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00:18making clips. Let's go listen. Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard. Chapter 491. Has
00:28Nicholas run away. The next morning, Fred and George were waiting outside the great hall as
00:34soon as it opened, eager to dive back into Kyle's suitcase. This time, they had brought along Cedric
00:40and Cho, making for a much livelier group compared to yesterday, when it had been just Kana exploring
00:46the mysterious world inside. The moment Fred took in the vast expanse within the suitcase,
00:52he announced, adventure time, and dashed off with George toward the forest. Kyle simply watched
00:58with amusement as the two sprinted away, disappearing among the trees.
01:02Are you sure it's safe? Cedric asked, looking a bit concerned. They won't run into anything dangerous,
01:10will they? Nah, Kyle reassured him with a wave. The only risky area is that clearing we saw earlier.
01:18Cho, overhearing, shuddered at the thought of the massive field of chomping cabbages they'd glimpsed
01:24earlier. She made a mental note to steer clear of that clearing for the rest of her life,
01:29just as Kana had. Cedric, on the other hand, seemed intrigued by the unusual plants.
01:36Whether it was because Professor Sprout, their herbology instructor, was also Hufflepuff's head
01:41of house, or just his own curiosity, he even mused about growing a devil's snare himself someday.
01:46By noon, the Weasley twins returned from their adventure. The disappointed expressions on their
01:53faces made it clear they hadn't found quite what they'd hoped for. So, no dragon. Cedric teased,
02:01raising an eyebrow. Fred sighed. We saw one when we first came in, a real dragon. But it took off when
02:10it saw all of you with Kyle and didn't come back. We thought it might still be in the forest,
02:15so we went looking. They had spent hours roaming through the suitcase's landscape,
02:20hoping for another glimpse of Norbert, but to no avail. As they left the suitcase, Fred and George
02:27continued talking animatedly, trying to convince each other that they could still find a way to
02:31see a dragon up close without putting their lives at risk. Unfortunately, Norbert didn't seem interested
02:37in meeting them, and there wasn't much Kyle could do to change the dragon's mind. But soon,
02:43thoughts of dragons and adventures faded into the background, as on Wednesday morning,
02:48Snape returned to Hogwarts. He strode into the great hall, his black cloak billowing and his cold,
02:55piercing gaze sweeping the room. At the sight of him, many students groaned inwardly. They had dared to
03:01hope that Snape might be gone for good this year, and more than a few hadn't even bothered with their
03:06holiday potions homework, including Fred and George. The Slytherins, however, were delighted,
03:12standing up with loud applause to welcome back their head of house. Kyle watched Snape as he
03:18crossed the hall to speak briefly with Dumbledore. Snape's presence here meant Regulus's situation
03:24must have been resolved. For Sirius, this news would likely bring as much relief as his own hard-won
03:30freedom. Not everyone, however, shared in the happiness. Mikkel and Ryan, Hufflepuff students,
03:38spent every free moment that morning scrambling to complete their potions assignments. During their
03:44first class, History of Magic, no one paid them much attention as long as they stayed quiet,
03:49so they were able to work undisturbed. But Transfiguration was a different story.
03:54Professor McGonagall caught them red-handed, confiscated their hastily completed potions homework,
04:00and assigned them an additional three feet of Transfiguration work on top of the original
04:04five. The two of them looked ready to cry. By the way, Professor McGonagall added after doling out
04:12their punishment, turning to Kyle. The headmaster would like to see you. The password is Pepperimps.
04:20I understand, Professor, Kyle replied with a nod, unsurprised by the summons. After leaving the
04:27classroom, he parted ways with Kanna and headed alone toward the headmaster's office on the eighth
04:32floor. Inside, the office was unusually quiet. The portraits lining the walls were covered with
04:39thick velvet drapes, and Dumbledore sat behind his desk, waiting. I think you already know about
04:46Regulus, Dumbledore began. He's no longer the creature we encountered at first. I figured as much
04:53when I saw Professor Snape return this morning, Kyle replied. Dumbledore nodded softly. Yes,
05:00it took over two months, and it was far more complicated than I'd anticipated. But, at last,
05:06it's been resolved. Kyle hesitated, then asked, so what's going to happen to him, to Regulus?
05:14That, I don't know, Dumbledore admitted, shaking his head. Sirius intends to take responsibility for
05:21his brother's future. He wants to arrange everything himself, at least, until that person is completely
05:27eradicated. We don't need to take any further action until then. Is that so? Kyle murmured.
05:36He understood that Dumbledore was referring to Voldemort. Though he couldn't fully grasp why Sirius
05:42would make such a decision, he didn't press further. You have saved two innocent souls,
05:47Kyle, Dumbledore said, standing up and smiling warmly. Helping Sirius regain his freedom and
05:54uncovering the truth about Regulus are noble accomplishments. As an old wizard who once
05:59fought Voldemort alongside them, I am grateful for what you've done for them. But as headmaster,
06:05I can't grant you extra points for these deeds, as they happened outside the scope of school.
06:10It's all right, Professor, Kyle replied, shaking his head. He understood that these events had
06:17taken place over the holidays and weren't directly related to Hogwarts, so extra points would be out
06:22of place. But... Kyle paused, considering his words carefully. There is one request I'd like to make.
06:32Go on, Dumbledore encouraged, his eyes twinkling. But let me warn you, if it's to learn that charm I
06:38used earlier, choose another. I've already promised to teach it to you and have no plans to change my
06:44mind. It's about something else, Kyle clarified. I'd like your permission to handle the object
06:51Regulus took and replaced. Kyle had suspected that Dumbledore had more on his mind than just
06:57offering congratulations, he was certain it had something to do with the locket. Dumbledore had
07:02shown surprising restraint in not pressing about it until now, but when Kyle mentioned it,
07:07his expression turned serious. After a pause, Dumbledore asked, do you know what it is?
07:14Yes, it's like the diary, Kyle replied. But I think I have a solution.
07:20He couldn't help but think of Nicholas Flamel. They had agreed that he would return the diadem to
07:25Kyle within six months, but nearly a year had passed with no word from him. At this point,
07:31Kyle couldn't help but wonder if Flamel had absconded with the artifact.
07:35Yet there was nothing he could do, Flamel's estate was clearly protected by more than just the
07:41Fidelius charm, and though Kyle had visited once, he couldn't recall the address. For now,
07:47all he could do was wait for Flamel to get in touch. Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard.
07:54Dumbledore studied Kyle, hesitant, holding back his words several times. Initially, he'd assumed Kyle
08:09planned to use the basilisk to destroy the locket, so he hadn't pressed the issue. But after hearing
08:15from Newt that Kyle hadn't visited the basilisk during the holidays, and from Kyle's own words
08:20indicating that the locket remained intact, Dumbledore realized there was more to the
08:25story. With a light tap of his fingers on the desk, he finally broke the silence.
08:31You've certainly given me a difficult puzzle, Kyle. Can you assure me that this item won't affect you?
08:38I can, Professor, Kyle said firmly. The Slytherin pendant is unique. As long as it remains unopened,
08:46it's completely harmless, even if someone wears it around their neck. At the mention of the name,
08:52Slytherin pendant, Dumbledore's mouth twitched slightly. Kyle had handed over the original diary
08:58horcrux without any reluctance, even passing it off to Lucius Malfoy without a second thought.
09:04But this locket. Kyle guarded it closely, even avoiding showing it to Dumbledore. Dumbledore knew
09:11exactly why, the locket held a distinct historical prestige, as revered as the Gryffindor sword.
09:18After a moment's pause, Dumbledore sighed. Very well. I can allow it, but I must insist you destroy
09:25it as soon as possible. And remember, Kyle, no treasure, no matter how precious, retains its worth
09:33once tainted by dark magic. It's not worth risking your life for. I understand, Kyle replied with a
09:40smile. In truth, he had no intention of using the locket before Voldemort's horcruxes were all
09:46destroyed. Like the diadem, the locket was locked safely away. But then, a thought struck him, and he
09:54glanced at Dumbledore. Professor, how about we set a contract magic? Dumbledore looked at him with
10:01curiosity. A contract magic? It's a type of binding spell, Kyle explained. For example, if I ever get
10:10the notion to use a horcrux, the magic would prevent me from acting on it. I think you're familiar with
10:16this kind of spell. Ah, yes, Dumbledore said thoughtfully, I am familiar with a few such
10:22enchantments. But truly, Kyle, I trust you, just as I trust myself. Still, it would give me peace of
10:31mind, Kyle said, smiling. Think of it as a safeguard, for me. If a horcrux were to ever sway me, it might
10:39just save my life. Dumbledore considered Kyle's point. The mysterious nature of horcruxes held even
10:46him at a disadvantage, an extra layer of protection could indeed prove wise. If you're certain, then
10:53let's proceed. Ready your wand. Kyle took out his wand and extended his arm, as Dumbledore directed.
11:01Standing before him, Dumbledore did the same, and they pressed the tips of their wands together.
11:07Just a moment, Professor, Kyle said suddenly. Dumbledore paused, sensing hesitation.
11:13Is something wrong? If you've changed your mind, we can stop here. No, nothing like that,
11:22Kyle replied. It's just, since it's a contract spell, shouldn't both parties uphold a fair
11:27bargain? Dumbledore blinked, momentarily surprised. But he quickly regained his composure, smiling
11:35with interest. You're absolutely right. I fully agree. So you'd be open to a two-way contract.
11:44Kyle pressed. Certainly, Dumbledore replied with a chuckle, I've no intention of meddling with a horcrux
11:50myself, so a mutual spell is quite acceptable. He held out his wand again. Prepare yourself, then.
11:58Don't resist. The two wands touched once more, and Dumbledore began a long, intricate incantation,
12:06weaving the terms of the contract. His words were soft and rhythmic, as though setting the
12:11magical conditions with care. After a few minutes, as he completed the spell, a fine golden thread
12:18shimmered where their wands met. The thread divided, winding down each wand and along their wrists,
12:24forming delicate, bracelet-like bands. Kyle felt a brief, intense heat on his wrist,
12:30but it faded as quickly as it came. He looked down to see a circle of tiny runes glowing in golden
12:36light. They vanished before he could make out their meaning. There, Dumbledore said with a satisfied
12:43smile, this won't affect you in any noticeable way. And if ever you wish to remove it, you're welcome
12:49to come to me. I can't remove it myself. With a finite incantatum? No, Dumbledore explained,
12:57contract magic is more complex. Both the activation and the removal require the presence of all parties
13:04involved. Kyle nodded, glancing down at his wrist one more time. I know I may be repeating myself,
13:11Dumbledore continued, putting his wand away, but please remember to destroy the locket as soon as
13:17possible. I may be able to help repair any damage done to the Slytherin pendant itself, assuming,
13:23of course, that you don't employ something as extreme as the Fiendfire curse.
13:28I'll do my best, Kyle assured him, though he didn't mention a specific timeline. That, after all,
13:35depended on the return of Nicholas Flamel, or if he hadn't, indeed, vanished with the diadem.
13:41At that moment, Kyle caught a whiff of roasted meat, and he turned to see that a full,
13:45delectable spread had appeared on a table behind Dumbledore.
13:49Oh! Honey-glazed pork chops, my favorite, Dumbledore exclaimed delightedly.
13:56Shall I have the house elves prepare a plate for you as well? Or would you prefer to dine with your
14:01friends in the Great Hall? No, thank you, Professor, Kyle said with a grin, backing toward the door.
14:08I'll just join everyone in the Great Hall. He turned and quickly made his way out.
14:15Dumbledore settled down at the table, though his thoughts drifted back to the Slytherin locket.
14:20The alchemist in him couldn't resist the allure of such a historical artifact,
14:24a relic linked to Salazar Slytherin himself.
14:27No, he thought, I must find a way to
14:31borrow it for a few days. But what pretext should I use?
14:36Kyle's far too perceptive.
14:39Dumbledore gazed at the honey-glazed pork chop on his plate, deep in thought.
14:44Perhaps, an exchange involving one of Fox's feathers.
14:47At that moment, Fox, perched on a nearby branch, stirred from his nap, fluffing his feathers and
14:54casting a wary eye around the room as though he sensed himself being disgust.
14:59Hogwarts.
15:00I am such a model wizard.
15:03Chapter 493, Obsession and Mood Swings
15:06For a while, the hottest topic at Hogwarts was Sirius Black.
15:11The Daily Prophet featured a full page of news on him nearly every day, and waiting for the
15:16morning owl delivery had become a daily thrill for some students.
15:20Adding to the excitement, Harry was receiving packages almost every morning.
15:25They contained everything from sweets and clothes to strange novelty items,
15:29all sent by his newly free and doting godfather.
15:32But for fifth-year students, the mounting schoolwork left little time to indulge in gossip.
15:38Their professors seemed determined to outdo one another in pushing them to the limit,
15:42piling on increasingly difficult assignments.
15:45Even Kyle, despite his skills, found himself caught up in the relentless workload.
15:51Some professors, such as Snape in Potions and Moody in Defense Against the Dark Arts,
15:56never excused him from assignments.
15:59After two weeks of practicing the shield charm, Professor Moody announced a test.
16:04Initially scheduled for the previous week, the test had been delayed due to disastrous results,
16:09students had fumbled incantations, hesitated in casting, and blanked out on the spell gestures
16:15entirely.
16:17Moody had been so exasperated that he postponed the test, giving everyone an extra week to prepare.
16:23This time, I'll be using the leglocker curse, Moody warned from the lectern, his magical eye
16:28swiveling across the room.
16:29If you can't successfully block it, then you'll be spending the rest of your day hopping like frogs.
16:36Nervous murmurs spread across the classroom, though a few students looked unfazed.
16:41Some of you are probably thinking, it's just the leglocker curse, easily undone, and if I can't block it,
16:47no big deal, right?
16:49Moody grinned, his scarred face contorting, making his expression even more unnerving.
16:55But clear that thought out of your heads now.
16:58This isn't your average leglocker curse, it's designed for aura training.
17:02The usual counterspell won't work.
17:06With that, he instructed the students to line up along the sides of the room,
17:10calling them forward one by one to face the curse.
17:13As the test began, Kyle noticed that the extra practice seemed to have paid off.
17:18Professor Moody was casting at a slowed pace, which helped,
17:22the first two students managed to deflect the curse with a sturdy shield charm,
17:26sending it bouncing back in a shimmering arc.
17:29However, the third student stumbled.
17:32Likely overcome with nerves, he blanked on the incantation entirely,
17:36and his legs immediately snapped together.
17:39Forced to hop back to his spot, he tripped,
17:41nearly taking a face-first dive into the floor.
17:44When it was Kyle's turn, he stepped confidently into the center of the room.
17:50Professor Moody raised his wand, and this time he didn't utter the spell out loud.
17:55A sudden flash of white light shot toward Kyle without warning.
17:59Protego.
18:01Kyle called, his shield charm springing up instantly.
18:04The white light rebounded off his shield,
18:07flying straight back at Moody, who dodged it with a quick sidestep.
18:11Excellent.
18:13That's exactly right.
18:15Moody praised.
18:17Deflecting the curse right back at your opponent is the shield charm's true purpose.
18:22All that chaotic bouncing just shows you haven't mastered it.
18:26Very good, 10 points to Hufflepuff.
18:30Kyle accepted the 10 points with a smile,
18:32though he'd been hoping for a homework exemption instead.
18:35One by one, the rest of the class faced their tests, but the overall success rate remained low.
18:42Only about half the students managed to cast the shield charm effectively,
18:46leaving the unlucky ones to exit the defense against the dark arts classroom hopping like rabbits,
18:51much to the amusement of their classmates.
18:54Listening to the way he talked,
18:55you'd think we were about to be ambushed any minute,
18:58Mikel grumbled, limping up the stairs.
19:00He'd failed the shield charm test at first,
19:03only managing to pass his makeup attempt just before the end of class,
19:07stumbling numerous times in the process.
19:10Yeah, the way he's so paranoid.
19:13Ryan muttered,
19:14casting a wary glance over his shoulder to make sure Professor Moody was nowhere in sight.
19:19I heard no one in the ministry likes him much,
19:22they say he's too twitchy.
19:24Even if you just walk past him normally,
19:27he thinks you're out to get him.
19:29Maybe Professor Moody is a bit intense,
19:31Cho chimed in,
19:32but it's good to be prepared.
19:34The shield charm is important,
19:36after all.
19:38I get that,
19:38Ryan sighed,
19:40but with everything else we have to do,
19:41where are we supposed to find time to really master it?
19:45It's not even on the OWL exams.
19:47It would make more sense in sixth year,
19:50when we don't have quite as much homework.
19:53Yawning,
19:54Ryan stumbled and nearly tripped,
19:56but Kyle caught his arm just in time.
19:59Need me to lift the curse for you?
20:01Kyle offered.
20:03As Professor Moody had warned,
20:05the usual counterspells didn't work on the modified leglocker curse,
20:09though a powerful countercurse spell or a general counterspell should have some effect.
20:14Ryan hesitated,
20:15then shook his head.
20:17Thanks,
20:18but I'll pass.
20:20Moody's got those magical eyes of his.
20:22Who knows if he's watching from somewhere.
20:26Besides,
20:26it's the weekend tomorrow,
20:28so I'll just stay in the dorm and keep out of sight.
20:31Ryan seemed oddly content with his predicament,
20:34he planned to stay in the common room all day catching up on homework anyway.
20:38For now,
20:39though,
20:39he still had to get through the last potions class of the week.
20:42The dungeon was freezing,
20:45colder than usual,
20:46and the heavy door groaned on its hinges as it opened.
20:50Quiet,
20:50Snape commanded,
20:51his voice cutting through the air like a blade.
20:54Not that he needed to say anything,
20:57Snape had a natural,
20:58silencing effect.
20:59The students immediately fell silent,
21:02holding their breath as he swept his gaze over them.
21:05Today,
21:06we will be brewing the draft of peace,
21:08he announced.
21:10A potion to calm and soothe anxiety,
21:12and a common topic on exams.
21:14His tone was even,
21:16but his eyes gleamed with an unsettling intensity.
21:20However,
21:21he continued,
21:21let me remind you that potions is a serious discipline,
21:24and no cauldron,
21:26no matter how costly,
21:27can compensate for an empty mind.
21:30He surveyed their desks as if expecting to find something offensive.
21:34After a moment,
21:35he nodded,
21:36satisfied,
21:37and turned to the blackboard.
21:39With a wave of his wand,
21:41instructions for the draft of peace appeared in neat,
21:43precise handwriting.
21:45You will find the preparation method here.
21:48Memorize it thoroughly.
21:50Any sloppiness in brewing will result in the potion causing a deep,
21:54and sometimes irreversible,
21:56sleep.
21:57Another flick of his wand opened the storage cupboard near the door.
22:01Gather your ingredients.
22:03You have an hour and a half.
22:06Begin.
22:07Hogwarts.
22:09I am such a model wizard.
22:11Chapter 494.
22:13Snape's favoritism as soon as the storage cupboard opened,
22:16students surged forward,
22:18though a few struggled to hop along with legs bound tightly together.
22:22Mr. Baggins,
22:23cease these idiotic antics in my classroom.
22:26Snape's voice cut sharply across the room,
22:29targeting Ryan,
22:30who was stuck at the edge of the crowd,
22:32still trying to inch his way forward despite his bound legs.
22:35Tell me,
22:37Mr. Baggins,
22:39Snape sneered,
22:40is it truly possible that in your fifth year you cannot even lift a simple leg lock or curse?
22:45If so,
22:46I suggest you spare both Hogwarts and yourself any further embarrassment by going home now.
22:51Without giving Ryan a chance to explain,
22:54Snape waved his wand.
22:56But to his shock,
22:58Ryan's legs remained firmly stuck together.
23:01Snape's eyes narrowed,
23:03first assuming Ryan was putting on a show,
23:05but after yanking the boy's legs himself,
23:07he realized that Ryan's binding was genuine.
23:11What nonsense is this?
23:13Snape's expression grew even darker as he tried again,
23:16casting a stronger counter curse.
23:19This time,
23:20an orange light shot from the tip of his wand,
23:22and Ryan's legs finally separated.
23:25Ten points from Hufflepuff,
23:27Snape said icily.
23:29If I catch you pulling this foolishness again,
23:32it'll be fifty.
23:33Sorry,
23:34Professor,
23:35but it wasn't my choice,
23:36Ryan said.
23:38P.
23:38Professor Moody used the curse in class to test our shield charms.
23:44Elastor Moody.
23:46Snape's face froze momentarily,
23:48his dislike for the defense against the dark arts professor evident.
23:52Why didn't you say that sooner?
23:54You didn't give me a chance to,
23:56Ryan muttered.
23:57But thanks for releasing me,
23:59Professor Snape.
24:01Otherwise,
24:02I'd have been hopping around like this all day.
24:05Ryan felt a smug satisfaction.
24:07Unlike Moody,
24:09Snape was no supporter of the curse staying in place for the whole day,
24:13so he had no qualms about finally being freed from it.
24:17Snape,
24:17meanwhile,
24:18fumed silently.
24:20He and Moody had never been on good terms,
24:22and now he'd released one of Moody's spells,
24:25no doubt the paranoid aura would see it as a personal slight.
24:28Snape watched Ryan retreat toward the storage cupboard,
24:32almost reconsidering binding his legs again,
24:35only to realize that he hadn't learned the particular modified leglocker curse that Moody had used.
24:40Damn it,
24:41Snape muttered under his breath.
24:43He should have probed more before dispelling the spell.
24:46The other students,
24:48who had been stuck hopping along as well,
24:50now clustered around him with hopeful looks in their eyes.
24:53Back to your potions.
24:56Now.
24:57Snape snarled,
24:58sending the students scattering back to their cauldrons.
25:02And let me warn you,
25:03I'll be choosing someone at random to drink their draft of peace at the end of class.
25:07If anyone messes up even a single step.
25:11He added,
25:12I'll personally arrange the most comfortable bed for you in the hospital wing.
25:16The atmosphere in the classroom shifted to one of immediate focus.
25:20Snape's fury had cowed everyone,
25:23leaving them grumbling quietly about how unfair it was for Ryan's curse to be lifted while they were left to suffer.
25:29Across the room,
25:30Kyle watched the unfolding drama,
25:32his shoulders shaking with silent laughter until Conman nudged him,
25:36prompting him to compose himself.
25:38Ahem.
25:38I was just laughing at how Ryan's lack of a chance to speak was,
25:43well,
25:44rather ridiculous,
25:45Kyle explained,
25:46feigning innocence.
25:48Nothing to do with Professor Snape.
25:51Really.
25:53Conman raised an eyebrow,
25:54not entirely convinced,
25:56but let it go.
25:57With the episode behind them,
25:59it was time to start brewing the draft of peace.
26:02As one of the trickiest potions featured on the OWL exams,
26:06the draft of peace required absolute precision in every aspect,
26:10from ingredient preparation to flame control.
26:14The timing,
26:15stirring method,
26:15and even the flame temperature had to be followed precisely to avoid disastrous results.
26:20For over an hour,
26:22the classroom was silent.
26:23Every student was tensely focused on their cauldron,
26:27eyes glued to each step of the brewing process.
26:30Your potions should now be emitting a silvery-white vapor,
26:34Snape announced,
26:35his voice cutting through the tense silence as he began making rounds through the classroom with less than 10 minutes remaining.
26:40Urquhart,
26:42tell me what this is.
26:44Adrian,
26:45I'd recommend reviewing line three of the instructions.
26:48Stir clockwise three times,
26:50not seven.
26:52Snape moved down the rows,
26:54his scornful comments leaving students shrinking in their seats as he ruthlessly highlighted every mistake.
26:59But when he passed by Kyle and Kanna,
27:02he said nothing,
27:03merely continuing on with a glance of reluctant approval.
27:07He stopped in front of Michael's cauldron with a bemused expression.
27:11If Kyle and Kanna's potion was faultlessly prepared,
27:14Michael's was its polar opposite.
27:17Though his cauldron emitted the required silvery steam,
27:20the contents looked more like a bubbling,
27:22gray-brown sludge that resembled melted quaffle.
27:24After a brief stare,
27:27Snape,
27:28rather than his usual derision,
27:29just sighed.
27:31You,
27:32never mind.
27:33Five points from Hufflepuff,
27:35he muttered,
27:36as though he'd given up trying to understand Michael's results.
27:40As class ended,
27:41Kyle carefully decanted his potion into a bottle,
27:44sealing it with a cork.
27:46Beside him,
27:47Mikkel scraped his own mixture into a container with a paring knife,
27:50the sludge reluctantly dropping into his vial,
27:53thick as jelly.
27:54Kyle held his breath,
27:56worried that even a drop of Michael's concoction could have unintended consequences,
28:00but Mikkel managed without incident.
28:03The bell rang,
28:04and everyone hurried out,
28:05excitedly anticipating the weekend ahead.
28:08But as they reached the foyer,
28:10they found their way blocked by a large crowd gathered around the notice board near the marble staircase.
28:15It's just a Hogsmeade weekend,
28:18Kanna said,
28:19confused.
28:21Why are they all so worked up?
28:23No,
28:24it's something else.
28:26Kyle replied,
28:27using his height to peer over the crowd.
28:30He caught sight of a prominent notice and read it aloud to her.
28:33The Triwizard Tournament,
28:35the representatives of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will arrive at 6pm on October 30th,
28:40afternoon classes will end half an hour early.
28:43Everyone is expected to gather in front of the castle to welcome our guests and then attend the welcome banquet.
28:48The Triwizard Tournament.
28:52Kanna exclaimed.
28:53I'd almost forgotten about it.
28:56Kyle,
28:57Kanna.
28:58Cedric called,
29:00making his way through the throng with a bright grin.
29:03There's only a week left.
29:05I can hardly wait.
29:07I really hope I'll be chosen as a champion.
29:10Not a bad ambition,
29:12came Fred's voice from behind,
29:14as he and George materialized out of nowhere.
29:16But I'm afraid you'll be disappointed,
29:19Fred added with a mock-sympathetic shake of his finger.
29:23Oh,
29:23right.
29:24Because I'm obviously going to be the champion,
29:27George said,
29:28giving Cedric a cheeky grin.
29:30You can cheer for me from the stands,
29:32yeah.
29:33No way,
29:34it's my turn.
29:36Fred objected,
29:37frowning.
29:38You've got a long way to go,
29:40Fred.
29:41Oh,
29:42big talk coming from you.
29:44Before Kyle or Cedric could get a
29:46word in,
29:47the twins were deep into a playful,
29:49yet intense argument over who would be the best choice as Hogwarts champion,
29:52each claiming to be the superior candidate.
29:55Voices growing louder,
29:57they seemed on the verge of a duel,
29:59drawing stares from the surrounding students who watched with amused anticipation.
30:04Kyle,
30:04sharing an exasperated look with Kanna,
30:07decided to make a quick escape.
30:09Silently,
30:10he turned and walked toward the great hall with her,
30:13pretending he didn't know the pair.
30:15Hogwarts.
30:17I am such a model wizard.
30:19Chapter 495,
30:21the approaching guests' news of the Triwizard Tournament swept through the castle like wildfire,
30:26and within a single night,
30:28the excitement over Sirius had completely faded.
30:30The tournament became the sole focus of conversation for the entire week.
30:35One of the hottest topics was the selection of champions.
30:39Each house had its own candidate in mind.
30:42Slytherin's top pick was Adrian Pusey,
30:45Ravenclaw's was Robert Andrews.
30:47In Gryffindor,
30:49the frontrunner was Angelina Johnson,
30:51despite Fred and George repeatedly insisting that they were the true contenders for the honor.
30:56In reality, however,
30:58the twins' combined support was less than half of what Angelina had gathered.
31:02Hufflepuff was the only house with two leading contenders,
31:06as support was split evenly between Kyle and Cedric.
31:09The rest of the Hufflepuffs couldn't decide,
31:12constantly switching sides between the two.
31:15Despite this,
31:16there was no animosity in Hufflepuff,
31:19for them,
31:19it would be a joyous event regardless of whether Kyle or Cedric was chosen as champion.
31:24Over the weekend,
31:26Fred and George made an early trip to Hogsmeade,
31:29returning with armfuls of items from Zonko's.
31:32They claimed these were their secret weapons for the Triwizard Tournament.
31:37Kyle strongly suspected that the Dungbombs would play a major role
31:40if either twin somehow managed to become the champion.
31:44It was amusing to imagine Professor McGonagall's reaction if that ever came to pass.
31:49As the days went by,
31:51excitement within the castle grew steadily.
31:52Everyone was eager to see what the students from the other two schools would be like.
31:58In preparation for their arrival,
32:00the castle was thoroughly cleaned.
32:03Dusty portraits were scrubbed spotless,
32:05and the suits of armor in the hallways gleamed so brightly
32:08that they almost hurt to look at in the mirrored reflection.
32:11Kyle often spotted suits of armor sprawled on the floor,
32:15as if trying to gather some dust back up,
32:17only for Filch to come by within minutes with a fresh piece of flannel to polish them again.
32:21Filch, already notorious for his sour disposition,
32:25had become even more insufferable,
32:28snapping at anyone whose shoes bore even a trace of dust.
32:31The professors, too, seemed unusually tense.
32:35Hosting the finest students and headmasters from the other two schools was a first for them,
32:40even after so many years at Hogwarts.
32:42In this charged atmosphere, the week flew by.
32:46When Kyle headed down to breakfast on the morning of October 30th,
32:50he found the great hall newly decorated.
32:53Enormous silk banners draped from the walls,
32:56reminiscent of the house cup ceremonies,
32:58but this time, all four house banners were on display.
33:01Above the guests' table hung a banner bearing the Hogwarts crest,
33:06with the lion, eagle, badger, and snake surrounding a grand letter, H.
33:11No sooner had Kyle and Kanna taken their seats than students began approaching,
33:16asking how they were and if they felt prepared.
33:19Kyle patiently explained, over and over,
33:21that today was simply for welcoming the guests from the other two schools,
33:25and that the champion selection would happen later.
33:27By the time breakfast was underway,
33:30he had already repeated himself at least 20 times since waking up.
33:35I've never seen anything like it.
33:37Kanna poured Kyle a glass of pumpkin juice.
33:41It's as if the whole castle is on edge.
33:44Dianne spent an hour picking out hair accessories last night,
33:47and then got up again in the early hours of the morning to choose them all over again.
33:51Well, it's an event that hasn't been held for a century,
33:54so it's only natural that everyone's a bit excited,
33:58Kyle replied, taking a sip of his juice.
34:01It was much the same in his dormitory.
34:04Mikkel and Ryan had kept him up until two in the morning,
34:07which they usually only did when cramming for homework at the start of term.
34:11Good morning.
34:12Cedric greeted them as he arrived.
34:16He yawned widely as he sat down,
34:18a clear sign he hadn't gotten much sleep either.
34:21Kyle, do you know much about Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, he asked.
34:26I think so, Kyle replied after a moment's thought.
34:30Crum is a student at Durmstrang, isn't he?
34:33We met him at the Quidditch World Cup.
34:36I bet he'll be back for the tournament,
34:38and I wouldn't be surprised if he's chosen as a champion.
34:42Oh, right, Crum.
34:44Cedric looked up, a bit taken aback.
34:47Victor Crum's Quidditch achievements were so impressive
34:50that it was easy to forget he was still a student who hadn't yet graduated.
34:55Still, Cedric wasn't particularly concerned
34:57when Kyle suggested Crum might be a champion for Durmstrang.
35:02So what if he was a Quidditch star?
35:03The Triwizard Tournament wasn't about who could fly a broomstick the best.
35:09And what about Beauxbatons?
35:11Cedric continued.
35:13I've seen the school before, but it was during the holidays,
35:16so there was no one there.
35:19I know the headmistress of Beauxbatons, Madame Maxime, said Kyle.
35:24The headmistress of Beauxbatons?
35:26Cedric's interest was piqued.
35:29What's she like?
35:30Is she similar to Headmaster Dumbledore?
35:33A lot younger, Kyle said, adding an egg to his toast.
35:38I bet you'll be surprised when you see her for the first time.
35:42Is she very powerful?
35:44Kanna asked curiously.
35:46She must be.
35:48She's the headmistress of Beauxbatons, after all, Kyle said.
35:52But I'm not talking about her power.
35:55I mean you'll be surprised when you see her.
35:58Cedric and Kanna's curiosity only grew, but Kyle wouldn't give them more than that.
36:04You'll see soon enough, he said with a smile.
36:07It'd spoil the surprise if I told you now.
36:10A classic Hogwarts tradition, to keep people guessing.
36:15Cedric, though, was impatient with such teasers,
36:17and he finally understood how Fred and George had felt on the train.
36:22Waiting for a reveal was harder than it looked.
36:25That day, concentration was elusive for everyone in class.
36:30The air was charged with anticipation, and even the professors seemed distracted.
36:35In transfiguration, Professor McGonagall had them review previous lessons,
36:39rigorously correcting everyone's mistakes.
36:41This is fourth-year material, and some of you are still making these mistakes, she scolded,
36:48practically shaking with frustration as class came to an end.
36:51She couldn't bear the thought of the Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students
36:55questioning her teaching abilities.
36:58Charms class was also a review.
37:00Professor Flitik went over a few practical charms commonly used in everyday life,
37:04and had them practiced throughout the double period.
37:07The only subject seemingly unaffected by the day's atmosphere was,
37:12unsurprisingly, history of magic.
37:15That class was as steady as ever.
37:18Not even a Triwizard tournament could alter Professor Bin's agenda,
37:21even if Voldemort himself were to descend upon Hogwarts that very afternoon,
37:25they'd still be expected to recite the dates and locations of the giant wars so long as it wasn't a holiday.
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