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00:19making clips. Let's go listen. Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard.
00:25Chapter 591 Dumbledore's invitation It had been a week since the Weasley family left St.
00:32Catchpole Village. To be honest, Kyle was still adjusting to the sudden silence.
00:38After being used to the constant chatter and chaos brought by Fred and George,
00:42the quiet felt strange. Percy did return occasionally, but something seemed off about
00:47him. Whatever fudge had told him recently had changed him. Percy now displayed open hostility
00:54toward anyone associated with Dumbledore, a stark departure from his usual self.
00:59Kyle found little to discuss with Percy these days. If he had any free time, he preferred to focus on
01:06preparing for how to handle the ministry. On August 11, Kyle was in his room, engrossed in
01:12reading the decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery Act and the International
01:16Statute of Wizarding Secrecy, when a sudden knock on the door downstairs startled him.
01:21Kyle looked up, puzzled. It had been weeks since the Weasleys had left for Grimauld Place,
01:28and unexpected visitors had become rare. Cedric? He thought, standing up and peering out the window.
01:36Professor Dumbledore, he called, surprised to see the headmaster standing outside.
01:41Oh, I was wondering if you'd gone to Grimauld Place, Dumbledore replied with a smile.
01:46Might I trouble you for a cup of tea? Of course, Professor. Just a moment.
01:54A few minutes later, Kyle placed a cup of black tea in front of Dumbledore,
01:58along with a jar of sugar and a plate of buttered biscuits from the kitchen.
02:02Thank you, Dumbledore said warmly as he spooned sugar into his tea.
02:06First, I must apologize, Kyle. When I explained to the others what happened on the mountain that day,
02:14I forgot to ask them to keep it confidential. The story has reached Fudge's ears, and now the
02:20ministry seems to have painted you as an enemy. It's all right, Professor, Kyle said, shaking his
02:26head. He had known it would be impossible to keep everything secret for long. He hadn't even tried to
02:33conceal it, the ministry would have learned the details sooner or later. The Death Eaters already
02:38knew too. With their connections in the ministry, it would have been easy for them to stir up trouble.
02:45There's another matter, Dumbledore continued. I'll be attending Harry's hearing tomorrow,
02:50so I won't be able to accompany you to your interview. How about Minerva accompanies you?
02:55She's an old friend of Madame Hopkirk's. No need, Kyle replied. It's just a routine interview.
03:04There's no need to go to so much trouble. My father will be there with me. Minerva insisted,
03:11Dumbledore said with a small smile. As you're still a student, even during the holidays,
03:17it's the professor's responsibility to ensure you aren't treated unfairly.
03:21She'll meet you in the ministry lobby tomorrow morning. Keep an eye out for her.
03:27All right, Kyle agreed. He appreciated the thought. As Dumbledore had pointed out,
03:34the professors wouldn't allow their students to face undue scrutiny.
03:38Is that all you came for, Professor? That was the most pressing matter, Dumbledore said,
03:44taking a sip of his tea. There's also something else. You may have already heard from Duggald,
03:50but I'm planning a meeting in my personal capacity to share the truth with those willing
03:54to believe us, so they aren't misled by lies. Kyle nodded. Mr. McPhail mentioned it in his letter.
04:02The meeting will be on August 20th in Hogsmeade, Dumbledore explained. If you're free, I'd like you
04:09to attend. Me? Can I come? Kyle asked curiously. Everyone Dumbledore invited was likely a prominent
04:18figure in the wizarding world. Could someone like him, a sixth-year student, really join them?
04:25There's no one more suitable, Dumbledore said with a knowing smile. I was going to send you an
04:30invitation directly but thought it best to ask first, in case you had other plans. I'd be happy
04:37to attend, Kyle said. Excellent. I'll come to fetch you then, Dumbledore said, standing. But now,
04:45I must be off to little whinging to prepare for tomorrow's hearing. Do you need any help?
04:52Kyle asked. Thank you, but it's a simple matter of gathering information, just asking around to
04:58see if anyone witnessed the incident. I'll manage on my own. Dumbledore set his teacup down and smiled.
05:05Thank you for the tea and biscuits. I'll see you tomorrow. With a faint pop, Dumbledore disapparated,
05:13leaving Kyle alone in the living room. Kyle had wanted to bring up other matters,
05:18such as concerns about the ministry and fudge, but Dumbledore had left before he could.
05:23During their brief conversation, Kyle had noticed that Dumbledore seemed unusually pressed for time.
05:30Though his tone had been calm, he drank his tea quickly, finishing it in just a few gulps,
05:35something he rarely did at school. It was clear that Dumbledore hadn't intended to stay long.
05:40But with Voldemort's return, Kyle supposed the headmaster had little free time this month.
05:47There would be other opportunities to talk, perhaps at the meeting in Hogsmeade.
05:52Kyle went back to his room, reflecting on the visit. He'd expected Dumbledore to invite him to
05:57join the Order of the Phoenix, but the topic hadn't even come up. It seemed Dumbledore, like Mrs.
06:04Weasley, was hesitant to involve underage wizards. That evening, Chris returned home after dark,
06:10his steps lighter than usual as he entered the house.
06:14Don't worry, Chris said with a grin. I went to the Leaky Cauldron, and old Tom told me someone
06:20had already spoken with him. He's agreed to go to the ministry with my father tomorrow to explain
06:25everything. Tom admitted he was baffled. He said he'd never heard of anyone being warned by the
06:32ministry for using a spell close to the Leaky Cauldron before this.
06:36That's good to hear, Kyle said, relieved. How should I get there tomorrow? Will I go with you,
06:43or should I meet you at the agreed time? Come with me, Chris said. We'll leave a little earlier.
06:51Your mother needs to see you about something before your interview. We'll go to the Department
06:55of Mysteries first, then to the improper use of Magic Office. The Department of Mysteries?
07:01Why? Kyle asked, confused. To be honest, I don't know, Chris admitted. I got a note from
07:10your mother before I left work, saying to bring you there as soon as possible. It didn't explain
07:16anything else. But doesn't the Department of Mysteries have restricted access? Kyle asked.
07:22Can we even get in? Not we, just you, Chris clarified. Your mother will take you there
07:30herself. Once that's done, I'll take you to your interview. Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard.
07:39Chapter 592 The Department of Mysteries at 5am, with the sky just beginning to lighten,
07:45Kyle was awakened by the sound of owls pecking insistently at his window.
07:48Yawning, he sat up and rubbed his face, trying to wake himself up. It took a few minutes before
07:55the reality of the day ahead hit him, he was scheduled for questioning at the ministry.
08:00On top of that, Diana had something planned for him at the Department of Mysteries before
08:04the official start of the workday. Quickly, Kyle jumped out of bed, got dressed, and headed
08:10downstairs to the living room to get some breakfast. Chris was already there, setting a plate of fried
08:16ham and bread on the table. I was just about to come get you, Chris said. Want something to drink?
08:24How about pumpkin juice? Sure, Kyle replied, taking a seat and spreading raspberry jam on a slice of
08:31bread. No need to rush, Chris said, placing a tall glass of pumpkin juice in front of him.
08:38We'll apparate to London in a bit. It'll save us plenty of time. Kyle nodded absently, still mulling
08:45over why Diana had asked him to go to the Department of Mysteries. The question had kept him awake the
08:51previous night, and he'd only managed to fall asleep in the early hours of the morning.
08:56Half an hour later, as the sun began to rise, the two of them left the house.
09:02Ready? Chris asked, extending his arm. Hold on tight, we're heading out.
09:09Kyle grabbed his father's shoulder, and a second later, the familiar sensation of being squeezed
09:14through a narrow tube overwhelmed him. When he opened his eyes, they were standing in an old
09:19record store. The shopkeeper glanced up lazily but showed no surprise at their sudden appearance.
09:26Chris, early start today. Hi, Rudd, Chris greeted him casually.
09:32Had to. Too many reports piling up. Another batch of people wanting to keep magical creatures.
09:39Rudd asked knowingly. Ever since the Triwizard Tournament, everyone's suddenly interested in
09:46keeping creatures. I bet you've been swamped. You've no idea, Chris sighed. Just yesterday,
09:54I had to stop someone from keeping a Kelpie. I don't know when people will realize that not
09:59every magical creature is as harmless as a Puffskeen. That lesson might take a while,
10:04Rudd chuckled before turning to Kyle. Ah, sorry, young man, but this is the ministry's employee
10:11entrance. Visitors need to use the front entrance across the street. This is my son, Kyle, Chris
10:18clarified quickly. He's coming to the ministry for questioning today, 9 o'clock, Department of
10:24Magical Law Enforcement. Oh, so this is Kyle. Rudd suddenly looked more awake, his eyes lighting
10:32up with recognition. The one who won the Triwizard Tournament. Kyle nodded politely, a bit taken
10:39aback by the man's enthusiasm. You were the youngest champion, weren't you? Incredible work.
10:47Rudd's expression turned thoughtful as he tapped a notebook lying on the counter. The pages flipped
10:52on their own until they landed on the most recent entry. Ah, yes, Rudd said, glancing at the page.
10:59You got a warning letter about seven days ago for using a spell in the leaky cauldron.
11:05He froze mid-sentence, his voice rising incredulously. Wait, the leaky cauldron.
11:12Rudd stared at the entry in disbelief. By Merlin's beard. That's absurd. If you can't use spells in
11:20the leaky cauldron, why don't they just take our wands away? Probably because no one would agree to it,
11:26Chris said dryly. Of course no one would agree, Rudd said with a snort, shutting the notebook.
11:33He looked back at Kyle, his expression softening. Well, my boy, you've done nothing wrong,
11:39so there's no need to be nervous. Amelia Bones, who oversees the Department of Magical Law Enforcement,
11:46is a fair-minded witch. I'm sure she won't penalize you over something as ridiculous as this.
11:52Thanks, Kyle said, smiling. Rudd's reassuring demeanor was a welcome start to the morning.
12:00Can we head in now? Chris asked. Sorry, we're in a bit of a rush. Of course.
12:08Go ahead, Rudd said, tapping a raised section of the counter with his wand.
12:12The nearby display window slid aside, revealing a hidden passageway. Thanks, Chris said as he led
12:20Kyle through. At the end of the passage was a long corridor lined with fireplaces for the FLU network.
12:26It was still early, and all of them were extinguished. In the middle of the corridor stood a figure,
12:33waiting for them. Right on time, Diana said to Chris as she approached them. Pick him up at the
12:39Department of Mysteries at half-past eight. Wait on the same floor. Okay, Chris replied.
12:47Now, come with me, Diana said, turning to Kyle. She led him away from the fireplace corridor and
12:54into an elevator. The elevator was as empty as the corridor, its only sound the cold,
13:00mechanical voice announcing the floors as they passed. Remember, Diana instructed,
13:05her tone firm, don't wander off or look around. Just follow me. And whatever you see in there,
13:13don't speak of it to anyone, not the Weasley brothers, not Kanna, not anyone. Okay, Kyle agreed,
13:20nodding. As he replied, the cold voice announced. Department of Mysteries.
13:26We're here, Diana said, stepping out of the elevator. Kyle quickly followed. He'd been here
13:33once before, but on that occasion, he had taken a left at the stairs after exiting the elevator.
13:40This time, Diana led him straight down the corridor to a simple, unmarked door at the end.
13:46Don't look around or wander off, Diana repeated as she pushed open the door. Kyle stepped inside and
13:52immediately felt disoriented. The room was large and circular, its walls, floor, and ceiling all a deep
13:59black, as though the space had been washed in ink. Blue flames flickered coldly from candle branches
14:06mounted on the walls, offering no warmth, only an eerie light. The walls were lined with identical
14:12black doors, unmarked and indistinguishable from one another. Diana barely glanced at them as she strode
14:19toward the door directly ahead. As Kyle followed her, he felt as though he'd stepped into a labyrinth.
14:26Everything looked the same, the same dark walls, the same unmarked doors. If he hadn't been following
14:32Diana, he was sure he would have become hopelessly lost. They walked for nearly 10 minutes before Kyle
14:38finally saw something different, a massive water tank that filled an entire room. Suspended inside were
14:45shapes that occasionally resembled brains. He recognized it immediately. Diana had used a
14:51smaller version of this tank during the interrogation of Peter Pettigrew to reveal that he was the secret
14:56keeper. But that one had been the size of a table, this tank was colossal by comparison.
15:03Further ahead, they passed through a room bathed in a golden glow. As Kyle entered, he noticed a rhythmic
15:10ticking sound, like the hands of a clock striking or water dripping into an hourglass. Then, something
15:16strange began to happen. Kyle felt as though he were growing taller. His clothes, which had fit
15:23perfectly just moments ago, now felt tight at the shoulders, and his trousers were too short, leaving
15:29his ankles exposed. But within seconds, the sensation reversed, he shrank, and his clothes became baggy,
15:36the hems of his trousers dragging on the ground and nearly tripping him. As they reached the door at
15:42the far end, Diana opened it, and everything returned to normal the moment Kyle stepped through.
15:48This is it, Diana said, stopping in her tracks. Kyle looked around and saw they were standing in a vast,
15:55cavernous space. The room was arranged like an amphitheater, with rows of stone benches descending
16:01steeply toward the center, much like the Quidditch World Cup Stadium. They were at the very top,
16:07and from their vantage point, Kyle could see a tall stone platform in the center of the room.
16:12On the platform stood a stone archway, ancient and weathered.
16:16Come on, Diana said, taking Kyle's hand. With one step, they were suddenly on the stone platform,
16:23next to the archway. Apparition? No, it wasn't apparition. Apparition had a telltale sound and
16:32sensation, and this transition had been completely silent. What kind of magic was this? Kyle felt a
16:39spark of curiosity but didn't ask, noting Diana's serious expression. Come over here, she said,
16:46leading him to the middle of the arch. The space within the stone arch rippled like the surface of
16:51a pond disturbed by a pebble. Beyond the rippling plain was a faint white mist, drifting slowly,
16:58obscuring whatever lay beyond. Hogwarts. I am such a model wizard.
17:04Chapter 593 The wand's power of choice looking at the stone archway in front of him,
17:09Kyle couldn't shake a sense of familiarity. Oh, right, the founders. He remembered the first time
17:16he had encountered the founders in the Chamber of Secrets. The snake-like statues had formed an
17:22arch that resembled this one, down to the ripples in the air that looked like water suspended upright.
17:27The resemblance was uncanny, almost identical. Wait, he's not going to meet the founders again,
17:34is he? Could the Department of Mysteries really be capable of that? Before he could delve further into
17:40his thoughts, Diana's voice interrupted him. What spell did you use to kill the Death Eater?
17:47Fiendfire Curse, Kyle replied instinctively. Visibly, Diana's mouth twitched in reaction.
17:54She took a deep breath, then another, before pulling out her wand and pointing it at the stone door.
18:00Now, use the Fiendfire Curse again, she said.
18:03Here. Kyle hesitated. It was Fiendfire, after all, a dangerous, uncontrollable form of magic.
18:13What if it burned everything down? And this was the Ministry of Magic.
18:19Wouldn't using dark magic here be a bad idea? Just do it, Diana urged firmly.
18:25Okay, Kyle said reluctantly. Diana had given the order, so there was no room for argument.
18:31He drew his wand, gave it a light wave, and conjured a massive dragon of searing flames.
18:38A non-verbal Fiendfire Curse.
18:41Diana's expression shifted again as she observed Kyle's skilled and effortless casting.
18:46It wasn't just rare for someone Kyle's age to have mastered the Fiendfire Curse,
18:51it was practically unheard of. And to cast it as a non-verbal spell?
18:56That was extraordinary.
18:57For a moment, Diana wasn't sure whether to be proud or concerned.
19:03It was impressive, certainly, but, this was Fiendfire, after all.
19:09She shook her head slightly, refocusing, and pointed her wand at the stone door.
19:14As if she had broken some hidden spell, the white ripples in the doorway began to drift away.
19:20Diana guided the light toward the fiery dragon Kyle had conjured.
19:23Kyle's eyes widened in astonishment.
19:28The uncontrollable, raging flames of the Fiendfire shifted and morphed, condensing into a pulsing, blue orb of light.
19:35This is the original form of magic, Diana explained.
19:40Kyle stared in fascination.
19:42He'd never seen anything like it before.
19:44As he studied the orb, he noticed something peculiar, a faint, darker strand intertwined with the light.
19:52It was as thin as a hair, but if you looked closely, it was unmistakable.
19:57Curious, Kyle instinctively took a couple of steps forward to get a closer look.
20:02Before he could reach it, another stream of white light flowed out from the stone door.
20:07This second light gently surrounded the blue orb, washing away the dark strand like a steady current.
20:14That's enough, Diana said, waving her wand.
20:18The white light retreated back into the stone door, leaving the blue orb pristine and flawless once more.
20:24Kyle barely had a chance to study it further before crimson flames erupted around it again.
20:29Finite incantidum, Diana said, her tone calm as she casually extinguished the Fiendfire.
20:36What was that?
20:38Kyle asked, unable to suppress his curiosity.
20:41Blood debt, Diana replied indifferently.
20:45When a witch or wizard takes a life, their magic undergoes a certain change.
20:50That's how I know you killed a Death Eater.
20:52Is that even possible?
20:54Kyle frowned.
20:56Why haven't I ever heard of this before?
20:59Because they don't teach it at school, and for good reason, Diana explained.
21:04It's not something you need to know about as a student, just like the unforgivable curses.
21:10Does it have anything to do with the soul?
21:12No, nothing like that, Diana said, shaking her head.
21:17It's purely a transformation in one's magic.
21:20Magic reflects the heart of the witch or wizard wielding it.
21:23When you take another's life, malice inevitably arises in your heart, even if only for an instant.
21:30A part of your magic responds to that malice, adapting itself into a state better suited to it.
21:36Kyle nodded slowly, only half comprehending her explanation.
21:40The concept reminded him vaguely of his time at Hogwarts.
21:45For instance, he loved fried pork chops, so whenever he visited the kitchen, the house elves always prepared pork chops for him.
21:53But one day, out of curiosity, he glanced at some bread on a nearby table.
21:57Though it was just a fleeting glance, a few of the more observant house elves took note.
22:03The next time he came to the kitchen, those elves brought him bread instead, thinking he wanted it.
22:09Many witches and wizards pursue this, Diana said softly.
22:14It can make magic more manic and has a significant effect on certain spells.
22:19For example, the Cruciatus Curse and the Killing Curse, especially the latter.
22:23A blood debt can make the Killing Curse incredibly powerful.
22:28What they don't realize is that the mind affects magic, and magic, in turn, affects the mind.
22:35When one frequently uses overly manic magic, their temperament grows increasingly irritable.
22:41This is why most dark witches and wizards develop eccentric personalities and gradually become addicted to dark magic.
22:48In that case, Kyle ran a hand along his chin.
22:52Does that mean as long as I refrain from using dark magic, a blood debt won't have any effect?
22:58It reminded him of the kitchen and the house elves.
23:01When there were 98 pork cutlets in front of him, he could easily pass on the two buns, they wouldn't affect him if he didn't indulge.
23:09Yes, that is correct, Diana nodded.
23:13But even if it has no effect, it is still not a good thing.
23:16That's true, Kyle agreed.
23:19He glanced at the stone door again.
23:22It appeared unchanged, looking exactly as it had before.
23:26What's in there?
23:28An equally unknown path, Diana replied.
23:32But we can't enter, it rejects all conscious beings, including ghosts and portraits.
23:37Curious, Kyle took a couple of steps closer to the stone door.
23:43Seeing that Diana made no move to stop him, he lowered his guard and reached out to touch it.
23:49His hand passed straight through to the other side.
23:52Amazing, Kyle murmured.
23:55Is this what the Department of Mysteries does?
23:57Just one of its tasks, Diana said.
24:00She pointed her wand at the stone door and flicked it slightly.
24:05Inside, a ripple spread across the surface, and a vibrant, colorful aura emerged.
24:11Kyle could see shades of blue, red, orange, it was mesmerizing.
24:16But soon, the stone door settled again, returning to its calm, dark state.
24:21There are three stone doors like this in the Department of Mysteries, Diana explained.
24:26They represent life, M.
24:29Agic, and time.
24:32What you just saw is the original form of magic.
24:35Remember what Ollivander said.
24:38The wand chooses the wizard.
24:40In reality, the wand chooses the magic, because each person's magic is unique.
24:46Kyle felt a mix of emotions he couldn't quite put into words.
24:50This was his first close encounter with the Department of Mysteries, and it truly lived up to its name.
24:56Okay, it's about time, Diana said suddenly, interrupting his thoughts.
25:02We should head back.
25:04Kyle nodded and followed her off the stone platform.
25:07They retraced their steps through the foggy room and past the chamber with the massive water tank.
25:13Isn't this place guarded?
25:15Kyle asked as they walked.
25:17It seems like we haven't seen a single person.
25:21It doesn't need to be, Diana replied.
25:23Even if Voldemort himself broke in, he'd only wander around the lobby.
25:29He'd never make it here.
25:31What if someone did come here?
25:33Kyle mused.
25:34I mean, by accident.
25:37That would simply mean they were meant to be here, Diana said matter-of-factly.
25:42Naturally, we wouldn't stop them.
25:45They continued through the maze of identical doors until they finally exited into the corridor outside the Department of Mysteries.
25:52Chris was waiting for them not far from the elevator.
25:56Hogwarts.
25:56I am such a model wizard.
26:00Chapter 594
26:01The sudden interrogation
26:03By the time Kyle was finished at the Department of Mysteries, the ministry had opened for business.
26:08However, Diana wasn't in a hurry to let Chris take Kyle away just yet.
26:13Give me your wand, she said.
26:16Kyle, a little puzzled, pulled his wand from his pocket and handed it over.
26:21Diana held the wand in her hand, pressing her index finger against its tip.
26:25A few red sparks fizzed out.
26:29Kyle had no idea what she'd done, but the frown on her face was hard to miss.
26:34Chris, standing nearby, instinctively edged back a little.
26:39Finally, Diana seemed unable to hold back her frustration any longer.
26:44She raised her hand and tapped Kyle lightly on the head.
26:48Don't use the fiend fire curse so often, she said sternly.
26:51That spell is incredibly difficult to control, and if you're discovered, the consequences won't be much lighter than for using the unforgivable curses.
27:00Although the tap didn't hurt, Kyle winced and covered his head defensively.
27:05They're death eaters, he argued.
27:07If I don't use the fiend fire curse, they will.
27:12That may be true, Diana admitted, but as long as they haven't been completely exposed, their official identity isn't that of a death eater.
27:20However, the fact that you used fiend fire is clear and can be easily discovered.
27:25Prior incantado, Kyle muttered under his breath, realizing that this interrogation might not be as straightforward as he'd initially thought.
27:34Good, I see you understand now, Diana said, returning his wand to him.
27:39She handed it back with a meaningful look and added, take your suitcase with you, and stay vigilant.
27:45Diana returned to the Department of Mysteries, while Chris led Kyle into the elevator,
27:49taking him up to the floor of the department for the control and management of magical creatures.
27:55As they navigated the crowded corridor, Chris said, we still have some time before our appointment.
28:01Let's grab something first.
28:04The scene was a stark contrast to the quiet, eerie halls of the Department of Mysteries.
28:09Cardboard boxes and miscellaneous items cluttered the corridor, making it almost claustrophobic.
28:15Excuse me, said a man rushing past them with a box in his arms.
28:20Bob?
28:21Chris called out.
28:23I thought you were heading to Cornwall with Amos.
28:26Oh, Chris, I was just looking for you, the staff member, Bob, replied, pushing the box forward.
28:33We found this over there.
28:36Kyle watched curiously as Bob opened the box slightly, revealing a small creature inside.
28:42Amos and I thought it was just an ordinary farm chicken, but it spits fire.
28:46As if on cue, a small jet of fire shot out of the box, singeing a hole in the cardboard.
28:53Aguamenti.
28:55Chris quickly conjured a stream of water, extinguishing the flames before they could spread.
28:59He then inspected the suitcase, casting a spell to check its contents.
29:05Obvious signs of magical runes, Chris said grimly.
29:09This is a violation of the ban on experimental breeding of animals.
29:13Get someone from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
29:18Have a hit wizard bring the responsible party in.
29:21Right away, Bob said, hurrying off.
29:25He returned moments later, holding the suitcase.
29:27What do we do with this?
29:30Bob asked.
29:32Take it to the forest.
29:34It's not safe to leave it out here, Chris replied.
29:38Bob nodded and rushed to the end of the corridor, pushing through a door.
29:43That's the storage room for experimental creatures, Chris explained to Kyle, noticing his curious expression.
29:49There's a real forest in there where we house confiscated magical creatures.
29:54Oh, Kyle said, nodding.
29:57Does this sort of thing happen often?
29:59Not really, Chris sighed.
30:02But every now and then, a wizard gets a brilliant idea and ends up causing us a lot of trouble.
30:08Kyle couldn't help but think of Hagrid, who seemed like the poster child for impulsive magical creature experiments.
30:14The blast-ended scripts from last year sprang to mind, though Chris was probably still unaware of them.
30:21They soon reached Chris's office, the deputy director's office.
30:26Chris, who had once been the director, appeared to have stepped down to his previous role.
30:31Who's the current director?
30:34Kyle asked.
30:35No one knows yet.
30:37The decision hasn't been finalized, Chris said with a shrug.
30:41But I've heard rumors that Senior Undersecretary Umbridge might take the position temporarily.
30:47Chris spoke calmly, showing no resentment about being demoted.
30:51Take a seat for a while, he said, gesturing to the sofa.
30:56I need to grab some documents I prepared yesterday.
31:00Kyle sat down and glanced around the room.
31:03The office was a chaotic mix of files stacked everywhere, parchments piled up to the ceiling,
31:08and odd wooden sticks with sharp points leaning against the corner.
31:12Ah, here it is.
31:14Chris exclaimed, pulling several sheets of parchment from a drawer.
31:19Kyle leaned over to take a look, it was the restraint act he had been reviewing earlier.
31:24It's always good to be prepared, Chris said with a smile.
31:28They left the office and took the elevator down to the ministry lobby.
31:31Kyle scanned the area for Professor McGonagall, but despite searching thoroughly, she was nowhere to be found.
31:39Maybe she's already at the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Chris suggested, glancing at his watch.
31:46We should head there, too, only ten minutes left.
31:50Okay, Kyle agreed, following Chris to the second floor, where the Department of Magical Law Enforcement was located.
31:56But as they arrived, Kyle immediately sensed something was off.
32:02The meeting was supposed to be in Amelia Bones' office.
32:05Instead, a staff member directed them to a different room, where nearly thirty people were already waiting in line.
32:12Kyle's suspicion grew.
32:15If this was merely about the restraint act, why were so many people present?
32:19Even Rufus Scrimgeer, the ORRA office director, was here.
32:24Theodore Knott is dead.
32:25Scrimgeer's words hit like a thunderclap.
32:30He didn't bother with pleasantries.
32:32As soon as Kyle stepped into the room, Scrimgeer ordered the door shut and asked curtly,
32:36What's your opinion on this?
32:38I'm sorry, I don't know who you're talking about, Kyle replied calmly.
32:43I came to the ministry to address the use of magic at the leaky cauldron.
32:48Your question doesn't seem related.
32:50Chris stepped forward, his face darkening.
32:53What is this, Scrimgeer?
32:56We were told this was about misuse of magic, not some investigation into Knott.
33:01It was the minister's request, Chris, said a witch standing beside Scrimgeer.
33:06Someone claimed to have seen Theodore not die at the hands of this boy, and that he used the fiendfire curse.
33:12We have to investigate.
33:14We have to investigate.
33:15Who?
33:17Chris demanded sharply.
33:19Amelia Bones glanced over her shoulder, and three figures rose from the back of the room.
33:25Walden McNair.
33:27Igor Karkaroff.
33:28Lucius Malfoy, Chris muttered, his voice growing colder with each name.
33:34They're the witnesses, Amelia said.
33:37Given Mr. Karkaroff's position, we have to take their claim seriously, Chris.
33:41I hope you understand.
33:44Hogwarts.
33:46I am such a model wizard.
33:48Chapter 595 Reversal
33:50As the three men stood, Chris immediately pieced everything together.
33:55McNair wasn't much of a concern, but the other two were a different story.
34:00Karkaroff, still holding the position of Durmstrang's headmaster, was well known in the wizarding world, lending credibility to any testimony he gave.
34:09And Lucius Malfoy, arguably the ministry's most influential figure, had undoubtedly spent an enormous amount of gold securing his standing.
34:18With these two as witnesses, it was no surprise the ministry was treating the situation so seriously.
34:24Still, Chris was baffled.
34:26He had assumed Karkaroff fled after the Triwizard Tournament, he never imagined the man would dare to return.
34:34Fine, even if that's the case, where was the notification?
34:38Chris said coldly, his eyes flashing with irritation.
34:42We were only informed about the restraint act.
34:45In the face of additional charges, we reserved the right to refuse.
34:50He grabbed Kyle's arm and turned to leave.
34:52I'm afraid that won't be possible, came a sickly sweet, high-pitched voice.
34:59Another figure rose, Dolores Umbridge, wearing her trademark saccharine smile.
35:04It was deemed necessary to conduct a surprise inspection, Umbridge said in her cloying tone, to ensure you wouldn't hide the most crucial evidence.
35:12Her voice was shrill and grating, like nails on a chalkboard.
35:16Kyle silently vowed he'd rather listen to a fulper sing endlessly than endure another word from her.
35:23But Umbridge was undeterred.
35:25The minister has authorized this, she said with a beam.
35:29Unless you wish to challenge the ministry itself, you will comply.
35:34Of course, you can leave if you like, but the moment you step outside these doors, Wisingamot rules will render you guilty.
35:40The Aurors will arrest you immediately.
35:44She turned to Scrymgear.
35:47Rufus, I believe the Aurors are ready.
35:50Scrymgear's expression betrayed his annoyance.
35:53His eyes twitched, and it seemed he was restraining some strong emotion.
35:58After a pause, he muttered, yes.
36:01Good, Umbridge said, her grin widening.
36:05Chris's face relaxed slightly.
36:07His hand moved subtly, and Kyle noticed something fall into it, likely his wand.
36:13Quickly stepping forward, Kyle shook his head slightly at Chris, signaling him to stay calm.
36:19Are you sure you want to conduct this interrogation in such a completely irregular manner?
36:24Kyle asked, keeping his voice even.
36:27I've already made it clear, snapped Umbridge.
36:31This is sanctioned by the minister.
36:33Well then, Kyle said, his tone shifting into one of calm authority.
36:39I must remind you that in addition to being a Hogwarts student, I hold another title.
36:44I am a recipient of the Order of Merlin, Second Class.
36:48And, as you know, every recipient of the Order of Merlin, Second Class, is an honorary member of the Wisingamot.
36:55Surely, you understand what this entails.
37:00Umbridge's fake smile vanished instantly, replaced by a dark scowl.
37:04I see you do, Kyle continued smoothly.
37:08Yes, I have the right to appeal directly to the Wisingamot High Council.
37:13His words sent a ripple of murmurs through the room.
37:16Several people shifted uncomfortably in their seats, their expressions betraying unease.
37:21If Kyle had been just another student, they might have pressed forward without a second thought.
37:27But as a member of the Order of Merlin, any misstep in handling his case could have severe repercussions.
37:33A murmur rose from an older wizard in the room, his tone laced with regret.
37:38Damn, how could I forget about that?
37:41If I'd remembered, I would have attended the trial against Harry Potter instead.
37:46It wasn't surprising that many hadn't considered Kyle's Order of Merlin status.
37:50While his achievements were impressive, they lacked the fame and mystique of the boy who lived.
37:57Still, Kyle's name was not obscure.
38:00He was the Triwizard Tournament Champion, the one who collapsed the Enchanted Maze,
38:05the Exposer of the Serious Black Case, and the young wizard who had repeatedly drawn attention to the ministry's oversights.
38:11But his Order of Merlin recognition had been awarded years ago, and for many, the detail had faded into the background.
38:18Umbridge's expression shifted noticeably.
38:22Her eyes flicked nervously toward Lucius Malfoy, searching for some unspoken cue or guidance.
38:28Of course, we are well aware of all this, Karkaroff said as he strode forward, stroking his goatee with a self-righteous air.
38:36But we cannot allow ourselves to remain silent about the truth we witnessed, regardless of the potential repercussions.
38:44As the Headmaster of Durmstrang, I would never permit myself to entertain such cowardice.
38:50So, Headmaster Karkaroff is a noble wizard, Kyle remarked, his tone calm but cutting.
38:55Then why won't you admit to being a Death Eater?
38:59You didn't seem so noble when you were kneeling and begging for forgiveness.
39:04Karkaroff flinched visibly, yanking out a few of his whiskers in the process.
39:08He ignored the pain and barked, you're spouting nonsense.
39:13You know who has not been resurrected.
39:16You're spreading rumors just like Dumbledore.
39:18I suggest the Aurors arrest you immediately, calm down, Headmaster Karkaroff, Kyle interrupted, waving his hand dismissively.
39:27I never said you know who was resurrected.
39:30You're the one who said it.
39:33Oh, I see.
39:34You're trying to shift suspicion onto me to divert attention from yourself.
39:39Clever.
39:41You, you.
39:43Karkaroff's chest heaved with anger, his hand twitching toward his wand.
39:46Igor, Lucius Malfoy said sharply, frowning as he stepped in to prevent Karkaroff from losing his composure.
39:54Ignoring Kyle, Lucius turned his attention to Umbridge and Amelia Bones.
40:00Madams, do not be swayed by his provocations.
40:03I swear on the name of Malfoy that we witnessed him kill Mr. Theodore Knott.
40:08The serious expressions on Lucius and Karkaroff's faces seemed to reassure Umbridge,
40:13who let out a small sigh of relief and plastered her sickly smile back on.
40:18How about legilimency?
40:20Kyle suggested suddenly, his tone light but pointed.
40:24If simply saying it isn't enough, why not let the Aurors verify your memories?
40:29It would be quick and definitive, wouldn't it?
40:32Of course, he added, if you agree to it, I'll agree to have my memories examined as well.
40:37That way, we can all save time.
40:41Lucius said nothing, and Karkaroff fell silent too.
40:45The idea of legilimency was out of the question.
40:49Allowing their memories to be examined would reveal not only that Kyle had been attacked
40:53but also that they had been present alongside Voldemort, engaging in hostilities.
40:58Fortunately for them, Amelia Bones intervened.
41:01After 1975, the International Confederation of Wizards banned the use of legilimency during
41:08interrogations, she said firmly.
41:11This method cannot be used.
41:13What a pity, Kyle said, smirking as he glanced at the three men.
41:18Karkaroff yanked out a few more whiskers, his irritation growing by the second.
41:23No need for legilimency, Umbridge interjected in her grating voice.
41:27Rufus, check his wand.
41:31Scrimgear rose reluctantly, his expression grim.
41:34He approached Kyle but stopped before reaching for the wand.
41:38Achio wand testing table, he said instead.
41:42A few moments later, a dusty, oddly shaped table flew through the door.
41:47It looked more like a stool than a table, with a groove in its surface.
41:52Scourgify.
41:53Scrimgear cleared the dust with a wave of his wand and said in a formal tone, according to
41:58procedure, we must inspect your wand.
42:01Place it on the testing table.
42:04No problem, Kyle said calmly, laying his wand in the groove.
42:09Scrimgear pointed his wand at the table.
42:11Prior Incantado.
42:14The groove glowed faintly, and wisps of grey smoke began to rise, forming the faint outlines
42:19of previous spells.
42:20Lighting charm.
42:23Another wisp appeared.
42:25Summoning charm.
42:27Then another.
42:29Mending charm.
42:30Lighting charm.
42:32The crowd watched intently as the sequence of spells unraveled.
42:37Their expressions varied, some looked smug, others nervous, and a few wore carefully neutral
42:42masks.
42:43But when a particular spell appeared, the atmosphere shifted.
42:46A vivid ball of fire emerged, its flames stretching forward to form a wide, blazing path.
42:54I think that's enough, Kyle said, breaking the silence.
42:58Everyone here recognizes this charm from the Triwizard Tournament.
43:02It's clear I was at Hogwarts when this was used.
43:06Unless, of course, you're suggesting I skipped school to kill, what's his name?
43:11Not.
43:13Kyle's voice dripped with feigned innocence.
43:16Scrimgear hesitated for a moment before saying, no, and putting his wand away.
43:22No.
43:23Karkaroff shouted, his composure cracking.
43:26He's hiding it.
43:28He used such low-level spell to conceal the fiendfire curse.
43:32We must continue the inspection.
43:35Are you suggesting, Kyle said coolly, that I used a wide-area fire charm outside school
43:41and the ministry detected no trace of it?
43:43Is that what you mean?
43:45Several heads turned toward Karkaroff, their gazes skeptical.
43:50No need, Scrimgear interjected coldly.
43:53As an experienced Auror, he was well aware of such a spell capabilities.
43:57A spell of that magnitude would leave significant traces, and there had been none, neither in
44:03St. Catchpole Village nor anywhere Kyle had been.
44:07Scrimgear also knew Kyle had stayed home for the holidays, leaving only briefly to visit
44:12the Leaky Cauldron via the Floor Network.
44:14Karkaroff's accusations were not only implausible but also a thinly-veiled insult to the Auror
44:20Office's competence.
44:22You're twisting my words.
44:25That's not what I meant.
44:27Karkaroff spluttered, his face pale as his panic mounted.
44:31Something's wrong.
44:33Karkaroff's mind raced in confusion.
44:36He knew he had seen Kyle cast the fiendfire curse.
44:40So why wasn't it showing up?
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