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00:22Channel Dream Novel.
00:24Chapter 86, Devil's Snare with the automatic cleaning set in place,
00:28Snape's detentions became much easier to handle.
00:32That night, George spent just over an hour polishing all the cauldrons in the potions classroom.
00:38He did it so skillfully that Filch, who was standing nearby, didn't notice anything unusual,
00:43although he did find it a bit odd.
00:46He simply assumed that George, with all his detention experience, had gotten exceptionally good at it.
00:52Not that Filch was bragging, but he figured he could clean a few cauldrons himself in about half an hour.
00:59Satisfied that everything was in order, Filch eventually left with George.
01:03The next morning, George made a point of sharing his story with everyone.
01:08At the Gryffindor table, he recounted his late-night escapades in the potions classroom,
01:13claiming he discovered a letter addressed to Snape in one of the abandoned cauldrons,
01:17only for Filch to confiscate it.
01:19While he never explicitly said it, George's hints were clear, the letter was supposedly a love letter.
01:26This bit of innuendo sent the Gryffindor girls into a frenzy,
01:29they didn't care if it was true, as long as it was entertaining.
01:33Meanwhile, Kyle, over at the Hufflepuff table, was delighted too,
01:38though his happiness had nothing to do with Snape gossip.
01:42His excitement stemmed from the fact that they had herbology class that day.
01:45Professor Sprout had announced at the end of their last lesson that they were wrapping up
01:50the study on Rue and would soon begin learning about Devil's Snare.
01:54Nothing could be better news.
01:57After breakfast, Kyle and the other Hufflepuffs joined the Gryffindors on the way to the greenhouses
02:01outside the castle.
02:03Why do I get the feeling you're unusually excited?
02:07Kanna asked, glancing at Kyle.
02:10The book says Devil's Snare is a very dangerous plant.
02:14Aren't you worried?
02:16It's fine, Kyle quickly hid his grin.
02:19Devil's Snare might sound scary, but it's really not that dangerous.
02:23If you know how to handle it, it's tamer than a puff scheme.
02:27Exactly, just then, Professor Sprout appeared behind them with a smile.
02:32Don't mind me, go on, share what you know.
02:36Right, Kyle cleared his throat.
02:39According to the magical vine plants, Devil's Snare was once very popular, and many witches
02:44and wizards kept one or two plants at home.
02:47It helped keep underground storerooms free of mice and spiders.
02:52But once the Ministry of Magic classified it as dangerous and banned private cultivation,
02:56Devil's Snare gradually disappeared from most wizarding households.
03:01I couldn't have explained it better myself, Professor Sprout said warmly.
03:06Five points to Hufflepuff.
03:08As Kyle mentioned, Devil's Snare isn't as dangerous as its name suggests, but...
03:14She paused, her expression growing serious.
03:17The key is understanding it.
03:20If you're unfamiliar with Devil's Snare, it can indeed become very dangerous, even deadly.
03:25The students grew noticeably quiet at this caution, and Professor Sprout nodded in satisfaction.
03:32Today, they were in Greenhouse 2.
03:35Upon entering, they immediately noticed how dark it was, the ceiling and walls were completely
03:40covered, with only two dim oil lamps providing light.
03:45Fortunately, the greenhouse wasn't very large, and once their eyes adjusted, they could make
03:50out their surroundings.
03:52Compared to Greenhouse 1, the plants here were far stranger.
03:56In addition to the Devil's Snare on the table, Kyle noticed pufferpods and poisonous plants
04:01like poison ivy and belladonna.
04:04The only disappointment was the absence of any mandrax.
04:07This is the Devil's Snare, Professor Sprout announced, standing beside a stool and pointing
04:13to the sprawling mass of vine-like tendrils at the center of the floor.
04:17It's quite beautiful, isn't it?
04:19But also very dangerous.
04:22Can anyone tell me why?
04:24Everyone turned to look at Kyle in perfect unism.
04:28Devil's Snare can extend its tendrils like snakes to wrap around anyone nearby, causing injury
04:33or even death, Kyle blurted out.
04:36Exactly right.
04:38Five more points for Hufflepuff, Professor Sprout replied, gesturing towards the Devil's
04:43Snare's roots.
04:45Notice that the Devil's Snare here is still quite young.
04:49In the dim light, everyone moved in closer, squinting to see what she meant, but nothing
04:53about the plant looked particularly young to them.
04:57After all, the thing was nearly two meters long.
05:01To demonstrate, Professor Sprout tossed an empty flower pot towards the Devil's Snare.
05:06The moment it hit the ground, the plant's tendrils shot out, ensnaring the pot tightly
05:11before crushing it into fragments with a loud pop.
05:15The students gasped and instinctively stepped back, eyeing Kyle and Professor Sprout as if
05:20they'd just seen ghosts.
05:22How could this thing not be dangerous?
05:25Pay attention to the color of the tendrils, they're still a light green, Professor Sprout
05:29explained calmly as she swept up the remains of the flower pot.
05:34Mature Devil's Snare is a dark green.
05:37So while getting tangled in it might not kill you, it certainly wouldn't be pleasant.
05:42Now, can anyone tell me what should be done to escape from Devil's Snare?
05:46Everyone looked at Kyle again.
05:49If you get tangled, don't panic, Kyle responded.
05:52By relaxing and staying still, the Devil's Snare will eventually loosen its hold.
05:57It also hates light and fire, so sometimes just a simple lighting charm can make it release
06:03its grip.
06:04Hearing this, Mikel, standing next to him, let out a proud chuckle and puffed out his chest.
06:11The lighting charm.
06:13He knew it like the back of his hand.
06:15Without exaggeration, there was probably no young wizard here more skilled at it than him.
06:21Correct.
06:21Hufflepuff earns three more points.
06:25Today, we'll be learning how to fertilize the Devil's Snare, Professor Sprout said, producing
06:31a small wooden bucket filled with tools and compost.
06:34Handle it gently, and if you get tangled, remember to relax completely.
06:39Now, who'd like to go first?
06:41For the third time, Kyle felt everyone's gaze fixed on him, including an encouraging one
06:47from Professor Sprout.
06:49I'll go first, Kyle offered, stepping forward.
06:53Take your time, Professor Sprout encouraged.
06:57Kyle took the small shovel she handed him and carefully reached for the Devil's Snare's
07:01roots.
07:03Everyone held their breath as they watched.
07:05Kyle's hand remained steady as he managed to avoid every writhing tendril of the Devil's
07:10Snare.
07:11He dug a small hole near the roots, then, using tweezers, he plucked a silver pellet the
07:17size of a soybean from the compost bucket and gently placed it in the hole.
07:21Finally, he filled it in and pulled his hand away from the plant.
07:26Ten points to Hufflepuff, Professor Sprout announced, her tone pleased.
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07:33Chapter 87, The hit wizards and Hagrid fertilizing the Devil's Snare was nearly the toughest part of
07:39first-year herbology.
07:41Kyle, however, found it manageable, simply because he had prior experience.
07:47After all, he'd been tending to chomping cabbages for months.
07:51The chomping cabbage, especially after its teeth sprouted, was far more dangerous than
07:56the Devil's Snare, which only tried to bind you.
07:59One wrong move with the cabbage, and Kyle might have ended up in the hospital wing with a glass
08:04of skill grow, or some other healing potion.
08:08After surviving those high-stakes encounters, returning to something as straightforward as
08:13Devil's Snare felt almost relaxing to him.
08:16For the others, though, it was a different story.
08:19Coming into contact with the Devil's Snare for the first time left them shrieking as the
08:24tendrils coiled around them in tight binds.
08:26Some panicked the moment they were entangled, instantly forgetting Professor Sprout's instructions
08:31and thrashing instinctively.
08:34If not for Professor Sprout's watchful eye, they might have ended up as tightly wrapped
08:38as dumplings.
08:40Kyle, meanwhile, stayed busy.
08:43When Professor Sprout was occupied, he took the initiative to help his classmates untangle
08:48themselves from the Devil's Snare.
08:50His assistants earned Hufflepuff another ten points, courtesy of Professor Sprout.
08:55Thanks, Kyle, said Ryan, rubbing his arm, which was still sore from the strangling tendrils.
09:02When I watched you do it earlier, it looked easy.
09:05I had no idea it would be so tough.
09:09I can't even get close to the roots.
09:12Don't be discouraged, Kyle replied, giving him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
09:17Just focus and avoid the tendrils.
09:20You'll be fine.
09:22I'll give it my best shot, Ryan sighed, adding, but it would have been way easier if Professor
09:27Sprout let us use the lighting charm.
09:29You're overthinking it, Kyle said with a shake of his head.
09:33Using the lighting charm would make the Devil's Snare bloom immediately, defeating the purpose
09:38of the lesson.
09:39If all they had to do was dig a hole and add fertilizer, even a toddler could manage it,
09:44so why dedicate an entire lesson?
09:46Just wishful thinking, Ryan muttered before making another cautious attempt.
09:52The rest of the class's efforts mirrored Ryan's, with a few notable exceptions.
09:57Kanna managed to successfully complete the task, becoming the second student to fertilize the
10:02Devil's Snare.
10:04Her movements weren't as fluid as Kyle's, and she paused often, but overall, she passed
10:09on her first try.
10:10Then there was Cormac McClagan from Gryffindor.
10:14He was slower and only managed to finish halfway through the lesson.
10:19By then, the Devil's Snare was clearly fatigued, moving its tendrils sluggishly, which gave the
10:24other students more chances to succeed.
10:27By the end of class, more than half of the students had managed to fertilize the Devil's
10:31Snare, though they were exhausted and drenched in sweat, eager to get back to the castle for
10:36a shower.
10:36Professor Sprout instructed them to line up in two rows.
10:41Once everyone was in place, she opened the greenhouse door slowly.
10:46Sunlight flooded the greenhouse instantly, and the Devil's Snare in the center, seemingly
10:51overwhelmed by the brightness, froze completely.
10:54Kyle, who had intentionally lined up at the back of the crowd, seized the opportunity.
11:00While Professor Sprout was preoccupied, he quickly pulled out a small pocket knife he
11:05had prepared beforehand.
11:07In one swift motion, he cut off a tiny piece of the Devil's Snare root and tucked it into
11:12his pocket.
11:13The sunlight had rendered the Devil's Snare immobile, and even when cut, it remained perfectly
11:18still.
11:19Kyle left the greenhouse with the rest of the students as if nothing unusual had happened,
11:24even giving Professor Sprout a casual wave as he passed by.
11:27Goodbye, Kyle, she replied, smiling and waving back.
11:35I remember you have a fondness for plants.
11:38How would you like to care for a puff-a-pot?
11:41You could take a cutting when you return to class.
11:44I'd love that, Professor, Kyle replied, surprised but delighted by the unexpected bonus.
11:51After saying his goodbyes, Kyle made his way quickly toward the castle.
11:55While he was interested in the puff-a-pot, his priority was to get the Devil's Snare cutting
12:00to the room of requirement on the eighth floor.
12:03With prompt planting, the resilient vine segment would soon grow into a full Devil's Snare.
12:09As he hurried along, a commotion caught his attention.
12:13Looking up, he saw a crowd forming near Hagrid's cabin, including many students who had just been
12:18in herbology with him.
12:20What's going on?
12:21Has Hagrid been found out for keeping the three-headed dog?
12:25Kyle muttered to himself, frowning as he decided to head over to investigate.
12:30Sure enough, it was just as he had suspected.
12:34Hagrid had indeed been discovered keeping the creature, and three Ministry of Magic officers,
12:39looking very much like hit wizards, were standing at his doorstep, ones pointed at him with clear
12:44hostility.
12:45We received a report that you acquired a magical creature of unknown origin in September, said
12:51one of the officers firmly.
12:53Hand it over and come back to the Ministry with us.
12:56I didn't.
12:58Hagrid replied, his face flushed red.
13:01The only thing I bought then was some potion to deal with the flesh-eating slugs.
13:06But the officer didn't relent.
13:09Yet witnesses saw you dealing in magical creatures.
13:11That's just rubbish.
13:15Hagrid protested, now visibly flustered.
13:18And you've already searched my place.
13:21There's nothing here but Fong and me.
13:23You're not the judge of that, the officer sneered.
13:27We're not obligated to just take your word for it.
13:30If you're truly innocent, the Ministry will clear you.
13:34So, what are you afraid of?
13:36Or is there something you're hiding?
13:38The officer's accusatory tone stirred anger among the students gathered around.
13:44Although they didn't know Hagrid very well, many remembered him as the kind giant who had
13:48guided them from the train station to the castle on their first day.
13:52To them, Hagrid was a part of Hogwarts, and they naturally sided with him.
13:58A chorus of boos and shouts filled the air as the students called for the officers to leave.
14:02A few clever first years, realizing they couldn't confront the Ministry Enforcers directly,
14:08sprinted towards the castle to seek help.
14:11The Ministry wizards glanced at one another, noting the unrest around them,
14:15and raised their wands simultaneously, as if ready to forcefully remove Hagrid.
14:21Just as Kyle was preparing to intervene, another figure stepped forward.
14:25Don't be so glib, came a calm voice from behind the three Enforcers.
14:28It was Professor Orin, who had quietly arrived on the scene.
14:34Are you really basing your actions here solely on someone's one-sided accusation?
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14:40Chapter 88, Risking Your Life for Just a Few Hundred Galleons a Month
14:45After seeing Orin, the expressions on the hit team members' faces grew much more serious.
14:51The appearance of an adult wizard at Hogwarts suggested he was most likely a professor,
14:57and that authority held far more weight than students who only knew how to make noise.
15:02They couldn't help but regard him warily.
15:05Not recognizing the man before them, one of the team members cautiously asked,
15:09Who are you?
15:10Morris Orin, he introduced himself.
15:14Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts
15:16Defense Against the Dark Arts
15:19The hit wizards raised their eyebrows.
15:23They knew the position all too well.
15:26Since they had turned to this line of work,
15:28they'd already arrested three or four defense against the dark arts professors from Hogwarts.
15:33It had nearly become a steady source of income for them.
15:37So, upon hearing Orin's identity, the three of them relaxed slightly.
15:42With a business-like tone, one of them replied,
15:45Professor Orin, we are here by order of the Ministry of Magic to arrest Hagrid,
15:50and you have no authority to interfere.
15:53Liar.
15:54I haven't heard of the Ministry of Magic issuing any such order.
15:58At that moment, Professor McGonagall appeared, striding over from the castle with a fierce expression,
16:04her pursed lips resembling those of a lioness about to roar.
16:07Fudge is still in the headmaster's office, and you won't be taking Hagrid anywhere until he comes out.
16:14P. Professor McGonagall
16:15The three officers instinctively straightened up.
16:20Despite having graduated years ago, they couldn't suppress the nervousness they felt when faced with Professor McGonagall again.
16:27But they didn't want to back down so easily.
16:29Fudge seemed particularly invested in this case, and before they'd set out for Hogwarts,
16:35he had emphasized repeatedly that the investigation must be thorough, without a trace of negligence.
16:41This was a rare chance to impress the minister, and they were determined to handle it just right.
16:47When they hadn't found any valuable clues in Hagrid's cabin,
16:50they'd decided it might be worth taking Hagrid back for questioning,
16:53just in case they stumbled upon something useful.
16:56Pardoned by thoughts of promotion and a pay raise, McGonagall's fierce presence didn't seem quite so daunting anymore.
17:04Professor, you misunderstand.
17:07We're just doing our job, the lead officer said smoothly.
17:11It's just a formality.
17:13If there's nothing wrong, he'll be back tomorrow.
17:17Rules are rules, they apply to everyone.
17:20Don't make this difficult.
17:22No, that's not right.
17:24A voice suddenly cut through the crowd.
17:27I thought the Ministry of Magic's rules required concrete evidence before taking anyone away.
17:33Who said that?
17:35Had, the leader, barked angrily.
17:38This doesn't concern you, back to the castle.
17:42I think I'm the professor of Hogwarts here, had, McGonagall said, her frown deepening.
17:47Sorry, Professor McGonagall, I just, but the student is correct, she interrupted, continuing,
17:54where's the evidence that Hagrid's been purchasing magical creatures?
17:58Someone saw it with their own eyes, Harder replied gruffly.
18:03A baseless accusation, McGonagall's lips tightened even further.
18:07If someone saw it, why didn't you bring that person along?
18:10We'll naturally find that person and have them testify after we take Hagrid back, Harder muttered,
18:17his gaze shifting uncomfortably.
18:19So you don't even know who this person is?
18:22Professor McGonagall couldn't help but laugh bitterly.
18:25With no evidence, just the unverified word of some stranger, they wanted to take Hagrid from
18:30Hogwarts.
18:32It was, to her, completely unacceptable.
18:35If they could take Hagrid today, what would stop them from accusing Professor Snape of
18:40researching dark arts tomorrow?
18:43Or Dumbledore, the day after that?
18:45Hogwarts would end up shut down entirely.
18:49The hit wizards knew they were in the wrong but didn't back down a bit.
18:53Professor, it's just a question.
18:56We promise we won't.
18:58I'm reporting him.
19:00At that moment, another voice rose from the crowd.
19:02I saw Professor Snape at the Hogshead pub yesterday.
19:07He bought a baby dragon.
19:10Maybe you should take him to the ministry as well.
19:13Oh, and Headmaster Dumbledore too, he purchased a Lethifold.
19:17Had's words caught in his throat, a blow he hadn't anticipated.
19:22This turned everything on its head, if he wanted to take Hagrid, he'd have to take Dumbledore too.
19:28He was backed into a corner.
19:29Had scanned the crowd angrily, trying to locate the speaker.
19:34Professor McGonagall's mouth curled into a slight smile as she stepped in front of the students.
19:40I've thought about it, Had, and I think you're absolutely right.
19:44The potions classroom is on the first basement floor, and the headmaster's office is on the eighth.
19:50Shall I show you the way?
19:52Had's face turned crimson, and he stammered, Professor McGonagall, I.
19:57I mean, surely you know that a student's words aren't.
20:01I saw it too, said Professor Oren quietly from the side, adding the final blow to Had's resolve.
20:08I see.
20:10Had muttered through clenched teeth.
20:12We'll come back with more evidence.
20:15He wouldn't dare confront Dumbledore.
20:18Had knew that if he even tried, he'd be dismissed from the ministry by the next day,
20:22probably for something as trivial as stepping through the door with his left foot first.
20:27Unwillingly, he began to make his way out of Hogwarts when his gaze landed on the Forbidden Forest.
20:33Professor McGonagall, do you mind if we take a look in the Forbidden Forest?
20:38Had turned back, grasping at straws.
20:41It's vast, it wouldn't be hard to hide a magical creature in there, right?
20:46Are you sure?
20:48Professor McGonagall's expression shifted, faintly amused.
20:52Initially, she had thought they were just here to cause trouble,
20:56but now she realized they were here for sheer comedy.
20:59Searching for magical creatures of unknown origin, in the Forbidden Forest.
21:04The absurdity of it bordered on entertainment for the entire wizarding world.
21:09Everyone knew the forest was teeming with magical creatures, all of mysterious origin.
21:14It was hardly likely they'd find anything groundbreaking.
21:17Since when had the ministry's standards for hit wizards dropped so low?
21:23Had noticed Professor McGonagall's expression and realized how ridiculous his suggestion had sounded.
21:29But with the words already out, he couldn't afford to backtrack without losing face.
21:33I'm sure, Professor McGonagall, had replied, trying to sound calm,
21:39and gestured for the other two hit wizards to follow him into the Forbidden Forest.
21:44Regardless of what they found, or didn't find, they'd at least be able to report back.
21:49They couldn't be accused of failing to investigate thoroughly.
21:52I remember what's in the Forbidden Forest.
21:56Chimera, Manticore, and, oh yes, there are werewolves too, aren't there?
22:02Professor Oren said nonchalantly.
22:05TSK, risking your life for a few hundred galleons a month.
22:10Wait.
22:11I just realized, that's my salary.
22:14What's a hit wizard's salary again, 70?
22:1880?
22:19He shook his head, sighing.
22:22TSK.
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22:25Chapter 89, he he he, sorry, Albus, I didn't think they'd be so rude, Fudge said, fidgeting
22:32with his top hat in the headmaster's office at Hogwarts.
22:36I've spoken to them about it before, but, as you know, the hit wizards have been tied
22:41up for months with that swooping evil incident.
22:43Sometimes they act impulsively, it's hard to avoid.
22:46I understand, Cornelius, Dumbledore replied calmly.
22:52But I trust Hagrid.
22:54There's certainly no swooping evil involved here.
22:57Yes, well, personally, I trust Hagrid too, Fudge replied, glancing away and avoiding Dumbledore's
23:04gaze.
23:05But you must see my position, he has a record, and we've received reports.
23:11The ministry has to investigate, for the safety of the students.
23:15I'm not stopping you from investigating Hagrid, Dumbledore said, crossing his arms and are.
23:21Staying his fingers on his chin as he spoke slowly.
23:25And even Minerva only intervened when you were about to take Hagrid by force.
23:29I assure you, Cornelius, you're welcome to bring your witnesses here to Hogwarts, now
23:35or in the future, to question Hagrid.
23:37We have an excellent potions master who can easily determine whether he's telling the
23:42truth.
23:43And if you can't come yourself, send word, and I'll personally bring Hagrid to the ministry
23:48for questioning.
23:49There's no need for that, Albus, Fudge replied, sounding slightly unnatural.
23:54I trust you completely, and the investigation into Hagrid is closed.
24:00His room shows no trace of any swooping evil.
24:04Thank you for your confidence, Cornelius, Dumbledore said warmly.
24:08I didn't expect you to come all the way to Hogwarts in person over this.
24:13Oh, it's nothing, Albus, Fudge said, taking a sip of his black tea.
24:18It was our mistake to begin with, so I felt I should handle it myself.
24:22I only hope Minerva isn't too upset.
24:26Speaking of the swooping evil, something else just came to mind.
24:30Oh.
24:32Dumbledore raised his brows slightly, looking intrigued.
24:36It's just that.
24:38Fudge absentmindedly straightened his collar.
24:41Recently, someone at the ministry has been using the swooping evil incident to tarnish my
24:45reputation, claiming I'm too ineffective.
24:48They think my decision to release those magical creatures was a mistake and that I shouldn't
24:53have held on to Newt and Chris for so long.
24:56Even foreign ministries have sent letters, saying I shouldn't have let Newt visit their
25:00countries.
25:02Fudge leaned forward.
25:04But Albus, I just want to show that I take this seriously, my intentions are good.
25:10I understand entirely, Dumbledore nodded.
25:12It can be deeply frustrating not to be understood.
25:17I knew you'd get it.
25:19Fudge sighed, taking another sip of tea.
25:22These days, all I hear are complaints, and it's making my work nearly impossible.
25:27Had it been otherwise, I'd have sent you a note before the hit wizards came to Hogwarts.
25:33Dumbledore's gaze flickered for a moment as he looked at Fudge, but he remained silent.
25:37If you were in my shoes, Fudge continued, trying to sound casual, how would you handle this
25:43sort of trouble?
25:45No one knew the full extent of Fudge and Dumbledore's conversation that day, but many saw Fudge leave
25:50Hogwarts with a downcast expression.
25:53It was clear he hadn't left pleased.
25:56After Fudge's departure, Hagrid caught up with Professor Orin and invited him to share
26:01a large barrel of pure malt fire whiskey.
26:03As a token of thanks for his support, Hagrid gifted Orin a big bag of rock cake.
26:09This kindness resulted in Professor Orin's speech sounding a bit slurred during Defense
26:14Against the Dark Arts the following day.
26:17I was trying out a new charm, Professor Orin explained, and let's just say there was a
26:21small hiccup in the process.
26:24Just a minor injury, nothing serious.
26:27Kyle couldn't help but wonder what kind of charm would make someone lose a tooth.
26:31A lunch-banishing charm?
26:34Kyle was equally puzzled by Professor McGonagall's behavior in Transfiguration class.
26:40She unexpectedly tapped him with her wand while checking homework and then posed a simple
26:44question.
26:45When Kyle answered correctly, she awarded Hufflepuff an unprecedented 20 points.
26:51The sudden reward stirred excitement among the younger students, with some speculating
26:55that Professor McGonagall might be trying to rally support for Hufflepuff in their ongoing
27:00rivalry with Slytherin for the House Cup.
27:03But they soon realized they were mistaken.
27:06Professor McGonagall remained her usual self, serious and fair, with no intention of favoring
27:11any particular house.
27:13That substantial bonus was a one-time occurrence, and by third-year class, she was back to her
27:19regular approach, even deducting 10 points from Hufflepuff over an incomplete homework assignment.
27:24Only Kyle likely knew the reason behind this.
27:28As he stirred up excitement among the younger students, he noticed Professor McGonagall casting
27:33deliberate, or perhaps unintentional, glances in his direction.
27:38Despite Kyle's efforts to disguise his voice, it seemed only to fool the Ministry of Magic and
27:43the younger wizards around him.
27:45Professor McGonagall, however, was not so easily deceived.
27:49Still, judging by her demeanor, it appeared she didn't intend to pursue the matter.
27:55Meanwhile, Kyle had planted devil's snare roots in the room of requirement, placing them
28:00in a corner near the Munkalves' lair, a completely shaded area.
28:05After two weeks of meticulous care, the roots, initially just small cuttings, had grown into
28:10a new devil's snare plant, even sprouting finger-thick tendrils.
28:14As soon as Kyle touched the tendrils, they wrapped themselves around his wrist.
28:20Still young and tender, the plant's embrace felt like a gentle massage, quite relaxing in
28:25its own way.
28:27After entertaining himself with the devil's snare for a bit, Kyle released it.
28:32Nearby, the moon calves had settled comfortably into their surroundings, sleeping soundly in
28:37their burrows.
28:37Both Dittany and Roo were thriving, and if used as feed, there was more than enough to
28:43sustain the moon calves for several months.
28:46Recently, though, Kyle had considered enhancing their diet by introducing Bubotuber.
28:52A whole Bubotuber, mashed and mixed with Dittany and Roo leaves, rolled into small balls, was
28:57a treat the moon calves relished.
28:59But Bubotuber wasn't available in Hogsmeade, nor was it easy to source from the school's
29:04greenhouse.
29:05Kyle would likely have to wait until the holidays to visit Diagon Alley, and to see Newt.
29:12The chomping cabbage was also nearing maturity, its rows of teeth as sharp as razors.
29:18Kyle tossed it a stone, which the cabbage promptly chewed through as though it were a mere chickpea,
29:23making a satisfying crunching sound.
29:25Now, Kyle found himself eagerly awaiting the devil's snare's full growth so it could interact
29:30with the chomping cabbage.
29:31The scene he imagined brought a mischievous smile to his face.
29:37He he he.
29:38Channel Dream Novel.
29:40Chapter 90, Kyle, Do You Have Rat Poison?
29:44Over the next few weeks, Kyle visited the room of requirement almost daily.
29:49Besides tending to the new devil's snare, he also had to monitor the chomping cabbage.
29:54Once fully matured, the cabbages could temporarily free themselves from the soil, moving about
30:00using their broad outer leaves.
30:03Kyle wasn't too concerned about this, the chomping cabbage preferred the soil and wouldn't
30:07stray without provocation.
30:10What did worry him, however, was the fact that these mature cabbages could launch their
30:14seeds at any moment, with the range depending on their mood.
30:18The room of requirement wasn't particularly large, so if any of these seeds took root too
30:23close to the moon calves or the devil's snare, it would create a mess.
30:27Chomping cabbages were notoriously difficult to transplant, especially in their initial sprouting
30:32phase.
30:34Even slight environmental changes could make them lash out.
30:37Only an expert like Professor Sprout had the skill and experience to transplant these finicky
30:42plants successfully.
30:44Kyle wasn't quite at that level yet, so he opted for the simplest solution, gathering the
30:49seeds before they sprouted and planting them in controlled spots.
30:53After over a month of diligent care, by the time the Easter holidays arrived, there were
30:58now five chomping cabbages in the room of requirement, two fully matured and three newly sprouting.
31:03Kyle was relieved to know there were no more rogue seeds, which meant he didn't have to
31:09visit the room every single day anymore.
31:12Meanwhile, Cedric and the other Hufflepuff Quidditch players had been keeping busy as well.
31:17Harris, their captain, was pushing them harder than ever, his enthusiasm unshaken even through
31:22the ongoing rains and cold that had followed the last snowstorm.
31:26Yet no one on the team complained.
31:29If they won their next match against Slytherin, Hufflepuff would surpass Gryffindor in
31:33points, taking the lead.
31:36After that, they'd only need one more win or simply to avoid being overtaken by another
31:40house to clinch the Quidditch cup and bring it back to Hufflepuff.
31:44Driven by this goal, the whole team had become training fanatics, practically ready to eat
31:50and sleep on the Quidditch pitch.
31:52Of course, Gryffindor was training just as intensely.
31:55Slytherin, however, took a more relaxed approach, practicing their usual amount each day but
32:01calling it quits at the appointed time.
32:04That was no surprise, as they would need to beat Hufflepuff by an improbable 300 points
32:09to claim the championship.
32:11Such a score was far more feasible against Ravenclaw's scoring center team, but not Hufflepuff.
32:17During defense against the Dark Arts the following morning, Kyle thought ahead to tomorrow's game
32:22while he jotted down notes on different treatments for werewolf bites.
32:26Remember, Professor Oren said sternly from the lectern, a mixture of dipony and silver
32:31powder can seal the wound, but it won't prevent werewolf transformation.
32:36If you're not certain you can win against a werewolf, your best option is to run as fast
32:40as you can.
32:42Use charms to create obstacles and buy yourself time to escape rather than attempting to kill
32:47them.
32:47And it's a good habit to always have a broomstick with you, it could save your life in a pinch.
32:53After emphasizing this, Professor Oren transformed the lectern into a werewolf using a transfiguration
32:59spell, then instructed the students to come forward for hands-on practice.
33:04While waiting in line, Kanna leaned over to Kyle and whispered,
33:07Do you have any rat poison with you?
33:10Rat poison?
33:11Kyle blinked, puzzled.
33:13Why, has Pocky fallen out of favor?
33:16But even if she has, you don't have to go that far.
33:20Just give her to Percy, Scabbers is always on the lookout for a new wife.
33:25What are you talking about?
33:27I'd never give Pocky away, Kanna said, pushing Kyle in annoyance.
33:32I meant a potion for treating sick rats.
33:36Pocky's been under the weather lately, with no energy at all.
33:40Sick.
33:41Kyle frowned.
33:43Have you been giving him the mouse tonic regularly?
33:46Kanna nodded.
33:48Of course.
33:49I've given it to him every month on schedule, not missing a single dose.
33:54That's strange, Kyle murmured, scratching his head.
33:58Did I get the wrong ingredients?
34:01The tonic Kyle sold her was no ordinary concoction from Diagon Alley.
34:05It was a special elixir Newt had developed for myrtlap rats.
34:10For a regular field mouse, it was basically a fountain of life.
34:14A small bottle each month should have kept Pocky in perfect health for his whole lifespan.
34:19Are you certain it's sick?
34:22Kyle asked again.
34:24Yes, it sneezed last night, Kanna recalled.
34:28I think it might have something to do with the heavy rain during the flying lesson the other day.
34:32Everyone in our dorm caught a bit of a cold then.
34:36Hmm.
34:38Maybe.
34:39Kyle noticed the line was getting shorter and pulled Kanna to the back, allowing more time for their conversation.
34:45I do know a recipe for a rat remedy, but I'm missing some ingredients, he said, rubbing his fingers as he thought it over.
34:53How about this, give Pocky another dose of the rat tonic tonight and see how he is by morning.
34:59If it doesn't work, I'll send an owl to Hogsmeade after tomorrow's Quidditch match to pick up the ingredients.
35:06He paused, then asked, by the way, have you lost any galleons lately?
35:11Sickles and nuts count too.
35:13Not since I got the handbag you gave me, Kanna replied, confused.
35:19Why?
35:20Oh, nothing, Kyle laughed.
35:23I just wanted to be sure you'd be able to cover the cost.
35:26Uh, is it expensive?
35:29Kanna asked nervously, pulling out the little pink handbag.
35:33I only have a dozen galleons left.
35:36That's more than enough, Kyle assured her.
35:39The ingredients are common, just a few sickles.
35:43Kanna sighed in relief.
35:45Thank goodness.
35:47As they chatted, the line dwindled, and soon it was their turn for practical training.
35:52The younger students had limited charms knowledge, so when they faced Professor Oren's werewolf, they barely lasted a few seconds before being captured.
36:00Kanna held out longer than most, lasting nearly a full minute before succumbing to the, wolf's bite.
36:08Then it was Kyle's turn.
36:10Instead of fleeing like the others, he pulled out his wand and pointed it toward the classroom door.
36:15Achio broomstick.
36:17A few seconds later, an old-fashioned comet broomstick burst through the door.
36:23Kyle grabbed it and zipped into the air, evading the werewolf with ease.
36:28Correct answer, Professor Oren said.
36:30If you'd been paying attention, you might have noticed I left a broom outside the door.
36:36Even if you didn't know how to fly, you could have summoned it and used it.
36:40With a slight look of disappointment, Professor Oren released the levitation spell on the lectern and announced, 10 points to Hufflepuff.
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