Harry was injured again during the Quidditch match, and similarly, his arm was broken by a Bludger, only last time it was his right arm, and this time it was his left.
Well, in some ways, it was quite fair.
"So you've been secretly following Harry all this time, and then during his match today, through your extensive experience with back-alley spell-casting, you discovered that House-elf from the House of Malfoy?"
Karl folded his arms across his chest, his expression serious and his eyes sharp, delivering a reasonable and accurate summary after Snape had finished his full account.
Snape: (…)
While the process was indeed as he described, why did it sound so distorted coming from this guy's mouth?
What's with "secretly following" and "back-alley spell-casting"? What kind of words are you using? I'm not a pervert!
After a mental torrent of complaints and rebuttals, Snape nodded expressionlessly.
He had thoroughly studied cats as creatures and knew they greatly enjoyed the chase and struggle of their prey.
So there was no need to struggle, because that would only make the Kitten increase his output.
Karl: (…)
Huh? You're just admitting it? How boring!
I was ready to discuss some perverted trivia!
Feeling utterly uninspired, Karl gave Dumbledore a look: Does Snape know about Lord Voldemort's Horcrux diary?
Dumbledore smiled and nodded: I just told Severus.
Snape was bewildered: What are you two doing? Why don't I understand?
"Albus! I want to report Lucius Malfoy for harboring malicious intent and being unforgivable!"
"Not only did he bring Lord Voldemort's Horcrux into the school, but he also had a House-elf attack our Savior, Harry Potter!"
"This is no ordinary crime! We must strike hard! I suggest we kill him!"
Dumbledore was not at all surprised to see the excited Kitten already in hunting mode.
Last time Karl had wanted to deal with Lucius, but the temptation of playing the villainous Dark Lord was greater, which diverted his attention and allowed Lucius to escape. But now…
Having found no amusement with Snape, Karl had chosen Lucius as his next target.
"Ahem! Karl, do you know? Those who pursue power suffer most from losing power, and those who covet wealth suffer most from losing wealth, so—"
"So we should first expel Lucius from the school board, and then seize his family fortune?"
Karl gave Dumbledore a knowing smile. He truly lived up to his reputation as the White Dark Lord in many people's mouths.
Killing someone and then crushing their spirit? How terrifying!
But I like it! Hehe!
Dumbledore, Snape: (…)
Why is this child's understanding and expression of language so different from a normal person's?
"My meaning is that without evidence to convict Lucius, letting all his wishes come to naught and his schemes fail is also a form of punishment."
After hearing Dumbledore's explanation, Karl scratched his head with a bitter expression.
"But I don't know how to destroy wishes either, though I can try to destroy the body that carries the wishes."
"It's just, Albus, you're too much. How can you be so cruel?"
Dumbledore instantly looked bewildered, "Are you sure you're not talking about yourself?"
"Huh? Me? Cruel?"
"That's right! Lucius's wishes definitely include his son, Draco Malfoy. If you want his wishes to come to naught, then wouldn't that mean—"
Karl lightly drew a finger across his throat, leaving Dumbledore and Snape speechless.
Excellent! Not only are his language comprehension and expression problematic, but his divergent thinking is also absolutely rare and unique in this world!
At this moment, Snape wholeheartedly agreed with Dumbledore's decision to entrust the Philosopher's Stone to Professor McGonagall. If this mischievous child didn't have a guardian, there's no telling how much trouble he would cause in the future.
"You—ugh! Never mind!"
Dumbledore sighed, "Lucius is already conspiring with other school board members to remove me. He should be coming to Hogwarts in a few days, and I will handle it then. You behave yourself and don't cause trouble."
"Otherwise, I'll complain to Minerva, and the consequences will be severe. Do you understand?"
Karl: (…)
Bah! A dignified Principal threatening a student like that! I despise you!
And do you think I'm afraid of Minerva? I've never been a coward!
"Oh! Got it! I'm leaving then!"
"Wait a minute! We haven't discussed the main topic yet!"
Dumbledore wiped his face, "Where were we just now?"
"The House-elf."
"Right! Severus, please continue!"
Considering a certain person's unique comprehension ability, Snape tried to speak as clearly as possible.
"I believe the House-elf Dobby's motives are somewhat strange. His actions do not seem to be at Lucius's command."
"Whether it was blocking the station wall with magic at the start of the term, or these two attacks on Harry Potter, his goal seems to be to make Harry Potter leave Hogwarts."
"Given that Lucius brought that person's Horcrux into the school, I suspect Dobby has no ill will, but rather a good intention to help Harry Potter stay away from danger."
Dumbledore nodded gently, "I think so too. Karl, what do you think?"
"I'm sitting properly in the office, watching."
Karl sat upright in his chair, looking like a good child.
"Then, may I give you a task?"
"Oh my! You, sir, are the Principal! How dare a student like me refuse! Just give your orders! Even if there's no difficulty, I'll create one! Just keep your heart well-placed in your pelvic cavity, absolutely no problem!"
Snape: (…)
Hold it in! Don't laugh!
Dumbledore: (—_—)
If my heart is in my pelvic cavity, then I really have no problems.
After all, with eyes closed, all troubles cease. A dead person doesn't need to worry about anything.
"Very good, then you will help Severus capture the House-elf Dobby during this time. Even if he has no ill will, what he's doing is a bit excessive, and Harry might not be able to endure it if this continues."
Hopefully, this matter will divert the Kitten's attention, otherwise, Lucius might walk into Hogwarts upright, but leave in a box.
"Alright, it can count as some fun."
Karl raised a hand to adjust his non-existent glasses, "Albus! I have a plan!"
Hearing this, Dumbledore and Snape's hearts leaped into their throats.
No! Harry isn't Lord Voldemort! He really can't handle your wild schemes!
"Oh—what is it, please?"
"Isn't Dobby just relying on his ability to Apparate within Hogwarts, making him hard for us to catch? But we have many more House-elves in our kitchen, we can just set up a net! This truly takes advantage of timing, location, and people!"
Karl smiled confidently, "No matter what! This time it's a hundred against one! The advantage is mine!"
Dumbledore, Snape: (O_O)
For some reason, they both wanted to say, "What a brilliant idea."
"Then how do you plan to lure him out? Severus accidentally alerted Dobby when he discovered him."
"Simple! Doesn't he have good intentions towards Harry? Then I'll find an opportunity to beat Harry half to death, and he should come to visit him then, right?"
He remembered this part from the original story, so Dobby would definitely fall for it.
"Then we'll have the House-elves in the kitchen ambush him with knives and forks, waiting for Harry to drop a cup as a signal, and then they'll all rush over and capture him!"
This is Karl cleverly executing a series of schemes, catching Dobby in the Hospital Wing! Perfect!
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