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00:18making clips. Let's go listen. Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard.
00:25Chapter 561 Successor to Filch. In the room, Kyle took his wand and used it like a quill,
00:33carefully drawing runes and symbols bit by bit on the mahogany frame. Drawing runes wasn't like
00:38writing with ink, any mistake was irreversible. It was a painstaking task requiring immense patience
00:45and focus, qualities Kyle fortunately possessed. As he concentrated on the intricate runes,
00:51times seemed to blur. A week had passed before he realized he had only completed half the frame.
00:58That also meant the Easter holidays were almost over. That morning, as usual, the house elf Tata
01:04brought a plate of sandwiches and bacon. Since the dining table was far too large and he was the only
01:11one there, Kyle found it more comfortable to eat in the room. He picked up a sandwich and was just
01:16about to take a bite when, suddenly, a head emerged from the plate right in front of him.
01:21Startled, Kyle nearly flung the sandwich across the room. Tata, equally frightened,
01:27let out a piercing scream and bolted from the room in a panic.
01:31Lady Helena. Kyle said, regaining his composure with a lingering sense of shock.
01:38When did you learn Peeves' tricks?
01:40No wonder Peeves enjoys pranks so much, Helena said lightly.
01:44It is quite fun. Her tone was airy, almost playful, and she no longer carried the weight of her usual
01:51solemn demeanor. She was smiling, brightly and genuinely. As the daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw,
01:59Helena had always been considered one of the most striking of the Hogwarts ghosts.
02:04Even with her usual stern expression, she stood out. Now, with her radiant smile,
02:10she could likely leave even the bloody Baron dumbfounded.
02:14Lady Helena, one Peeves is already enough for the castle, Kyle said helplessly, setting his sandwich
02:20down. If there were two, I think everyone would lose their minds. Are you finished scaring people?
02:27Not quite, Helena replied with a shake of her head. But mother said we can talk more later.
02:33For now, we should leave you alone. Leave me alone. Kyle asked, looking up at her, puzzled.
02:42You'll understand soon enough, Helena said, her smile widening. But you should hurry. The Easter
02:49holidays are almost over. Kyle nodded, putting away his wand and the half-finished frame. He stood
02:56and walked towards the other room. Tata had long since vanished after the terrified outburst.
03:03Kyle descended the stairs and pushed open the oak door of the adjoining room.
03:08On the table, sitting prominently, was the diadem. Pausing, Kyle picked it up, hesitating slightly as
03:15he considered whether or not to put it on. Don't worry, with mother around, she won't let you get
03:21carried away, said Helena, following behind Kyle. There was a trace of pride in her voice,
03:27a natural sentiment for the daughter of Ravenclaw. Without further hesitation, Kyle placed the diadem
03:33on his head. This time, however, he didn't feel the heightened magical state he had experienced before.
03:40He exhaled slowly, uncertain if he was relieved or disappointed by the absence of the sensation.
03:46Thank you, my boy, came the soft voice of Rowena Ravenclaw. For bringing Helena to me.
03:54This child has never been fond of speaking with me, and I seldom paid attention to what she truly
03:59wanted. If I had been more attentive to her, perhaps she wouldn't have felt compelled to steal
04:05the diadem. I never imagined the things I neglected in life would become a yoke, binding her for over a
04:11thousand years. It's a bit late, but the misunderstanding has been resolved, Kyle said
04:17gently. And Lady Helena helped me a lot during the Triwizard Tournament. Oh, it's a competition
04:24between the three major European wizarding schools. Aside from Hogwarts, there's Beauxbatons and
04:30Durmstrang. The school founded by Narita Volchanova. Ravenclaw murmured thoughtfully. Salazar admired her
04:38teaching philosophy greatly at the time, though Godric strongly opposed it. They quarreled about
04:44it fiercely. Kyle blinked, piecing the information together. If Slytherin supported the school,
04:51then it probably wasn't Beauxbatons. Durmstrang, then? He hadn't realized that the founder of Durmstrang
04:59had ties to the Hogwarts founders. Regardless, you've resolved my greatest regret, Ravenclaw continued,
05:06her voice growing faint, as though her presence was fading. A regret I could not rectify in life.
05:13Her tone steadied slightly. As thanks, I will grant you one request, as I promised. Be it wealth or
05:21knowledge, ask, and it shall be yours. Kyle's excitement flared. While it might seem a bit
05:28transactional, he had been waiting for this moment. After all, Ravenclaw was one of the founders,
05:34a far cry from Dumbledore's approach, which often came with numerous restrictions.
05:40I want to learn the vanishing spell, Kyle said without hesitation.
05:44The vanishing spell. Ravenclaw mused.
05:49A spell to destroy objects. I can teach you, but I must warn you this spell involves complex runic
05:55constructs. The smallest error can backfire disastrously, causing irreversible damage.
06:01Even in my era, it was considered exceedingly dangerous. We preferred the magma devouring spell.
06:09Its effect is less intuitive than the vanishing spell, but it is similar in outcome and much safer.
06:16Kyle's mouth twitched slightly. It felt like Ravenclaw had misunderstood something.
06:22Erasure and disappearance weren't exactly the same thing.
06:25And comparing it to magma? That wasn't quite what he had in mind. Still, he had to admit he was
06:33tempted, briefly. Shaking off the thought, he refocused and clarified.
06:39No, you're mistaken. I meant this vanishing spell. Kyle retrieved his wand and aimed it at a book on the
06:46table. With a quiet Evanesco, the book vanished, reappearing moments later when he recited the
06:52counter spell. An impressive transfiguration spell, Ravenclaw remarked. Your execution is stable.
07:01I don't think you need further instruction. Only for objects, Kyle explained. But I want to learn how
07:08to cast it on myself. He quickly outlined his idea using the vanishing spell to make himself truly
07:14invisible. That is an intriguing concept, Ravenclaw said. Is it possible? Kyle asked, hope rising.
07:24Yes, she replied without hesitation. The main challenge lies in resolving the conflict of magical forces.
07:32To overcome this, you would need to turn yourself into a squib. Kyle's excitement plummeted instantly.
07:38So, forget it. Becoming a squib would render him unable to use magic, a dealbreaker. He wasn't keen
07:47on taking over Filch's role at Hogwarts just yet, even if it might make catching rulebreakers easier.
07:54No, there's another way, Ravenclaw added. The simplest solution is through the use of a magical object.
08:01What kind of object? Kyle asked, eager once more. Salazar possessed a locket that was attuned to his
08:08own magic, Ravenclaw explained calmly. When worn, the locket would integrate with the wearer while
08:15remaining partially independent. This allowed the user to cast spells without relying on their own magic.
08:22Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard.
08:25Chapter 562 Other Uses of Horcrux's Slytherin's Locket
08:31Kyle murmured to himself. What a stroke of bad luck. He did indeed have the locket,
08:38it was sitting in his possession, but as it stood, it was still a horcrux, and thus unusable for this
08:43purpose. You found it. Ravenclaw's tone held a note of surprise. Actually, Kyle began hesitantly,
08:52I've also found Hufflepuff's cup. And the Gryffindor sword is in the headmaster's office
08:57at Hogwarts. I could borrow it if you need it. No, the locket is sufficient, Ravenclaw replied evenly.
09:06To be honest, she had never expected that the object's most representative of the four founders
09:10would end up in the hands of a single individual. Kyle, and the person who had created the horcruxes.
09:17Though his actions were undeniably infuriating, she had to admit that the individual in question
09:23was extraordinarily resourceful. Madam Ravenclaw, I have another question,
09:28Kyle said after a moment's thought. After successfully casting the vanishing spell on myself,
09:34wouldn't the locket fall off as well? If that happens, wouldn't I be unable to reverse the spell
09:40and change back? As you mentioned, in order to cast the vanishing spell on myself, I'd need to
09:46transfer the magic within my body. But without magic, I wouldn't be able to perform the reversing spell,
09:52right? Don't worry about that, Ravenclaw said calmly. Her voice turned soft as she recited the
09:59vanishing spell. Though it was the same spell Kyle had learned, there was a distinct difference in how it
10:06felt. Before Kyle's eyes, the spell seemed to deconstruct itself, splitting into a series of
10:12intricate runic formulas. The runes connected and layered over one another, forming an even larger,
10:18more complex structure. Though there are minor differences, this spell is fundamentally a standard
10:24transfiguration spell, Ravenclaw explained. I've seen Salazar's locket before, and the magic stored
10:31within it will not interfere with the transfiguration spell. As long as you keep the locket on you,
10:37it will transform alongside you, as if it were part of your clothing. The only caution I must give is
10:43this you must be highly proficient in non-verbal spells and wandless casting. After completing the
10:49transformation, you won't be able to use your wand or speak to cast magic. Kyle considered this and nodded.
10:55I can cast non-verbal spells, though I may not be fully proficient in wandless magic. Still,
11:02I can manage it decently. Not proficient. Ravenclaw's tone shifted, carrying a faint ripple of disbelief.
11:11To her, the idea of someone Kyle's age not yet mastering both non-verbal and wandless magic seemed
11:17almost incomprehensible. In fact, Kyle explained quickly, we don't typically start learning non-verbal
11:24spells until our sixth year. And as for wandless magic, there are no formal requirements at all,
11:30not even on the nastily exhausting wizarding tests. Ravenclaw was silent for a moment before responding
11:37softly, it seems your world doesn't have to contend with constant danger anymore.
11:42That is good. Madam Ravenclaw, Kyle asked curiously, was the wizarding world a thousand years ago really
11:49that dangerous? It's difficult for me to say, Ravenclaw replied thoughtfully. What I witnessed
11:56as one of the founders was often far removed from the daily lives of ordinary wizards. But it was
12:02certainly not as safe as the world you inhabit now. Kyle nodded in understanding. A thousand years ago.
12:10From the scant records in the Hogwarts library, he knew life for wizards in those times had been far
12:15from easy. At that moment, Kyle's mind sparked with a thought, and he spoke up again.
12:21Madam Ravenclaw, may I ask another question? There was no immediate reply.
12:28Ravenclaw neither agreed nor refused, but Kyle had the distinct impression she was silently watching him,
12:34her presence hovering like a quiet, analytical gaze. I just had an idea, Kyle began cautiously.
12:40I'm not sure if it will work, so I wanted to confirm it. Go on, then, Ravenclaw finally replied.
12:49Yes, about Horcruxes. Kyle hesitated, choosing his words carefully. Do you also desire immortality?
12:58Ravenclaw's voice carried a faint tinge of disappointment, though it faded quickly. If that's
13:04the case, I recommend the Philosopher's Stone. Maintaining a complete soul is vital for witches
13:10and wizards. If you've read enough, you'll know that Herpo the Foul disappeared after creating the
13:15first Horcrux. He regretted it deeply and spent his life searching for ways to reunite his fractured soul.
13:23No, that's not what I meant, Kyle said, shaking his head. I was thinking, if someone loses their
13:29sanity because their soul is torn apart, could a Horcrux help restore their mind? Torn apart.
13:36Ravenclaw's tone shifted slightly. The Cruciatus Curse, Kyle explained. It's an incredibly evil spell
13:44that acts directly on the soul. I have a friend whose parents were tortured by the Cruciatus Curse,
13:50and their souls were shattered into many fragments. The healers at St. Mungo's said these fragments
13:56interact chaotically, causing them to be delirious and unable to communicate normally with others.
14:01So I wondered, if I could separate those fragments using a Horcrux, would that stabilize their mind and
14:07help them recover? Ravenclaw fell silent, her contemplation stretching long enough to make Kyle
14:13uneasy. At last, she spoke. Herpo the Foul would never have imagined that the spell he invented might
14:21one day be used to save a life. So, it's possible? Kyle asked, his voice tinged with hope.
14:29No, it's not, Ravenclaw replied, dashing his excitement like a bucket of cold water.
14:36To create a Horcrux, you must forcefully push a soul fragment out of the body using powerful,
14:41malevolent intent. How could someone who cannot even communicate normally muster the necessary evil
14:47to expel their own soul? Kyle frowned. Then, what's the next step? Do you have any ideas?
14:56Ravenclaw's tone shifted, becoming almost academic, like a professor challenging her student.
15:02What would you propose? Kyle thought for a moment, then replied, what if I use my own body as the host
15:08for the Horcrux? If they can't generate enough malice to expel their soul fragment,
15:13I could transfer it to something nearby, like a strand of my hair, an eyebrow, or even a small
15:19bone fragment. Those could act as Horcruxes instead. An intriguing and entirely correct idea,
15:26Ravenclaw said approvingly. However, one problem remains if the soul fragment cannot be separated
15:33from the body, the Horcrux will no longer serve to grant immortality.
15:36That doesn't matter, Kyle said, waving a hand dismissively. As long as it can restore their
15:43sanity, that's enough. Honestly, if it did grant immortality, it'd cause more trouble than it's
15:50worth. Besides, I doubt they'd want that. Fair enough, Ravenclaw conceded. But have you considered
15:58an even simpler approach? Why not use the soul fragment itself as the Horcrux? Wait, would that even work?
16:07Kyle asked, startled by the suggestion. With a slight adjustment to the usual process,
16:12yes, Ravenclaw said. I can teach you how to do it. Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard.
16:21Chapter 563 Misleading the young Voldemort, that scoundrel, really hadn't told the truth.
16:28On the final day of the Easter holiday, Kyle stepped out of his room, silently cursing the deceptive
16:33influence of a certain Dark Lord. When Voldemort had first taught him about Horcruxes, he had made
16:40it sound like a revelation, promising to teach Kyle the forbidden knowledge Dumbledore would never share.
16:46But it had all been lies, another of Voldemort's traps. While the general process of creating a
16:52Horcrux was accurate, the devil was in the details. Voldemort had conveniently omitted a crucial step,
16:59ensuring that if anyone followed his guidance, the split soul fragments would evaporate immediately,
17:04like snowflakes melting in flames. It reminded Kyle of Tom Riddle's diary, another example of
17:10Voldemort's penchant for misleading others to flaunt his supposed superiority. Fortunately, Kyle had
17:16prepared for this. He had taken precautions, leaving himself a way out and avoiding Voldemort's snare
17:23entirely. Originally, Kyle had planned to wait until the school year ended and then borrow some books
17:29from Sirius. The Black family's ancestral home, 12, Grimauld Place, housed a vast collection of rare
17:36and forbidden texts, including secrets of the darkest art, which Dumbledore had long since removed from
17:42the Hogwarts library. Sirius, however, had a copy at home. But now, there was no need for such trouble.
17:52Kyle removed the diadem from his head and carefully placed it back on Helena's.
17:57My mother said the diadem would remain with you, Helena murmured softly, but she asked that you wait
18:02until we're back at Hogwarts. She left a portrait at the school to carry her memory instead of the diadem
18:08itself. That's fine, Kyle said, shaking his head. You can spend time catching up with her.
18:16This wasn't just politeness, he meant it sincerely. The diadem's effects were undeniably powerful,
18:22and Kyle's current level of occlumency wasn't strong enough to shield himself from its full influence.
18:28He had no intention of wearing it again unless absolutely necessary.
18:32Oh, by the way, Helena added, my mother said she can only figure out how to use the locket to store
18:38magic once you've retrieved it. That might take some time. Kyle admitted.
18:45At that moment, Nicholas Flamel appeared, stepping out from another room. He had been away for two weeks,
18:52and judging by his brisk stride, this version of Nicholas was also an illusionary construct.
18:57It seems you've had a productive conversation, Nicholas said with a knowing smile.
19:03Nicholas, Kyle asked, may I take the diadem with me? Is there any need to ask?
19:09Nicholas chuckled. The diadem belongs to you now. Of course you can take it, but remember what I told
19:16you earlier, don't rely on it too much. I won't, Kyle replied earnestly. And what about the philosopher's
19:23stone? The process is progressing well, Nicholas said, his tone bright. Madam Ravenclaw gave me some
19:31valuable advice. Based on my estimates, the ingredients should fully coalesce in about six
19:37more months. Six months. Kyle muttered, taken aback. You didn't think refining the philosopher's stone was
19:46a simple task, did you? Nicholas said, arching an eyebrow. It's not like baking bread,
19:53you can't just pop it out of the oven after half an hour. My first philosopher's stone took nearly
19:59three years to complete. No, that's not what I meant, Kyle quickly clarified, explaining the idea
20:05of using the locket to store magic. Storing magic? Nicholas asked, his interest peaked. That's
20:14fascinating. Can the locket really be used for something like that? Perhaps that's its true
20:20function. Alright, if it's useful to you, I'll look into it. I believe I still have some ancient
20:26potion recipes that might help. Perhaps Albus could assist as well, if you don't mind him knowing
20:32about the locket. That's fine, Kyle agreed. Unlike the diadem, the locket was no secret to Dumbledore.
20:41There was no issue with involving him in its study. When Kyle returned to Hogwarts,
20:46the sun had already set, and in the distance, he spotted the Hogwarts Express pulling into Hogsmeade
20:52Station. As soon as Kyle opened his suitcase, Helena floated out impatiently. He opened his
20:59mouth to warn her not to go near Dumbledore, but before he could get a word out, she had already
21:04disappeared. Never mind, Kyle thought. Madam Ravenclaw had mentioned leaving the diadem to him anyway.
21:11Even if Dumbledore found out, he'd likely just be curious and might borrow it briefly.
21:18Kyle lingered for a while longer, waiting until the students arriving from the train began to trickle
21:23through the school gates in small groups. Then, he made his way into the castle. The great hall was
21:30brightly lit, bustling with preparations for the start of term feast. Kyle's attention was immediately
21:36drawn to the massive Easter egg station beside each house table. They were as large as dragons and
21:42filled with an assortment of sweets exploding butterfingers, chocolate frogs, ice rats, and even
21:47the less appealing cockroach clusters. It looked as though they had emptied out honey dukes.
21:54Kyle, over here!
21:56Kanna called, waving him over.
21:59How did it go?
22:00It's all taken care of, Kyle replied as he joined her.
22:04How was your Easter holiday?
22:07I wish I didn't have it, honestly, Kanna sighed.
22:11The homework was overwhelming.
22:13I had to go back to Hogsmeade and buy ten more rolls of parchment just to finish it all.
22:18If Kanna was complaining, Kyle thought, it was a sure sign the homework load had been brutal.
22:23As dinner began, Kyle noticed a peculiar quietness around their group.
22:29Looking around, he asked, where are Mikkel and Ryan?
22:33I don't see them.
22:35They're probably still in the library, Cedric chimed in.
22:39I saw them there every day during the holidays.
22:42That's unusual, Kyle said, raising an eyebrow.
22:46What are they doing in there?
22:48Reading?
22:49No, homework, Cedric said with a shrug.
22:54Fifth years like that.
22:56The amount of work over Easter is ridiculous.
22:59When I left the library this afternoon, they were flipping through most potenti potions.
23:05I think they were working on their potions assignments.
23:08Still doing their potions homework now.
23:11Kyle shook his head in disbelief.
23:14If it were me, I'd have finished my potions homework first thing.
23:17No way would I risk Snape catching me doing it last minute, Kyle froze mid-sentence.
23:23The Yorkshire pudding he'd been holding hovered in mid-air as realization dawned on him.
23:28What's wrong with you?
23:30Kanna asked, confused.
23:33I think.
23:35Kyle said, his voice distant.
23:38I think I haven't done my homework either.
23:40His mind raced.
23:42Between the opera at Flamel's Manor, his studies in runes, and learning about Horcruxes with Ravenclaw,
23:49his assignments have been completely forgotten.
23:52Does it even matter?
23:54Kanna said nonchalantly.
23:56Didn't you say Dumbledore excused you for most of your homework?
24:00Most, yes.
24:02But not for potions, Kyle said, casting a wary glance toward the staff table.
24:07So, uh, do we have a lot of potions homework?
24:12I wouldn't know, Kanna replied with a shrug.
24:15I haven't had to do any potions homework in ages.
24:19Hogwarts.
24:21I am such a model wizard.
24:23Chapter 5 64 Special Treatment at Hogwarts
24:26If you haven't stayed up all night to finish your homework at least once,
24:30you can't truly call yourself a Hufflepuff, or so Kyle liked to think.
24:34To fit in, Kyle spent the entire night frantically writing his potions homework.
24:40This move surprised those around him.
24:42It was the first time they'd seen Kyle join the ranks of the last-minute homework crowd.
24:48Some were so baffled that they assumed they'd misremembered the date, thought the holidays weren't
24:52actually over, and promptly abandoned their own work to return to their dormitories for sleep.
24:58Of course, this heroic effort came with a price three days of confinement.
25:03Mr. Brown, your confinement begins this Friday.
25:07Don't forget, said Snape during potions class, his sharp gaze flicking deliberately in Kyle's
25:12direction.
25:14Although Snape knew Kyle had only finished the assignment the previous night,
25:18the content of the homework was flawless.
25:21He had reviewed the parchment multiple times but could find no errors.
25:25Still, it was Snape.
25:28Letting a rare opportunity pass by would have been out of character.
25:31Why didn't you remind him that yesterday was the last day of the holidays?
25:36Snape's voice dripped with sarcasm as he addressed the class.
25:40Were you pleased to see your classmate punished?
25:43Five points from Hufflepuff.
25:46Kyle blinked, amazed.
25:47Even for Snape, this was a stretch.
25:51There had been so many students scrambling to finish their homework last night that the
25:55common room was like a revolving door.
25:58People were constantly coming and going, finishing their assignments, abandoning them,
26:03or joining the fray.
26:05How was Kyle supposed to know who had finished and who hadn't?
26:09Was he meant to go around questioning everyone?
26:12The idea was absurd.
26:14Fortunately, Kyle had grown accustomed to Snape's antics over the years.
26:19Five points, after all, was a small price to pay, it was the least Snape had deducted from him in
26:25recent memory.
26:26After potions, care of magical creatures was a much needed respite, with Hagrid bringing an air of
26:32enthusiasm to the lesson.
26:33This time, Hagrid had introduced the class to hippogriffs, creatures he'd been eager to
26:39showcase since his first day as a professor but had been persuaded otherwise by Kyle back then.
26:44Hippogriffs.
26:46Hagrid announced proudly.
26:48But don't let their beautiful appearance fool you.
26:52Hippogriffs are proud creatures.
26:54Remember, you must never humiliate them.
26:58The students gathered, murmuring among themselves.
27:01Kyle found it unlikely anyone needed Hagrid's warning to take the creature seriously.
27:07The hippogriffs' dagger-like claws and sharp beaks were hard to miss,
27:10making their potential danger abundantly clear.
27:12Still, for fifth-year students, this level of risk was manageable.
27:18After all, hippogriffs were only rated 3x by the ministry, a threat, but not an overwhelming one.
27:26Hagrid went on to explain the basics of approaching a hippogriff and demonstrated the proper bowing
27:30technique.
27:32Then, he encouraged the students to try it themselves.
27:36When it was Kyle's turn, however, Hagrid stopped him.
27:39Come with me, over here, Hagrid said, leading Kyle to a large gray hippogriff standing apart from the rest.
27:47His name's Buckbeak, a wonderful chap, Hagrid said, his tone unusually enthusiastic,
27:53though tinged with something else, nervousness, perhaps.
27:57Would you like to take a ride on him now?
28:00Kyle raised an eyebrow.
28:02Hagrid's eagerness felt odd, like there was more to this than met the eye.
28:06I know this won't be a problem for you, Hagrid added when Kyle didn't immediately respond.
28:12But this time's different, very different.
28:16He glanced subtly toward the Beauxbatons carriage, lowering his voice.
28:21Hippogriffs are intelligent creatures.
28:23They remember wizards who've shown them kindness for years.
28:27Do you understand what I'm saying?
28:30Hagrid gave Kyle a conspiratorial wink.
28:32That's all I can say.
28:35For this lesson, your task is to take Buckbeak for a flight, once, or as many times as you like.
28:42There's some of his favorite food on that shelf over there, which you can feed him as a reward.
28:47Good luck.
28:49Before Kyle could ask more, Hagrid strode off, loudly instructing the other students,
28:54Mr. Dewey, be patient.
28:56Don't rush it.
28:58Oh yes, that's better.
29:00Once Hagrid was gone, Kanna sidled up to Kyle, curiosity gleaming in her eyes.
29:06What did he mean just now?
29:09I think he wants me to get to know the Hippogriff better, Kyle said after a moment's thought.
29:14It probably has something to do with the last event of the Triwizard Tournament.
29:18Kyle had noticed Hagrid glancing nervously at the Beauxbatons carriage during their conversation,
29:24as though wary of being caught. If this involved Beauxbatons, it likely tied into the tournament.
29:31Besides, Hagrid hadn't spoken to Madame Maxime since the Yule Ball and had clearly given up on
29:36his attempts to impress her with grooming potions.
29:39So, the third task is Hippogriffs.
29:43Kanna asked, her eyes lighting up.
29:46It can't be that simple, Kyle replied, shaking his head.
29:49He said, the first task involved Matagots and dragons, no way they'd end the tournament
29:54with just a 3x magical creature.
29:57That wouldn't make sense.
29:59I think this is just one part of the task.
30:02Still, Kanna said, every advantage counts when you're competing for the Goblet of Fire.
30:08You're right, Kyle agreed.
30:11He turned his attention to Buckbeak, bowing deeply.
30:14Almost immediately, Buckbeak returned the gesture, bending his front knee before stepping forward
30:20to rub his feathery head against Kyle's arm.
30:23Oh, you remember me, Kyle said with a smile, reaching up to stroke Buckbeak's head.
30:28The feathers felt smooth and stiff, not as soft as an owl's but still pleasant to the touch.
30:35You know him?
30:36Kanna asked, surprised by the apparent familiarity between them.
30:40Sort of.
30:42I've met him before, Kyle replied, mounting Buckbeak's back with practiced ease.
30:48Hagrid's right, they really are very smart.
30:52With a powerful sweep of his 12-foot wings, Buckbeak launched into the air.
30:56Flying on a hippogriff was nothing like riding a broomstick.
31:00Kyle didn't have to steer or think about maneuvering, Buckbeak handled everything.
31:05The only challenge was avoiding the powerful wings flapping on either side,
31:09which added a thrilling element to the ride.
31:12After circling the grounds, Buckbeak descended smoothly, and Kyle leapt off just before the
31:18hippogriff landed.
31:20Well done, Kyle.
31:22Hagrid called out to the class.
31:24Look, someone's already finished first.
31:28Five points for Hufflepuff.
31:30How was it?
31:31Kanna asked, her curiosity peaked.
31:35Much more exciting than the Kelpie, Kyle said, brushing off his robes, which had been tousled by the wind.
31:42Imagine playing Quidditch on a hippogriff, now that would be fun.
31:47Though I doubt Dumbledore would approve.
31:49Kanna laughed, shaking her head at the thought of hippogriff circling the Quidditch pitch.
31:55I don't know about the headmaster, but Professor McGonagall definitely wouldn't allow it.
32:00You're probably right, Kyle said with a wistful sigh.
32:04A shame, though.
32:06I think it's worth trying.
32:08Hogwarts.
32:10I am such a model wizard.
32:12Chapter 565
32:14The Maze The Care of Magical Creatures class went smoothly, with no injuries reported by the time it ended.
32:20As the students left Hagrid's pen, they walked back toward the castle, chatting and laughing.
32:26When they reached the castle gates, they encountered a group of first-year students heading out.
32:32From their direction, it seemed they were on their way to flying lessons.
32:36Speaking of flying.
32:38This time of year was typically the most stressful for Quidditch players, as they prepared for the final game of the season.
32:45All four teams usually crammed every available moment into training, leaving the pitch constantly in use.
32:52But with the Quidditch tournament cancelled due to the Triwizard tournament,
32:55the usual buzz of activity had vanished, replaced by an eerie stillness.
33:00Kyle had found the change disorienting at first.
33:04Cho, however, seemed unsettled for an entirely different reason.
33:08One weekend, she approached the group with a mysterious expression.
33:13Have you noticed?
33:15There's been one less ghost in the castle lately.
33:18No way.
33:20Fred squinted, scratching his head.
33:23After a moment of thought, he shook his head.
33:26I think all the ghosts are here.
33:28Nearly headless Nick.
33:31Peeves.
33:32George began counting them off.
33:35And moaning Myrtle, she's not staying confined to that washroom anymore.
33:40I've seen her roaming around a few times recently.
33:43Not them, Cho said.
33:46It's the Ravenclaw ghost, the Grey Lady.
33:49Oh, the Grey Lady?
33:51Fred asked casually.
33:54Cho nodded.
33:55She used to appear every evening at 6 o'clock in our common room.
34:00She'd stand in front of a statue and just stare blankly.
34:04But she hasn't shown up even once lately.
34:07I see, Fred said, nodding half-heartedly.
34:10Maybe the Grey Lady just doesn't want to go there anymore.
34:14Kind of like nearly headless Nick, George added.
34:17He used to haunt the tower more, but lately, he's taken to hanging around the busy foyer.
34:23No, we've searched the whole castle, there's no sign of the Grey Lady, Cho insisted.
34:29Do you think it's possible for a ghost to just, vanish into thin air?
34:34In theory, yes, Cedric said, his tone serious.
34:38But as far as I know, that's never happened before.
34:42According to Hogwarts, a history, the ghosts have been here for centuries, and not a single
34:48one has ever disappeared.
34:50While they debated the matter, Kyle remained silent, listening carefully.
34:55He knew exactly where the Grey Lady was the room of requirement.
34:58She had been staying there ever since the Easter holidays, alongside the Diadem.
35:04But Kyle had given his word to keep her whereabouts a secret, and he wasn't about to break that
35:09promise.
35:10Fortunately, Cho seemed more curious than truly concerned.
35:14Her interest in the Grey Lady's absence was fleeting, and the conversation soon shifted to the
35:19Triwizard Tournament.
35:21Everyone was eager to speculate about the final task, what it would entail and how the champion
35:26would be decided.
35:28Kyle, for his part, had no concrete answers.
35:32The only thing he could confidently predict was that hippogriffs would somehow play a role.
35:37After the holidays, the weather grew noticeably warmer, and students began shedding their heavy
35:42robes in favor of lighter attire.
35:45By the last week of May, the days were longer, and the anticipation for the Triwizard Tournament's
35:50final task was palpable.
35:51After a transfiguration class that week, Professor McGonagall kept Kyle back as the other students
35:58filed out.
35:59You're to go to the Quidditch pitch tonight at 9, she informed him.
36:04Mr. Bagman will be there to explain the third task to the champions.
36:08Good luck.
36:10She offered him a rare smile before turning away.
36:13That evening, at precisely 8.30, Kyle left the Hufflepuff common room, making his way toward
36:19the Quidditch pitch.
36:21The castle felt quieter than usual, the corridors bathed in dim, flickering torchlight.
36:27As he walked through the empty foyer, Kyle suddenly spoke aloud, his tone casual but sharp.
36:33I say, why are you following me?
36:35For a moment, there was no response, just silence and the faintest hint of movement in the air beside
36:42him.
36:43Then, because we're curious, of course, came a voice from next to him.
36:49It sounded like Fred, or maybe George.
36:52It was impossible to tell without seeing their faces.
36:56Exactly, added the other twin.
36:59We didn't spend half the year perfecting the disillusionment charm just to sit around,
37:03did we?
37:04The air rippled slightly, then stilled again as they vanished back into invisibility.
37:10Oh, Cedric, you're stepping on me.
37:13It's not me, I'm over here, Cedric's voice chimed in from the other side of Kyle.
37:19Fred, you did that on purpose.
37:22Hey, I didn't mean to, Fred, or possibly George, retorted defensively.
37:27As Kyle and his invisible followers walked through the foyer,
37:30Madame Maxime and Fleur appeared from the opposite direction, crossing the grounds.
37:36Fred and the others immediately fell silent, halting their pursuit of Kyle and slipping away
37:41unnoticed.
37:42What do you think it is?
37:44Fleur asked, breaking the silence as she walked beside Madame Maxime under the cloudy night sky.
37:51I think it's an underground tunnel, and we'll be searching for a treasure.
37:54Madame Maxime glanced back at her but refrained from commenting.
37:59Instead, she quickened her pace, taking the lead.
38:03That would be easy enough, Kyle remarked as he caught up with them.
38:07We could borrow a few Nifflers from Hagrid and let them handle it.
38:11Those little guys could probably dig up the Triwizard Cup in no time.
38:16Fleur chuckled, but they continued across the dark lawn in silence, heading toward the Quidditch pitch.
38:21When they arrived, they passed through a tunnel and emerged onto the pitch.
38:27Oh, this is spectacular, Fleur murmured, her eyes widening.
38:31The once flat pitch had transformed into a labyrinth of towering, intricate hedge walls that twisted
38:37and turned across the field.
38:39In the center, Bagman stood talking with Dumbledore, and nearby were Chris and Barty Crouch,
38:45whom Kyle hadn't seen in a long time. As they approached, Kyle overheard Bagman whispering to Dumbledore.
38:52Poor old Barty, Bagman muttered. The investigation has taken such a toll on him.
38:59He didn't want to be involved again, but we thought he'd contributed so much to the Triwizard
39:03tournament that he deserved to see it through. Of course, he's not in any state to be scoring points,
39:09so the referee won't change. Noticing Kyle and Fleur, Bagman abruptly shifted gears.
39:16Oh, hello there, he greeted them, his tone brightening.
39:21What do you think? Spectacular, isn't it? In another month,
39:26Hagrid will have these hedges grown to 12 feet tall. Oh, and look, Crum's here, too.
39:32Sure enough, Victor Crum was making his way onto the field, his usual stoic demeanor unshaken.
39:40Well, I think you can guess why we're here, Bagman said cheerfully.
39:44Amaze, Kyle said simply.
39:47Exactly. Bagman exclaimed.
39:51The Triwizard cup will be placed at the center of the maze.
39:54The first champion to touch it will be declared the winner.
39:57Simple and clear, isn't it? Bagman beamed as he explained further.
40:04The maze will be filled with obstacles, magical creatures provided by Hagrid,
40:08plants from Professor Sprout, and spells that you'll need to counter.
40:12It'll be quite the adventure.
40:15Wait, Crum said gruffly.
40:17Getting the trophy makes you the champion.
40:20What about our previous scores, do they count for nothing?
40:23Oh, they still matter, Bagman reassured him.
40:27The champion with the most points will enter the maze first.
40:31Mr. Crum, he said, nodding at Kyle, you'll be entering second, and Miss Delacour will go last.
40:38Of course, the lead is only temporary. In the end, victory depends on your ability
40:44to navigate the obstacles and reach the cup.
40:47Well, if there are no other questions, let's head back to the castle,
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