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00:18making clips. Let's go listen. Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard. Chapter 311 Fox's gift,
00:28in that case, it's kind of a good thing. George blinked at Ron's words. Maybe you'll even get a
00:35nice report card at the end of the school year. Don't gloat, Ron yawned. What are you two talking
00:41about? Just then, Harry had come out of the dormitory, and Fred and George quickly changed
00:48the subject. Teasing Ron was all well and good, but they'd never do it in front of Harry. Harry
00:54walked over, greeting everyone with a grin. Merry Christmas, Fred, George. Kyle. Wait,
01:03Kyle. What are you doing here? He seemed a bit surprised to see Kyle lounging in the Gryffindor
01:09common room. Just arrived a few minutes ago, Kyle chuckled. Ron finally noticed the extra
01:16presence in the room. Sorry, I didn't see you earlier. Thanks for the wizard chess set, by the
01:23way. I really like it. And the model Quidditch ball you gave me, Harry added. It's fantastic.
01:32I'm glad you both like them, Kyle replied with a smile. After Fred and George had shown him to the
01:38Gryffindor common room, Kyle decided not to head to the room of requirement and instead spent the
01:43morning playing wizard chess and exploding snap with them. Ginny and Percy had joined as well,
01:48and everyone was warm and welcoming. Well, except Percy, who was a bit too formal,
01:54shaking Kyle's hand like he was greeting a visiting Hufflepuff delegation.
01:59Kyle felt slightly self-conscious about his casual attire. If he'd known, he would have worn his socks
02:05with the Phoenix design. In the afternoon, after Hermione dragged Harry and Ron off to the library to
02:12finish their homework, Kyle joined Fred and George on a secret trip to Hogsmeade. The village shops were
02:18beautifully decorated, and each one had Christmas gifts set out for visitors. Zonkos had magical
02:23fireworks that bloomed when they touched water, and Honeydukes had candy canes. The gifts were hung on
02:30the Christmas trees by the doorways, well within reach, and if you forgot, the shopkeepers would gladly
02:36remind you. The only downside? None of them offered a service to protect Hogwarts students from getting
02:43caught. Kyle had barely taken a few sips of butterbeer at the three broomsticks when the door
02:48beside him swung open. To his shock, Professor McGonagall, Professor Flittick, Hagrid, even Professor
02:55Sinistra from Astronomy, seven or eight professors in total, walked in, one after another. They spotted Kyle
03:03and the twins right away. Professor McGonagall paused, then walked by as if she hadn't seen anything.
03:11Madame Rosmerta, three pints of mead, but cherry syrup soda. Kyle and the twins instinctively quickened
03:17their sips, hoping to finish their drinks and escape unnoticed. But just as they reached for
03:23their coins to pay, Madame Rosmerta, the bar owner, shook her head. No need, Minerva's already covered
03:30your drinks. Anything else you'd like? No, no, that's fine, they replied in unison, keeping their
03:38heads low as they hurried out of the three broomsticks. Not only had they been caught sneaking
03:43out of school, but they'd also been treated by the professor. Talk about embarrassing. The three
03:49lost their appetite for further adventures and headed back to the castle. Oh, right. It's Christmas,
03:57Fred muttered, scratching his head as they exited the secret passage. Obviously the professors aren't
04:03going to stay cooped up in their office's grading papers. We should have avoided the three broomsticks.
04:10Good thing Professor McGonagall didn't say anything. Kyle couldn't help feeling a twinge of regret.
04:16If he'd known the professors were treating, he would have ordered something pricier, like the three
04:21broomstick signature drink, Ogden's Old Fire Whiskey, which ran ten galleons a glass.
04:27He'd always wondered what that tasted like. Everyone at the Christmas dinner at Hogwarts
04:32seemed to be enjoying themselves. With so few people staying at school this year, the hall would
04:38have felt empty if they sat separately, so only one large table was set up in the great hall,
04:43where students and professors dined together. Dumbledore led the group in a few of his favorite
04:48Christmas carols, and Hagrid's voice grew louder and louder with each glass of eggnog he downed,
04:54until by the end, his voice was the only one echoing in the great hall. Fred, sitting next
05:00to Kyle, was pointing at Percy's prefect badge and laughing. Somehow, the badge's inscription had
05:07changed to read, Idiot, though Percy hadn't noticed and kept asking everyone around him why they were
05:12laughing. Malfoy, who hadn't gone home this year either, was sitting across from Harry, sneering and
05:18making crude comments about Harry's new sweater. Surprisingly, Harry didn't respond. The meal
05:25was fantastic, especially the Christmas pudding, which the house elves had prepared with a twist
05:30this year. Each bite had a different flavor, like Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans. After the pudding,
05:38Professor McGonagall was the first to leave the table, followed by Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
05:43Kyle also wanted to leave, but Dumbledore stopped him. If you have a moment, would you come with me
05:50to my office? Of course, Professor, Kyle nodded, though he was a bit puzzled. They left the great
05:57hall together, chatting as they made their way toward the headmaster's office. Kyle hadn't been
06:03able to get Dumbledore the latest edition of 500 Ways to Knit Wool and Socks this year, so he had given
06:08him a large bundle of high-quality wool instead. Dumbledore had been delighted and even asked Kyle
06:14where he had found such fine wool. It's from a flock of sheep, Professor, Kyle explained. Mr. Scamander
06:21has a small flock in his suitcase. I collected some when I visited in August. Newt has some.
06:29Dumbledore asked, surprised. Is there much of it? About 30 sheep or so, Kyle replied.
06:37Dumbledore seemed even more pleased to hear that. When they reached the eighth floor,
06:43the stone gargoyle moved aside as they approached, and Dumbledore led Kyle into his office. The room
06:49looked mostly the same as before, except for a large ball of wool on the desk. In one corner,
06:55near the mirror of Ereste, there were several wool sweaters and a half-knitted scarf.
07:00It appeared that the headmaster's knitting interests had expanded well beyond socks and gloves.
07:05Kyle guessed that the sweater Dumbledore wore under his robes was likely his own handiwork.
07:11What can I do for you, Professor? Kyle asked. It's not me, Fox is the one who has something for you.
07:20Dumbledore sighed. He's really taken a liking to the lady's mantle and nightshade you sent him.
07:26Fox. Kyle looked over to the perch by the door. A scraggly little bird stood on it,
07:33with light red bristles just beginning to grow back. It looked rather pitiful.
07:38Did you undergo rebirth? Kyle asked, walking over. Fox gave a small nod and picked up a small bottle,
07:47placing it in Kyle's hand. What is this? Kyle asked, inspecting the bottle to find it contained a small
07:54pile of dark powder. The ashes of a phoenix post-rebirth, Dumbledore explained.
08:00And Fox Christmas gift to you. His voice held a touch of bitterness. He hadn't realized that Fox
08:07could hold such a grudge. All because he'd left Fox favorite herbs locked away over the holidays,
08:14and it seemed the phoenix had remembered it. Not a single pinch of these valuable ashes for him.
08:19It would have been one thing if Snape had received the ashes, but Kyle was only thirteen,
08:25how could he even appreciate this, high-end gift? What a waste. Dumbledore sighed again.
08:33Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard.
08:37Chapter 312 Catwoman Hermione After emerging from the headmaster's office on the eighth floor,
08:42Kyle was in a buoyant mood, greeting every portrait he passed.
08:46Hogwarts. Hogwarts was truly full of surprises. Who would have thought that on an otherwise
08:51ordinary Christmas, he would encounter the legendary ashes of Nirvana, and even receive
08:56a small vial of them. It felt like a dream. Kyle didn't know exactly how long it took Fox to undergo
09:03rebirth, but he was sure it wasn't a short period. Dumbledore's eyes had reddened at the time,
09:09and it was the first time Kyle had seen him lose his composure like that.
09:13In Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt Scamander hadn't specified the frequency
09:19of a phoenix's rebirth. This suggested that Fox hadn't undergone it in all the years since Newt
09:25had written the book. If that were true, Fox' rebirth cycle might be at least sixty years,
09:31assuming no external forces like the Killing Curse accelerated it.
09:35Kyle pulled out the small bottle again, examining it in the dim light.
09:39At least sixty years, reduced to a handful of ashes. It was possibly the rarest material in the wizarding
09:47world, one that few could even dream of possessing. Legend had it that phoenix ashes, left after
09:53rebirth, contained both the essence of death and the spark of new life, a substance revered by
09:58alchemists and master potion makers alike. Kyle even suspected that phoenix ashes might have been
10:04used in crafting the resurrection stone, one of the deathly hallows. If he got the chance,
10:10he'd love to study it. He glanced back at the stone gargoyle guarding the headmaster's office,
10:16feeling the urge to quicken his pace as he jogged down the stairs. When he reached the first floor,
10:22he came across two familiar faces in the foyer.
10:24Harry, Ron. Kyle greeted them, raising an eyebrow.
10:30What are you doing here so late? The two of them jumped, spinning around to see who had caught them.
10:37Uh, couldn't sleep, Ron stammered. Just, out for a stroll.
10:43You, you're here. Harry added, shifting uncomfortably.
10:48The two of them huddled together, looking as if they'd been caught sneaking around.
10:52Oh, I just came from the headmaster's office, Kyle said casually, studying their appearances.
10:59But aren't you two a bit overdressed?
11:02Anne, wait, is that a tail?
11:05What tail?
11:06No tail, you're mistaken, Harry stammered.
11:10Ron nodded vigorously.
11:12Yeah, yeah, you're seeing things.
11:15Despite the freezing temperature, both of them were sweating nervously.
11:19Something's off, Kyle thought.
11:22They look like they're hiding something.
11:25Suddenly, he looked over their shoulders and gasped,
11:28Professor McGonagall.
11:30What are you doing here?
11:32Professor McGonagall.
11:34Harry and Ron yelped, spinning around in alarm.
11:38But as they did, they quickly realized there was no one there.
11:41In that instant, Kyle caught sight of what was lurking behind them, a large, earth-colored, furry head, that looked oddly like, a cat.
11:51When Kyle had called out Professor McGonagall's name, the figure behind Harry and Ron flinched, reflexively looking up.
11:59It was indeed a cat's head, but with a human body clad in loose, ill-fitting robes.
12:05Kyle squinted, processing what he was seeing.
12:09Hermione.
12:09The figure gasped, then hurriedly covered her face.
12:14Kyle turned to Harry and Ron, eyebrows raised.
12:18They both sighed in resignation, confirming his suspicions.
12:22The oversized robes, the cat-like face.
12:26She didn't drink polyjuice potion with cat hair in it, did she?
12:30Kyle asked, putting the pieces together.
12:33Neither Harry nor Ron responded.
12:35After a moment, Ron whispered, do you have any ideas?
12:40Kyle thought for a second.
12:42The homorphous charm should work.
12:45Lockhart mentioned it in Wanderings with Werewolves, but I don't actually know it.
12:50You could, ask Lockhart if he remembers the incantation.
12:54Lockhart.
12:55Harry's face contorted, and he shook his head immediately.
12:59Any other way?
13:01Other options?
13:03Kyle frowned.
13:05I'm not sure if they'll work.
13:07Let's just get her to the hospital wing.
13:10Madam Pomfrey will definitely know what to do.
13:13All right.
13:15Harry and Ron nodded, draping Hermione's oversized robes over her again as they hurried toward the
13:20hospital wing.
13:21Fortunately, given the late hour and the holiday break, they didn't encounter anyone else along
13:27the way, except Kyle.
13:29It's, quite a problem, Madam Pomfrey muttered, studying Hermione with a grave expression after
13:35a thorough examination in the hospital wing.
13:38Didn't Professor Snape ever teach you that polyjuice potion cannot be used for animal transformations,
13:43she asked, frowning.
13:45We, we didn't know.
13:47It was animal hair.
13:49Ron stammered, clearly anxious.
13:53Both he and Harry were prepared to confess everything, from stealing ingredients from
13:57Snape's private storeroom to brewing polyjuice potion in secret.
14:01Right now, all they wanted was for Hermione to return to normal.
14:06Any punishment could wait.
14:08How reckless, how careless.
14:11Madam Pomfrey scolded, shaking her head.
14:14You're lucky to be alive, drinking something without understanding what's in it.
14:19Although she rebuked them sharply, she didn't ask how or why they'd brewed polyjuice potion.
14:25She simply took out her wand, tapped Hermione a few times, causing large patches of hair to
14:31fall from her body, though some stubborn fur remained.
14:34She'll need at least five weeks of treatment to fully recover, Madam Pomfrey sighed, then waved
14:39them off.
14:41Now, off you go.
14:43Go back to your dorms.
14:45Can we stay and watch, no, she interrupted, firmly denying Harry's request before he could
14:51finish.
14:52For reasons of her own, she refused to let them linger.
14:56With no choice, the two reluctantly said their goodbyes to Hermione, glancing back with every
15:01step as they left.
15:03What about you?
15:04Still here.
15:07Madam Pomfrey looked over at Kyle, who had no intention of leaving.
15:11Madam Pomfrey, Kyle asked thoughtfully, I'm curious, could mandric leaves be useful in
15:17reversing this kind of incorrect transformation caused by magic potions?
15:21Mandric leaves, she repeated, raising an eyebrow.
15:25I read about it in a book, Kyle explained.
15:28Someone used mandric leaves to reverse a transformation from being turned into an octopus.
15:35Don't tell me it was one of Lockhart's books, Madam Pomfrey sighed.
15:39Kyle nodded.
15:40In truth, he'd read it in holidays with hags.
15:44Mandric, when used with lovage, can indeed reverse physical changes caused by curses and
15:49transformations, she explained.
15:52But for the mandric restorative draft, you don't need the leaves, you need the sap of a mature
15:57mandric.
15:58The mandric restorative draft?
16:01Yes, she said, glancing briefly at two empty beds in the corner.
16:06It's the same draft used to revive those who've been petrified.
16:10Kyle nodded, realizing Lockhart must have misheard the information and invented a new
16:15recipe for dramatic effect.
16:17If that was the case, there wasn't much they could do.
16:21The last batch of seeds the ministry had provided included mandric root and lovage, but they were
16:26still on the eighth floor, safely stored in the room of requirement, far from maturity.
16:32Mandric's take about a year to grow into seedlings with facial features.
16:36It would be another full year before they'd be mature enough to harvest.
16:41Lovage grows even slower, like venomous tentacula, it needs at least three years to reach maturity.
16:48Hogwarts.
16:48I am such a model wizard.
16:52Chapter 313 Discovery in the chamber
16:54Although Harry and Ron hadn't told anyone about Hermione's hospitalization, her absence
16:59soon drew the attention of several Griffinders.
17:02Everyone had grown accustomed to her constant presence in the common room, always nudging Ron
17:07and Harry to stay on top of their homework.
17:09The sudden silence felt odd.
17:13At first, Ron tried to deny knowing anything, but his siblings knew him too well and quickly
17:18managed to get the truth out of him.
17:20So, Hermione's in the hospital wing?
17:23Fred asked, raising an eyebrow.
17:26Oh no.
17:28Ron groaned, burying his face in his hands.
17:32He should have kept his mouth shut.
17:34Was it another attack?
17:35Percy sprang up from the sofa, eyes wide with alarm.
17:41You two stay here.
17:43I'll go inform the professors.
17:45He started to bolt toward the door.
17:48Ron and Harry jumped up, frantically blocking him.
17:51It's not an attack, and it's got nothing to do with the Chamber of Secrets.
17:56Harry blurted out, desperately trying to reassure him.
18:00Not an attack.
18:02Percy paused, eyeing them suspiciously as they blocked his path.
18:06You're certain?
18:08Absolutely.
18:10Ron insisted, nodding emphatically.
18:13I promise, added Harry, raising his hand as if swearing an oath.
18:18After a bit more persuasion, Percy reluctantly sat back down, though he continued to watch
18:23them closely.
18:24Meanwhile, Fred and George exchanged a quick, amused glance, saying nothing but clearly entertained
18:31by Ron's anxious behavior.
18:33They didn't need words to communicate, they'd already worked out that this was something
18:37far less sinister than Percy had feared.
18:39On the third morning of the holidays, Kyle was just leaving after visiting Hermione when
18:45he spotted Fred and George hovering suspiciously near the hospital wing's entrance.
18:49What are you two doing in the hospital wing?
18:52He asked.
18:54We have a cold.
18:56Fred blurted out.
18:57Yeah, came to get some pepper-up potion, George added, throwing in a couple of exaggerated
19:02coughs.
19:04Kyle raised an eyebrow.
19:06They looked perfectly healthy, without so much as a sniffle.
19:10It was obvious they'd come to snoop on Hermione's condition.
19:14And you, Kyle?
19:16Fred asked.
19:18Here to visit someone.
19:20Oh, I'm here for pepper-up potion too, Kyle replied loudly, pulling out a small bottle
19:25filled with red liquid.
19:27Hermione clearly didn't want anyone knowing about her transformation into a cat.
19:32Pretending to know nothing seemed the best way to keep Fred and George from crying.
19:37What a coincidence.
19:40George grinned.
19:41It's been chilly, after all, gotta look after yourself.
19:45Yes, you too, Kyle replied.
19:48They made some awkward small talk, then went their separate ways.
19:53When Fred and George entered the hospital wing, Madame Pomfrey had already drawn a curtain
19:58around Hermione's bed, so they left none the wiser.
20:02Kyle, meanwhile, headed back toward the castle, intending to visit the library.
20:07Near the entrance hall, he caught sight of Peeves gleefully chasing moaning Myrtle around
20:11the castle with a large bouquet of balloons.
20:14Since the attack on the Bloody Baron, Peeves had become even more reckless, constantly harassing
20:20both ghosts and students alike, though he usually behaved himself when professors were
20:24nearby.
20:26Myrtle, unfortunately, was one of his favorite targets.
20:29Kyle found it odd that Myrtle was so afraid of Peeves' balloons, which couldn't actually
20:35harm her.
20:35But Peeves' distraction provided a perfect opportunity.
20:40Once they were out of sight, Kyle changed course and headed for the empty girls' bathroom.
20:46Peeves and Myrtle's chase would likely keep them busy for an hour or so, just enough time
20:50for him to visit the Chamber of Secrets.
20:53Kyle whispered in Parseltongue to open the drainpipe, jumped in, and made his way down to
20:58the passage.
21:00At the end, the chamber's door opened slowly, and he stepped carefully onto the black stone
21:04floor, wand in hand.
21:07The stone he'd used to wedge the entrance shut on his last visit was missing, a clear
21:11sign someone had been there since.
21:14Kyle scanned the chamber carefully.
21:17The good news was that he was alone, with no signs of anyone lurking in the shadows ready
21:21to attack.
21:23However, scattered snake scales and a large drag mark beneath the Slytherin statue hinted
21:28that the basilisk had recently been here.
21:31The drag mark glistened with fresh slime, much like the trail left by a flobberworm, only
21:35far larger.
21:37Seeing the scales and the trail, Kyle knew the basilisk had been released.
21:42But by whom?
21:44He stood up and retraced his recent memories, piecing together anything unusual that might
21:48point to the culprit.
21:50The chamber was silent, save for his own footsteps.
21:54The carved snake eyes on the pillars and the Slytherin statue seemed to follow his every
21:58move, as if watching him.
22:01But Kyle barely noticed, pacing back and forth, deep in thought.
22:06He'd asked Myrtle multiple times if she'd seen anyone enter the bathroom, but she'd claimed
22:10she hadn't.
22:12Then again, Myrtle wasn't always reliable, she lived in the bathroom, but wasn't always
22:17in her cubicle.
22:19The strange part was that none of the traps or charms he'd set up had been triggered.
22:24Could there be another entrance?
22:26Or perhaps the person releasing the basilisk hadn't entered through the main door at all?
22:31Click.
22:32A sound, completely unlike footsteps, echoed through the chamber of secrets.
22:38Kyle snapped out of his thoughts, instinctively pointing his wand toward the door, only to
22:42realize that the noise had come from directly beneath his feet.
22:47Looking down, Kyle saw he'd accidentally stepped on a piece of shed snake skin while pacing.
22:51That gave me a scare, he muttered, letting out a breath of relief.
22:56He reached down to pick up the snake skin, but as he did, something glinting caught his eye
23:01beneath it a golden chain.
23:03Kyle quickly picked it up.
23:05The chain was short, less than two inches long, and crafted from small gold snakes linked together.
23:13It looked like it had been torn off of something, as part of it was frayed.
23:17Could this have belonged to the person with the diary?
23:20The snakes immediately made Kyle think of Slytherin House.
23:24They adored snake motifs, adorning their clothes and accessories with them at every opportunity.
23:30At Hogwarts, if you found something decorated with a snake, odds were it belonged to a Slytherin.
23:36But, this chain seemed different.
23:39The tiny snakes connecting each link were remarkably detailed, with scales so finely crafted they
23:44almost looked alive.
23:47This wasn't some cheap trinket, it was clearly valuable.
23:50Slytherin, with this level of wealth?
23:54Kyle thought.
23:55His mind flickered to Draco Malfoy, Harry's frequent nemesis.
24:00But he dismissed the idea just as quickly.
24:03On Halloween, when Filch had been attacked, Malfoy had been at the feast in the Great Hall.
24:08He wouldn't have had the opportunity to release the Basilisk then.
24:12And besides, Lucius Malfoy wouldn't risk allowing Draco to meddle in something so dangerous.
24:19But if not Malfoy, then who?
24:21Mikel turned the chain over in his hands, considering other possibilities.
24:26Millicent Bolstrode, Daphne Greengrass, Pansy Parkinson, or perhaps Crabbe and Goyle.
24:33Hogwarts.
24:34I am such a model wizard.
24:37After 314 Agent Mikel the Christmas holidays flew by, and soon students were returning
24:42to Hogwarts by train, filling the castle once more with lively noise and laughter.
24:48After the break, the fear of the recent attack seemed to have faded slightly.
24:53Students were laughing and joking, seemingly less haunted by worry than before.
24:58Perhaps they believed the professors had taken care of the monster in the Chamber of Secrets
25:02over the holidays.
25:04At least, that's what Lockhart had claimed.
25:07Lockhart was, surprisingly, the first professor to return after the break, so early, in fact,
25:14that he hadn't even attended the end-of-term feast.
25:17He had hurried off after his last defense against the dark arts class, returning later with triumphant
25:22flair.
25:23Whatever he had heard or experienced during the holidays seemed to have filled him with
25:27confidence, as he wasted no time in boasting that he'd solved the Chamber of Secrets mystery.
25:33Kyle happened to be waiting near the foyer and overheard Lockhart speaking with Professor
25:37McGonagall.
25:39There won't be any more trouble, Minerva, Lockhart said in his usual loud voice.
25:44I can assure you the Chamber of Secrets won't open again.
25:48I've found the true heir but decided to grant him a chance.
25:52If he has any sense, he won't cause further disruptions.
25:56Students nearby overheard him, and while some took comfort in his words, others were skeptical.
26:02Still, Lockhart's confident pronouncement seemed to ease the general tension around the castle.
26:08Oddly enough, just five minutes earlier, Lockhart had given the exact same speech to Professor
26:13Flittick, and ten minutes before that, he'd said the same words to Professor Sprout.
26:18Kyle, who had been nearby the entire time, couldn't help noticing that Lockhart was delivering these
26:24lines as if he'd rehearsed them. Soon after, Professor McGonagall walked away,
26:29leaving Lockhart standing there, glancing around as if searching for his next target.
26:33It was likely he'd try Snape next, but Kyle wasn't sure how well that would go.
26:40Snape would either completely ignore Lockhart, endure him with dark patience, or, in a darker
26:45fantasy, might even cast a quick Langlock to silence him, or, for that matter,
26:50sectum semper to shut him up for good.
26:53Kyle was tempted to stay and see how things unfolded, but just then, the person he was waiting
26:58for finally arrived. Cedric walked up the stone steps into the castle, spotted Kyle, and headed
27:05directly toward him. I asked around for you, Cedric said, handing Kyle the gold chain.
27:11I checked every shop I know of, including Diagon Alley, but no one sold anything with this kind
27:17of design. Nothing even remotely similar. Kyle frowned. Cedric shook his head.
27:25Nothing. Though I didn't try Nocturne Alley, my dad won't let me go there.
27:31That's alright, you've done plenty, Kyle reassured him. Not many people in Nocturne Alley would be
27:37honest anyway. Going there probably wouldn't help. You're right. Cedric agreed, falling into
27:45step with Kyle as they walked toward the Great Hall. I've been meaning to ask, what exactly is this
27:51chain? I'm not sure myself, Kyle admitted. I just found it, but I have a hunch it might be connected
27:58to the recent attacks. That's why I asked you to help me track it down. Cedric's face turned serious.
28:05You mean, the Chamber of Secrets, he asked, lowering his voice as he realized he'd spoken a little too
28:12loudly. Are you certain? It's just a theory, Kyle replied. Could be it's just some fancy decoration
28:20on someone's clothing. Can I take another look? Cedric asked, intrigued. Of course, Kyle said,
28:29handing it over. Just be careful not to hold it too close to the fireplace, or it might change back.
28:36Cedric looked at him in surprise. This is Transfiguration. Kyle nodded. Cedric hadn't
28:43noticed before, but the chain's intricate design had a shimmer to it, like something that was barely
28:48holding its shape. Soon after they sat down at the long dining table, the start of Term Feast began.
28:55Dumbledore was chatting with Professor Trelawney, who was wearing her usual gauzy shawls and layered beads.
29:02Seeing her reminded Kyle that he hadn't attended a single divination class since the start of Term.
29:08He'd heard from classmates that he'd somehow become a teaching aide for Trelawney, who hadn't taken his
29:14absence lightly. Before the holidays, she'd even predicted ominously, if he continues to miss my class,
29:21he may be leaving us forever next term. Kyle's friends, Mikkel and Ryan, had suggested he show up
29:28just to keep her from focusing on him as some sort of harbinger of doom. He would have gone,
29:33but unfortunately, divination clashed with his ancient runes class, and runes was not something
29:38he could afford to drop. With his private tutor, Tom Riddle, gone, Kyle now had to rely on Professor
29:45babbling, who was only available once a week, and difficult to find at any other time. Next to Dumbledore
29:52sat Professor McGonagall, looking as stern as ever, and beside her was a particularly jubilant Lockhart.
29:59He seemed so pleased with himself that he'd even taken out a bottle of fire whiskey and offered it
30:03to the other professors. Each declined, and while Professor McGonagall pursed her lips in disapproval,
30:10she held back her objections since Dumbledore didn't mind. When the banquet ended, a tipsy
30:15Lockhart stood up, beaming and repeating to the students what he'd boasted to the professors earlier,
30:20that he'd solved the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets and that Hogwarts was safe once more.
30:26There was a burst of cheers from the younger students, and Lockhart went on to announce his
30:30plans to publish a new book about Hogwarts and the Chamber of Secrets, with all the students as main
30:36characters. The cheering grew even louder. Yet a small number of students sat silent,
30:42clearly skeptical of Lockhart's claims and suspecting he was just drunk. Later, in the Hufflepuff common
30:49room, some students started their holiday tradition of catching up on homework while sprawled on the
30:53sofas. Kyle handed his potions assignment to Mikel. Thanks. Mikel said, relieved. I was five inches
31:03short on my potions essay and couldn't finish it to save my life. As Mikel copied down the last few
31:10inches, Kyle lowered his voice. Have you noticed any unusual behavior in Slytherin recently? Mikel gave a
31:17knowing grin. Not only had he claimed he'd try to sneak into the Slytherin common room, he'd actually
31:23done it. He'd managed to blend in with a group of Slytherins after their Care of Magical Creatures class,
31:30saying he'd swollen up from a sting by a billy wig, and had discreetly memorized the password.
31:35Unfortunately, he'd somehow been discovered. Snape had caught him and, with a furious expression,
31:42docked fifty points from Hufflepuff. Mikel shrugged. Well, no big breakthrough. But they've
31:50all been acting more, secretive. And I haven't seen Malfoy or his friends chatting about the attacks as
31:56much lately. Almost like they know something but are trying not to draw attention. Kyle nodded
32:02thoughtfully. Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard. Chapter 3 15 Valentine's Day surprise, seriously.
32:13Mikel said, setting down his finished potions homework. He thought for a moment before continuing,
32:19I feel like they're all a bit, crazy. Kyle blinked, surprised. What do you mean? Do you know what
32:27they're always going on about? Mikel sighed, putting his quill aside. Every time I'm in their common room,
32:34I hear someone loudly talking about who the heir of Slytherin might be, and a lot of them say they
32:39want to help purify the school alongside him. Kyle scoffed. Help the monster in the Chamber of Secrets
32:46purify the school. Seriously? Michael's frustration only grew as he spoke. Yeah,
32:54from the way they talk, it's like they see the rest of us as pests. It's no wonder so many people
33:00have issues with Slytherin. He paused, glancing at Kyle. One day, I couldn't hold back. I waited
33:09until someone was heading out the door and gave this arrogant guy a solid punch in the face.
33:13That's how I ended up getting caught. Kyle chuckled, a mix of amusement and concern.
33:20Sounds like you made a quick escape, though. Oh, I did. They were so slow, I only had to dash up three
33:29flights of stairs to lose them. But, unfortunately, I didn't realize I'd dropped my scarf while I was
33:35running. A third-year Slytherin recognized it, and Snape docked me 50 points, just like that.
33:42Mikkel thumped the table in frustration, and Kyle shook his head with a smirk. It was lucky that
33:48Michael's reflexes had helped him escape quickly, otherwise, he'd have lost more than just 50 points.
33:55But Michael's story gave Kyle some useful insights. He could likely rule out suspects like Pansy,
34:01Millicent, and Crab. With their personalities, if any of them had truly been responsible for
34:07releasing the Basilisk, they'd probably have bragged about it by now. The real heir would likely be more
34:13cautious. Kyle considered this for a moment, then asked, do you know if any of them missed the
34:19Halloween feast? Mikkel thought about it briefly. The Halloween feast. I think they all went.
34:27Filch's attack is the main thing they keep bringing up. If anyone wasn't in the Great Hall that night,
34:33I'm sure they'd have been interrogated right away. When I was there, though, no one seemed to be
34:39questioning anyone. Kyle frowned thoughtfully. Maybe, or maybe they'd finished questioning
34:46everyone before you arrived. Possibly, Mikkel agreed. Kyle returned to the dormitory,
34:53still mulling over the clues in his mind. There were fewer suspects now, but he'd have to keep
34:58a close eye on the remaining ones. In the weeks that followed, Kyle kept a close watch on the
35:04Slytherin students, looking for anything out of the ordinary. But after a month of careful observation,
35:10he hadn't noticed anything suspicious. Everything in the castle seemed calm, even normal.
35:17As February arrived, the snow gradually began to melt, and pale sunlight once again touched the
35:23grounds of Hogwarts. There hadn't been any new attacks, and optimism was spreading through the
35:28school. Many students were starting to believe Lockhart's claims that he'd put an end to the
35:33Chamber of Secrets monster. Adding to the sense of relief, Professor Sprout shared some promising news
35:39during herbology. The Mandrakes were growing more temperamental and withdrawn, a sign they were
35:45nearing maturity. With a bit more time, perhaps another month or two, those who had been petrified
35:51could be fully revived. Amid all this good news, Lockhart seemed especially pleased with himself.
35:59His start of term feast proclamation had won over new admirers, and students who had previously doubted him
36:04were now among his loyal fans. To raise morale and help everyone move past last term's unfortunate
36:11events, I have a surprise in store for you, Lockhart announced cheerfully in one of his defense against
36:16the dark arts classes. I can't say too much just yet, it's a secret, after all, but I think you'll
36:23all enjoy it. His mysterious words sent whispers rippling through the classroom as students speculated
36:29about what he might be planning. The mystery didn't last long. The very next day, Valentine's Day,
36:36Lockhart's surprise was revealed. When Kyle entered the Great Hall that morning, he paused,
36:42almost convinced he'd stepped into the wrong room. The four walls were draped with enormous pink
36:47flowers, and heart-shaped confetti drifted down from the enchanted ceiling. Behind the staff table,
36:54a massive heart made of colorful flowers hung proudly. The scene resembled a wedding venue more
36:59than a school dining hall. I guess this must be Lockhart's surprise, Fred muttered, brushing confetti
37:06from his head. Thinking the same thing, Cedric replied, glancing toward the professor's table. Up
37:13front, Lockhart, clad in a blindingly pink robe, stood waving to quiet the hall. Beside him, the professors
37:21sat with various levels of discomfort, none more severe than Snape. Positioned on the left side of
37:27the massive heart backdrop with Lockhart on the right, Snape's skull darkened the whole scene,
37:31making him look as if someone had shoved a handful of cockroach clusters at him.
37:36His grip on his wand was tense, and Kyle had no doubt that if anyone pushed him the wrong way,
37:41Snape would unleash a Sectumsempra, quite literally. The only one amused was Dumbledore,
37:47who had donned a pearly white robe to better blend with the decorations,
37:51grinning broadly as he surveyed the students.
37:54Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Lockhart said, practically beaming.
38:00So far, sixty-five people have sent me cards, and I'd like to thank them.
38:06And yes, I took the liberty of arranging this little surprise, but there's more to come.
38:11With a flourish, he clapped his hands, and twelve dwarves entered, each with drooping expressions,
38:17wearing golden wings and carrying harps slung over their shoulders. Lockhart announced that these
38:22dwarves would roam the castle all day, delivering Valentine's Day cards.
38:27I know you're excited, but stay tuned, there's still more to come, he said, clapping his hands again.
38:33Everyone, look up! At his cue, hundreds of owls swooped into the great hall,
38:40dropping letters and packages onto students in a chaotic shower of notes. Amid the flurry,
38:46Cedric caught sight of one of the letters falling by his seat, and out of curiosity, picked it up.
38:52He took one look at it, and his face changed. His golden hair is like freshly cooked polenta,
38:58and his red lips are as inviting as ripe tomatoes. What in Merlin's name is this?
39:05Cedric recoiled, feeling a surge of nausea, and quickly tossed the note away,
39:09rubbing his hands against the stool as if to scrub away the memory.
39:13I understand that some of you may lack experience writing greeting cards,
39:17Lockhart continued, smiling whiter than ever. So, I've taken the liberty of sharing a few
39:23examples from my own collection. Feel free to copy them, word for word. He flashed a brilliant smile.
39:31But, of course, if you have other ideas, that's perfectly fine too.
39:37Professor Snape is a master of love potions, never failing to concoct a delightful batch.
39:43And Professor Flitik here is a true master in entrancing enchantments, a cunning old man, he is.
39:48Professor Flitik buried his face in his hands, clearly wishing he could disappear under the table,
39:55while a twitch appeared in Snape's forehead as he raised his wand several times,
39:59seeming to wrestle with the impulse to hex Lockhart.
40:02I'd say Professor Snape's reaching his limit, Cedric whispered, then his gaze shifted to the
40:07dwarves. A thought struck him, and he turned to Kyle with a hint of desperation.
40:12Kyle, you know the disillusionment charm, don't you? Kyle nodded. Could I borrow the invisibility cloak
40:20today? Cedric asked, barely concealing his urgency. I'd pay you anything, just name your price.
40:29Kyle laughed. No need for money. It's in my dormitory, I'll bring it to you after breakfast.
40:35Thanks. Cedric exhaled in relief. Though he wasn't certain anyone would send him a valentine's card,
40:44he wanted to be prepared. If he were ambushed by singing dwarves in a crowded hallway,
40:49the humiliation would be unbearable. For now, staying at Hogwarts seemed preferable to transferring
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