After the banquet began, Karl, under the astonished gazes of the other Professors, had just devoured three chicken legs (not turkey) when he was called out by Cat Mom and Professor Snape at the Great Hall's entrance.
"Ahem! Minerva, Severus, what happened? Why aren't you going inside?"
Under Cat Mom's subtle hint, Karl discreetly wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth.
Professor Snape paid no attention. His expression was extremely pleased. "The Savior Harry Potter and his sidekick Ron Weasley, they illegally drove a flying magic car to the school."
He handed the Daily Prophet in his hand to Karl. "Headmaster Dumbledore, you can take a look. They were seen by many Muggles, and they also caused serious damage to the Whomping Willow."
"This behavior is too egregious, so I believe both of them should be expelled."
Karl took the newspaper and read it again, starting to complain about Dumbledore in his mind.
The promised redemption was nonsense. He felt that Professor Snape hadn't changed at all, and he didn't know how long that 'little while' was supposed to be.
"Hmm, it is indeed a serious mistake, Severus. Where are they two now?"
"Right in my office!"
Professor Snape immediately led the way excitedly, even his black cloak, like a bat's wings, seemed impatient.
Professor McGonagall and Karl walked side by side behind him, exchanging a subtle glance: How was the Great Hall? You didn't cause any trouble, did you?
Karl:
Minerva, how could you? Is there no trust between us anymore?
Professor McGonagall's mouth twitched as she averted her gaze. Don't make that expression with Dumbledore's face!
It looks so terrifying!
Karl: —
My apologies! I forgot about that!
Just as he passed through the entrance hall, Karl stopped in front of the marble staircase.
"Uh, Severus, you and Minerva go to the office first. I need to use the restroom. After all, I'm getting old and can't hold it."
Professor McGonagall: —
Albus, how dare you let Karl impersonate you? A few more times and your reputation will be gone!
Professor Snape: —
Although it sounded a bit absurd, upon closer thought, it actually seemed quite reasonable.
"Alright."
Watching their backs disappear down the corridor, Karl glanced left and right, then lifted the hem of his robe and scurried upstairs like he was stealing a dog.
With the boost of his powerful physique, he quickly arrived in front of the gargoyle.
"Open up!"
Gargoyle: (._.)
Who are you? Headmaster Dumbledore went inside and hasn't come out!
"It's me! Little fellow, you don't recognize me with a different disguise?"
Hearing this familiar tone, the gargoyle immediately jumped aside.
It couldn't afford to offend this little brat, because it really didn't want to guard the restroom later.
"Albus, Albus! Snape wants to expel Harry Potter! What do you say?"
In the Headmasters Office, Dumbledore and Grindelwald were drinking tea. The originally quiet atmosphere was instantly broken by Karl's intrusion.
"Hmm—I've seen the newspaper. Those two guys were indeed too reckless."
Dumbledore put down the teacup in his hand. "Karl, how did Severus react?"
"He was as happy as if he'd eaten two pounds of bee droppings. I've never seen him so open."
Grindelwald: —
He glared fiercely at the little brat, then threw the Fizzing Whizbees in his hand back onto the table.
Karl: (-_-)
Old man, your psychological fortitude isn't up to par!
"Alright, I understand."
Dumbledore shook his head, then looked at Karl. "Expulsion is definitely not necessary. Let Minerva handle it. You help me warn them, let them understand the seriousness of this mistake."
"Understood! I'm especially good at threatening—ah, no! Warning!"
Karl patted his chest at Dumbledore, then, under Dumbledore's speechless gaze, walked to the window and pushed it open.
Grindelwald: (°_°)
"What are you going to do?"
"Time is short, I'll take a shortcut. Otherwise, Professor Snape will think Albus has frequent urination, urgent urination, and incomplete urination."
Karl grinned crookedly at the two old men, then directly climbed out the window.
Dumbledore blinked blankly, then, realizing, couldn't help but slap his forehead hard.
"I told you he was a little brat, didn't I?"
"Yes!"
Karl walked into Professor Snape's office expressionlessly, then silently stared at Harry and Ron.
Only when they were on the verge of despair did he finally speak, "Explain yourselves."
"It's like this—"
After Harry and Ron finished explaining what happened, Professor Snape scoffed, "Why did everyone else get through the platform barrier, but you two didn't?"
Karl nodded, "Severus, you make a good point, so—"
Hearing this, Professor Snape thought Dumbledore had agreed with his idea of expelling Harry, but—why wasn't he as happy as he'd imagined?
"So you go investigate, see what caused such a thing to happen."
Professor Snape: —
Harry and Ron looked at Karl, "Professor Dumbledore, are we expelled?"
"Not this time, but if you do something like this again, I'll have no choice but to expel you."
"Go back and write me a self-reflection, reflecting on today's reckless behavior, and the correct way to deal with such situations."
"You also need to write a pledge, promising not to make such mistakes again in the future."
Professor McGonagall: (¬_¬)
You brat! Who are you hinting at?
Looking at Harry, who seemed to have survived a disaster, Professor Snape's emotions were complex, because he was angrily surprised to find that he, too, had breathed a sigh of relief.
Damn it! What in the world am I thinking?
Professor Snape, enraged by his own thoughts, shouted, "Headmaster Dumbledore! They violated the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Wizardry, and they also harmed—"
"Professor Snape, I am the Principal."
Under Karl's calm gaze, Professor Snape fell silent, his lips pressed into a thin line.
"Minerva, you decide how to punish them. Don't take too long. Hurry to the Great Hall for dinner. Severus and I will go ahead."
Professor McGonagall nodded expressionlessly, "Alright, Headmaster Dumbledore."
She couldn't hold it anymore! She was about to burst!
After a feast, Karl stood up and went over a few Precautions.
Then he waved his wand, manifesting the lyrics of the school song in the air.
"Come on, children! Before everyone goes to bed! Let's stand up and sing the school song!"
Professor McGonagall: —
How much do you hate the school song part? But—well done!
"Everyone with your loudest voice! Ready! Repeat after me!"
"Ah! Hogwarts—"
Professors and older students: Although the Principal is strange today! But we like it!
Finally, we don't have to sing that absurd school song anymore!
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