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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
00:19making clips. Let's go listen. Channel Dream Novel. Chapter 56, a bet with Hagrid because
00:27of the news in the Daily Prophet, the young wizards were distracted and found it difficult
00:31to focus during their lessons. This was especially true for students from Muggle families, who,
00:37after quickly gathering as much information as they could about the swooping evil, began to worry
00:42intensely about the safety of their loved ones. The swooping evil, after all, was one of the most
00:48dangerous creatures in the wizarding world, known to feed on human brains. The thought of it potentially
00:54roaming free in a Muggle community made them even more anxious. Even while sitting in class,
01:00many kept glancing nervously toward the windows, hoping that an owl would soon bring reassuring
01:05replies from home. The professors did their best to comfort the students, slowing down the teaching
01:10pace and offering words of reassurance, but there wasn't much else they could do. It wasn't until
01:16the second class of the morning that the atmosphere began to improve.
01:20Cheer up, children, Professor Sprout said as she walked into the greenhouse for Herbology
01:25class. She saw the young witches and wizards looking glum and gave them an encouraging smile.
01:32Just now, Mr. Newt Scamander issued a statement confirming that no traces of the swooping evil
01:37have been found in either the wizarding or Muggle world.
01:39So, it has probably flown to another place, and you don't need to worry about the safety
01:45of your families. As she spoke, Professor Sprout took out a collection of briefings she had saved
01:51for years and began telling the class about Newt Scamander's many accomplishments.
01:56Kyle noticed that some of the briefings were quite old, with the oldest one faded and worn.
02:02It detailed Newt's significant contribution to defeating the dark wizard Grindelwald,
02:06complete with a photograph of a young and dashing Scamander. The students, after hearing about
02:12Scamander's achievements, felt a great sense of relief. If the most renowned expert on magical
02:18creatures was confident, then they trusted his word. The fact that Scamander was a close friend
02:23of Headmaster Dumbledore made him even more reliable in their eyes. By the time lunch rolled around,
02:30the atmosphere in the Great Hall was much livelier.
02:32I can't believe I forgot I had classes this afternoon, Cedric grumbled, disappointed,
02:38as he picked up a potato still in its skin. Looks like I can't go with you to visit Hagrid.
02:45What a shame. Second-year students had more homework than first-years, and rarely had afternoons
02:51off except on weekends or during holidays, so Cedric couldn't join Kyle for the visit.
02:55It's just to get some moon-calf manure. What's so bad about that? Kyle asked, taking a bite of his
03:03bread. What, are you going to keep ornamental plants too? No, I'm more interested in moon-calfs,
03:11Cedric replied. I've heard they perform a complicated dance in the moonlight.
03:16It sounds amazing, but I've never seen one in real life.
03:20You probably won't get to see the dance, Kyle shrugged. That only happens at night,
03:26and by then it'll be past curfew, unless you're up for a nighttime adventure.
03:31I know, Cedric sighed. That's why I just want to see a moon-calf, even if it's during the day.
03:37That's still possible, Kyle nodded. Although moon-calfs sleep during the day,
03:43they usually stay in caves, and you can still catch a glimpse of them, assuming Hagrid keeps
03:48them near the edge of the Forbidden Forest. Kyle put down his pumpkin juice and said,
03:53how about this, let's go right after lunch. We've got over an hour before class, so we should have
04:00time. Cedric's eyes lit up. Really? Is that okay? Of course, there's no set time for it.
04:09At that moment, Kyle noticed Kanna sitting next to them, showing interest. Casually, he asked,
04:16do you want to come along? Hmm. Kanna hesitated briefly before nodding.
04:23Thanks to Professor Sprout's stories about Newt Scamander, Kanna had developed a fascination
04:28with magical creatures and was eager to see them up close. After lunch, the three of them headed to
04:33Hagrid's cabin by the Forbidden Forest. This time, they didn't bother nodding. When they arrived,
04:40they found Hagrid watering his pumpkin patch. After Halloween, the massive pumpkins had disappeared,
04:47leaving behind small seedlings. Go into the Forbidden Forest. Hagrid asked, shaking his head
04:54vigorously after hearing Kyle's request. No, no, no. First-year students aren't allowed in there,
05:02it's too dangerous. It's fine, Hagrid, Kyle said with a smile. No one knows the Forbidden Forest
05:10better than you. Besides, the moon calves are at the safer edge of the forest, and with you guiding
05:16us, we'll be perfectly safe. Even if you say that, I still. By the way, Kyle interrupted smoothly,
05:24you know so much about magical creatures. I bet you'll be the next care of magical creatures
05:29professor when Professor Kettleburn retires. Me, a professor? No way. I'm not nearly as good as
05:38Professor Kettleburn, Hagrid mumbled, looking flustered even through his bushy beard. Cedric
05:43noticed Hagrid's discomfort but pressed on gently. We trust you, Hagrid. You know the Forbidden Forest
05:51and its creatures better than anyone. Hagrid hesitated for a moment, then sighed. All right,
05:58but you have to promise to stay close to me and not wander off. If you do, I'll send you back
06:04immediately, and you won't be allowed near the Forbidden Forest again. We promise, Professor
06:09Hagrid, the three of them said in unison, grinning. Hagrid blushed at the title, but his expression
06:16darkened slightly as he muttered, I can't be a professor, don't say that where others might hear.
06:21You need to have a little more confidence in yourself, Kyle said seriously, stepping forward to
06:27Pat Hagrid on the back of his hand. Give it four years, and I'm sure you'll be a professor.
06:33Impossible, Hagrid shook his head. You don't need to comfort me. Kyle's eyes twinkled as he proposed,
06:40how about we make a bet? If you're not a professor in four years, I'll arrange for Newt Scamander to
06:46let you take care of his dragon for two months during the summer holidays. Hagrid froze mid-step,
06:52turning toward Kyle with disbelief. Mr. Scamander has a dragon? Yes, Kyle confirmed with a nod.
07:01It's been sent back three times by the Romanian Dragon Sanctuary because of its terrible temper.
07:07It attacks anything that moves after it leaves Newt. After the third time, they refuse to take
07:13it back. It can't be released into the wild, so it's kept in a box. Hagrid's eyes widened with
07:20excitement. I agree, he said immediately, unable to resist the allure of spending time with a dragon.
07:27Channel Dream Novel. Chapter 57, what to do when the dog has no appetite who in the wizarding world
07:34would refuse to raise a dragon? Hagrid certainly wouldn't. And as for his grumpy disposition,
07:41so what? Children are supposed to be a little mischievous, after all. Being sent back by the
07:48Romanian Dragon Sanctuary only proves those people are incompetent. Just look at how scrawny they are,
07:54like walking twigs, how could they possibly manage to raise a dragon properly? All right,
08:00if you become a professor. Kyle began. No problem. Hagrid interrupted before Kyle could finish.
08:09With a wave of his hand, he said, I agree to the bet. He didn't even stop to consider whether Kyle
08:16could actually convince Newt, or whether Dumbledore would allow a dragon at Hogwarts. He just agreed
08:22right away. It almost seemed like Hagrid was worried Kyle might change his mind, as he quickened his
08:28pace, leading the three of them, who had to jog to keep up, towards the mooncalf's cave.
08:34You lot stay here, don't go any further, Hagrid said seriously, turning back to the group.
08:40Mooncalfs tire themselves out when they dance, so they need plenty of rest during the day.
08:46You've got to be as quiet as possible. Kanna and Cedric nodded quietly, their eyes curiously fixed
08:52on the cave entrances that looked like tents. But where was Kyle? The mooncalfs didn't interest him,
08:59he'd seen them countless times with Newt. His attention had shifted to the Wigan trees surrounding
09:04them. Compared to other places, the Wigan trees here were tall, thick, and stretched high into the sky.
09:12Kyle approached one and knocked on its trunk, which sounded solid and firm. Noticing Kyle's actions,
09:19Hagrid whispered an explanation. Because mooncalfs stomped their droppings into the ground,
09:24Wigan trees grow really well around them. By the way, this is also a Bowtruckle's nest.
09:31Kyle glanced up and soon spotted countless, little green seedlings scattered throughout the Wigan trees.
09:37It was exactly like what Newt had shown him. In that magical suitcase, the Bowtruckles and mooncalfs
09:44were neighbors. Kyle picked up a branch from the ground. Hagrid, can I collect some branches?
09:51You can, but what do you need them for? I've got some ideas. When they emerged from the forbidden
09:58forest, Hagrid was carrying a large bundle of dead branches in his hands. Kyle had wanted to use the
10:05floating charm to help, but Hagrid found that unnecessary and insisted on carrying them himself.
10:11Once they exited the forest, Cedric headed back to the castle for his classes, leaving Kyle and
10:16Kanna behind. Unlike their previous visit, Hagrid warmly invited the two of them to stop by his cabin.
10:24As soon as they entered, a big black dog came bounding toward them, tongue hanging out and tail
10:29wagging furiously like a fan. Kyle reached down and gave the dog's head a good scratch,
10:35nearly rolling his eyes in pleasure. It felt great.
10:39All right, Fong, come here, Hagrid called, placing a grayish pot on the floor.
10:45Fong immediately rushed over, diving into the pot with excitement.
10:50Hagrid patted his head and said,
10:52Eat slowly, there's more if you need it.
10:54As they chatted, Kyle glanced around the cabin. The space was small, consisting of a single room.
11:02A ham hung from the ceiling, along with a pheasant, and a brazier with a copper kettle sat boiling water.
11:08In one corner was a large bed covered with ragged quilting. The room looked rather shabby,
11:14inconspicuous at best. But Kyle noticed something else. The ham was made from Tebow warthog,
11:21and the rope used to hang it appeared to be a shiny, white silk, likely from an acromantula spider.
11:28And the cushion they were sitting on. It was made from unicorn hair. Though not entirely tail hair,
11:35it was still an impressively luxurious cushion, the most expensive one Kyle had ever sat on.
11:41Once Hagrid sat down, Kyle introduced them.
11:44This is Kanna, and the one who just left is Cedric.
11:49They're both Hufflepuffs like me, but Cedric's a second year.
11:53Hello, Hagrid greeted Kanna warmly.
11:56He then handed both her and Kyle a piece of rock cake from the plate next to him.
12:01You must be hungry. Try some of my cooking.
12:05Kanna picked up the rock cake, only to feel its unexpected weight, as though she were holding a
12:10brick. She blinked, wisely choosing not to take a bite. Kyle refrained from eating as well,
12:17but he cleverly asked Hagrid for another piece, saying he would share it with Cedric later.
12:23Hagrid, delighted by this, generously handed Kyle the entire plate of rock cakes and encouraged him
12:29to come back for more any time. Kyle, of course, didn't want them, so he took only two and stuffed
12:35them into his pocket. He wasn't planning on eating them either, even if they tasted decent,
12:41without a giant's teeth, they were practically inedible. However, they might prove useful for
12:47self-defense. Lately, Snape had been pushing him to his limit, and Kyle felt on the verge of a
12:53breakdown. If worse came to worst, the rock cakes would make an excellent tool for self-preservation.
12:59He could always claim he offered Professor Snape a rock cake, but Snape had simply failed to catch
13:05it. After handing back the plate, Hagrid looked at Kyle, an awkward expression on his face.
13:12Well, I've got this dog, but he's been a bit sluggish lately, not eating much.
13:17What do you think could be wrong? Kyle instinctively glanced at Fong,
13:22who was eagerly devouring his second bowl of food. Lacking energy. No appetite.
13:28It couldn't be Fong, so Kyle looked back at Hagrid, puzzled. Hagrid quickly clarified.
13:36Not Fong, the other dog. Oh. Kyle realized Hagrid was talking about the three-headed dog.
13:44Kyle looked around the cabin but didn't see any sign of the creature.
13:48Didn't I tell you before? Kyle said, turning back to Hagrid. You just need to let him loose
13:55in the forbidden forest. I did, but it didn't work, Hagrid replied, sounding a bit frustrated.
14:02He perked up while he was out there, but as soon as I brought him back to the cabin,
14:06he became sluggish again. Kyle was momentarily speechless.
14:12Hagrid's unique way of thinking never failed to amaze him. Did he really believe he was just
14:17walking a regular dog, and then bringing it back here? Hagrid, the three-headed dog.
14:23Kyle began. Just one head. Just one head.
14:29Hagrid interrupted, denying it frantically. Kyle took a deep breath, ignoring Hagrid's protests,
14:35and continued, the three-headed dog is a large magical creature that naturally prefers open,
14:40spacious environments. If they're kept in a small, low-ceilinged space for too long,
14:46they start to feel depressed. It's not small in here, Hagrid muttered defensively.
14:52Well, it's fine for you, Kyle explained patiently. But within a year, a three-headed dog can grow to
14:59three meters tall, and its body can stretch over five meters in length. By then, it'll barely be able
15:06to turn around in here. Channel dream novel. Chapter 58, What an Ugly Dog Kanna was completely
15:14dumbfounded during the entire exchange between Kyle and Hagrid. Who am I? What am I doing here?
15:22And what on earth are they talking about? She wondered. Weren't they just talking about a dog
15:28with no appetite? Now they're mentioning a three-headed dog. What even is that? A dog with three heads?
15:36But there's no such creature in this house. Kyle. Kanna quickly interrupted while Hagrid was deep in
15:44thought. What were you talking about just now? But Kyle didn't answer her directly. Instead,
15:51he turned to Hagrid and motioned with his head. Come on, don't hide it. I'm not a professional
15:57veterinarian, I need to see it for myself. I didn't. Hagrid started to protest, but after a moment of
16:05hesitation and remembering the sorry state of his furry friend, he sighed in defeat.
16:10All right, but you can't tell anyone. Of course, Kyle nodded. I swear on Cedric's character.
16:19Hagrid, too wrapped up in his own thoughts, didn't quite catch what Kyle said and stood up to leave
16:24the room. But Kanna heard it loud and clear. Why did you swear on Cedric's character? She asked,
16:31confused. Don't worry about the details, Kyle replied with a dismissive wave.
16:37If I had one, I would have sworn on mine. Kanna fell silent and moved aside, not sure what to make of
16:44that. Hagrid returned shortly afterward, and it was clear the place where he had hidden Fluffy wasn't
16:49far from the cabin. Once back inside, Hagrid hurriedly drew the curtains and lifted the moleskin coat draped
16:56over his arm, revealing Fluffy, the infamous three-headed dog, tucked beneath it. Fluffy was
17:02now almost as big as a cow. Realizing he'd been brought into the cramped room again, he quickly
17:08lowered his heads and lay flat on the floor, trying to make himself as small as possible.
17:14Kanna was utterly shocked. She had never imagined Hagrid would actually bring out a dog with three heads,
17:20and, it was so ugly. The three-headed dog, like many large magical creatures, was not what one might
17:27call cute. Fluffy's giant mouth, packed with sharp teeth, took up nearly half of each head. His nose was
17:35wrinkled up, with folds of flesh that resembled a washboard. Does the three-headed dog have sharpay
17:41blood or something? Kyle mused, scratching his head. He wasn't entirely sure. He had never seen one
17:50before, and even Newt's magical suitcase didn't have everything. In fact, even in Greece, the three-headed
17:56dog was an exceptionally rare magical creature, almost as rare as a basilisk. Kyle figured that
18:03whoever sold Fluffy to Hagrid must have been an outsider. What luck, Kyle said to himself, reaching
18:09out to stroke Fluffy's rather unattractive head. The fur was stiff, feeling almost like a well-worn shoe
18:16brush left out in the elements, definitely not as pleasant as Fong's soft coat. Fluffy, ever the
18:22feisty one, didn't appreciate the gesture. Realizing one of his heads was being petted, he opened his
18:29mouth and tried to bite Kyle's hand. Kyle dodged quickly and gently patted the middle head.
18:35Don't be naughty. I'll give you a treat later. At this, Fluffy calmed down instantly and responded
18:42with a couple of soft, woof's. How about some myrtlap dried rat meat? Kyle suggested after a
18:49moment's thought. It's tougher than beef, and I bet you'll like it. Woof. Came Fluffy's response.
18:5730. Kyle frowned. No way, that's too much. I only have nine. You three can split it.
19:07Kyle was busy haggling with Fluffy when Hagrid, who had been observing the whole exchange,
19:13nearly jumped out of his skin in disbelief. Looking from Kyle to Fluffy, he asked,
19:18did Mr. Scamander teach you that as well? Kyle just smiled and didn't answer.
19:24In the wizarding world, many knew that Kyle had a knack for communicating with magical creatures,
19:29but the explanation given to the public was simple, Mr. Scamander taught him.
19:33Since Newt had never denied this, most people accepted it as the truth. After all, as the
19:40greatest magizoologist of the century, Newt Scamander was expected to know some tricks that
19:45others didn't. However, only a select few knew the real story, the Weasleys, Newt himself,
19:51and Dumbledore. But Hagrid certainly wasn't one of them. By Merlin's beard. Hagrid said,
19:59looking at Kyle with awe and a hint of envy. It seems Mr. Scamander thinks very highly of you.
20:06I begged him for ages, but he never agreed to teach me how to talk to magical creatures.
20:11These are just little tricks, Hagrid, Kyle replied, smiling as he fed some dried Murtlap
20:17meat to Fluffy. Besides, you already understand what Fluffy's saying, even if you don't speak his
20:23language. Yes, I do. Hagrid said proudly. I always know what Fluffy wants, and he knows me too.
20:33He was a real handful when he was little, but if I sing, he always falls right asleep.
20:39To demonstrate, Hagrid began singing softly while gently patting Fluffy. Kyle could hear Fluffy's
20:45thoughts loud and clear. It's starting again, it's starting again, my head is killing me. Just sleep,
20:52it'll be over soon. Go to sleep, now. As Hagrid sang, all three of Fluffy's heads gradually drooped,
21:00and within moments, they were snoring loudly. Their synchronized, well-practiced slumber made Kyle
21:07feel almost sorry for the poor creature. See? He's asleep, Hagrid said, beaming with satisfaction.
21:16Kyle laughed awkwardly, glancing at Hagrid's happy face. After a moment of thought, he decided against
21:23revealing what Fluffy had actually been thinking and shifted the conversation back to a more pressing
21:27issue. He's getting really big now, Hagrid, Kyle said, stroking one of Fluffy's heads. You must have
21:35noticed he's been in a low mood ever since we brought him into this room. You need to let him loose in the
21:41Forbidden Forest as soon as possible. I know, Hagrid sighed, looking troubled. But I'm just not
21:48comfortable with it. Fluffy's still so young. What if something happens to him without me around?
21:55Kyle raised an eyebrow. He had a strong suspicion that Hagrid should be more concerned about the
22:01well-being of the other creatures in the Forbidden Forest. Hagrid hesitated for a moment before continuing,
22:07his eyes darting around the room. And if I put him in the Forbidden Forest, Dumbledore might see him.
22:14What if he decides to send Fluffy away? Then put him deeper into the Forbidden Forest, Kyle suggested.
22:21Don't forget, this is a delicate time. The Ministry's Aurors are tracking down every unknown magical
22:28creature. It's better if Dumbledore finds Fluffy than them. But he's not one of those creatures,
22:34Hagrid protested, his face flushed with excitement. I checked thoroughly. The Greek who sold him to
22:42me wasn't in any of the photos the Ministry released. The Aurors won't care about that,
22:47Kyle said calmly. What they'll care about is the fact that you happened to purchase an unknown
22:52three-headed dog right before that group was arrested. That's enough to make them suspicious.
22:58Channel Dream Novel. Chapter 59, The Headmaster's Office Kyle and Kanna returned to the castle
23:05shortly after leaving Hagrid's hut. Once they were gone, Hagrid sat alone, pondering until evening.
23:13In the end, he decided to follow Kyle's advice and release Fluffy into the Forbidden Forest that
23:18very night. Although reluctant, he knew there was no other choice, first and foremost,
23:24it would make Fluffy happier. And if Fluffy was happy, Hagrid would be too.
23:30Kyle had made a valid point, the situation was tense. Just earlier, Professor Orrin from Defense
23:37Against the Dark Arts had complained to Hagrid while gathering materials in the Forbidden Forest.
23:42The professor had been frustrated that, due to the day's daily profit report, the Ministry of Magic had
23:48deployed most of their best teams to track down any magical creatures with uncertain origins,
23:52to show they were handling the matter seriously. This crackdown made it nearly impossible for Orrin to
23:58buy the supplies he needed, instead, he was forced to catch them himself in the forest.
24:04Hagrid chuckled, remembering how Orrin had cursed Fudge as an idiot, in his frustration.
24:10At the time, it had seemed amusing, but now Hagrid regretted not joining in the cursing.
24:16The truth was, Hagrid had bought Fluffy in a pub, and there had been quite a few witnesses.
24:21Even though they didn't know what exactly he had purchased, if any of them were caught,
24:26they might try to save themselves by reporting that Hagrid had been buying magical creatures.
24:32After all, for those people, a correct guess could help them avoid punishment,
24:36and a wrong one wouldn't hurt them. So, for Fluffy's safety, and to avoid causing Dumbledore
24:42any unnecessary trouble, Hagrid had no choice but to release Fluffy.
24:46Surely, those Aurors wouldn't dare search the Forbidden Forest, right? But if they did,
24:53Hagrid wasn't too concerned. After all, the forest's depths were home to werewolves and manticores,
25:00so what was one more three-headed dog? Meanwhile, back at the castle, Kyle was sitting in a corner
25:06of the common room, sorting through the bundle of Wigan tree branches he'd collected.
25:10Kanna watched curiously as he worked. I was going to ask you, she said, eyeing the branches.
25:18Why are you messing with those dead sticks when there are plenty of branches in the kitchen that
25:22you could just grab any time? These aren't just ordinary branches. They're from Wigan trees,
25:28Kyle explained. Wigan trees are magical Rowan trees. Anyone touching their trunks is protected
25:35from attacks by dark creatures. Kanna blinked. She knew that much, but what did that have to do
25:42with the branches? After all, branches and trunks weren't the same thing. Kyle, noticing her confusion,
25:50sighed. I, never mind, you'll understand later. He picked out a particularly straight stick and set
25:58it aside. Then, as if the thought just occurred to him, he asked, by the way, how did you know there
26:04are branches in the kitchen? Have you eaten there? The kitchen was located close to the common room,
26:10and Kyle had been there a few times. However, every time he approached the door, he was promptly
26:17swarmed by house elves. The kitchen stove was farther inside, and the only way to fully see it was to sit
26:23at one of the long tables. Considering how enthusiastic the house elves were, Kyle mused, it was impossible to
26:31visit the kitchen without getting roped into a meal. And halfway through, they'd probably try to serve
26:37you an entire cow. I'm not, I'm not. Don't say things like that. Kanna's face suddenly turned beet red
26:45as she stammered, I I was just curious and went to take a look in the kitchen. I see, Kyle replied
26:52nonchalantly, focusing on sorting the Wigan tree branches. By the time he finished, he realized
26:58Kanna had quietly returned to the dormitory, leaving him as the only one still in the common room.
27:04Remembering that tomorrow was the weekend, Kyle decided to pack up and head to bed early,
27:09he had no intention of staying up late. After all, the next day was important for Hufflepuff.
27:15The Quidditch tournament was starting, and their first match was against Slytherin.
27:20The next morning. The Hufflepuff students were up bright and early, energized for the big game.
27:27After breakfast, they donned their uniforms and grabbed the cheer flags they'd made,
27:32heading to the Quidditch pitch to support their team. Kyle was supposed to join them,
27:37but after finishing breakfast, a plump ghost suddenly floated toward him.
27:42Hello, Kyle. I hope I'm not interrupting your breakfast, greeted the fat friar.
27:47Hello, friar, Kyle replied politely. Care to watch the Quidditch match with us?
27:55Hufflepuff has a good chance of winning this year. I prefer gobs tones, I'm afraid,
28:00the friar said with a hint of regret. Unfortunately, Hogwarts cancelled that game decades ago.
28:08Oh, I see. Sorry to hear that, Kyle said quickly, not wanting to make the ghost feel bad.
28:14I hope I haven't ruined your day. Of course not, my boy, the friar smiled warmly.
28:22The best part about being a ghost is that nothing ever really goes wrong.
28:26But speaking of things, I'm afraid you'll have to delay your plans to watch the game.
28:31Dumbledore wants to see you in his office, 8th floor.
28:34The password is Butterfinger. Dumbledore wants to see me.
28:40Kyle was caught off guard. Curiosity peaked, he asked,
28:44Do you know why the headmaster wants to see me, friar?
28:48I'm just the messenger, the fat friar shook his head with a gentle smile.
28:53Alright, I'll go now.
28:55Thanks, friar.
28:56After saying goodbye, Kyle immediately made his way to the 8th floor.
29:02It wasn't every day the headmaster requested a meeting, and Kyle wondered what it could be about.
29:07Hopefully, he wouldn't miss the Quidditch match.
29:11Thanks to his familiarity with the castle's layout,
29:14Kyle quickly found the ugly stone gargoyle guarding the entrance to the headmaster's office.
29:19Butterfinger, Kyle said aloud.
29:21With a jump, the gargoyle moved aside, and the wall behind it split open to reveal a set of revolving stairs,
29:28slowly ascending like an escalator.
29:31Kyle stepped on and rode the stairs up to a large oak door with a griffin-shaped knocker.
29:36He hesitated for a moment before giving the door a gentle tap.
29:41The griffin knocker came to life, flapping its wings as the door slowly opened.
29:46Kyle stepped into the headmaster's office and couldn't help but look around with wide-eyed curiosity.
29:52The room was spacious and circular, filled with odd, fascinating little noises.
29:58Various strange silver devices cluttered the desk, spinning and emitting wisps of smoke,
30:03their purposes entirely unknown to Kyle, but he was certain none of them were mere humidifiers.
30:09Along the wall stood a stone basin engraved with mysterious symbols, and next to it was a colossal mirror.
30:15The mirror towered to the ceiling, framed in gleaming gold, with two claw-shaped feet supporting it on the ground.
30:22Channel Dream Novel
30:24Chapter 60, helping the headmaster soothe his pet the Mirror of Eriste, a legendary alchemical artifact,
30:31had the power to reveal a person's deepest desires, whatever their heart most longed for would appear before them when they stood in front of it.
30:38It was a mesmerizing and magical object.
30:42Is this some kind of, mirror of the mind?
30:45Kyle mused, resisting the temptation to take a peek.
30:49He deliberately looked away, knowing the allure could be overwhelming.
30:53It seems you recognize the Mirror of Eriste, Dumbledore's gentle voice came from behind Kyle.
31:00The headmaster had appeared without Kyle noticing.
31:03I'm glad you were able to resist its temptations.
31:07This is something many adult wizards find difficult to do.
31:11People often waste away in front of it, entranced by their own visions, sometimes even driven to madness.
31:16I just don't want to add to my worries, headmaster, Kyle replied with a chuckle as he turned around.
31:24I'm quite content with my life as it is.
31:27A very wise choice, Dumbledore nodded approvingly.
31:31He stepped closer to the Mirror, his fingers brushing the ornate golden frame.
31:36I must admit, you've already surpassed me in this regard.
31:40Even I find it hard to resist looking at the Mirror from time to time.
31:43Curious, Kyle asked, so, what do you see when you look in the Mirror, headmaster?
31:50The true meaning of magic?
31:52Or perhaps a deeper, more profound theory?
31:56Dumbledore smiled warmly, his eyes twinkling.
31:59You've made me blush, Kyle.
32:02I'm afraid I'm not as great as you imagine.
32:05What I see is myself holding a pair of thick, woolen socks.
32:09Kyle raised an eyebrow in surprise, but Dumbledore winked.
32:14There are never enough socks, you see.
32:17Christmas comes and goes, and I haven't received a single pair in ages.
32:22People always insist on giving me books.
32:25Kyle couldn't help but suspect that Dumbledore might be dropping a subtle hint,
32:29especially since Christmas was only two months away.
32:33As Kyle briefly considered whether he should take the hint and give socks as a gift,
32:37Dumbledore had already returned to his desk.
32:39He summoned a cup of black tea for himself and a plate of sweets appeared alongside.
32:45Would you like something to drink, Kyle?
32:49Dumbledore offered.
32:51Lemonade, please, Kyle replied.
32:54With a nod, a large glass of lemonade materialized on the table.
32:59Kyle took a sip and found that it tasted exactly like normal lemonade, nothing extraordinary,
33:04despite being in the headmaster's office.
33:07Dumbledore, meanwhile, was leisurely sipping his tea, showing no urgency to speak.
33:13The room was quiet, the portraits of previous headmasters hanging on the walls softly snoring
33:18in their frames.
33:19Occasionally, one would half-open an eye and sneak a glance at Kyle, but they remained silent.
33:26The atmosphere was becoming a bit uncomfortable for Kyle, who wasn't used to the quiet stillness.
33:32Just then, the whistle of the Quidditch match echoed faintly from outside the window,
33:36signaling the start of the game.
33:39Finally gathering his thoughts, Kyle asked,
33:42Headmaster, what can I do for you?
33:44Ah, look at me, Dumbledore laughed softly, patting his forehead.
33:49I've been so distracted by my tea that I almost forgot the reason I asked you here.
33:54Dumbledore stood up and motioned for Kyle to follow him.
33:58They moved to a tall, gilded perch behind the door, where a magnif.
34:03Ice and fiery red bird was perched.
34:06It was Fox, the headmaster's phoenix.
34:08The phoenix has been sulking with me for a while now, Dumbledore said, looking rather distressed.
34:15But I can't figure out what the problem is.
34:18Could you ask him for me?
34:20Is that so?
34:22Kyle turned to Fox, who had already heard what Dumbledore said.
34:26The majestic bird glanced briefly at Kyle, then shot a displeased look at Dumbledore,
34:31chirping in clear frustration.
34:34Kyle nodded knowingly.
34:35No wonder you're so upset.
34:38What did it say?
34:40Dumbledore asked, intrigued.
34:43Despite his remarkable linguistic abilities, including mastering the languages of snakes and
34:48goblins, phoenix-speak remained elusive, especially since Fox, when irritated, seemed to speak with
34:54an accent that made it even more difficult to understand.
34:57With some discretion, Kyle responded, headmaster, Fox says he doesn't want you putting cockroach
35:03clusters in its food anymore.
35:06Dumbledore blinked, clearly surprised.
35:09I always thought it'd enjoy those.
35:11Fox immediately turned its back to Dumbledore in anger, making it very clear that it did not
35:16appreciate the misunderstanding.
35:18It was a phoenix, after all, not a chicken.
35:21Worms were the furthest thing from its preferred diet.
35:26Realizing his error, Dumbledore quickly began apologizing, but Fox continued to snub him,
35:32turning away every time Dumbledore tried to speak, even covering its head with its wings as if to
35:36block out its owner's words.
35:38In the end, it was Kyle who managed to calm the fiery bird down.
35:44He offered Fox a leaf of dipney and a bluebell, which Fox swallowed in two quick bites, finally
35:49appeased.
35:51For the record, Kyle hadn't snatched the bluebell from the common room.
35:55It had been his reward for helping Professor Sprout clean the greenhouse.
36:00Watching it disappear into Fox' beak so quickly left Kyle feeling a bit dejected.
36:04He hadn't even gotten the chance to warm himself with it.
36:08I knew I could count on you, Dumbledore said, patting Kyle's shoulder happily.
36:13If it weren't for you, I might not have been able to calm it down for quite some time.
36:18It's nothing, Headmaster, Kyle replied, though his smile was a bit weak.
36:24Is there anything else?
36:26If not, I'd really like to go watch the Quidditch match.
36:30Kyle touched his mokeskin pouch, feeling a bit uneasy about staying much longer.
36:35If Fox got upset again, he didn't have any more herbs to offer, and as a first year, he
36:41wasn't exactly stocked up on such things.
36:44Besides, Fox wasn't his phoenix, better to let Dumbledore handle it from here on out.
36:50There is one small matter, Dumbledore said, turning to retrieve a potion bottle from a
36:55drawer.
36:55This is a magic-suppressing potion for Mikkel.
36:59I was going to have Madame Pomfrey deliver it, but I suspect he's avoiding the infirmary.
37:05So I thought, since you're here, you could take it to him.
37:09Kyle accepted the bottle, but couldn't help asking, hasn't Mikkel learned to control his
37:13magic yet?
37:15It's not easy, Dumbledore replied after a thoughtful pause.
37:18But Pomona says he's making good progress.
37:23By the time he reaches his second year, he likely won't need the potion anymore.
37:28Kyle nodded in understanding.
37:30Remember, Dumbledore added, this potion is important for Mikkel, even if it's not the
37:35most pleasant tasting.
37:37Make sure he drinks it, don't let him just toss it away.
37:41Don't worry, Headmaster, Kyle smiled, Michael's my roommate.
37:44I'll make sure he drinks it.
37:48That's reassuring to hear.
37:50Dumbledore raised his cup of black tea.
37:53Now, go enjoy the match.
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