It's not just a major accident; even saving a classmate who almost choked to death on a cherry pit can earn you commendation and extra points from the principal in the semester summary at the end of the term.
This differs from Ian's memories.
"And there's also Miss Aurora Grindelwald, who, on the night of the Fire Ash Snake incident, used her superb magic to save seven reckless little wizards."
"The help she offered to her companions, as well as her kind and courageous actions, deserve a fifty-point bonus for Slytherin College." Albus Dumbledore's tone was full of encouragement.
However, Aurora at the Slytherin long table frowned and had no reaction to the compliments and congratulations from her classmates. She was nitpicking Albus Dumbledore's choice of words.
"I was just helping classmates because I didn't want their blood to splatter on my clothes; laundry is such a hassle." Most of the little wizards couldn't quite grasp the mindset behind this statement.
They thought Aurora was just being proud... In reality, she might just be stating facts. Regardless, Albus Dumbledore did give her extra points.
It's unclear if he's trying to steer Aurora onto the right path.
"Lastly, we have Mr. Ian Prince, who, with his wisdom and bravery, risked his life to uncover the Dark Wizard who infiltrated the school."
"Facing a formidable Dark Wizard, he showed his decision-making and rationality, successfully stopping the evil plan before the situation spiraled further out of control."
"This is a feat of honor and achievement I've never witnessed in my teaching career, not only saving all of us but also avenging our poor Professor Quirrell."
To be honest, it was the first time Albus Dumbledore made Ian feel he truly understands the art of language, with no falsehoods, yet embellishing Ian in many ways.
Taking down Voldemort indeed qualifies as avenging Quirrell, and he even glossed over Professor Quirrell's "sacrifice"... This is likely how he and the Ministry of Magic finalized their stance on Quirrell's death.
"Quirrell the traitor really got off lightly." Ian speculates that Voldemort's matter might not have been fully revealed, or the Ministry of Magic simply refuses to acknowledge that Voldemort still clings to life, leading to the conclusion that a Dark Wizard infiltrated Hogwarts to kill a professor, then was thwarted and rectified by a student.
As Ian pondered the "higher-ups' intention."
Albus Dumbledore, after pausing for a moment, continued with a loud voice.
"Therefore, I am adding one hundred points for him; this achievement deserves such recognition." As his words finished, the hall instantly erupted with noisy chatter.
Deafening.
"Oh! My heavens! Why didn't you tell us this! You managed to quietly dispose of a Dark Wizard!" William grabbed Ian's arm in shock.
"And a terrifying Dark Wizard who even attempted to harm a professor!" Michael supplemented beside, almost shouting, as if afraid the other colleges wouldn't hear.
"You're amazing!"
"The young professor has quietly saved us all once again! Why again? Didn't you know his gas mask already saved us once before!"
"Yes, yes, two reckless Gryffindor students nearly spread a frightening plague inside the college! I heard it was a sinister disease that spreads between men and women!"
"Oh! Such gratitude! Senior sister, I can only offer myself in return! Let's date, Little Ian!"
...
The cheers at Ravenclaw College's long table went on endlessly, even Gryffindor College echoed with cheers; they always respect and worship any brave and powerful wizard.
Even if the wizard wasn't from their college.
"Mediocre, mediocre, no gratitude, don't kiss me... Who spilled watermelon juice on my clothes! Don't help me take off my clothes!" Ian, even with a gas mask, can't fend off others' enthusiasm.
He began dodging attacks from senior sisters and brothers, as if facing a major threat, yet Albus Dumbledore, Grindelwald, and other professors seemed delighted to witness such scenes.
Now, let the feast begin."
The hall remained noisy.
The unchallenged awarding of the House Cup finally ended, and with Ian being chased around the hall by a crowd, Albus Dumbledore announced the start of the banquet.
Numerous diverse and incredibly delicious food appeared on the tables instantly. The array of food and their empty stomachs finally diverted the students chasing Ian.
Even the senior sisters showed their "affection" for Ian didn't outweigh their passion for food, and everyone started devouring at their respective college long tables.
Ian escaped to the Slytherin long table, his move not only didn't face opposition from Aurora but even saw the little witch who originally sat there hurriedly helped him wipe the table before she left—in the eyes of these little wizards, if Ian dared to kill a Dark Wizard today, he might dare to kill their parents tomorrow.
Is it possible not to be scared?
How many adult wizards from Slytherin pure-blood families haven't been Dark Wizards?
"This is setting up a stage for you."
Aurora began her commentary and analysis again.