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00:18making clips. Let's go listen. Channel Dream Novel. Chapter 166. Not as good as the fish in
00:27the Black Lake. The Quidditch frenzy at Hogwarts showed no sign of waning. The library's Quidditch
00:33books were all checked out, with a waitlist stretching until after Christmas. If I'd known,
00:39I would have come sooner, Harry muttered in frustration as he stood at the second floor
00:43library entrance. Tomorrow night at 7pm was his special training session, and he'd hoped to study
00:49up beforehand. But Madam Pants, the librarian, informed him there were no more Quidditch books
00:55available and that he'd need to wait until after the holidays. Nothing we can do about it,
01:01Ron said with a shrug. Quidditch is all anyone's talking about right now. If you're clueless about
01:08it, people will make fun of you. He grinned, feeling proud. His own popularity had soared recently,
01:15thanks to his Quidditch knowledge and his two brothers on the Gryffindor team. Everywhere he went,
01:20younger students flocked to him for his insights, a new, exhilarating experience.
01:27What if we ask Hermione? Harry suggested cautiously. She borrowed Quidditch through the
01:33ages once, maybe she hasn't returned it yet. At the mention of Hermione, Ron's grin instantly faded.
01:41His face fell, and he frowned. I don't think so, Harry. She hasn't said a word to us since that day
01:48we came back from the fourth floor. And everyone knows Hermione never keeps a library book for more
01:54than three days. Harry remembered now, Hermione was indeed that way. Since the start of term,
02:01she always carried two books, her class textbook and one borrowed from the library.
02:07She wasn't one to just lug books around, she read them too. She rarely socialized in the common room,
02:13often sitting alone in a corner with her nose in a book. Somehow, it had become common knowledge in
02:19Gryffindor that she exchanged her library books every three days. Seamus Finnegan had even bet the
02:25two of them that she wouldn't keep it up for a month. Judging by things now, though, he was likely
02:31to lose that bet. If she borrowed another book tomorrow, Seamus would owe everyone in the dorm a
02:37box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans. Harry didn't mind the sweets, but he couldn't quite
02:43grasp how Hermione managed to finish a book in only two or three days. For him, even finishing one in
02:49two weeks felt like a struggle. Forget it, Harry sighed. He didn't really want to face Hermione,
02:56either. The quiet authority of her academic reputation always made him uneasy. Why not ask Kyle?
03:03Ron suggested suddenly. I heard Fred and George mention he has a collection of Quidditch books,
03:11more than one, even. Harry was intrigued but hesitant. But I don't know Kyle. Do you think
03:18he'd actually lend me a book? Don't worry, I'll handle it, Ron assured him, clapping a hand on his
03:24shoulder. Taking Harry's arm, he started down the stairs. You won't know unless you try. Come on,
03:32let's go find him. The two of them searched every corner of the castle, from the underground
03:38classrooms to the astronomy tower, but Kyle was nowhere to be found. Even the twins and Cedric
03:44seemed to have vanished. Finally, while scanning the astronomy tower, Harry glanced out the window
03:50and spotted the group down by the Black Lake, fishing. So, you're looking to borrow a Quidditch book?
03:56Kyle asked, glancing at the panting pair who'd just arrived by the Black Lake.
04:02Isn't there one in the library? Their collection's way more extensive than mine.
04:08You could just borrow it there. It's already been borrowed, Harry replied,
04:13catching his breath and feeling a bit nervous.
04:16Madam Pants said nothing would be available until after Christmas.
04:19On the way over, Ron had offered to do the asking, but Harry thought it best to make the
04:25request himself, after all, he was the one who needed the book, not Ron.
04:30Quidditch books are that popular these days.
04:33Kyle said, noting Harry's anxious expression.
04:37Without another word, he took out his wand and cast,
04:40Atchio Book of Quidditch Origins.
04:43In moments, a hefty book flew through the air, landing lightly in Kyle's hand.
04:47Here, you can start with this one, Kyle said, holding out the book.
04:53It has some flying instructions included, better suited for someone new, like you.
04:59Thanks, Harry said gratefully, taking the book.
05:02I'll bring it back as soon as I can.
05:05Kyle waved him off.
05:08No rush. I don't need it at the moment, so take your time.
05:12After thanking Kyle again, Harry and Ron headed back to the castle.
05:16As they walked away, Kyle turned to Fred and George, who were sitting beside him,
05:22looking unusually subdued.
05:24What's up with you two?
05:26When Ron greeted them earlier, the twins hadn't even turned around,
05:30something uncharacteristic for them.
05:32Although they loved teasing Ron, they'd never outright ignored him,
05:36at the very least, they'd usually give him some kind of response.
05:39It's nothing.
05:42We just don't feel like talking to him, Fred replied with a sigh.
05:46We always thought Ron was a bit dense, but we didn't think he was this dense,
05:51George added, shaking his head.
05:53What do you mean?
05:55Kyle raised an eyebrow, sensing there might be a story behind this.
06:00Remember the last time we ran into them on the fourth floor?
06:04George asked.
06:05Kyle nodded, he did remember.
06:08He'd even seen them there himself.
06:11Well, we asked around, Fred said.
06:14Turns out they went there because they'd agreed to a wizard's duel with Malfoy.
06:19A wizard's duel?
06:21Cedric, who'd been listening, looked surprised.
06:24Slytherins don't throw those around lightly.
06:27Sounds like a trap.
06:29Exactly.
06:31George sighed.
06:33Curfew time, on the fourth floor where they're bound to be spotted, a wizard's duel.
06:38Add it all up, and even a garden gnome would see it's a setup.
06:42But Ron actually fell for it.
06:45Fred shook his head.
06:47Merlin, is he even a real Weasley?
06:50Cedric opened his mouth, as though to say something in Ron's defense, but no words came out.
06:55With Charlie, Percy, and the twins all being clever in their own ways, Ron did look rather dim by comparison.
07:04He takes the bait like it's nothing, Fred said, waving his hand dismissively.
07:09Honestly, he's not even as sharp as the fish in the Black Lake.
07:13Channel Dream Novel
07:14Chapter 167
07:17Hogwarts Darkest Hour
07:18Fred and George didn't truly dislike Ron, they were just exasperated.
07:23If they genuinely didn't care, they wouldn't have gone on about him like this.
07:28You can't put it that way, Kyle said thoughtfully.
07:31At least Ron is honest.
07:34That's a virtue.
07:35But why'd they end up dueling Malfoy in the first place?
07:39It was apparently over that first year, Neville, Fred explained.
07:44Malfoy hid Neville's remembral and mocked him for having a terrible memory.
07:49Ron and Harry stood up for him, which led to the challenge, a three-on-three wizard duel.
07:55Who comes up with that?
07:56Having a sense of justice and loyalty, those are two more points in his favor, Kyle nodded,
08:02genuinely.
08:02So, Ron isn't as bad as you're making him out to be.
08:07At least he's got more to him than the fish in the Black Lake.
08:11We're not criticizing his intentions.
08:14Fred shook his head, smiling a bit ruefully.
08:18If he'd acted out of cowardice or shame, we wouldn't care.
08:22We're just questioning his common sense.
08:25I mean, even complaining to Professor McGonagall would've been smarter than sneaking to the
08:29fourth floor after hours.
08:31George sighed.
08:33And after all that, he just slept it off and let it go.
08:37Kyle raised an eyebrow, seeming to pick up on their underlying frustration.
08:42After all, the rivalry between Gryffindor and Slytherin ran deep, and if Slytherin's
08:47pulled a dirty trick, you didn't just drop it, you at least returned the favor.
08:51Now, if it had been me, George went on, I'd have five ways to make Malfoy regret it.
08:58Like arranging for an owl to deliver a dung bomb at breakfast that'd explode the moment
09:03he opened it, Fred suggested.
09:04Or slipping the contents of a failed potion into his shoes, George added, eyes glinting.
09:10That might be tricky, Kyle observed, rubbing his chin.
09:15Snape usually disposes of the failed potions himself.
09:19But if you're willing to risk losing points and attention, you could try causing an accident
09:24in potions.
09:26Fred and George looked at Kyle in surprise.
09:29Cuz an accident in Snape's class.
09:31Even if it looked accidental, Snape would dock at least a hundred points, and that was
09:36on a good day.
09:38Kyle must have been mad to think they'd go that far.
09:41Gryffindor might come last in the House Cup every year at this rate, which was a humiliation
09:46they weren't eager to live down.
09:49Rolling their eyes, Fred and George decided to ignore Kyle's suggestion.
09:53We've come up with something better, George said, exchanging a mischievous glance with Fred.
09:59To increase Ron's sense of caution.
10:02And ensure he doesn't fall for such a flimsy trap again.
10:07We've decided to put him through some special training.
10:10Cedric asked, looking puzzled.
10:15But this isn't Quidditch, how do you train for something like this?
10:19We call it the darkest hour at Hogwarts, Fred replied with a wicked grin.
10:24We stayed up all night perfecting it.
10:26But it's all for Ron's own good, he's still our favorite little brother, George added.
10:31Of course, it might cause him a little pain, Fred said, feigning innocence.
10:37But he'll be better for it in the end.
10:39At the very least, we know our limits and won't do any real damage, George assured.
10:45In the future, he'll definitely thank us, Fred concluded.
10:49Kyle wasn't sure if future Ron would thank Fred and George, but he knew that Ron's days
10:54were about to get a lot rougher.
10:56The darkest hour at Hogwarts, the name alone sounded ominous.
11:00Though Kyle had no idea what the plan entailed, he knew it wouldn't be pleasant.
11:06Poor Ron, two unpredictable brothers were more than enough to handle.
11:10Need any help with it?
11:12Kyle asked, a little intrigued.
11:15Not yet, Fred replied, shaking his head.
11:19The plan's perfect already, we'll start tomorrow.
11:23Kyle nodded, slightly disappointed.
11:25Alright, but let me know if anything comes up.
11:29Don't worry, we'll go all out when the time comes, George assured him.
11:34Just then, Kyle felt a sudden, powerful tug on his fishing rod, so strong it nearly yanked
11:40him into the black lake.
11:42Crack!
11:43The rod snapped in half with a sharp sound.
11:47Kyle forgot all about the Weasley twins and immediately gripped the remaining half of his
11:51fishing rod, pulling back with all his might.
11:54Quick, Cedric, reinforce it.
11:57The fishing rod they'd been using was makeshift, cobbled together from roan branches and spider
12:02silk, so this kind of breakage was inevitable if they hooked a particularly big catch.
12:07I'm coming, just hang on.
12:11Cedric shouted, tossing aside his own rod to help.
12:14But before he could draw his wand, Kyle stumbled back as his rod jerked sharply, flinging a silvery
12:20white fish onto the grass nearby.
12:23Seeing the grass and leaves stuck to him, Kyle jumped up and ran over.
12:28The fish was about a foot long, weighing roughly two pounds, a wide-backed catfish, typical
12:33of the black lake.
12:35Kyle frowned.
12:37The wide-backed catfish in the lake were usually smaller, so two pounds was considered sizable.
12:43Yet the tug he'd felt was far too strong for a fish this size to cause.
12:48Rowan Wood wasn't especially strong, but even so, a two-pound fish shouldn't have snapped
12:53to clean in two.
12:54That's odd.
12:56Nearby, Cedric, who'd crouched to inspect the fish, pointed at its belly.
13:02Kyle, look at this.
13:05Kyle leaned over and froze.
13:07The fish didn't have a hook in its mouth, instead, it was tied up.
13:12The thin, spidery fishing line had wrapped around it twice, tied neatly in a bow.
13:18Kyle.
13:19Fred asked uncertainly, does your fishing rod have some charm that ties knots by itself?
13:25Of course not.
13:27Kyle snapped, exasperated.
13:30It was just a casual fishing setup, who would go to such trouble as to enchant it to tie knots
13:34automatically.
13:36Besides, he'd never even heard of such magic.
13:40Keeping the fish tied up so securely, Kyle had a pretty good idea of what might have happened.
13:45The giant squid in the black lake, or maybe the mare people.
13:49Someone, probably one of them, had taken the time to tie this wide-back catfish to the fishing
13:55line and send it back.
13:57As if on cue, the other's fishing rods began to tug.
14:01When they pulled them up, each one had a neatly tied wide-back catfish on the end.
14:07Kyle's face darkened.
14:09Really?
14:10They'd spent over an hour with no luck, only to have their hatch handed to them like this.
14:16Sending fish up as a joke felt like a bit much.
14:20Channel Dream Novel.
14:22Chapter 168, A Thousand Sheets of Parchment
14:25Since joining the Quidditch team, Kyle's schedule had become a constant juggle.
14:30Days were packed with classes, library sessions, nighttime ventures into the restricted section
14:35to copy notes, and squeezing in assignments, which seem to have doubled in length this year.
14:41Professors had apparently conspired to change their paper requirements from inches to feet
14:45just last week.
14:47To top it off, Quidditch training consumed three evenings each week, with Harris keeping everyone
14:52on the pitch for at least three hours per session, often until curfew.
14:57But the intense regimen had its benefits, after just a few practices, Kyle and his teammates
15:02were noticeably more in sync.
15:05Today, he and Harris had successfully executed the two-way attack, a classic maneuver adapted
15:10from the Vimborn Wasps-Eagles' head formation.
15:14They'd fly together toward the center goalpost, passing the Quaffle back and forth before splitting
15:19at the scoring zone to throw off the keeper.
15:22In their latest match, Kyle and Harris managed to score a total of 60 goals, leaving Hufflepuff's
15:28keeper, Farrell, thoroughly overwhelmed.
15:31The poor boy had to be carried back to the dorm by his teammates, his eyes glazed over.
15:37Cheer up, Farrell, Harris encouraged, hauling Farrell's right leg, his face flushed with
15:42enthusiasm.
15:43You're one of the best keepers in school.
15:47If you're struggling, no one else has a chance either.
15:50We're going to have our name on the Quidditch Cup again this year, I'm telling you.
15:55Why do I already want the tournament to start, and it's not even November yet, he laughed
16:00as they trooped back into the castle, with Kyle bringing up the rear on his broomstick.
16:05Just as they passed the Great Hall, they crossed paths with Fred and George, who were descending
16:10the stairs with pockets suspiciously full.
16:13When Harris and the rest had gone, Cedric raised an eyebrow, grinning as he asked, almost
16:18curfew, is this a little nighttime stroll, or?
16:22Nope, just back from Hogsmeade and heading to the kitchens for a midnight snack, George
16:27said, padding his stuffed pockets with a sly grin.
16:31Zonko's latest, grabbed them just before closing.
16:35All for our dear little brother, Fred added with a wink, tossing a leather pouch to Kyle.
16:40Here's what you asked for.
16:42Thanks, Kyle said, taking the bag.
16:46Fred's eyes lit up with curiosity as he looked at Kyle.
16:50Any fresh money-making schemes in the works?
16:53If so, don't hold back.
16:56What?
16:57Kyle blinked, caught off guard.
17:00He'd barely had a minute to think about anything beyond quidditch and homework lately, let alone
17:04concoct new business ideas.
17:06Don't play coy, what are you hiding from us?
17:10George grumbled.
17:12If you didn't have some new idea, then why'd you order so much parchment?
17:16Yeah, don't tell us it's for making maps.
17:20The map-selling craze ended almost a month ago, Fred said, slinging an arm around Kyle's
17:25shoulders with an expression that clearly said, you can't fool me.
17:30If you didn't have a new scheme, there's no way you'd buy a thousand sheets of parchment.
17:34A thousand sheets.
17:37That's practically the entire stock, George said.
17:41We almost couldn't get it all.
17:43Almost not enough.
17:45Kyle repeated, glancing into his mokeskin pouch, where he could see a thick stack of
17:49parchment, though it was hard to tell how many sheets there were.
17:53Yup, 1,063 sheets, Fred said with a smirk.
17:58The extras were a bonus.
18:00She even got the scribes to close shop 20 minutes early to make it happen.
18:05So, come on, tell us what this plan is.
18:09Fred stroked his chin thoughtfully, speculating.
18:12If it's parchment, it's probably not a map.
18:16Or are you planning to start charging for homework answers?
18:19Neither.
18:21Kyle replied, shaking his head.
18:24Honestly, it's just for me.
18:27Come off it, George said, rolling his eyes.
18:30A thousand sheets of parchment just for homework.
18:34Cedric, could you even use that much in a whole semester?
18:38Cedric shook his head.
18:40To be honest, a thousand sheets would probably last him through all seven years at Hogwarts.
18:46I know it sounds ridiculous, but it's true, Kyle insisted.
18:50I've just been copying a lot lately and need the extra parchment, that's all.
18:55Seeing the sincerity in Kyle's expression, Fred and George's persistence began to wane.
19:01Are you absolutely sure?
19:04George asked, still skeptical.
19:06Absolutely, Kyle shrugged.
19:08And if I'm lying, Cedric here will start losing his hair from this year on.
19:14Hey!
19:15What's that got to do with me?
19:18Cedric protested, scowling at Kyle.
19:20Oh, don't be petty, Kyle said with a smirk.
19:25Don't you trust me?
19:27That's not the point.
19:29Cedric muttered, looking uncomfortable.
19:32His father had always struggled with hair loss, and he certainly didn't want to share that fate.
19:37At that, Fred and George finally let go of their suspicions.
19:42They exchanged glances, a bit deflated.
19:45With a sense of disappointment hanging over them, they turned and headed back toward Gryffindor
19:49Tower.
19:51All along the way, they'd been hyped, imagining all sorts of grand plans Kyle might be cooking
19:56up, only to discover there was none.
19:59The letdown stung.
20:01Oi, you're going the wrong way, Cedric called after them.
20:05The kitchens are downstairs.
20:07Thanks, Fred said glumly, but suddenly, we're not that hungry anymore.
20:13And we don't feel like eating, George added with a sigh.
20:17After the twins left, Cedric ran a hand through his hair, frowning.
20:21What's gotten into them?
20:23Kyle shrugged.
20:24Who knows, maybe it's puberty.
20:28What?
20:29Nothing, Kyle replied quickly.
20:32Anyway, curfew's coming up, let's head back.
20:36Right.
20:38Late that night, once his roommates were fast asleep, Kyle quietly got out of bed, slipped
20:43out of the dormitory, and made his way to the library for his usual late-night visit.
20:49Navigating straight to the third bookcase in the restricted section, he opened his leather
20:52bag, pulled out a quill and a fresh stack of parchment, and laid them on the nearest table.
20:58Lumos, he whispered, lighting the tip of his wand.
21:02Then, after selecting a book with careful precision, he took a seat and began flipping
21:07through the pages.
21:08That morning, Kyle woke up to the sweet, mouthwatering aroma of roasted pumpkin wafting through the
21:23hallways.
21:24Even better, Harris announced in the common room that there would be no Quidditch practice
21:28for the following week.
21:30He admitted the recent training sessions had been a bit intense, and with Kyle and the other
21:35new players' impressive performances, he decided to give the team a breather before the official
21:39matches began.
21:41Kyle was thrilled with this unexpected break, grateful for the chance to relax a bit.
21:47To his delight, in honor of Halloween, the school seemed filled with extra pumpkins, several
21:52new ones were scattered across the classrooms.
21:55During transfiguration class that morning, Professor McGonagall used pumpkins as teaching
22:00props, instructing the students to transfigure them into anything they liked, as long as the
22:05end result was no longer a pumpkin.
22:08Kyle was, as usual, the first to complete the task, transforming his pumpkin into a miniature
22:13replica of the stone statue guarding the castle entrance.
22:17The tiny statue took two steps across his desk and then swung its oversized sword in a wide
22:22arc, unintentionally smashing Kanna's pumpkin nearby, scattering pumpkin seeds all over her
22:27desk, and her face.
22:30Kanna, clearly unamused, wiped the seeds off her face and shot Kyle a furious glare, her
22:36teeth clenched in frustration as if she might pounce and take a chunk out of him.
22:40Oops.
22:42That was an accident.
22:44Kyle hurriedly apologized, realizing he'd forgotten the sword was merely a conjured illusion.
22:50Professor McGonagall, whose rare smile hinted at mild amusement, said, Hufflepuff loses one
22:55point for your ungentlemanly behavior.
22:58A bit of recklessness there, and it could have been dangerous.
23:02Understood, Professor, Kyle muttered sheepishly.
23:06She nodded approvingly at his lifelike stone statue.
23:11Very well, Hufflepuff, eleven points for excellent transfiguration.
23:15Since there were no specific requirements for the transfiguration, the exercise was simpler
23:20than usual, and most students completed it successfully.
23:24By the end of class, the transfiguration room had turned into a bizarre storage area, filled
23:29with everything from steaks and buckets to pillows and lamps.
23:33Among those who partially succeeded, some students' transformations still showed hints of their
23:38pumpkin origins.
23:39Ryan, for instance, had reshaped his pumpkin into a Quaffle, but the Quaffle remained bright
23:45yellow, with the unmistakable texture of pumpkin skin.
23:49Despite this, Professor McGonagall considered him to have met the requirements.
23:54However, for the students who'd lazily carved a few holes in their pumpkins and claimed they'd
23:59made jack-o'-lanterns, she wasn't as lenient, assigning them an extended three-foot essay instead
24:04of the standard one-foot assignment.
24:07And those who hadn't managed to meet even the basic requirement didn't escape her displeasure,
24:11each faced a similarly stern punishment.
24:14That afternoon, herbology class brought an unusual surprise.
24:19Professor Sprout set a pot of unfamiliar plants, ones not usually kept in the greenhouse, on
24:24the front bench.
24:27Fortified pumpkins.
24:29Professor Sprout announced with a smile.
24:32Can anyone tell me what they are?
24:34When no one raised their hand, Professor Sprout's gaze shifted directly to Kyle.
24:40Fortified pumpkins, also known as the iron pumpkins, is extremely hard and often used in alchemy,
24:46Kyle explained.
24:48The vines can also be combined with gillyweed to make a potion that lets people breathe underwater.
24:54Very good, one point to Hufflepuff.
24:57Professor Sprout said happily.
25:00Fortified pumpkins are indeed rare, and because of their hardness, they grow in a very unique
25:05way, they shed their skin each time they grow.
25:08She pointed to the pot on her desk, where the group noticed a shed pumpkin shell resembling
25:12a gauntlet lying beside the plant.
25:15Now, does anyone know what this shell is used for?
25:19Kyle raised his hand again.
25:21People often place these shells on delicate plants to protect them from gnomes and other
25:26pests.
25:27That's actually where the name, Fortified pumpkins comes from.
25:31Precisely right, ten points to Hufflepuff.
25:35Professor Sprout beamed.
25:37The shell of the fortified pumpkins provides exceptional protection for fragile plants.
25:42In fact, even an adult dragon would have a hard time breaking through it.
25:47A hush fell over the greenhouse as the student stared in awe at the unassuming pumpkin shell.
25:53Dragons were known as some of the fiercest magical creatures, so learning that even they couldn't
25:57bite through this shell underscore just how tough it was.
26:01Now, let's get started, Professor Sprout said, clapping her hands to refocus everyone's
26:06attention.
26:07Additionally, I've decided to award the pumpkin shell as a prize to the student who performs
26:12best in today's lesson.
26:15Everyone glanced toward Kyle.
26:17Judging by his impressive answers so far, it seemed nearly impossible for anyone else to
26:22outperform him.
26:24But Professor Sprout, reading their thoughts, added with a smile, remember, class hasn't
26:29officially started yet.
26:32What I said was just an introduction and doesn't count toward your performance.
26:36With that, she led them over to a nearby row of stakes.
26:40Last week, we learned how to fertilize leaping toadstools.
26:44Today, we'll be learning how to collect their spores.
26:48Remember, leaping toadstools are very sensitive to noise, so you'll need to stay as quiet as
26:53possible.
26:55The students nodded, silently crouching down beside the stakes and reaching out with paint
26:59brushes to gently collect the spores, each one careful to avoid making a sound.
27:04By the end of class, Professor Sprout was visibly pleased.
27:09She'd never had such an easy time, no one prodded the plants, no one messed with the venomous
27:14tentacula, and everyone seemed serious and focused, eager to win the prize.
27:19Today may be the best Halloween yet, she declared, awarding each house two extra points.
27:25As promised, she handed the shell of the fortified pumpkin to Kyle, who had finished half a class
27:30early by using a carefully controlled mini-cyclone to collect his spores.
27:35As the students left the greenhouse, Kyle lingered at the door, glancing back one last time at
27:40the fortified pumpkin in the corner.
27:43He thought it would make a perfect companion for the chomping cabbage, and if possible, he'd
27:47love to take some back to add to his collection.
27:51But unfortunately, with only one pot and Professor Sprout keeping a close eye on it, he hadn't
27:56found a suitable opportunity during class.
27:59Channel Dream Novel.
28:01Chapter 170, Quirrell, Why Haven't You Arrived Yet?
28:05Kyle was just about to head back to the dormitory after returning from the greenhouse when he was
28:10intercepted by the duo as he stepped into the castle.
28:13Thanks for the book, Kyle, Harry said with a touch of excitement, handing the origin of
28:18Quidditch back to him.
28:20You were right, it's just perfect for me.
28:23I've been studying the techniques carefully, and at my last practice, Wood said I'd improved
28:28a lot, like I was a whole new player.
28:31You finished reading it so quickly?
28:34Kyle asked, taking the book back with a smile.
28:37No wonder Professor McGonagall thinks so highly of you, Harry, you really are talented.
28:43No, no, I just skimmed it, Harry replied, scratching his head, looking a bit embarrassed.
28:50Maybe it's just because I didn't know much about Quidditch before, so any improvement
28:54seems big.
28:56Don't be modest, Harry, Kyle shook his head.
29:00It took me over a month to fully absorb all the techniques in that book, and you managed
29:04it in half that time.
29:05Oh, is that so?
29:08Harry's face froze as he gave a strained laugh, his gaze shifting guiltily away from Kyle's.
29:14Seeing this, Kyle raised an eyebrow, as if he'd picked up on something.
29:19Do you need any other books?
29:22Kyle offered.
29:23I've got Quidditch through the ages and Quidditch, how to score more points.
29:28I can bring them to the Great Hall if you want.
29:31No, that's alright.
29:34Harry blurted out, then quickly added, I mean, with homework and training, I'm just
29:38too busy right now, not much time for reading.
29:42Alright, just let me know if you change your mind, Kyle nodded, likely guessing what was
29:47really going on.
29:49If he was right, Harry probably hadn't even finished the origin of Quidditch, likely only
29:53making it halfway through at best.
29:56But that was perfectly normal, picturing Harry Potter actually sitting down and reading a book
30:01in full was almost funny.
30:03Still, seeing the thoughtful look on Kyle's face only made Harry feel guiltier.
30:09In truth, Kyle didn't understand Harry as well as he thought.
30:13Harry hadn't even made it halfway through the book.
30:16When he first started reading, Harry was genuinely interested.
30:20The first night, he'd even stayed up until the early hours, falling asleep on the table
30:25with the book still open in front of him.
30:28But that enthusiasm only lasted a day.
30:31Once the initial excitement faded, the long paragraphs and complex vocabulary started to
30:36wear on his patience.
30:38Around that time, Wood had praised him for his noticeable improvement, saying he was almost
30:43on par with Charlie.
30:45Figuring he'd done enough, Harry read only about a third of the book before he couldn't
30:49bear to continue.
30:51Kyle chatted with them a little longer before taking his leave.
30:55As he walked away, Ron suddenly turned to Harry.
30:59If only Hermione were more like Kyle.
31:02What?
31:04Harry asked, not following at first.
31:07Haven't you noticed?
31:09Hermione talks to everyone like she's giving a lecture.
31:12It drives people crazy.
31:14Honestly, she's like a nightmare sometimes, Ron said.
31:19Kyle's nothing like that.
31:21He's top of the year, won that special award for services to the school, and yet, he's always
31:26patient with us, whether he's showing us around before term started or lending you
31:30a Quidditch book, he doesn't lecture us.
31:33Don't say that, Ron, Harry whispered.
31:37Hermione can be nice sometimes.
31:39Oh really?
31:41When?
31:42Ron asked, dubious.
31:45Harry hesitated, then murmured, well, the other day when Filch was chasing us, she was
31:50the one who opened that door at the end of the corridor so we could escape.
31:54Yes, and led us straight to the three-headed dog for dinner, Ron replied with a shudder,
31:59the memory sending chills down his spine.
32:02I'd have rather faced Filch any day.
32:06Harry fell silent, privately agreeing.
32:09While Filch was terrifying, at least he wasn't likely to eat them like snacks.
32:14The Halloween feast is about to start, so let's head to the Great Hall, Harry said, eager to
32:19change the subject.
32:21I heard it's supposed to be as good as the opening feast.
32:24Is that true?
32:26Even better, Ron replied with a grin.
32:29George told me that last Halloween, Dumbledore had the Headless Hunt perform.
32:34I wonder who he's invited this year.
32:37Maybe it'll be the Weird Sisters, they're super popular.
32:41Harry perked up at this.
32:43He'd never heard of the Weird Sisters, but he understood what a band was.
32:48Growing up with the Dusleys, he'd never been to a concert, or even watched one on TV, Dudley
32:54didn't like music much.
32:56The two made their way downstairs to the Great Hall, eager for the feast.
33:00Meanwhile, Kyle passed through the barrels in the kitchen corridor and entered the Hufflepuff
33:05common room.
33:07Only a few students were still there, heading out to the hall as he arrived.
33:12One of them noticed him.
33:14Kyle!
33:15You coming to the feast?
33:16I'd like to, but I've got to grab something from the dormitory first, Kyle replied.
33:23You go on ahead, I'll be there in a minute.
33:25Alright, but you'd better hurry, said an older student.
33:30The Halloween feast is about to start.
33:32Don't worry, I've been looking forward to the food all day.
33:36But despite his words, Kyle had no intention of going to the feast tonight.
33:41He had something more pressing to attend to.
33:45Once the common room was empty, he settled on a sofa and pulled out a large piece of parchment.
33:51It was the Marauder's Map, borrowed from Fred and George before Herbology that day.
33:55I solemnly swear I am up to no good, Kyle recited, and lines of ink spread across the parchment,
34:02forming the layout of the castle.
34:04As he studied it, he noted that almost everyone was either in the Great Hall or headed there.
34:10Only a handful remained scattered around.
34:13He scanned the map carefully but didn't see Quirrell's name.
34:16A few minutes later, the feast had officially begun.
34:21Aside from himself, the only people who hadn't gone to the Great Hall were Hermione, who was
34:25still on the first floor, and Filch, who was on the eighth.
34:30Still no sign.
34:32Kyle frowned, puzzled.
34:34Could it be that Quirrell wasn't planning anything tonight?
34:37No, that didn't seem right.
34:40Kyle quickly dismissed the thought.
34:43The feast had only just begun, perhaps it was still too early to see any suspicious movements.
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