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00:18making clips. Let's go listen. Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard.
00:25Chapter 386 The Misty Siren The Light from the Four Patronus Charms completely enveloped the
00:31stadium, holding the Dementors at bay 20 feet above the stands. Soon, professors within the
00:37castle caught wind of the situation and rushed over. Patron users began to soar from different
00:43parts of Hogwarts, their bright silver light piercing through the rain, illuminating the
00:47entire stadium like the sun. The intense chill was dispelled, replaced by a powerful feeling of
00:54safety that washed over everyone. Even some older students' Patronus abilities surged in response,
01:00allowing them to summon their own patron users. One after another, new patron users joined the
01:06battle. The Hogwarts counterattack had begun. As various patron users filled the sky, the
01:13Dementors started to scatter, retreating and fleeing in a panic from the stadium. Hagrid was even more
01:19over the top. He called two unicorns from the Forbidden Forest for reinforcement, though they
01:24didn't offer much help. Unicorns may indeed be natural enemies of Dementors, but Dementors can fly,
01:31and even they know better than to drift down to ground level to confront a unicorn.
01:36Besides, Hagrid had spent a fair amount of time summoning them from the forest, so by the time he
01:41arrived, the battle was nearly over. Professor McGonagall stamped her foot in frustration as she watched
01:48the last few Dementors vanish from sight. She had longed to join the fray, but her priority was
01:54maintaining the light screen, ensuring her students' safety. All she could do was watch the Dementors
02:00flee, not a single one left to capture. What a golden opportunity to handle those Dementors once and for
02:06all, and it slipped away, she thought with deep regret, feeling as though she'd lost a thousand
02:11galleons. No, she corrected herself, the disappointment was far greater than losing
02:17galleons. Galleons can always be earned back, but the chance to deal with Dementors might never come
02:23again, especially once Professor Dumbledore returned. With this thought, she glanced to the
02:29side. If only Snape had participated earlier, she might have had the freedom to take on the Dementors
02:36herself. A professor relying on a student to cover for her, what a thought. Snape, noticing McGonagall's
02:43gaze, looked away, feigning ignorance. To him, it didn't matter whose Patronus led the charge,
02:50all that mattered was that the threat was neutralized. McGonagall, however, didn't dwell on
02:56these thoughts for long and quickly redirected her attention to more pressing matters. The Dementors'
03:01intrusion onto school grounds was unacceptable, and the Ministry of Magic would have to answer
03:06for it. She raised her wand to her throat and cast a charm to amplify her voice, calling out,
03:13everyone, be quiet. Her voice echoed across the pitch, capturing everyone's attention.
03:20The game is suspended. Prefects will lead the students from each house back to the castle
03:24immediately. Professor McGonagall's voice rang out. The head boy will oversee security.
03:31If a Dementor is spotted again, send a red flare into the sky. No one is to remain outside for any
03:38reason. There was no complaint from the stands, and even the players from both teams accepted the
03:44suspension without protest. Under Professor McGonagall's orders, the students quickly left the
03:50pitch and headed back to the castle. With Malfoy unable to keep hold of Harry,
03:55Kyle conjured a stretcher, laid Harry on it, and a few eager Hufflepuffs volunteered to carry him to
04:00the castle. They had barely reached the foyer when the Gryffindor team arrived, along with Ron and
04:06Hermione, drenched and looking like they had just climbed out of a lake.
04:10Oh, Harry, thank goodness. Ron said, clearly relieved.
04:15We saw him fall into the stands with Malfoy, but the crowd was so thick we couldn't get to him.
04:22Don't worry, he'll be fine, Kyle reassured them. It's probably just like what happened on the train.
04:29Find a room with a window and stick Harry's head outside, I bet he'll wake up soon.
04:34Err, let's not do that, Ron replied with a dry chuckle.
04:39I think Madame Pomfrey will be able to wake him up too.
04:41Back on the train, there had been no other option but to splash Harry awake,
04:47but here at school, taking him to the hospital wing seemed the wiser choice.
04:52Suit yourselves, Kyle shrugged.
04:54Just make sure he eats some chocolate once he's up, it'll help.
04:59Hermione and Ron nodded, then led Harry to the hospital wing,
05:02accompanied by Wood and the rest of the Gryffindor team, except for Fred and George.
05:06They stayed behind with Kyle, whose pale face looked even more ghostly against the mud on his
05:12cheeks. It was terrifying. Fred shivered, still visibly shaken.
05:19I felt a chill run down my spine, and when I turned around, the Dementor was less than five
05:24feet away from me. It felt like all the happiness was sucked right out of me, George said, taking a
05:30steadying breath. So, this is what it's like to face a Dementor without the Patronus charm,
05:36it's pretty dreadful. But on that note, Fred asked suddenly,
05:40Kyle, which one was your Patronus back there?
05:43Why do you ask?
05:45Kyle replied with a neutral expression.
05:48Maybe I couldn't summon one.
05:51That's a good joke, Fred laughed.
05:53If it had been ten minutes ago, we might have believed you, George added, patting Kyle on
05:58the shoulder. But don't forget, we weren't the only ones at the Quidditch pitch. Plenty
06:04of people saw you summon your Patronus, and on the way back to the castle, we overheard
06:09at least two groups talking about it. If you already know, why are you asking me?
06:15Kyle said.
06:16Because every time we heard something different, Fred said, a strange expression on his face.
06:21It was like you summoned a whole herd of patron uses.
06:26Luna even claimed your Patronus was a misty siren.
06:29A misty siren?
06:31Kyle asked, confused.
06:34According to Luna, they're magical creatures from the North Sea, George explained, thinking
06:39for a moment.
06:41They don't have a fixed form, and everyone sees them differently.
06:45Kind of sounds like a bogot, doesn't it?
06:48Do you believe that?
06:49Kyle asked, looking at them.
06:52Well.
06:53Fred rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
06:56It's not entirely impossible.
06:59Kyle was about to respond when a commotion rippled through the crowd around them.
07:04Professor McGonagall had arrived, accompanied by several senior students who appeared to be
07:08prefects from the various houses.
07:10Professor McGonagall, Fred asked urgently.
07:14Have the Dementors been driven off?
07:17When can we finish the Quidditch match?
07:20We're thirty points ahead of Slytherin, George added.
07:24I'm afraid not today, Professor McGonagall replied, looking sympathetic but offering no further
07:30explanation.
07:31She simply instructed them to return to their common rooms for hot chocolate.
07:35Before Kyle could leave, she stopped him.
07:39You, come with me for a moment, she said.
07:43Although he wasn't sure what this was about, Kyle nodded and followed her.
07:46As they walked, Professor McGonagall asked, I heard from Diggory that your Patronus was
07:52a jellyfish?
07:54Yes, Kyle replied.
07:56Has something else happened?
07:59Not really, said Professor McGonagall.
08:01But the Patronus charm is an advanced spell, and it can be mentally exhausting.
08:07Since you faced so many Dementors, I think it would be best if Madame Pomfrey checked on
08:11you.
08:13Hogwarts.
08:14I am such a model wizard.
08:17Chapter 387 Backflip
08:19As the only real casualty of the Dementor attack, Harry had to stay in the hospital wing
08:23for the entire weekend.
08:25People visited often, trying to cheer him up, but Harry struggled to smile.
08:31His broomstick was shattered, split cleanly in two.
08:35He had known it would likely break from a fall of 50 feet, and the thought had crossed his
08:39mind when he first regained consciousness.
08:42Yet, actually seeing the pieces made him feel miserable.
08:46Wood had assured him that it could be fixed, that a trip to Diagon Alley and a bit of gold
08:50would have it as good as new.
08:51But he couldn't go to Diagon Alley now, he couldn't even go to Hogsmeade.
08:57And something else weighed on Harry's mind.
09:01In his first divination class, Professor Trelawney had foreseen a dark omen in his tea leaves,
09:06a large, black dog.
09:09And then, during the match, a black dog had been right there in the stands, and moments
09:14later, he had fallen 50 feet.
09:16He hadn't told anyone about this, not Ron or Hermione, because he could predict their
09:22reactions.
09:23Ron would panic, and Hermione would laugh it off.
09:27He knew his friends too well.
09:29What he wanted was real advice.
09:32The black dog had already appeared twice, each time right before deadly danger.
09:36The first time, just before term began, he had nearly been flung off the night bus, now,
09:43he'd fallen off his broomstick.
09:45Was he meant to be on guard against this creature for the rest of his life?
09:49And then there were the Dementors.
09:52Harry sat in silence on his hospital bed, half listening to Hermione tell him about the
09:56latest school gossip.
09:57She mentioned that Kyle's Dragonscale badge was suddenly in demand again.
10:03I still don't think it does much, but most people say it's helpful, Hermione said, toying
10:09with the badge pinned to her chest.
10:11Dean Thomas swore he didn't feel a Dementor at all, but I was there, and before the patron
10:16users appeared, he nearly cried.
10:19But what about Neville?
10:21Ron countered.
10:23He wore two of them and did a lot better than on the train.
10:25He even came to visit Harry.
10:29Maybe he's just getting used to the effects of the Dementors, Hermione suggested.
10:34It has nothing to do with an amulet.
10:37Ron wasn't convinced.
10:39Everyone knows you can't get used to something like that, it only gets worse.
10:44As he listened, Harry wondered if Kyle might have some advice about the black dog, which
10:48seemed to appear and vanish at the most unpredictable times.
10:52And he also wanted to ask about dealing with Dementors.
10:55Professor McGonagall had called it the Patronus charm.
10:59The opportunity soon arose.
11:02On Monday, as Harry returned to his classes, he spotted Kyle and Cedric heading toward the
11:07Great Hall.
11:09Seizing the moment, he quickly caught up with them.
11:12A black dog.
11:14Kyle repeated after hearing Harry's question.
11:16Yes, said Harry.
11:19I saw it in the stands during the game, and then.
11:23I fell 50 feet.
11:25I was wondering if there was anything to it.
11:28I saw it once before, too, when I was in Magnolia Crescent.
11:32If it were just some random dog, it wouldn't have followed me all the way from Privet Drive
11:37to Hogwarts, would it?
11:40Cedric thought for a moment.
11:42It's possible you're mistaken.
11:45I mean, with similar size, breed, and color, it's hard to know if it's the same dog each
11:50time.
11:51Well.
11:52Harry hesitated.
11:53He'd only caught a quick, shadowed glimpse before the night bus had appeared, so maybe
11:59Cedric was right.
12:01But the timing seemed just a bit too coincidental.
12:04I don't know what happened on Privet Drive, Kyle interjected, but the one in the stands
12:09is just a friendly stray.
12:11Big, shaggy, and hasn't had a bath in ages, from the look of it.
12:16You saw it, too?
12:18Harry asked, surprised.
12:20Yeah, the last time we went to Hogsmeade, Kyle said with a laugh.
12:25I saw it lounging in front of a shop and played with it for a bit.
12:29I think it must have wandered over from the village.
12:33Wait, so you're saying it's just a stray from Hogsmeade?
12:36Nothing unlucky about it.
12:39If a black dog really meant bad luck, then what about Hagrid's dog, Fong?
12:44Kyle pointed out.
12:46He's black, too.
12:47Thinking of Fong, Harry realized Kyle had a point.
12:52Fong, Hagrid's enormous black boarhound, showed up regularly in care of magical creatures class,
12:58hardly an omen of doom.
13:00And, Kyle added, the dog's actually quite clever.
13:04It can roll over, shake hands, even jump through hoops.
13:09Try it out next time, it's really something.
13:12I'd recommend the backflip, Cedric added with a grin.
13:15Not even some trained Krups could do it so well.
13:19And the fire jumping.
13:21Kyle said.
13:23It's like a Quidditch show with three different sized hoops.
13:27Listening to the two of them, Harry felt his fear and distaste for the black dog fade.
13:32If it was just some stray everyone had seen, perhaps it really was just an ordinary dog,
13:37like Fong.
13:38And with the tricks they mentioned, Harry even felt a flicker of curiosity.
13:44Was it really as clever as Kyle made it sound?
13:47Although he couldn't go to Hogsmeade, maybe he could ask Ron and Hermione to check it out.
13:53Oh, by the way, Kyle added, if you want to see it do any tricks, bring it some food.
13:58That lazy dog won't move a paw without it.
14:02Harry nodded, making a mental note.
14:05There's one more thing, he said.
14:08Could you teach me the Patronus charm?
14:10Next time I see a Dementor, I don't want to faint again.
14:14Kyle hesitated briefly before shaking his head.
14:18I'd like to help, but I don't have much time lately.
14:20With Quidditch training three times a week and other activities, I'm barely free.
14:27Harry's face fell, disappointment sinking in.
14:30But then Kyle continued, you could try asking Professor Lupin.
14:35He knows the charm too.
14:37Professor Lupin.
14:39Harry said, brightening up.
14:41Hermione mentioned that he made the Dementor on the train back off.
14:46Thank you, Kyle.
14:47Without even stopping for dinner, Harry hurried off toward Professor Lupin's office,
14:52his mind racing with anticipation.
14:55Hogwarts.
14:57I am such a model wizard.
14:59Chapter 388 Starting a club the Dementors had entered the school without warning,
15:04sending Dumbledore into a fury.
15:07He couldn't believe this had happened merely because he'd been away for a day.
15:11Upon hearing the news, he dropped everything and went straight to the Ministry of Magic to
15:15confront Fudge.
15:17No one knew what was said between them and the minister's office, but by Monday, most
15:21of the Dementors stationed around Hogwarts had been withdrawn, leaving only a dozen or
15:26so at critical entry points.
15:28Curiously, the Daily Prophet made no mention of the incident, as if it had never occurred.
15:34However, the students of Hogwarts remained oblivious to these changes, and few noticed the
15:39decreased number of Dementors.
15:41After the weekend, the castle buzzed with its usual energy, the only real change being that
15:47Harry's broom was now broken, a misfortune that only concerned the Griffinders.
15:52Meanwhile, Kyle's Dragon Scale badges were back in demand, Radon's latest stock had sold
15:57out within days, along with most of the pricier dragon-tooth jewelry.
16:01But these were minor matters, easily overlooked in the larger scheme of things.
16:07That Monday morning, the fourth years had defense against the dark arts.
16:11Professor Lupin looked unwell, his robe hanging loosely and dark circles prominent beneath his
16:16eyes, as though he hadn't slept in days.
16:19Nevertheless, he greeted them with a smile.
16:23Today, we're going to learn a very handy little trick the tracking charm, he said in a faint
16:28voice.
16:29This charm can easily detect creatures lurking in shadows or magical objects that are hidden
16:34or invisible.
16:36If you ever find yourself in ancient ruins or a dangerous jungle, knowing what's around you
16:41beforehand is invaluable.
16:43It can help you avoid hinky punks hiding in pools or spot foopers perched in treetops.
16:48He paused, gesturing to them.
16:51Now, everyone take out your wands.
16:54Originally, Professor Lupin had planned an outdoor lesson for the fourth years.
17:00Two weeks earlier, he had prepared a clearing near the Forbidden Forest where students could
17:04use the tracking charm to find bowtruckles and fairies hidden among the trees.
17:09But plans had changed, and he simply didn't have the energy to take the students outside the
17:13castle today.
17:14The lesson would have to be limited to practicing the charm and the hand movements in the classroom.
17:20We'll go outside next time, Professor Lupin thought to himself.
17:25After becoming accustomed to Professor Lupin's typically lively lessons, however, the students
17:30found simply practicing the spell rather dull.
17:33The tracking charm, unlike other spells, was tricky to gauge without an actual target, making
17:39it hard for them to know if they were casting it correctly.
17:42After about half the class, students began to lose interest, their chanting of incantations
17:48and hand gestures growing increasingly unenthusiastic.
17:52Professor.
17:53Someone called out, do you know much about Dementors?
17:57At once, everyone perked up, their eyes fixed intently on Professor Lupin.
18:01This was far more intriguing than waving their wands.
18:06Of course I know, Professor Lupin replied.
18:09Though I wasn't at school last Saturday, the other professors filled me in on what happened.
18:15Dementors are among the most evil creatures in existence.
18:19They drain all happiness, every joyful memory, from anyone nearby.
18:24If you remain with them long enough, you can go mad, soulless and empty, just like them.
18:29Why did the Dementors go to the pitch, a student asked.
18:33They were probably hungry, Professor Lupin answered calmly.
18:38The excitement and heightened emotions around the Quidditch pitch must have been a feast for
18:42them.
18:43Professor, can you teach us how to defend against Dementors, another student asked.
18:48It's the Patronus charm, right?
18:51The one that summons silver animals.
18:54Professor Lupin looked at him.
18:55It's difficult, something you'll only learn in your seventh year, he replied.
19:01Besides, Professor Dumbledore has already resolved this matter.
19:06Rest assured, the Dementors won't dare come on to school grounds again.
19:10But, Professor, the student pressed, there will always be times when the Headmaster isn't
19:15here, like last Saturday.
19:16If the Dementors break into the castle when he's gone, shouldn't we know how to defend
19:22ourselves?
19:23This.
19:24Professor Lupin frowned slightly.
19:27The Patronus charm is seventh year material.
19:31Learning it now may be, a bit premature.
19:34No problem, Professor, Kyle chimed in, I'm certain we can handle it.
19:39Yes, absolutely.
19:42Mikel quickly added.
19:44Kyle has already mastered it, so we can definitely learn it too.
19:48Professor Lupin opened his mouth to say that Kyle was an unusual case, that one student's
19:53success didn't set the standard for the whole class.
19:56But the words caught in his throat.
19:59He paused, weighing the reality.
20:02There isn't enough time, he said finally.
20:05The Patronus charm requires not only precise magical control but also a high level of emotional
20:11command.
20:12It can't be learned in half a term.
20:15And if we spend too long on it, it would delay your exams, even your fifth year OWLS.
20:21This is why we wait until seventh year.
20:24But, Professor, came a tentative voice from the corner, couldn't you keep teaching us until
20:29then?
20:31Professor Lupin suddenly found himself at a loss.
20:34He couldn't, of course, because his teaching appointment was only for the current year.
20:39And he wasn't the only one, all previous defense against the dark arts professors had only ever
20:44held the post for a single year.
20:47According to rumors passed among the professors, Dumbledore's office contained stacks of one-year
20:52appointment letters for this position, as plentiful as the new student acceptance letters
20:56each summer.
20:56Whether or not that was true, well, no one really knew.
21:02Seeing Professor Lupin hesitate, the room erupted into a flurry of eager chatter.
21:07Professor, we really want to learn this.
21:10We promise we'll work hard.
21:12We'll even do two rolls of parchment for homework if we have to, mm, before he could finish,
21:18someone nearby clamped a hand over his mouth.
21:21That offer might have been too much.
21:23If time is the issue.
21:26Kyle spoke up again.
21:28You could do what some other professors have done and start your own club.
21:32A club?
21:33Professor Lupin repeated, considering the idea.
21:37Yes, Kyle said, seizing the opportunity.
21:40After last Saturday, I'm sure a lot of students from other years want to learn the Patronus
21:46charm too.
21:47Plus, more spells knowledge is always a good thing.
21:51If you gather everyone who wants to learn under the name of a club, you'd only need to
21:55spend about two hours a week.
21:57Professor Lupin fell silent, pondering this.
22:00After a moment, he nodded thoughtfully.
22:04A club might work, and it wouldn't interfere too much with your regular studies.
22:09But teaching all seven years, wouldn't that be too large of a group?
22:13He frowned, adding, and I doubt Hogwarts has a classroom big enough to hold everyone.
22:19Actually, there is one, the Great Hall, Kyle suggested with a grin.
22:23You might not know, but last year, Professor Lockhart asked the headmaster to use the Great
22:29Hall to set up a dueling club, and nearly every student signed up.
22:34Since he was a defense against the dark arts professor, he was able to do it, so I'm sure
22:38you could too.
22:40Hogwarts.
22:42I am such a model wizard.
22:44Chapter 389 Harry's blushing heartbeat faced with Kyle's suggestion and the hopeful
22:49looks of his students, Professor Lupin hesitated before nodding in agreement.
22:54I'll give it a try, if the headmaster approves.
22:58Kyle was right, learning an extra charm was always beneficial, and he had no real reason
23:03to refuse.
23:05Besides, Harry had come to see him about the Patronus charm just before class today.
23:10Teaching one student wasn't much different from teaching a group.
23:13And the charm had another advantage the light it produced created a happiness boost for everyone
23:18nearby.
23:18In other words, the more people who practice together, the easier it would be for everyone
23:24to learn.
23:25But.
23:27Before the students could start cheering, Professor Lupin raised his voice and added,
23:31this all depends on whether the headmaster agrees.
23:35And time-wise, we'd need to start next term.
23:38I have a lot to finish up before the holidays.
23:41The students didn't mind the wait.
23:44Christmas break was only a month away, and they were thrilled just to have the opportunity
23:48on the horizon.
23:50They left the classroom cheering, eager to spread the word as quickly as possible.
23:54This is brilliant.
23:57Cedric said excitedly over lunch.
24:00I tried learning the Patronus charm before, but all I could ever manage was a puff of smoke.
24:05I was thinking of asking Professor Lupin for help, but now I don't need to.
24:11A month isn't so long to wait.
24:13Cedric wasn't the only one thrilled.
24:16For the rest of the term, the students looked forward to Christmas even more, not just for
24:20the holiday but also for the upcoming Patronus charm club.
24:24As November drew to a close, the second Quidditch match of the season began.
24:30Since Harry's broom was still out of commission, Gryffindor's rematch against Slytherin had been
24:34rescheduled for the following term.
24:37This time, the original schedule stood Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw.
24:41With several new players replacing half of the old lineup, Hufflepuff's hopes of winning
24:46the Quidditch cup had dwindled.
24:48This was evident in the stands, which were noticeably lopsided in support.
24:53From his broom, Kyle took a quick glance around.
24:57Before the match, yellow flags representing Hufflepuff had filled more than half of the
25:02stands, but now their section was just a small island in a vast sea of blue.
25:07Ravenclaw had the opposite experience.
25:10The addition of two highly skilled chasers last year had completed their lineup, and after
25:15a year of practice and matches, they were a well-coordinated team with serious championship
25:19potential.
25:20Over in the Gryffindor section, Fred and George were enthusiastically waving a large blue Ravenclaw
25:26flag.
25:28Noticing Kyle's gaze, they quickly pulled out a yellow Hufflepuff flag and started waving
25:33it, too, though its scrappy appearance, like an old bed sheet, showed a clear difference in
25:38allegiance.
25:38Kyle smirked at the less-than-subtle favoritism, but he didn't have time to dwell on it.
25:45He caught the quaffle from a teammate and shot off toward the Ravenclaw goal, weaving through
25:49the opposing chasers as the game began in earnest.
25:53This time, the Dementors didn't show up to cause trouble, but the game didn't last long
25:57regardless.
25:59Just 20 minutes in, Cedric managed to catch the golden snidget before Cho, his superior cornering
26:05speed sealing Hufflepuff's victory.
26:07The stands erupted with cheers.
26:10You see, Harry, cornering speed is the only real speed.
26:14Wood exclaimed, punching the air.
26:17After our rematch, we'll face Hufflepuff, so that's what we need to focus on in training.
26:23Harry nodded absently, his gaze fixed elsewhere.
26:27Her name is Cho Chong, I think.
26:30What a charming girl.
26:32He felt his heart pounding.
26:33Watching her gracefully dodge a bludger earlier, executing a clean starfish maneuver, had him
26:39completely captivated.
26:42His face flushed, and he suddenly found himself desperate for an excuse to talk to her, maybe
26:47even trade seeker tips.
26:49When are we playing Ravenclaw, he asked Wood.
26:52Not for a while, Wood replied.
26:55In March, actually.
26:57I have to say, Ravenclaw's looking strong this year, with their chasers.
27:03Wood continued his analysis, but Harry barely heard him.
27:07Even Ron's gentle tug on his sleeve couldn't break his reverie.
27:11March, that's a long time, Harry murmured, thinking.
27:14He realized that Cho and Kyle were friends.
27:19Maybe he could find a reason to talk to them before the match.
27:23Buying something could work.
27:25Kyle always had interesting gadgets, usually through Fred and George, but it wouldn't hurt
27:30to go directly to the source this time.
27:32On the pitch, Cedric shook Cho's hand but felt a strange twinge of unease, glancing up
27:38instinctively.
27:40He scanned the sky, half expecting dementors, but there was nothing.
27:44Just nerves, he thought.
27:46What are you looking at?
27:49Cho asked.
27:50Nothing.
27:52Cedric shook his head quickly.
27:54Cho let go of his hand with a smile.
27:57You won this time, but I won't lose next time.
28:01I'll be waiting, Cedric replied with a grin.
28:04Your team's really strong this year.
28:06However, it wasn't just polite praise.
28:10Hufflepuff may have won, but they only led Ravenclaw by a hundred points.
28:15Ravenclaw had stayed ahead on basic scores until Cedric caught the snidget, a first for
28:20Hufflepuff.
28:21Since their strongest chaser, Harris, had graduated, their two replacements hadn't yet caught up
28:27to Kyle's level, leaving him to shoulder most of the scoring alone.
28:31Consequently, he had been the prime target for bludgers the entire game, just as Harris
28:36had been.
28:37Afterward, they headed back to the changing rooms, then made their way toward the castle
28:42together.
28:43Walking slightly behind, Cedric hesitated before asking Cho, by the way, the next Hogsmeade trip
28:49is coming up.
28:51Would you like to go to Madame Pudafoot's tea shop?
28:53I've never been there before.
28:57Sure, Cho said with a bright smile.
29:00Let's ask Kyle and Connett to join us too.
29:03Cedric murmured, Kyle doesn't like tea.
29:06He only drinks lemonade.
29:09What was that?
29:11Kyle, walking ahead of them, heard his name and turned back curiously.
29:15We were just talking about plans for the next Hogsmeade trip, Cho explained.
29:20Do you know when it'll be?
29:22Probably around Christmas, Kyle answered, glancing at Cedric, whose expression seemed
29:27slightly tense.
29:29His instincts told him there was something weighing on his friend's mind.
29:33Hogwarts.
29:35I am such a model wizard.
29:36Chapter 390 Fred and George's Childhood
29:40By December, two weeks before the holidays, the sky finally cleared, turning a bright,
29:45dazzling off-white.
29:47These days were some of the calmest Hogwarts had seen in a while.
29:51With no sightings of Sirius Black and Dumbledore's fury keeping the Dementors away from the castle
29:56gates, things felt nearly peaceful.
29:59It had been about a week since the last Quidditch match, and during that time, Kyle had noticed
30:04something interesting he'd been running into Harry a lot more often than usual.
30:09While they were friends, their usual routines didn't overlap much.
30:13Kyle spent most of his free time in the library or the room of requirement, while Harry preferred
30:18Hagrid's company or a cozy game of wizard chess with Ron in the common room, only visiting
30:23the library when absolutely necessary.
30:26Most days, they only really saw each other during meals in the Great Hall.
30:30But in recent days, Harry seemed to appear everywhere Kyle went.
30:35Just today, as Kyle stepped out of the charms corridor, he saw Harry hurrying down the hallway
30:41toward him.
30:42What a coincidence, Kyle, are you here for Class 2?
30:46Harry greeted him with his usual friendliness.
30:50Kyle opened his mouth, momentarily unsure how to respond.
30:54What else would he be doing?
30:56Having tea with Professor Flittick?
30:58He would, if he thought the professor would actually agree to it.
31:03Yes, I'm here for Class, Kyle finally replied.
31:08And, what about you?
31:10Why are you here?
31:11Oh, I just finished class and happened to be passing through.
31:15Harry's gaze kept flicking over Kyle's shoulder, as if looking for someone in the crowd behind
31:20him.
31:21By the way, which house are you paired with for this class?
31:24Slytherin, Kyle answered.
31:27At this, Harry's gaze refocused on Kyle, his interest fading.
31:32Well, I need to find Ron.
31:35See you around, Kyle, he called, walking off as if nothing had happened.
31:40Where's he off to?
31:42Kanna asked, puzzled.
31:45And Charms is the only class on this floor today.
31:47How did he just, happen, to pass by here?
31:51He's doing it on purpose, Kyle said with a grin.
31:55He had been suspicious at first, but after bumping into Harry so frequently, he'd nearly
32:00figured it out.
32:02Just yesterday, during a class with Ravenclaw, Harry had also shown up.
32:07Then, he'd walked with Kyle all the way to the Great Hall, keeping the conversation going
32:12with random topics.
32:14Not once did he mention needing to meet Ron.
32:17And today, with Slytherin present, Harry suddenly remembered his friend?
32:21It was becoming obvious, his interest wasn't in any class, and it certainly wasn't in Ron.
32:27It was Cho.
32:29This is getting interesting, Kyle chuckled, heading down the stairs with Kanna looking at him quizzically.
32:34Do you know what he's up to?
32:37She asked, catching up.
32:39Oh, maybe, Kyle teased, his grin widening.
32:43And.
32:45Kanna prompted, eager for more.
32:48Not telling.
32:49Kanna followed him all the way to the foyer, where a crowd had gathered around the notice
32:53board near the Great Hall.
32:56Cedric and Cho had just emerged from the crowd as Kyle and Kanna approached.
33:01Spotting them, Kyle couldn't help but chuckle again.
33:04What's wrong with you?
33:06Cedric asked, frowning.
33:09Why are you grinning like that, drunk the wrong potion?
33:13Nothing, just thinking of something funny, Kyle replied, quickly steering the conversation
33:18away.
33:19So, what's posted up there?
33:21Oh, it's Professor Lupin's Patronus Charm Club, Cedric said with a laugh, letting the matter
33:27go.
33:28The headmaster's given the go-ahead, and it starts at 6pm on the first day of term.
33:33That's still a whole month away.
33:36Kanna said, disappointed.
33:39I thought we'd be starting next week.
33:42Last year, when Lockhart had announced the dueling club, it had started just a few days
33:46later.
33:48She'd assumed it would be the same this time, but clearly, she was mistaken.
33:52I think it's probably because of Professor Lupin's assignment, Cho added.
33:58The notice says that everyone joining the club needs to think of a particularly happy
34:02memory to bring to the first session.
34:04Professor Lupin didn't say why, but he wrote that having a well-prepared happy memory will
34:09make learning the Patronus Charm easier.
34:11I suppose he's giving us the month to get ready.
34:15Happy things.
34:17Kanna muttered thoughtfully.
34:19Just then, Ron and Hermione emerged from the crowd around the notice board.
34:24Why are we supposed to think about happy memories?
34:27Ron asked, puzzled.
34:29What does that have to do with learning charms?
34:31It's essential for the Patronus Charm, Ron, Hermione said, exasperated.
34:38According to the standard book of spells, the Patronus Charm is all about channeling
34:42those happy memories and making them physically manifest.
34:46Oh, that sounds like a lot of trouble.
34:49Ron mumbled, feeling his enthusiasm for the club waver.
34:53Truthfully, he hadn't seen Dementors around for quite some time, and learning the Patronus
34:58Charm suddenly didn't seem so urgent.
35:01Hermione was still explaining the intricacies of the charm, listing the steps and the challenges,
35:06while Ron, deciding not to argue, looked around and spotted Kyle nearby.
35:12Hey, Kyle, have you seen Harry?
35:15Ron called over.
35:17He's upstairs, looking for someone, Kyle said, struggling to keep a straight face.
35:22Didn't you have the same class together?
35:25Yeah, but he dashed off right after class and didn't say where he was going, Ron replied.
35:30He's been acting a bit odd lately.
35:33They headed into the Great Hall together, where Kanna walked quietly, her head down, deep in
35:39thought about Professor Lupin's request.
35:41She turned various memories over in her mind, unsure which would be right.
35:46Finally, as they sat down to dinner, she looked up and asked,
35:50Kyle, what memory did you use when you learned the Patronus Charm?
35:54Everyone else perked up, clearly curious.
35:58My Hogwarts acceptance letter, Kyle replied with a smile, as he reached for a baked potato.
36:04Cedric nodded knowingly.
36:06It was a happy moment for any magical child, receiving that first letter.
36:12He'd used the same memory when practicing the charm himself, though he'd never quite managed
36:16the full effect.
36:18Anything else?
36:20Cedric asked, interested.
36:23Kyle grinned.
36:24Yes, actually.
36:27The other was when Fred and George got their first real punishment.
36:30He lowered his voice conspiratorially.
36:32They'd made a huge mess of things, and Mr. Weasley hung them from a tree and gave them
36:38a serious telling-off.
36:40They were howling so loudly you could probably hear it all the way through St. Catchpool.
36:45It was so funny, honestly, it's a shame we didn't have a camera, I'd love to have had
36:50a record of their faces.
36:52Air.
36:54Cedric chuckled awkwardly.
36:56He couldn't recall this incident, either because his house was far enough from the borough
37:00or because he'd been too young to remember it.
37:04Glancing over at the Gryffindor table, Cedric wondered if Fred and George knew that their
37:08discipline session had played a role in Kyle's Patronus training.
37:13Most likely not, otherwise, they'd surely be plotting their revenge on him.
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