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00:00Welcome to the Dream Novel channel before starting to listen to the fun in this clip.
00:13Don't forget to like and comment. So that the admin will have the encouragement to continue
00:18making clips. Let's go listen. Channel Dream Novel. Chapter 11, I'm not a Weasley,
00:26so how could I break any rules? Once Cedric's worries were behind him, his mood lightened
00:32considerably. He put down his book and, with a newfound cheerfulness, struck up a conversation
00:38with Kyle. Hey, can I call you Kyle? Of course, Kyle nodded. Actually, my father works in the
00:46department for the control and management of magical creatures, just like your father.
00:50They're colleagues. Your father. Cedric's eyes widened in surprise. He hesitated for a moment
00:59before asking, is it? Mr. Chris Chopper. Yes, that's him, Kyle confirmed. Cedric's face lit up
01:08with realization. Your last name is Chopper, and you know the Weasley twins. Oh. I should have
01:16figured it out. We're neighbors. With this revelation, the two boys quickly grew comfortable
01:22with one another, their conversation flowing naturally, as if they were old friends catching
01:27up after a long time apart, even though they had only just met. After a moment, Cedric's
01:33curiosity seemed to get the better of him. By the way, Kyle, he began, his voice tinged
01:39with excitement as something came to mind, I remember trying to visit you once, but you
01:43weren't home. My father mentioned that you've been studying under Mr. Scamander since you
01:48were young, and that you were going to do great things in the future. Is that true? Did
01:54you really learn from Mr. Scamander? Cedric's curiosity was palpable. After all, this was
02:01Scamander. There were many well-known figures in the wizarding world, but most of them were
02:06famous only within their own countries, textbook authors, Order of Merlin recipients, and the
02:11like. These figures might be recognized at Hogwarts, but go to a place like Ilvermorny or
02:18Castelobruxo, and few would know their names. Only a select few wizards were truly famous across the
02:24entire magical world, with their portraits printed on chocolate frog cards while they were still alive.
02:30Scamander was one of those rare individuals. It was Cedric's first time hearing about someone
02:36being so close to such a legendary figure, and his curiosity was understandable. On the other side,
02:42Kyle was staring at Cedric in disbelief. He had also tried visiting me, and I wasn't home.
02:49The coincidence was almost too much to believe. And Mr. Diggory, wasn't he in the same department
02:55as Chris? How had he come up with such a wild story? Where did he hear that Kyle had been with
03:02Newt Scamander all this time? Rubbing his head, Kyle thought for a moment before explaining,
03:08well, it's true that I have a bright future ahead, he said with a grin, but as for Newt Scamander.
03:14My father was actually his student. I've only been to his place a few times to hang out.
03:21Kyle's thoughts drifted to Newt. Unlike Dumbledore, Newt had a serious case of social anxiety.
03:27In his younger years, it hadn't been as bad. Though he was reserved and preferred solitude,
03:34he still managed to make a few friends, help defeat Grindelwald, and take on a couple of
03:39students to share his knowledge of magical creatures. But ever since Grindelwald's
03:43imprisonment in the high-security tower of Nurmengard, Newt had withdrawn from public life.
03:49He devoted himself entirely to his magical creatures, and over the past 30 years,
03:54he had hardly spoken to strangers. His social anxiety only deepened as time passed.
04:01Kyle couldn't imagine Newt becoming a teacher, much less lecturing young wizards every day and
04:06grading their homework like a professor at Hogwarts. That just wasn't him. Newt was well aware that his
04:13personality wasn't suited for teaching. In his mind, a proper teacher needed to be someone like
04:19Dumbledore. Chris, Kyle's father, had been Newt's last formal student, and although many had tried
04:26to follow in Chris's footsteps over the years, some even asking Dumbledore to intervene as a mediator,
04:32Newt refused every request. He was convinced that teaching would only do the students a disservice,
04:38and despite others' willingness to overlook his quirks, he couldn't get over the hurdle of his own
04:42self-doubt. Kyle's visits to Newt's home had started by chance. Both Chris and Diana were incredibly busy
04:50at the time and needed someone to watch over their young son. It was around then that Newt's wife,
04:56Tina, learned about their predicament and offered to take care of Kyle. Tina had been eager to help out,
05:02and perhaps also, in a way, to find something to occupy herself. Living with Newt, who preferred the
05:09company of magical creatures to people, could be quite isolating. If she hadn't found some way to
05:15engage herself, she might have gone stir-crazy long ago. Kyle had just turned six at the time,
05:22a notoriously energetic age in Tina's experience. She had hoped Kyle might even help draw Newt out of
05:28his shell a bit, much like their grandson had when he was that age, talking non-stop and driving Newt
05:34slightly mad with questions. Kyle didn't disappoint. While he wasn't a troublemaker, he was incredibly
05:41curious, especially when surrounded by so many fascinating magical creatures. He couldn't help but
05:47ask endless questions, which, to Tina's surprise, Newt patiently answered. Even though Newt rarely
05:54initiated conversations, whenever Kyle asked something about magical creatures, he would respond earnestly.
06:00Before long, Newt was talking more than usual, though only because Kyle's questions gave him
06:06something meaningful to focus on. This arrangement satisfied everyone. Newt got to share his knowledge,
06:14Tina found purpose in managing the household, and Kyle had an extraordinary education in magical
06:19creatures. And even after Chris and Diana's work schedules became less hectic, Kyle continued to
06:25visit the Scamander's every year, if only for a short time. Of course, Kyle had no intention of
06:32sharing any of the real details with Cedric. After all, Newt Scamander's reputation as a reclusive
06:38master of magical creatures was far more impressive than the truth of him being a socially awkward older
06:43man. It was better to leave that image intact. So, after offering a brief explanation, Kyle decided to
06:51steer the conversation away from any further discussion that might expose the reality of his visits to Newt's
06:57home. By the way, Cedric, Kyle said, changing the subject smoothly, what do you think of the Hogwarts
07:03professors? Are they easygoing? You know, this is my first time going to school, so I don't know much.
07:11What if I accidentally make one angry? Could I get expelled? Cedric, completely unaware of Kyle's
07:20earlier deflections, smiled reassuringly. Oh, you don't have to worry about that. The professors are
07:27generally quite nice, well, most of them, he added with a slight grin. Even the strictest ones won't
07:34expel you unless you do something that really breaks the school rules. Cedric's expression grew more
07:39serious as he mentioned breaking rules, and his mouth opened slightly, as if he wanted to say more
07:45but wasn't sure how to put it into words. Sensing what was on Cedric's mind, Kyle quickly waved his
07:51hand to dismiss any concerns. Don't worry, I'm not a Weasley, I'm not going to break any rules.
07:59Cedric let out a sigh of relief, looking slightly embarrassed. Sorry, that wasn't what I meant.
08:05It's okay, I get it, Kyle reassured him. The topic of Hogwarts piqued Cedric's interest,
08:12and he began sharing more about the school and its professors. He explained that the defense
08:18against the dark arts professor seemed to change every year, so no one took that class too seriously
08:23in terms of long-term expectations. Then there was the transfiguration professor, who had a reputation
08:29for being strict but fair, and who, apparently, had an obsession with turning into a cat, which amused
08:36the students endlessly. But the most notorious of all was the potions professor, who had a habit of
08:42deducting points from students for the most trivial of reasons, including not washing their hair
08:46properly. Kyle listened attentively, but most of what Cedric told him was information he had already
08:52picked up from other sources. Nothing Cedric said was particularly new, though hearing it from a
08:59current student made it feel more real. Still, Kyle felt relieved that Hogwarts, while daunting,
09:05seemed manageable. The way Cedric described the professors painted a picture of a school that,
09:11despite its challenges, was welcoming enough. Unless you happen to cross paths with a certain
09:17potions master, of course. Channel Dream Novel
09:21Chapter 12, Scabbers and the Rat Tonic
09:25For Kyle, who was used to traveling by airplane or high-speed trains, the journey on the Hogwarts
09:31Express, a vintage steam train, was turning into quite the ordeal. At first, the excitement of riding
09:38the legendary train and the aura of Hogwarts helped keep his spirits high, but after a few hours,
09:44the novelty wore off, and the train's limitations became glaringly obvious. It was slow, really slow.
09:52Kyle figured the train could barely reach 80 kilometers per hour, which didn't even compare to
09:57modern cars. The ride wasn't smooth either. After a while, Kyle felt nauseous, as if his breakfast might
10:05make a return appearance. Reading to pass the time became impossible. Thankfully, Cedric's presence
10:12made the trip more bearable. Cedric was chatty, and once the conversation about professors had
10:18wrapped up, Kyle asked him about other aspects of Hogwarts. Cedric eagerly answered every question,
10:25even volunteering to share funny stories and pointing out some quirky portraits Kyle would
10:29encounter at school. A lot of what Cedric shared was new to Kyle, and his curiosity was piqued.
10:35In return for Cedric's company, Kyle offered to pay for snacks for the rest of the trip—biscuits,
10:42chocolate frogs, cauldron cakes, the works. Cedric happily accepted, and they enjoyed the food
10:48together. However, one topic made Kyle silently shake his head in disbelief—Cedric, like many other
10:56wizards, couldn't resist teasing about how students were sorted into houses.
11:00You've got to catch a golden snitch in the great hall within ten minutes to get sorted,
11:05Cedric said with a straight face. Kyle pulled the corners of his mouth into a polite smile and
11:11decided not to respond. At least Quidditch is more believable than dragons, he thought.
11:17Cedric's mischievous sense of humor was on full display.
11:21By the way, Kyle, have you thought about which house you'd like to be in?
11:25Cedric asked, popping a birdie bot's every flavor bean into his mouth.
11:31I hope you'll get into Hufflepuff, but a clever wizard-like you might be more suited for Ravenclaw.
11:37Before Cedric could finish his sentence, his face contorted in disgust.
11:42Oh no, ox liver, he muttered, barely managing to swallow the offending bean.
11:48Kyle chuckled, taking a flavored bean for himself.
11:51I've thought about it, but I don't have a strong preference for any particular house,
11:56he said casually. And I'm not great at finding balls,
12:00so I'm not sure I could catch the golden snitch in ten minutes.
12:04I'd just be happy if any house would take me.
12:07Hmm. Black pepper steak, Kyle thought after chewing the bean.
12:12Not bad.
12:14Don't worry, Cedric laughed.
12:16You'll manage just fine.
12:18It's really not that hard.
12:21Just as they were chatting, the compartment door slid open.
12:26Both Kyle and Cedric turned their heads, expecting to see Fred or George,
12:30but instead, it was another Weasley, Percy.
12:34Percy stepped into the compartment, his usual air of seriousness about him.
12:39Kyle, Fred told me you were here.
12:42Ah, you must be Cedric Diggory.
12:45I'm Percy Weasley, nice to meet you.
12:48Cedric, slightly puzzled by Percy's formal introduction on the Hogwarts Express of all places,
12:53nodded politely.
12:55Yes, it's nice to meet you too, Percy Weasley, he replied,
13:00though he clearly felt like they were at some kind of official event rather than on a school train.
13:05Kyle had to suppress a laugh at the awkwardness of the situation.
13:08He waited for Percy and Cedric to finish their polite small talk before asking,
13:14Percy, what can I do for you?
13:16Although Kyle knew all the Weasley children fairly well, he and Percy didn't interact as much.
13:22But Percy wouldn't seek him out for no reason.
13:24I'm sorry to bother you, but I do have something on my mind, Percy began,
13:30reaching into his pocket and pulling out a scruffy, old rat.
13:34Scabbers hasn't been himself lately, so I wanted to ask if you still have some of that rat tonic you gave him before.
13:41I'd like to buy some, if possible.
13:44Rat tonic?
13:46Kyle looked at the mangy rat in Percy's hand, missing a front paw, and smiled, narrowing his eyes.
13:52Of course I have it.
13:55Just a moment.
13:57Kyle rummaged through his suitcase and pulled out a small bottle filled with red liquid.
14:02He handed it over to Percy.
14:04You know the drill, three drops once a week.
14:08This should last a while.
14:10Thank you, Percy said, accepting the bottle eagerly.
14:14He hesitated for a moment, then pulled out three silver sickles from his pocket,
14:18his face turning red as he offered them to Kyle.
14:22I know this might not be enough, but it's all I have right now.
14:26I'll pay you back the rest as soon as possible.
14:30Kyle waved off the concern, taking just one sickle and pushing the others back toward Percy.
14:35One is more than enough.
14:38It's just rat tonic, nothing special.
14:41How could it be so expensive?
14:44Percy looked down at the single sickle in his hand,
14:46his face flushing even more as he alternated between gratitude and embarrassment.
14:51After a long pause, he sighed softly.
14:55Thank you, Kyle.
14:57It's just a normal transaction, Kyle replied casually.
15:01No, I understand, Percy said with a bitter smile.
15:04If it were just an ordinary rat tonic, it wouldn't have kept Scabbers alive for 11 years.
15:12This must be something special from Mr. Scamander.
15:15Only someone as skilled as him could keep a common field rat alive for this long.
15:20If this tonic were on the market, it'd probably sell for at least 10 galleons.
15:25Kyle inwardly grimaced.
15:27He really wanted to tell Percy that Scabbers' longevity had nothing to do with the rat tonic,
15:32and that the concoction wasn't worth anywhere near 10 galleons.
15:37In fact, it wasn't even made by Newt Scamander,
15:40it was his own creation, and a relatively simple one at that.
15:44But revealing too much could raise unwanted questions,
15:47especially about Scabbers' true identity as Peter Pettigrew.
15:51Kyle had no desire to attract attention from Dumbledore or anyone else just yet.
15:57Still, he hadn't been entirely idle when it came to Percy's pet.
16:02Aside from providing the tonic,
16:04Kyle had once warned Percy that rats exposed to too much magical energy
16:07would eventually be rejected by their own kind.
16:11Percy, initially skeptical, had believed the advice once Kyle attributed it to Scamander,
16:16and had since adopted it as gospel.
16:19Percy clearly cared deeply for Scabbers.
16:22He'd even built a special little den for the rat in his room
16:25and avoided handling him too often.
16:28Unless he had no choice, like today, Scabbers was usually allowed to roam freely.
16:34Noticing Kyle's silence, Percy decided not to linger.
16:38Anyway, thank you, Kyle.
16:40If you ever have any academic questions, feel free to ask me.
16:46And after graduation, I'll repay you with more supplies.
16:50With that, Percy hurried out of the compartment,
16:53leaving Kyle and Cedric sitting in awkward silence.
16:57Eventually, Cedric broke the ice.
16:59So, can you still get rat tonic from Mr. Scamander, he asked, raising an eyebrow.
17:06Kyle shrugged, not making a big deal of it.
17:10I make it myself.
17:12Not just rat tonic, either, pretty much all types of pet tonics.
17:17It's not hard, just a bit of a hassle, so most people don't bother learning how.
17:22Channel Dream Novel
17:23Chapter 13, The Little Witch and the Rat
17:27Wait, you can also brew others' pet tonics.
17:32Cedric's eyes lit up at Kyle's revelation.
17:35Then could I leave my owl's tonic to you in the future?
17:38Of course, Kyle replied, glancing at the grey wood owl perched on the shelf.
17:43But owls need more complex tonics than rats.
17:47I'd have to charge nine sickles.
17:49And don't say it's too expensive, that's the market price.
17:55My recipe comes straight from Newt, and the tonic is much better than what you'd find in
17:59Diagon Alley.
18:00It's definitely worth it.
18:03Hmm.
18:04Cedric nodded thoughtfully.
18:07It was true that in Diagon Alley, even the cheapest owl tonic cost around nine sickles,
18:12with higher quality ones reaching a galleon.
18:14If Kyle's tonic was really based on a recipe from Scamander, it was certainly a fair price.
18:21But still.
18:23Can't you make it a bit cheaper?
18:25Cedric asked, a little sheepishly.
18:28We're friends, right?
18:30There's got to be a discount.
18:33Truth be told, Cedric really wanted to buy several bottles right away, but as a second-year student
18:38with limited pocket money, he was strapped for cash.
18:41While Hogwarts covered room and board, the cost of school supplies like quills, ink, and parchment
18:48added up.
18:49Throw in personal expenses, and there wasn't much left by the end of each term.
18:54Sure, he could scrimp and save, but no one wanted to be known as the cheapskate.
19:00Facing Cedric's hopeful gaze, Kyle rubbed his chin, pretending to think.
19:04Well, you're right.
19:07We're friends, so I can't exactly charge you the full market price.
19:12Cedric's eyes sparkled with anticipation.
19:15Right?
19:17Tell you what, Kyle paused dramatically, holding up one finger.
19:21You only have to pay this much.
19:24One sickle.
19:26Cedric asked, eyes wide with hope.
19:29Kyle shook his head.
19:31No, one galleon.
19:33Cedric's smile froze, and his tone became incredulous.
19:38One galleon?
19:39Is that supposed to be a discount?
19:42Yep, a 20% discount, Kyle said, completely serious.
19:47Think about it, apart from those rich Slytherin kids, who else at Hogwarts is willing to pay
19:52galleons for Owl Tonic?
19:55My market small, Cedric.
19:57Now that I've got a loyal customer, I'm sure to rake in some real profit.
20:02Cedric stared at Kyle, dumbfounded.
20:05His eye twitched as he tried to process the sheer audacity of the situation.
20:10How could Kyle be so shameless?
20:13And say it so boldly, with justification?
20:16Did he even have a moral compass as a wizard?
20:20Cedric was trembling with frustration.
20:22He took a deep breath and said through gritted teeth,
20:26Kyle, you'll end up in Azkaban someday.
20:29I hope so, Kyle replied, completely unfazed, raising an eyebrow.
20:34So, do you still want the Owl Tonic?
20:38Yes, Cedric muttered, nearly choking on the word.
20:42Just as he was about to pull out the money, the carriage door slid open once more.
20:46A small figure entered the compartment nervously, a very pretty young girl with brown hair tied into two pigtails.
20:54Her round face still had a touch of baby fat, and she looked like a fellow first-year student.
21:00Kyle and Cedric exchanged glances.
21:02Is she here to see you?
21:05Cedric's expression seemed to ask.
21:08I don't know her.
21:10Kyle's look answered back.
21:12Without saying a word, they somehow managed to communicate perfectly, as their thoughts mirrored one another.
21:19After catching on to Cedric's teasing look, Kyle turned his attention back to the girl and asked doubtfully,
21:25Did she get on the wrong train?
21:27The girl seemed nervous, visibly shrinking back at the question.
21:31For a moment, it looked like she was about to run off, but she held her ground, shaking her head.
21:38No, I didn't get on the wrong train.
21:41I.
21:42I was looking for you.
21:44For me.
21:46Kyle was even more confused now.
21:48He was sure he had never met the girl before.
21:52Ignoring Cedric's growing amusement, Kyle asked,
21:55What do you need me for?
21:56He took a closer look at her, still trying to figure out if there was any chance he knew her.
22:02She didn't resemble anyone from his family, especially not Chris, so he quickly ruled out any wild ideas,
22:09like suddenly discovering he had a younger sister he didn't know about.
22:13The girl's voice was soft and hesitant.
22:15I overheard your conversation in the hallway just now.
22:19Her cheeks flushed as she hurriedly continued, I didn't mean to eavesdrop.
22:24It was an accident, the red-haired senior forgot to close the door.
22:29Kyle waved it off.
22:32It's fine.
22:33Go on.
22:34The Hogwarts Express wasn't exactly known for its soundproofing.
22:39Even if the door had been closed, you could still hear the noise from the corridor,
22:43and they hadn't been particularly quiet when Percy had shown up.
22:47It wasn't surprising at all that someone might overhear them.
22:51The girl sighed in relief, then reached into her pocket and pulled out a large, gray rat.
22:57Kyle blinked, feeling a sudden sense of deja vu.
23:00Didn't I just see this happen?
23:01It was exactly how Percy had pulled out scabbers a few minutes ago.
23:07The same movement, and even the same species of rat.
23:11Is this deja vu, or am I stuck in a loop?
23:14He wondered, his thoughts spinning as he instinctively inspected the rat to make sure it wasn't another
23:19animagus.
23:21Thankfully, it had all its paws and seemed like a regular rat, so he relaxed.
23:26Kyle mentally shook himself.
23:28Not every rat is an illegal animagus like Peter Pettigrew, he reminded himself.
23:34There's only one lunatic like him.
23:37After calming down, Kyle had a pretty good idea of why the girl had come.
23:42He tentatively asked, so, you're looking to buy some rat tonic for me?
23:46The girl's face lit up with hope as she nodded.
23:51Her large, watery eyes looked at Kyle expectantly.
23:55I've tried all kinds of remedies from Diagon Alley, but, none of them seem to work.
24:00Of course, I can help with that, Kyle said, flashing a friendly smile now that he realized
24:06she was a potential customer.
24:07Just give me a second.
24:10He turned to rummage through his bag for the tonic.
24:14By the way, I'm Kyle Chopper, first year.
24:17You can call me Kyle.
24:20K.
24:21Kanna, the girl stammered softly, her round face flushing slightly.
24:26Kanna Prince.
24:28Channel Dream Novel.
24:31Chapter 14, Closing the Door is a Good Habit.
24:33In the wizarding world, mice are the cheapest of the designated pets at Hogwarts, so they
24:39naturally attract a wide range of young witches and wizards.
24:43However, most people opted for more charming varieties, like hamsters with their soft, beautiful
24:49fur and friendly temperaments, or black mice, known for their longer lifespan, and the white
24:54mice, which gave off a clean, pristine look.
24:58But Kyle had never encountered anyone like this girl before, someone who favored a plain,
25:03common field mouse.
25:05What made it more puzzling was that she didn't appear to be short of money.
25:09After spending 11 years in the magical world, Kyle had learned to pick up on subtle details.
25:15The girl's clothes, while not flashy, were made from exceptionally fine fabrics, with intricate
25:20workmanship.
25:22The subtle but recognizable pattern on her cuff marked them as being from a extraordinary
25:27wizardware shop, where even the simplest item started at 20 galleons.
25:31It was far more expensive than Madame Malkin's, where most students shopped for their robes.
25:37Clearly, this girl had no need for a, cheap, pet, yet here she was, devoted to her little
25:43field mouse.
25:45No wonder she's come to find me, Kyle thought, amused by the contrast.
25:50The wrap tonics from Diagon Alley were little more than glorified sugar water, essentially wizarding
25:55energy drinks for pets.
25:58They might give a small boost, but they weren't reliable for treating any real health problems.
26:03Considering her likely wealth, Kyle could only conclude that she had a genuine affection for
26:08her pet mouse.
26:09Her taste in pets is a bit unusual, he mused, though he kept his expression neutral.
26:15After all, Kyle had seen much stranger things.
26:18The wizarding world was home to wizards who loved creatures far more terrifying than mice.
26:25For instance, some wizards favored enormous eight-eyed spiders, acromantulas, that could
26:31grow to a horrifying size.
26:33Kyle had seen one of those creatures in Newt's trunk once, and it had nearly traumatized him.
26:39The thing was a walking nightmare, and it took Kyle a year to get over the shock enough to
26:44venture back into Newt's magical menagerie.
26:47In comparison, it seemed perfectly reasonable for a young witch to be fond of a simple field
26:52mouse.
26:53As eccentric as her choice was, it paled next to the scarier creature some wizards adored.
26:59Kyle quickly retrieved a thumb-sized bottle from his suitcase and handed it over.
27:04This one's on the house.
27:06If it works, come back for more, but I'll have to charge you then.
27:10It might be a bit pricey, one sickle, but trust me, it's worth it.
27:18Kanna took the bottle, but instead of leaving, she lingered, staring at the bottle in her
27:22hand and then back at Kyle, her face full of conflict.
27:27Kyle raised an eyebrow, thinking she might be dissatisfied with the amount.
27:32What's the matter?
27:34Do you think it's not enough?
27:35He asked, explaining, I'm not being stingy, it's just that we need to test it first.
27:41You only need two or three drops at a time, so this small bottle should last you about
27:46a month.
27:47No, that's not it, Kanna quickly replied, shaking her head.
27:52She hesitated for a moment, then, under Kyle and Cedric's curious gazes, whispered, it's
27:58just.
27:59I wanted the red kind.
28:01The red kind?
28:02Kyle repeated, puzzled.
28:06At that moment, Cedric, who had been silently observing, realized what Kanna meant.
28:12The red tonic in her hand was a cloudy orange-yellow, a little like mashed orange pudding, while
28:17the one Kyle had given Percy earlier had been a clear, brilliant red.
28:21It was the same tonic, but the difference in appearance was obvious, anyone could tell
28:26that the red one looked far superior.
28:28Cedric's expression shifted as he glanced at Kyle, his suspicions confirmed.
28:35Typical Kyle, he thought, cutting corners like that.
28:39He'll definitely end up in Azkaban one day.
28:42Meanwhile, Kanna seemed to come to a decision.
28:46She nervously reached into her small handbag and pulled out an ornate pouch.
28:50With a soft clink, a pile of gold galleons tumbled onto the table, 33 in total, along with a few
28:57sickles.
28:58Cedric's eyes widened in disbelief.
29:01He barely had ten galleons to last him the entire turn, and this girl casually dumped
29:06out three times that amount.
29:08His stomach churned with envy, though he tried to suppress it.
29:13After all, Cedric wasn't the type to obsess over money.
29:17But Kanna's next move made it impossible for him to stay calm.
29:21Is that all I have?
29:23Kanna murmured, looking disappointed as she bit her lip.
29:27It's okay, I can always get more from Gringotts.
29:31As long as it helps keep Pocky alive a little longer, no amount of galleons is too much.
29:37No amount of galleons is too much.
29:40Cedric's jaw nearly dropped.
29:41Hearing such words from a first-year student felt surreal.
29:46Was this normal for someone from Slytherin?
29:49He was genuinely stunned by how casually she mentioned such a massive sum.
29:54On the other hand, Kyle had no time to think about Cedric's reaction.
29:59His head was spinning as he looked at Kanna, who clearly believed in his supposed, miracle
30:04tonic.
30:05The real problem lay in her misunderstanding.
30:07Everyone knows rat tonic is supposed to be orange-yellow, he thought in frustration.
30:14The bottle he had given Percy was different for a reason, it had been, spiked, with something
30:19special.
30:20A regular mouse would have probably keeled over if it drank from that bottle.
30:24But how could he explain that to Kanna without revealing the truth?
30:29She seemed to have taken Percy's words to heart, convinced that Kyle had some magical life-extending
30:34potion for rats.
30:36Kyle was stuck.
30:38Unless he came clean about everything, there was no way he could explain why he didn't have
30:43the, red tonic, she was after.
30:44Well.
30:47Kanna, here's the thing, Kyle began, thinking quickly.
30:52That special rat tonic, the red one, is actually too strong to be given directly.
30:58You need to strengthen the rat's constitution with regular tonic first before moving on to
31:02something like that.
31:04Procrastinate, just procrastinate, Kyle thought.
31:08It was the only strategy he could think of for now.
31:10If he outright said he didn't have the red tonic or couldn't make it, there was a risk
31:15that Kanna might go looking for Newt's commander herself.
31:19And with Newt being difficult to track down, but Dumbledore conveniently stationed at Hogwarts,
31:24things could spiral out of control.
31:27Everyone in the wizarding world knew how close Dumbledore and Newt were.
31:31Given that Kanna was wearing high-end wizarding robes from Gladrag's wizard wear, there was no
31:36doubt she wasn't Muggle-born.
31:38If she went to Dumbledore with her request, she'd probably be able to meet Newt.
31:43That would open a can of worms Kyle wasn't prepared to deal with.
31:48I really should have closed the door when Percy came, Kyle sighed inwardly.
31:53Luckily, this wasn't an unsolvable problem.
31:57Kyle just needed to stall for time until the next Hogwarts holiday, when he could head to
32:01Dorset and visit Newt.
32:03He recalled that Newt had once brewed a tonic for Murtlap's, magical creatures quite similar
32:08to field mice.
32:10Many of the mice sold in wizarding pet stores even carried traces of Murtlap blood, much
32:15like how cats and measles shared a similar lineage.
32:19With a bit of dilution, the tonic could likely extend the lifespan of an ordinary mouse by a
32:24few years, enough to satisfy Kanna.
32:26I'll make sure to feed Pocky the tonic on time, Kanna replied, her expression full of
32:32trust and determination.
32:34Kyle smiled reassuringly, trying to ease any lingering doubts.
32:39Don't worry, everything will be fine.
32:42He reached into his bag and handed her a chocolate frog.
32:46Here, have some chocolate, it'll make you feel better.
32:49Kanna glanced at the chocolate frog, then quickly looked away, her hands clutching the hem of
32:55her rogue nervously.
32:57She looked like a child receiving a gift at a holiday, clearly tempted but too shy to
33:02accept it.
33:04It's okay, take it, Kyle encouraged her with a laugh.
33:08Consider it a little gift for meeting you.
33:11I hope we end up as classmates.
33:14Kanna whispered, blushing as she took the chocolate frog, though instead of eating it, she carefully
33:20tucked it away.
33:22Channel Dream Novel
33:23Chapter 15, Hogwarts
33:26Kanna soon left, and Kyle, ever principled, didn't touch the pile of galleons on the table.
33:33Instead, he used a simple floating charm to return the money to Kanna's pocket as she walked
33:38away.
33:39Even though she seemed wealthy, Kyle had no intention of cheating an 11-year-old out of
33:44her money.
33:46It was a matter of principle.
33:48Well, at least wait until I get back from Dorset, he thought with a hint of humor.
33:54Cedric, who had been watching the entire scene unfold, turned to Kyle with a look of mild disbelief.
34:00Well, since I'm kind of your first customer, can I try the tonic?
34:04What are you talking about?
34:06You're my friend, my brother, not a customer, Kyle responded seriously, waving off the suggestion
34:12with dramatic flair.
34:15Cedric nodded, catching on quickly.
34:18And then hmm.
34:19So the trial tonic.
34:21No, that's only for customers, Kyle cut in, smirking.
34:26Cedric stared at him, his eye twitching.
34:28Really?
34:30This was the first time he'd seen someone treat acquaintances so differently while sounding
34:35completely justified.
34:37Kyle has no shame, does he?
34:40Cedric thought, feeling a wave of exhaustion.
34:44Deciding to change the subject, Cedric brought up Hogwarts again, and soon enough, their conversation
34:49veered toward Quidditch.
34:51It was inevitable, both of them were passionate about it.
34:55But that's where the disagreement began.
34:59Kyle was a proud fan of the Vimborn Wasps, while Cedric staunchly supported the Chudley
35:04Cannons.
35:05Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted.
35:08The air between them grew tense, as they locked eyes, sparks of rivalry flying between them.
35:13Once a dispute over Quidditch team started, neither side could afford to back down.
35:20They stared each other down for a good ten minutes, the temperature in the compartment
35:23seeming to drop with the tension.
35:26Their standoff was abruptly interrupted by a sudden jolt, followed by an announcement.
35:31The train will arrive at Hogwarts in five minutes.
35:35Please leave your luggage on the train, and it will be delivered to the school for you.
35:39Kyle and Cedric broke eye contact at the same time, and without a word, began changing into
35:45their Hogwarts robes.
35:47Kyle glanced out the window.
35:50The sky had grown dark, and the cold he'd felt earlier now made sense.
35:55Thankfully, the rain had stopped.
35:57The train slowed down and came to a halt.
36:01After a ten-hour journey, they had finally arrived.
36:04Kyle checked his robe and wand one last time before joining the crowd as they exited the
36:09train onto a small, dark platform.
36:13The platform was run down, overgrown with weeds.
36:16The sign was so faded that the words, Hogsmeade Station, were barely legible.
36:22Mud squelched beneath Kyle's feet as soon as he stepped off the train.
36:27Scourgified, Kyle muttered, cleaning his shoes with a wave of his wand as he moved to a relatively
36:32dry spot.
36:33Who would believe this run-down platform belongs to a thousand-year-old prestigious school?
36:39He thought with a smirk.
36:41If it weren't for Hogwarts' reputation and Dumbledore's name, no one would be impressed
36:45by this place.
36:47In the crowd, Kyle noticed Kanna.
36:50The little girl stood shivering, her face pale and eyes wide with fear at the chaotic scene
36:55around her.
36:57As if sensing his gaze, Kanna turned and spotted Kyle.
37:00Her expression shifted to one of relief, and she stumbled toward him.
37:06Kyle reached out just in time to catch her before she fell.
37:10Without a word, he took out his wand again and waved it over her robes.
37:15Scourgify, Kyle muttered as he cleaned the mud off Kanna's robes.
37:18She had been so panicked when running toward him that she hadn't noticed the puddles.
37:24Once he finished, he gave her a reassuring smile and gently patted her shoulder.
37:29Don't worry.
37:31It's safe here.
37:33Someone will come to pick us up soon.
37:35Kanna nodded softly, still looking down, her nerves clearly not settled yet.
37:42Just then, an oil lamp appeared above their heads, casting a dim but warm glow.
37:47First-year students.
37:49First-year students, come over here, a booming voice called out.
37:54It was Hagrid, towering over the small crowd of first-year wizards.
37:58His wild hair and large, unkempt beard gave him a rather intimidating appearance,
38:04causing a few of the younger wizards to start crying at the sight of him.
38:08Kyle noticed Kanna wasn't crying, but she was clutching his arm with surprising strength.
38:14So much so that it hurt.
38:16He winced but refrained from pulling away, not wanting to upset her further.
38:21Kyle grimaced through the discomfort, thinking, how is she so strong?
38:26She's only eleven.
38:28Hagrid waved to the group, introducing himself.
38:32My name's Rubius Hagrid, keeper of keys at Hogwarts.
38:36First-years, follow me.
38:39Watch your step, I'll be talking, yeah to Hogwarts by boat.
38:43Leading the way, Kyle gently guided Kanna through the crowd of nervous students,
38:48following the light that Hagrid carried.
38:50Slowly, the group of first-years stumbled along the narrow, steep path for about twenty minutes.
38:55When they finally reached a bend in the path, Hagrid stopped, grinning widely as he turned to the group.
39:03All right, yeah lot, we're almost there.
39:06Get ready, yeah about to see Hogwarts for the first time.
39:10It's the best view in the whole wizarding world.
39:12As they rounded the final bend, gasps of awe echoed through the group.
39:18Kanna, standing beside Kyle, stared ahead with wide eyes, her voice barely a whisper.
39:24It's so beautiful.
39:27Before them lay the famous Black Lake, with the towering silhouette of Hogwarts Castle perched high on a hill on the opposite shore.
39:35The castle's many spires glowed softly under the light of the full moon, giving it the illusion of being suspended among the clouds.
39:42The windows sparkled like stars, casting a warm, inviting glow across the dark water.
39:49It was breathtaking, like something out of a dream.
39:52Even Kyle was transfixed.
39:55For a brief moment, he wondered if the dilapidated state of Hogsmeade Station was intentional,
40:00designed to make the sight of Hogwarts all the more striking.
40:03Come on, new students, time to board the boats, Hagrid called, pointing to a fleet of small boats docked along the lake's shore.
40:12Remember, no more than four to a boat.
40:15Kyle and Kanna quickly climbed into the nearest boat, joined by two other first-year students they didn't know,
40:21a boy and a girl, both of whom were buzzing with excitement.
40:25The two kept chattering away about how they couldn't wait to write home about the experience.
40:31Is everyone on board?
40:33Hagrid called, seated in a boat of his own, checking to make sure all the students were accounted for.
40:39All right, off we go.
40:42With a gentle push, the boats glided smoothly across the lake, the water rippling in their wake.
40:48They floated past low cliffs, through ivy-draped rocks, and eventually into a dark tunnel carved beneath the castle itself.
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