Struggling to survive at Hogwarts

Chapter 199 Late-Night Debate

Pure-blood families are mostly composed of handsome men and beautiful women, and the Black family is no exception; in fact, they are arguably among the best.

Among them, Walbuga stands out for being able to give birth to sons as handsome as Sirius and Regulus.

Her long black hair was neatly coiled at the back of her head, revealing her fair and slender neck, like a proud black swan, beautiful and elegant.

Harry couldn't believe that the person who had been swearing so loudly this morning was her.

"Hey kid! What about your manners?!"

Once Walbugar spoke, Harry no longer doubted that the other man was capable of swearing.

"Ask whatever you want to ask!"

Urged on by Walbuga, Harry slowly asked, "Are you my godfather's mother?"

"...It's obvious."

"Then why would you...scold him like that?" Harry asked.

Walbuga said with a forced smile, "You're here to stand up for him?"

Without waiting for Harry's reply, Walbuga continued speaking to himself.

"I am indeed Sirius's mother, but that does not change the fact that he is the biggest stain on my life!"

"As the heir to the family fortune, he left home without a word, claiming it was for... freedom?"

Walbuga raised an eyebrow, clearly disdainful.

"At the time, I admired his courage, after all, not many people have the courage to give up everything, but soon, his foolishness made me completely disappointed!"

"He actually got himself sent to Azkaban!"

"His actions are tantamount to utterly trampling the reputation of the Black family underfoot!"

"I still don't understand why I spent so much effort and time raising such an idiot!"

Even Malfoy knows to trade Galleons for his reputation!

"But that idiot! What did he do? He willingly let those idiots arrest him!"

"And on the same charge—murdering a wizard and thirteen Muggles!"

Harry sensed the disdain in the other person's tone towards the thirteen Muggles who had died, and a hint of displeasure appeared on his face.

Walbuga noticed this as well, raising an eyebrow and saying casually, "Do you think I shouldn't be so nonchalant?"

"Do you think I shouldn't speak so dismissively about the deaths of Muggles?"

“That’s right! You should respect them!” Harry said firmly.

But Walbuga seemed to think he had heard a joke.

“Respect?” Walbuga smiled smirkly. “Potter, haven’t you noticed? Most wizards look down on Muggles. Pure-blood families are just a bit more arrogant.”

Harry wanted to argue, but couldn't find a point to make.

Mr. Weasley?

The other party likes Muggle products, but that's about it.

Dumbledore?

Perhaps, after all, he was just a very tolerant person.

Seeing that Harry couldn't refute it, Walbuga's expression relaxed even more.

"Now, is there anything else you want to ask?"

“…Thea.” Harry said the name with difficulty.

Walbuga looked somewhat surprised, and his tone became even sharper, sarcastically remarking...

"Weren't you plotting how to deal with her? What? Now you want to find out her weaknesses from me?"

“No!” Harry immediately retorted, but then asked hesitantly, “I just don’t quite understand…”

That night, Harry suddenly started talking, perhaps because there was only a portrait in front of him, and he didn't have to care about the other person's strange look.

"I don't understand why she suddenly changed like this..."

"She broke off all ties with Hermione and distanced herself from us as well..."

"She learned the Cruciatus Curse and even used it on a living person..."

"She even learned other forms of dark magic..."

"Professor Lu Ping and the others are all warning me to be wary of her suddenly making a move, but I still can't bring myself to do it..."

"I saw her being mercilessly subjected to the Cruciatus Curse by... a mysterious person..."

Why on earth is she standing on... that side?

"She could have asked Dumbledore for help!"

Walbuga thought tonight would just be a rant session, but the more he listened, the more disgusted she looked at him.

They really are brainless Gryffindors!

Aside from that idiot in her family, which other dark wizarding family would Dumbledore trust?

"When you criticize her for everything, please step down from your 'savior' pedestal."

"What...does that mean?" Harry was completely confused.

“I mean, you’ve been spoiled by being praised!” Walbuga accused bluntly. “When someone does something that doesn’t suit your taste, your first reaction isn’t to try to understand their perspective, but to waste time on endless complaining!”

"Can…………"

Walbuga didn't give Harry a chance to interrupt, "How long have you spent mourning your lost friendship since the holidays started?"

"And what about Thea? How much strength did she improve during this time?"

Harry was completely baffled by Walbuga's two questions.

"I...cannot use magic in the Muggle community..."

"Oh……"

Walbuga seemed to suddenly understand, but Harry felt that the other person was looking down on him.

"Have you finished your homework?"

Have you previewed your lessons for next semester?

Have you gotten over the negative emotions you felt at the end of the semester?

"Have you thought about how you're going to treat Thea next semester?"

"Have you made a study plan for when you return to Hogwarts during this period when you can't practice your magic?"

“I… don’t have time. I have a lot of things to do at my aunt and uncle’s house: cleaning windows, washing cars, mowing the lawn, tidying the garden, pruning and watering the roses, repainting the garden benches… these are all my chores.”

Harry's confidence waned the more he spoke.

It feels like what he's doing is similar to what house-elves do.

Wolbuga fell silent.

"Tell me, how much money would it cost to hire someone to do all this for you?"

"Is one hundred Galleons enough?"

"I've never tried it... but... that would be too extravagant!"

Harry covered his mouth in horror.

Walbuga rolled his eyes dismissively.

"Problems that can be solved with money aren't problems; that's my principle!"

"And don't you understand yet?"

"The Savior's time is far more precious than a hundred Galleons!"

"The improvement in strength and mentality cannot be measured in Galleons."

"Just as life cannot be measured in galleons!"

Finally, Worbuga said meaningfully,

“If it were Thea, I believe she would definitely do the same.”

"She always knows what's most important."

"And that is the biggest difference between you!"