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00:00Welcome to the Dream Novel channel before starting to listen to the fun in this clip.
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00:18making clips. Let's go listen. Channel Dream Novel. Chapter 116, The Battle at St. Mungo's
00:27the last defense against the dark arts class of Kyle's first year had covered werewolves,
00:31so he was no stranger to the creature. It looked like a wolf but could stand upright,
00:37with a slightly shorter muzzle, gray fur covering its body, and sharp, hook-like claws on its front
00:42paws. The creature in front of him was unmistakably a werewolf. But weren't they only supposed to
00:49transform during a full moon? What was this, then, a daytime werewolf? Kyle had no time to ponder
00:57further. He raised his arm, and his wand slipped smoothly from his sleeve into his hand. Everything
01:03he'd learned about werewolves emphasized one common trait, their minds were a mess, they had no reason,
01:09attacking anything that crossed their path. The werewolf before him was no exception.
01:15Its gaze was locked on Kyle, eyes brimming with cruelty and bloodlust. There was nothing he could
01:21do to avoid it, he was the closest target. The werewolf bared its teeth, a row of sharp fangs at
01:27least two inches long. Milky saliva slowly dripped from between the teeth, splattering onto the brownish
01:34red floor. Hat-ta. Roar. As the werewolf lunged, Kyle was quicker, reciting the spell first.
01:44Spungify. With a dull thud, the werewolf lost its footing, tumbling sideways uncontrollably.
01:51Thanks to Professor Oren, who had thoroughly explained werewolf behavior in their last class,
01:56Kyle knew what to do. According to Oren, werewolves typically attacked by pouncing,
02:02a behavior that made them vulnerable if they lost traction. A softened floor worked perfectly
02:07to trip them up. Although the werewolf quickly scrambled to its feet, that brief pause was all
02:13Kyle needed. He couldn't risk retreating into Hagrid's room, there wasn't enough time,
02:18and turning his back to open the door would expose him to attack. Without hesitation,
02:24Kyle took two quick steps back to create more distance, keeping his wand at the ready.
02:28The floor in front of him began to rise, forming a row of stone cones, each only a few inches high
02:35but sharp and solid. Even the werewolf's thick hide would feel the sting if it stepped on them.
02:41The creature tried to leap over the barrier, pop. Just then, a door further down the hallway burst
02:48open, and Hagrid's massive form appeared. He'd rushed out upon hearing the ruckus.
02:53He froze for a split second when he saw the werewolf, but then his eyes landed on Kyle,
02:59who was only a few feet away. Hagrid's face flushed red with fury.
03:04You filthy beast, attacking a young wizard, will you? With a roar, he ripped the door off its hinges
03:11and hurled it like a discus. Bang, ow. Hagrid's aim was true, the door struck the werewolf with a
03:18satisfying crash, making it howl in pain. Even Kyle winced at the impact, sure he'd heard bones snap.
03:27Though the werewolf was down, its primal survival instincts kicked in, and it glanced at Hagrid in
03:32terror before limping off down the corridor. Kyle's eyes narrowed as he followed the creature's path
03:38and shouted, Hagrid, there are stairs down that way, it can't be allowed to escape.
03:43I know. Hagrid called, hurrying after the creature. But he was too slow. The tight hospital gown he
03:52wore wrapped around him like bandages, making it nearly impossible for him to move quickly,
03:57let alone keep pace with a fleeing werewolf. Kyle easily overtook him. Kyle, come back.
04:05Hagrid called, ripping at the restrictive gown as he ran. Damn it, where are these tea? Mungo's staff
04:12when you need them. Meanwhile, as Kyle pursued the werewolf down the hallway, a gnawing unease crept
04:18over him. This was a werewolf, after all, and if it managed to bite him, he could pretty much say
04:25goodbye to Hogwarts forever. Unlike Lupin's situation, where secrecy was carefully maintained,
04:31here at St. Mungo's, there were too many people around. If he got infected, hiding it would be
04:37impossible. But he couldn't just stand by and watch the creature reach the ground floor, where it could
04:43attack the unsuspecting. At least Hagrid's right behind me, Kyle reassured himself, feeling a bit
04:50steadier as he heard Hagrid's heavy footsteps trailing close behind. The werewolf, now nearing the end of
04:56the corridor, started to slow down. Kyle seized the moment, raising his wand. Impedimenta.
05:05Flipendo. Two charms struck the werewolf in quick succession. It staggered before slamming against
05:12the wall behind it. Kyle looked over his shoulder and saw Professor Kettleburn lying on his side in the
05:17corridor, wand in his remaining hand. He just cast the knockback jinx.
05:22What are you, doing? A young voice cut through the tension. Kyle spun around to see a round-faced
05:30boy standing nervously at the top of the stairs, clutching a lunchbox. His wide, terrified eyes were
05:37fixed on them. Both Kyle and the werewolf noticed the boy's sudden appearance. The werewolf's eyes
05:44glinted with fresh bloodlust, and it struggled to leap at the boy. Spungify. The werewolf, barely upright,
05:52stumbled and fell again. Kyle then waved his wand, transfiguring an iron frame from the corridor into a
05:59sharp spear. He threw it at the creature with all his strength. The spear only managed to pierce the
06:05werewolf's skin lightly, it didn't go deep. Kyle had anticipated this, though, and without missing a beat,
06:13he cast another spell. Flipendo. As if driving in a nail, the spear, now powered by the knockback
06:20jinx, plunged deeper into the werewolf's chest, pinning it to the floor. Kyle, you need to get out
06:26of here. Ugh. Hagrid finally caught up, taking in the scene. Seeing the werewolf immobilized,
06:35he silently lowered his raised arm. It looked like you wouldn't be needed after all. Could you please
06:41go get someone from the hospital? Kyle called to the boy. Tell them there's an out-of-control
06:47werewolf on the second floor. The boy, pale and frozen from shock, stared blankly at the scene.
06:54It took Kyle raising his voice twice more before the boy finally snapped to attention.
07:00Oh okay, okay. He cast one last, fearful glance at Kyle before dashing downstairs as fast as he could.
07:08Poor kid, he's probably scared stiff, Hagrid muttered beside him.
07:12Nothing we can do about it, Kyle replied with a shrug. Better he's scared than bitten and turned
07:19into a werewolf. By now, Professor Kettleburn had managed to strap on his prosthetic leg and limped
07:25over to join them. I'm sorry, boy. I was careless, he said regretfully. I should have put up an extra
07:34charm. It's not your fault, Professor, Kyle replied, shaking his head. The werewolf had been weak already,
07:41it was the sudden appearance of the boy that triggered its final, desperate attack. And from
07:47where Professor Kettleburn had been lying, he wouldn't have seen the boy coming around the
07:51corner. Channel Dream Novel. Chapter 117, Expelled. The team from St. Mungo's arrived swiftly.
08:01Several witches in healer robes, wands at the ready, rushed an alarm to the second floor.
08:06Merlin's beard, a werewolf.
08:10What on earth is happening here? exclaimed an older witch, clutching her chest in disbelief.
08:16That's what we'd like to know, said Professor Kettleburn, stepping forward with a stern expression.
08:22It nearly attacked two young wizards, right here at St. Mungo's.
08:26Ha, this has to be the biggest scandal in the wizarding world.
08:29Sir, we. A middle-aged wizard wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking anxious.
08:37There must be some misunderstanding here. We'll certainly get to the bottom of this.
08:43Misunderstanding? Kyle scoffed.
08:47That's your explanation. If he hadn't reacted quickly, along with the presence of two other
08:52professors nearby, who knows what this incident could have turned into. Even if he was lucky enough to
08:58escape, what about that boy? And all the patients in the nearby rooms, could they have all escaped?
09:05I'll be reporting today's events to the Ministry of Magic, Kyle said coldly.
09:10If there is any misunderstanding, let them investigate.
09:14The Ministry of Magic, this. There's no need.
09:19At that moment, a tall, thin witch with a serious demeanor stepped out from the crowd.
09:24She cast a sharp look at the middle-aged wizard, who immediately averted his eyes.
09:30I've already notified the Ministry of Magic. Their representatives will arrive shortly.
09:36Additionally, I will personally see to it that an explanation is provided.
09:41You are? Kyle asked, uncertain.
09:45For a moment, he thought it might be Professor McGonagall, as she bore a striking resemblance,
09:50both in appearance and in her no-nonsense expression.
09:54Allow me to introduce myself, Pegasia Sykes, the witch said solemnly.
09:59I am also the director of St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.
10:05Director Sykes was clearly a capable witch.
10:08Once she made her decision, she immediately ordered the removal of the wounded werewolf.
10:13Despite its grievous state, the werewolf was still alive, saved only by its fierce vitality.
10:19For certain reasons, it holds more value to us alive, explained Director Sykes.
10:26I trust you understand.
10:28Kyle nodded.
10:30With Hagrid and Professor Kettleburn at his side, he wasn't worried about any potential trickery.
10:36Thank you for your understanding.
10:38Three minutes later, the Ministry arrived.
10:41Leading the group was Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic,
10:45accompanied by a team of Aurors and a witch clad in a bright pink coat.
10:49Fudge's gaze fell on the large pool of blood on the floor, and a flash of panic flickered in his eyes.
10:56Goodens, a werewolf that can change form at will, by Merlin's beard, how is this even possible?
11:03I mean, why is this happening?
11:05We're still investigating, Minister, replied Director Sykes, his tone steady.
11:11If you're uneasy, you're welcome to join us.
11:14Yes, yes, we'll help.
11:17Where is the werewolf?
11:19Just then, an Auror stepped forward, bearing the look of an old lion.
11:24His tawny hair and thick eyebrows were streaked with gray, and behind his gold-rimmed glasses shone a pair of sharp, penetrating eyes.
11:32Director Sykes signaled to a nearby healer and led him towards the room where the werewolf was being held.
11:39Fudge drifted over to Kyle, his demeanor slightly distracted.
11:43How are you, my boy?
11:45I'm fine.
11:47Two professors happened to be nearby, Kyle replied, noting how Fudge's eyes kept shifting sideways, as though preoccupied with some private thought.
11:56Son, there's a chance you could still be, mistaken, Fudge said, picking his words with care, as though concealing something.
12:04Perhaps what attacked you was merely an inimigous in wolf form, not an actual werewolf.
12:10You want me to lie?
12:12Kyle asked flatly.
12:14Lie, no, no, nothing like that.
12:18Fudge protested, removing his top hat as a glint sparked in his eyes.
12:22You're young, after all, and you've never seen a werewolf before.
12:27It's perfectly reasonable that you might have made a mistake.
12:30I didn't make a mistake, Kyle replied, his expression resolute.
12:36We covered werewolves in detail last semester.
12:39Then perhaps you're just remembering it wrong.
12:42Kyle's face remained unchanged.
12:45I came first in my year on the final exam, with full marks in every subject.
12:50I'm certain I didn't remember it wrong.
12:53Fudge gripped the brim of his hat tightly, his tone now tinged with impatience.
12:57But everyone knows that werewolves only transform during a full moon, never in daylight.
13:04If this, incorrect information spreads, it will only cause widespread panic.
13:09So that's his real concern, Kyle thought to himself.
13:13But before he could respond, the witch in the pink coat behind Fudge stepped forward, joining the conversation.
13:19My boy, I have found you in violation of ministry regulations for using magic outside school grounds.
13:27Umbridge cast a sugary smile at Fudge, her voice oozing with fake sweetness.
13:32According to the rules, we have no choice but to punish you.
13:37In violation.
13:39Kyle repeated, incredulous.
13:42Isn't it obvious?
13:44Umbridge's gaze lingered meaningfully on the wand in Kyle's hand.
13:47My dear, there's no point in arguing.
13:51The Aurors will soon be able to determine precisely which spells you've cast.
13:56If the number exceeds three, well, I'm afraid you won't be attending Hogwarts this year.
14:01Kyle's face registered shock, which only made Umbridge's smile broaden.
14:06Inside, she felt a thrill of satisfaction.
14:09She relished these moments of control and aspired for even more power, intent on proving her value to the minister in any way she could.
14:18After all, it was only a young wizard she was dealing with.
14:22There were things Fudge might hesitate to do, but she was more than happy to handle them on his behalf.
14:28Kyle could barely contain his anger.
14:30His expression turned icy as he asked, you're trying to expel me?
14:35It's simply ministry policy, Umbridge replied with a forced smile, as if the rules were regrettably out of her hands.
14:43Meanwhile, Fudge stood nearby, seemingly absorbed in examining his hat, avoiding eye contact.
14:50Kyle's face grew colder, his eyes narrowing.
14:52So, what the Ministry of Magic is suggesting is that I should've just stood there and let the werewolf bite me, is that right?
15:01You could've run, Umbridge replied with a falsely sweet smile.
15:05The stairs were right there.
15:07You could've run to where there were people, sought help, why use magic?
15:12Kyle clenched his wand, taking a deep breath to calm himself and resisting the urge to unleash a curse on her.
15:18A foot race with a werewolf?
15:20Even Lockhart couldn't have penned something so ridiculous.
15:25Seeing Kyle's silence, Umbridge's smugness grew.
15:29She cleared her throat, preparing to continue.
15:32Of course, if you, I'm not late, am I?
15:36Footsteps sounded on the stairs, and Dumbledore appeared, ignoring Umbridge entirely as he strode straight to Kyle.
15:43I was about to head to France, but I came as soon as I heard the news.
15:48Are you hurt?
15:49No, headmaster, Kyle replied with a smile.
15:54But this, nameless ministry passerby insists I used magic outside school and wants to expel me.
16:00Don't worry, Kyle.
16:03Expulsions are a matter for the headmaster to decide, Dumbledore said gently.
16:07If they insist, I'll attend the hearing with you.
16:11I recall quite clearly that in life-threatening situations, even young wizards who haven't graduated are permitted to use magic.
16:19What you did was entirely justified.
16:22I'll go, too, said Professor Kettleburn.
16:25And me, Hagrid added.
16:28Count me in, said Director Sykes, stepping forward with a playful glint in her eye.
16:34She turned to Umbridge.
16:35Madam Passerby, if the werewolf wakes up, would you care to race it to demonstrate what you just suggested?
16:42If you can escape it without using magic, there'll be no reason for Albus to stop you from expelling this student.
16:49Channel Dream Novel
16:51Chapter 118, The Greatest Potionier
16:54If there was one thing Umbridge couldn't stand, it was being ignored.
16:59She had climbed the ministry ladder step by step because she loved the spotlight and the awe in people's eyes when they looked at her.
17:06Now, she was just one step away from the role of deputy minister, soon, she could become the second most powerful figure in the Ministry of Magic.
17:15Yet, these people had the nerve to call her, the Ministry of Magic's nobody.
17:19Didn't they realize who they were dealing with?
17:23Umbridge could not tolerate such an insult, and her whole body trembled with rage.
17:28I am Dolores Umbridge, she shrieked, her voice sharp, Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and a member of the Wisingamot.
17:37Oh, so you're a director?
17:39Kyle asked, appearing slightly uneasy as he shifted his weight.
17:44Then, you're responsible for those statements you made, aren't you?
17:47Umbridge raised her chin defiantly.
17:51When I, ahem, I don't think Dolores meant it quite that way, Fudge interrupted with a forced cough, attempting to smooth things over.
17:59She's simply very concerned for the boy's well-being.
18:03After all, wouldn't it be wiser for a young wizard to avoid a werewolf rather than attempting to defeat it?
18:08Of course, I completely agree with you, Cornelius, Dumbledore said with a serious nod.
18:15Then, regarding her talk of expulsion.
18:18Oh, that was just a joke.
18:21Fudge laughed, waving his hand.
18:24The Ministry wouldn't expel a young hero who's just saved so many lives.
18:29Dolores was only trying to give him a reminder, so he wouldn't be reckless next time, right?
18:34Fudge gave Umbridge a quick, meaningful glance.
18:38Catching on, Umbridge immediately plastered on a sugary smile and added,
18:43Yes, Minister, thank you for understanding.
18:46These young wizards are so arrogant these days.
18:50Just because they score well on an exam, they think they're ready to take on a werewolf.
18:54He needs a lesson in humility to help him live a little longer.
18:59Oh, I'll remember that, Madam, Kyle replied with a polite, if insincere, smile.
19:06And by the way, wearing an outfit like that really makes you look younger.
19:10Umbridge glanced down at her pink cardigan, took it as a compliment, and walked away with her head held high.
19:16Director Sykes, however, noticed the slight edge in Kyle's tone and glanced at him with a glimmer of amusement,
19:23recognizing the boy's jab at Umbridge's attempts to appear youthful.
19:27Just then, the Aurors returned.
19:30Rufus, what do you make of it?
19:33Fudge asked.
19:34It's a werewolf, Rufus Scrimgeer murmured.
19:38He was admitted to St. Mungo's only yesterday.
19:41A werewolf, indeed.
19:43Fudge frowned, anxiously gripping his hat.
19:47The thought of the panic that could ensue if people discovered a werewolf had transformed during daylight was a nightmare.
19:54The backlash would certainly fall on him, the Minister of Magic.
19:58This must not get out.
20:00Fudge's expression shifted as an idea formed in his mind.
20:05Minister, I'll take the boy to rest now, Director Sykes interjected, stepping forward.
20:10She gestured to a young healer beside her, adding,
20:14Any Aurors with questions can consult Healer Helbert here, and he will assist them however necessary.
20:20Fudge glanced between her and Dumbledore, then nodded.
20:23Yes, of course.
20:26Go on ahead.
20:27Thank you, then excuse us.
20:30The sixth floor of St. Mungo's is home to the tea room and shop.
20:34Director Sykes led Kyle and Dumbledore to a booth and ordered each of them a cup of black tea.
20:40Dumbledore took a sip and said,
20:42Surprised, this is my favorite blend.
20:46I thought you might have forgotten.
20:48Five sugar cubes.
20:50I never forget, Director Sykes replied with a hint of lightness.
20:54If everything goes as planned, the Minister will likely take the werewolf with him.
21:00Dumbledore set down his cup.
21:02Cornelius can be a bit, intense at times.
21:06Never mind that.
21:07Let me tell you what I know, Director Sykes continued.
21:11The man arrived at St. Mungo's yesterday afternoon, claiming he'd been scratched by a werewolf.
21:17The healers, as a precaution, placed him in a special ward under close observation.
21:22Last night happened to be a full moon, but he didn't transform.
21:27So, he was moved back to a regular ward.
21:31St. Mungo's has a well-defined protocol.
21:34In cases involving werewolves, they would never allow the patient to be around others unless it could be confirmed he wasn't infected.
21:41That was why the werewolf had managed to escape from the adjacent room.
21:46Kyle nodded in understanding.
21:47A werewolf who didn't transform on a full moon but did so during the day, it was, admittedly, hard to believe.
21:56The healers likely hadn't expected such an unusual case either.
22:00Could this be some kind of mutation?
22:03Kyle asked.
22:05Probably not.
22:07Director Sykes looked thoughtful.
22:08When I arrived, I noticed a distinctive potion scent in his blood.
22:14A potion?
22:15Yes, and it was remarkably similar to Wolf's Bane potion.
22:20Director Sykes frowned.
22:22But this version has more Mandrake leaves in it, along with something else.
22:27Mandrake.
22:28Kyle knew about it.
22:29Just as there is a branch of magic called charms, there is a branch of herbalism for powerful substances.
22:37Mandrake is one of those powerful substances.
22:40Regular charms can't incorporate it, only curses and poisons can.
22:45If an Auror finds a whole Mandrake in a potion bottle, the wizard or witch who made it will spend at least a year in Azkaban.
22:52Kyle looked at Director Sykes in amazement.
22:54You can tell what potions he's been taking just by smelling it.
22:59Wolf's Bane potion and Mandrake are rather unique, explained Sykes.
23:04They seep into the soul, leaving a lingering trace.
23:08Kyle, you might not know, but Pegasia is one of the greatest potioneers of the last 200 years.
23:15At this, Dumbledore leaned over to Kyle and whispered,
23:18I've always wanted her to teach potions at Hogwarts, but she feels she's needed here at St. Mungo's.
23:24Though Dumbledore spoke quietly, in the close quarters of the booth, it was impossible for his words to go unheard.
23:31Albus, must you say that?
23:34Director Sykes said with a hint of exasperation.
23:38Slughorn is also one of the greats, and that young man Snape, his talent isn't far behind mine.
23:44It's different, Pegasia, Dumbledore replied, taking another sip of his black tea.
23:49You can never have too many good professors.
23:53Channel dream novel.
23:55Chapter 119, Compensation, Order of Merlin
23:58Director Sykes was silent for a moment and didn't continue with the topic.
24:03Let's get down to business, she said, looking at Dumbledore.
24:07I suspect someone is making a potion that can influence the transformation of werewolves.
24:12The one we encountered today was most likely deliberately released into St. Mungo's.
24:18I don't know the reason for these actions, it could be a test of the potion's effectiveness,
24:23or maybe it's simply to incite panic.
24:26But in any case, this behavior is a blatant desecration of St. Mungo's,
24:30and I will find the person responsible.
24:33Do you need any help?
24:35Dumbledore offered.
24:36I happen to know a friend who is a werewolf.
24:40Thank you for the offer, but no, I have some connections with a werewolf pack,
24:45Director Sykes replied thoughtfully.
24:47Having them is enough.
24:49Her eyes turned cold.
24:51Whoever had dared to do such a thing at St. Mungo's had crossed her line.
24:56Fortunately, nothing serious had happened today,
24:59otherwise, the hospital's reputation would have suffered greatly.
25:02She needed people to understand that potion ears also had their limits.
25:08Whether it was intentional or not,
25:10both she and Dumbledore refrained from mentioning the Ministry of Magic.
25:14Dumbledore, accepting her decision, remained silent.
25:18A pack of werewolves,
25:20it really didn't matter if there was one more or one less involved.
25:24There is one last thing, and that is about compensation.
25:28Kyle couldn't help but lean forward a bit,
25:30he had been waiting for this since the start.
25:33I am deeply sorry that our mistake put you in such danger.
25:37St. Mungo's will take full responsibility for this,
25:40Director Sykes said, pausing to think.
25:441,000 galleons is our compensation to you.
25:47I hope you can forgive our error.
25:49In addition, because you stopped the werewolf from harming anyone
25:53and helped protect the reputation of St. Mungo's,
25:55we will reward you with an additional 2,000 galleons.
25:583,000 galleons in total.
26:02Kyle raised an eyebrow.
26:04To be honest, it was a little less than he'd expected.
26:08Those few seconds facing the werewolf had been even more dangerous
26:11than his encounter with Orin in the Forbidden Forest.
26:15From drawing his wand to casting the first softening charm,
26:18it had taken only a split second,
26:20and one small mistake could have led to him being bitten.
26:22When it came to matters of life and death,
26:263,000 galleons didn't feel like much.
26:29But since she was clearly connected to Dumbledore and had vouched for him,
26:333,000 galleons it was.
26:36Dumbledore's standing must be preserved.
26:38Besides, Kyle wasn't one to haggle,
26:41he had a bit of a thin skin for it.
26:43When someone had gone to such lengths to make amends,
26:46he really didn't want to speak up and ask for the remaining 997,000 galleons.
26:50Kyle was just about to agree when he heard Director Sykes continue.
26:56And the Order of Merlin.
26:58What?
27:00Kyle was momentarily at a loss, certain he'd misheard.
27:04The Order of Merlin, Director Sykes repeated, smiling.
27:08I will personally nominate you,
27:10though I can't guarantee whether it will be second or third class.
27:14This was her real compensation,
27:16or rather, her heartfelt thank you.
27:18In her eyes, the lives of those patients were more important than St. Mungo's reputation.
27:25Nearly 50 patients were lying in beds across the entire second floor,
27:29and if a werewolf had broken into their rooms,
27:31they would have been utterly defenseless.
27:34Kyle had indirectly saved the lives of 50 wizards,
27:37an act fully deserving of an Order of Merlin medal.
27:41It was just his age.
27:43Director Sykes frowned.
27:45Kyle was too young, not even 12 yet.
27:49If he were just a little older, even of age,
27:51there would be no issue with awarding him a second class medal.
27:55For now, though, she would make the best of it.
27:58Director Sykes looked at Kyle and asked,
28:01So, are you satisfied?
28:03Of course I am, Kyle replied with a smile.
28:06But, could I exchange the galleons for something else?
28:10Oh.
28:12What would you like to exchange them for?
28:14An equivalent amount of potions, Kyle said impulsively.
28:18If possible, I'd love them to be made by you,
28:21any type would be fine.
28:24This answer caught Director Sykes off guard.
28:27She raised an eyebrow and asked,
28:29Why would you want potions instead of galleons?
28:32Because I really enjoy potions class,
28:35Kyle answered without hesitation.
28:37Having a bottle crafted by a master like you
28:39would remind me of how much I still have to learn.
28:43Ft.
28:44Nearby, Dumbledore, who had been sipping his tea,
28:47suddenly choked, nearly dropping his cup.
28:50He hurriedly dabbed at his beard and murmured,
28:53My apologies, the tea is a bit hot.
28:56Kyle kept a straight face, pretending not to notice,
28:59and continued, and I also have a slightly selfish reason.
29:03A master potion maker's work is certainly worth
29:06far more than the galleons would be.
29:08All right, Director Sykes agreed after a moment's thought.
29:12I'll prepare the seven potions that you'll need to learn
29:15over the next few years, in sequence.
29:18But I'm not sure how much they'll be worth,
29:20they may fall short of three thousand galleons.
29:23Are you sure about this?
29:26Yes, absolutely, Kyle nodded enthusiastically.
29:30The idea to trade galleons for potions
29:32had come to him on the spur of the moment.
29:34He didn't need extra galleons right now,
29:37and even if he took the three thousand,
29:40they'd just sit untouched in Gringotts.
29:42This seemed like a far better exchange.
29:45From Dumbledore's earlier comments,
29:47it sounded like Director Sykes' potions skills
29:50were even a notch above Slughorn's.
29:53It was a rare opportunity,
29:54and missing out on the work of a master potion maker
29:57like her would be a true loss.
29:59After concluding their discussion,
30:01the group left the tea room.
30:02The Ministry of Magic was still on site,
30:06and they were there to assist.
30:08As the director of St. Mungo's,
30:10Sykes couldn't simply ignore their presence.
30:13There were also two other injured people
30:15in the werewolf's room on the second floor.
30:18Although they were fortunate enough
30:19not to have been bitten,
30:20she still needed to check on them.
30:23As they walked down the stairs to the fifth floor,
30:25Kyle spotted the round-faced boy again.
30:28He was still standing at the corner of the stairs,
30:31clutching his lunchbox.
30:33This time, though,
30:35an older woman stood behind him,
30:37who Kyle guessed to be his grandmother.
30:39She was dressed in a long skirt,
30:41carried a large red handbag,
30:43and wore a hat adorned with a stuffed vulture.
30:46A round-faced boy at St. Mungo's,
30:49and a lady wearing a vulture hat.
30:51Kyle was beginning to guess who they were.
30:53Speak up, Neville.
30:57Mrs.
30:58Augusta gave the boy an encouraging nudge from behind
31:01when she noticed Kyle and his companions approaching.
31:04The boy set his lunchbox down,
31:06walked over to Kyle,
31:08and, visibly nervous,
31:09said,
31:10Thank you,
31:11thank you for saving me.
31:13I was,
31:14I was so scared earlier.
31:16I'm sorry.
31:17It's alright,
31:19I understand.
31:19Kyle looked at him kindly and asked,
31:22What's your name?
31:24Neville,
31:25Neville Longbottom.
31:27Channel Dream Novel.
31:29Chapter 120,
31:30Speculations About Horcrux's Mrs. Longbottom
31:33and Neville had waited there on purpose.
31:36Ten minutes earlier,
31:37Neville had misunderstood Kyle's instructions.
31:40Instead of going to find a healer,
31:42he had rushed downstairs,
31:44shouting about a werewolf
31:45and trying to rally others to help on the second floor.
31:47But no one believed him,
31:50despite the commotion they had just heard above.
31:53After all,
31:54werewolves don't typically appear during the day,
31:57a fact so basic it's common knowledge in the wizarding world.
32:01And this was St. Mungo's,
32:02filled with magical experts and unusual cases.
32:06Only 20 minutes prior,
32:07someone had claimed to have seen a dragon upstairs.
32:11A werewolf sighting was simply par for the course.
32:14The healers had also dismissed Neville,
32:16the chubby, round-faced boy.
32:19They only ended up on the second floor
32:21thanks to someone else entirely,
32:23the curly-haired trainee healer
32:25who had shown Kyle the way.
32:27He had been in the same room as the werewolf
32:29and witnessed the transformation firsthand.
32:32Thankfully, he had escaped a bite,
32:34the werewolf,
32:35dazed from the transformation,
32:37had merely slammed him into a wall.
32:40Once he pulled himself together,
32:42the trainee used St. Mungo's unique
32:44internal communication methods to alert his colleagues,
32:47leading to the swift response they'd seen.
32:49When Mrs. Longbottom found Neville and heard his account,
32:53she immediately decided they should thank Kyle.
32:56However, by the time they tracked him down,
32:59he was already headed to the sixth floor
33:00with Director Sykes and Dumbledore.
33:02So, Mrs. Longbottom decided to wait with Neville
33:07at the stairwell until Kyle returned.
33:10When they did meet,
33:11Mrs. Longbottom invited Kyle to visit a room
33:14on the fifth floor.
33:16Inside, Neville's parents lay in their beds,
33:18their gazes vacant and unfocused
33:20as they looked toward Kyle.
33:21You saved Neville,
33:24and they would want to thank you, too,
33:26Mrs. Longbottom said,
33:27her voice carrying a slight tremor.
33:30She turned to the beds and spoke gently,
33:32Frank, Alice, the boy is here.
33:35But Frank and Alice showed no sign of understanding,
33:38their eyes remained blank,
33:40unresponsive to her words.
33:42Please don't mind them,
33:44my dear,
33:44Mrs. Longbottom explained softly.
33:46I can feel that they would thank you if they could,
33:50but they simply can't find the words.
33:52While she spoke,
33:54Neville stood nearby with his head down,
33:56staring at his shoes as though he found them fascinating.
33:59His posture, however,
34:01clearly irritated his grandmother.
34:04Look up, Neville,
34:05she scolded firmly.
34:07There's no shame in what happened to your parents.
34:10You should be proud.
34:12I'm not ashamed.
34:14Neville mumbled in a small
34:16but steady voice.
34:18Mrs. Longbottom then turned to Kyle,
34:20her posture straight and her voice
34:22filled with pride.
34:24They were tortured by the Cruciatus curse
34:26at the hands of Death Eaters.
34:28Those wretched cowards thought
34:29they could force Frank and Alice
34:31to betray their allies,
34:33but they couldn't have been more wrong.
34:35The Longbottoms would never yield
34:37to the Dark Lord.
34:38That's truly admirable,
34:40Kyle said,
34:41his voice filled with respect.
34:43You're admirable too,
34:45young man,
34:46Mrs. Longbottom replied.
34:48There are few at your age
34:49who could face down a werewolf.
34:52I hope Neville will show
34:53the same courage one day and,
34:55after he graduates,
34:56become an auror to restore
34:57the Longbottom family's honor.
35:00She glanced over at Neville,
35:02who was still slouching,
35:03and frowned.
35:05Stand up straight, Neville.
35:07How many times have I told you,
35:09keep your back straight?
35:10As Kyle left the ward,
35:13he could still hear Mrs.
35:15Longbottom's voice echoing down the hallway,
35:17sternly instructing Neville
35:18to hold himself tall.
35:20L.
35:20Kyle looked over at Director Sykes and asked,
35:23is there truly no cure for the damage
35:25caused by the Cruciatus curse?
35:27It's difficult, she replied.
35:30Anything that affects the soul
35:32is incredibly hard to heal,
35:33whether it's the Cruciatus curse
35:35or lycanthropy.
35:37She paused thoughtfully before adding,
35:39the Cruciatus curse doesn't just
35:40inflict physical harm,
35:42it inflicts a pain that tears at the soul.
35:45Wizards' bodies are fragile,
35:47like trying to fix a broken mirror
35:48on a balloon that's tightly inflated.
35:51If you're not careful,
35:52the balloon will burst.
35:54Right now,
35:55all we can do is patch together
35:57a faint outline of that mirror
35:58and wait for a more effective solution,
36:00one that doesn't risk bursting the balloon.
36:03Like the Wolfsbane potion.
36:06Kyle wondered aloud.
36:08Precisely,
36:09Director Sykes replied with a slight laugh.
36:12We're waiting for the
36:13Wolfsbane potion,
36:14that will someday cure the damage
36:16caused by the Cruciatus curse.
36:19Many of us have been working
36:20tirelessly toward that goal.
36:22Kyle fell silent,
36:24deep in thought as they walked.
36:26Mentioning fractured souls
36:27had sparked a memory
36:28of something dark and twisted,
36:30Horcruxes.
36:32Yes,
36:32Horcruxes,
36:33the most malevolent magical creation,
36:36devised by the sinister
36:37Herpo the Foul.
36:39Kyle recalled that
36:40to create a Horcrux,
36:41a wizard must first tear their soul
36:43by committing murder,
36:44then seal that fragment
36:45within an object.
36:47But what if a soul
36:48was already shattered?
36:50Could that initial step,
36:51the deliberate act of splitting,
36:53be bypassed?
36:55Take the Longbottoms,
36:56for instance.
36:58Their souls have been torn
36:59by the relentless torment
37:00of the Cruciatus curse.
37:03Didn't that,
37:04in theory,
37:04fulfill the conditions
37:05for forming the Horcrux?
37:07A troubling thought
37:08crept into Kyle's mind,
37:10since it was impossible
37:11to repair the soul completely,
37:13as Director Sykes had described,
37:15would it be possible instead
37:16to simply stabilize
37:17the fragments
37:18by sealing them away?
37:20A Horcrux was a peculiar creation,
37:22almost like an alternate body
37:24or a bridge,
37:25connecting broken parts
37:26of a soul.
37:27The interesting thing
37:28was that once this bridge existed,
37:30each soul fragment
37:31could function
37:31as if it were whole.
37:33That was why Voldemort,
37:35even after creating
37:36six Horcruxes,
37:37hadn't descended
37:38into insanity.
37:40This feature of the Horcrux
37:41allowed him to maintain
37:42his own twisted form
37:43of immortality.
37:45So,
37:46could something similar
37:47be done with the fractured souls
37:48of the Longbottoms?
37:50If they could be made
37:51into Horcruxes,
37:52might that spare them
37:53from the curse's relentless grip
37:55on their shattered psyches?
37:56Of course,
37:58this was just a speculative idea
37:59forming in Kyle's mind.
38:02He hadn't read any books
38:03on Horcruxes,
38:04and his knowledge
38:05on the subject
38:05was limited to vague recollections.
38:08He had no way of knowing
38:10whether this theory
38:10held any merit.
38:12Kyle glanced over
38:13at Dumbledore,
38:14who stood not far away,
38:16his sharp gaze noticing
38:17the brief,
38:18thoughtful look.
38:20Dumbledore's eyes
38:21met his with a hint
38:22of curiosity.
38:23Quickly,
38:24Kyle averted his gaze.
38:26Ask Dumbledore.
38:28No,
38:29that would be a disaster.
38:31As soon as he so much
38:32as mentioned the word
38:33Horcrux,
38:34he was sure Dumbledore's wand
38:35would come out
38:36and pin him
38:36to the nearest wall.
38:38And extracting himself
38:39from that situation
38:40would be beyond embarrassing.
38:42If he couldn't ask,
38:44he'd simply have to
38:45research it himself.
38:47Once the school year began,
38:49he planned to visit
38:49the restricted section
38:50in the Hogwarts library.
38:53If he couldn't find
38:54the information there,
38:55he'd wait.
38:56After all,
38:57the diary would
38:58resurface next year.
39:00As for the Ravenclaw's
39:02diadem in the room
39:02of requirement,
39:04Kyle shuddered.
39:06He had no desire
39:07to go near it
39:08unless absolutely necessary.
39:10That Horcrux was dangerous,
39:12far beyond anything
39:13he could gain from it
39:14at this stage.
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