need to share with others.

The double room was spacious, equivalent to space for six people shared between two.

Two large beds were placed on either side, each occupying a spot near the windows.

Chu Yang smiled in satisfaction. Though sharing a room felt a bit uncomfortable, the room was large enough that he could pretty much ignore his roommate's existence.

"This will be your new room from now on. I hope you can behave and stay here. I don't want to have to arrange another room for you this semester," Snape said, squinting slightly. "I trust you understand me, Mr. Chu Yang."

"I've already received enough warnings today, Professor Snape," Chu Yang replied coolly, his previous politeness gone. "Goodnight."

Snape snorted, turning to leave. He had intended to ask Chu Yang in detail about the incident during the flying lesson, but Chu Yang's attitude made him abandon the idea.

Despite his irritation, Snape couldn't help but admire Chu Yang for his exceptional learning ability and his courage and composure far beyond his years.

In all his years of teaching, Snape had never seen an eleven-year-old stand his ground so well in verbal sparring with a professor without backing down.

Strangely, despite his admiration, Snape found himself easily angered by Chu Yang. Aside from his sharp tongue, Snape sensed an air of superiority in Chu Yang's demeanor, as if he considered himself far above wizards.

This baffled—and annoyed—Snape.

What Snape didn't know was that part of Chu Yang's confidence came from his own special abilities.

Another part came from his knowledge of the future of the non-magical world.

Although wizards were currently at the top, their glory would eventually become a thing of the past. Modern science was advancing at a pace that wizards couldn't comprehend.

Meanwhile, the magical world had stagnated for many years, and the outdated thinking of most wizards reeked of decay.