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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 261, don't worry, Tom, I'll help
00:28you the group had found a suitable field for Quidditch when Kyle seemed to have a sudden
00:31thought and asked, you mentioned me earlier this morning? It was Harry. No, actually, it was Hermione.
00:40Fred started, but then passed the explanation to Harry. You tell him, he said before hopping onto
00:46his broom to join George in chasing after their makeshift quaffle, a ball made from woven rot tan.
00:52Ron. Kyle turned to Harry, curious. It's not that big a deal, Harry said, a bit sheepishly.
00:59Do you sell those automatic inkjet quills? How much are they, roughly? After a moment,
01:06he added, the kind you gave to Ron. Kyle shook his head. I don't think we sell those.
01:14Why, do you want one? The quill had been a simple project, something he'd made while practicing
01:19alchemy. He'd never considered selling it. Even though it had a useful charm, it was still just a
01:26writing tool. Selling it at a high price wouldn't feel right, and no one would likely buy it for a
01:32high price anyway. On the other hand, selling it cheaply would be a waste of his time and effort,
01:38given how intricate it was to create. Besides, he had enough on his plate with 12 classes lined up for
01:44the year, he wasn't looking to add extra work for himself. Oh, it wasn't for me. It was for Hermione,
01:52Harry explained. She seemed to really like that quill you gave to Ron. No wonder. Kyle said,
02:00understanding now. Harry wasn't likely to care about a quill, but for Hermione, it made perfect sense.
02:07I'll make sure she has one when school starts, Kyle said. I'm sure she'll be thrilled, Harry replied,
02:14smiling. It's just a quill, nothing special, Kyle waved it off casually. After all, he'd made the
02:22quill based on someone else's design. Giving it as a gift felt like the least he could do.
02:28The group didn't head back to the borough until evening, mainly because Ginny, refusing to accept
02:33her earlier defeat, borrowed Harry's Nimbus 2000 to challenge Kyle to a rematch. Needless to say,
02:40Ginny lost again and was left questioning her life choices. On the way home, she sulked,
02:46taking Ron's sluggish shooting star and casting annoyed glances at Kyle's back,
02:51as if measuring the best angle to land a smack on him. Fortunately for Kyle, the others were in a rush
02:57to get home for dinner and walked quickly, reaching the borough before Ginny had a chance to act on her
03:02irritation. Over the next few days, Kyle seemed to forget about the diary entirely. He spent his
03:09time working on a new map or helping Fred and George refine their trick wands. It wasn't until
03:15three days later that he opened his suitcase and took the diary out again. As soon as he opened it,
03:21a line appeared on the blank page, long time no see. Riddle didn't complain about Kyle's absence.
03:27Instead, he greeted him like an old friend who hadn't seen him in ages. Been busy lately?
03:35If it's with schoolwork, I'd be glad to help. Sorry, Tom, Kyle wrote back. I'd been wrapped up
03:43in researching a magical object with a classmate from the neighborhood. That's perfectly understandable.
03:48I'm doing the same, actually. You like magical objects too? Kyle asked.
03:56Of course, don't forget, I created this extraordinary diary. Back when I was in fourth year,
04:03I once spent an entire day sitting alone in an empty hallway, studying the secrets of the castle's
04:08magical portraits, even forgetting my classes. Did you ever figure them out?
04:13Not completely, Riddle admitted. There was one aspect I couldn't solve. Do you think you could
04:20help us? Kyle asked, quickly scribbling with his quill. We're stumped on one part. Of course,
04:28we're friends, aren't we? Kyle thought back to a recent issue Fred and George had encountered with
04:34their charms and related to Riddle. Riddle replied almost immediately, your formula for the magic words
04:40is off. The word for, trigger, should go last, not first. He proceeded to explain in detail the
04:48meaning of each magic word and the importance of their arrangement. Riddle's explanations shed light
04:54on the complex world of ancient runes and alchemy, concepts that had puzzled Kyle and Flamel's notes
04:59and various alchemical texts. Nicholas Flamel himself had never been able to break down these details,
05:05since, for him, they were as instinctual as speaking or writing. But Riddle's instructions
05:11were meticulous and precise, which surprised Kyle. Then again, without a solid grounding in ancient
05:18runes, Riddle would never have secured a position at Borgin and Burke's right out of school. Dark magic
05:24shops like that held far higher standards for expertise than Diagon Alley's more conventional stores.
05:29Kyle's eyes lit up. What he had assumed would take him years to learn now seemed attainable in a
05:36fraction of the time. From that point on, Kyle treated the diary like a point-and-click tool for
05:42all his questions about ancient runes and alchemy. Riddle remained helpful, diligently answering every
05:48question and even adding his own insights to make concepts clearer. The only drawback was that,
05:54now and then, Riddle would slip in personal questions about the world outside.
05:58Kyle didn't mind much, he could tolerate a little prodding in exchange for all the free knowledge.
06:04Think of it as watching commercials, he mused, brushing off Riddle's probing his background noise.
06:11A few days passed this way, and finally, Riddle's curiosity got the better of him.
06:16Could you tell me about the school? Kyle was jotting down notes on derivative meanings of magic
06:22words when he noticed the new line on the page. He paused, frowning slightly.
06:28Riddle was growing bolder. After so many deflections, Kyle couldn't just ignore the question.
06:34Why do you suddenly ask that? There was a long pause. When I think about how 50 years have passed,
06:41I can't help but wonder what the school is like now. Have you met headmaster Armando Dippet?
06:47Is he very old now? You're talking about the previous headmaster, Kyle wrote back.
06:54I haven't met him. The current headmaster is Albus Dumbledore. The diary was silent again,
07:01this time for an even longer stretch. Tom, are you still there? Apologies.
07:07I just remembered something, Riddle wrote, hesitantly. Is it about headmaster Dumbledore?
07:15Yes. As I remember him, he wasn't the headmaster, but the transfiguration professor.
07:21You must miss him quite a lot, Kyle responded. Don't worry, Tom, as your friend, I'll help you.
07:28Help me. Riddle's reply came quickly, tinged with uncertainty. Once school starts, I'll show
07:36headmaster Dumbledore your diary, Kyle wrote, his quill moving briskly across the page.
07:42You two can have a proper chat. A reunion after 50 years. I'm sure he'd be thrilled to see you again.
07:50The diary remained blank after that, not a single word reappearing.
07:55Channel Dream Novel. Chapter 262, the two-to-the-moment riddles writing faded,
08:01the diary's yellowed pages seemed to lighten, as if they were losing color. Almost immediately,
08:07a messy scrawl in what looked like frantic, uneven handwriting appeared across the paper.
08:13Kyle squinted, trying to make out the words, don't ever give this diary to Dumbledore.
08:17I mean, Professor Dumbledore is the person I admire most, and I'd rather visit him in person
08:24than have just a memory go to him. I'm sure I'd feel the same way even 50 years from now.
08:30As Kyle read, that unsettling sense of prying crept back, stronger than before.
08:36This time, he could even hear a faint whisper in his mind, gently urging him to believe Riddle's
08:41words, nudging him toward obedience. However, thanks to a clemency, the subtle hint became clear
08:47and almost crude, more like a blunt command that he was supposed to follow.
08:52Can he use the confundus charm on top of legilimency?
08:56Kyle mused to himself. Either that, or he's just really laying it on thick.
09:02Raising an eyebrow, Kyle feigned obliviousness and wrote with a calm expression,
09:06You're right, Tom. I was careless. I think Headmaster Dumbledore would also prefer it if you showed him
09:14the diary yourself. Exactly, you're absolutely right. Riddle's handwriting returned to its usual
09:21neat form. So, you must promise not to show him the diary, okay? Since you put it that way,
09:29alright, Kyle responded, agreeing without hesitation. Following this exchange, Riddle became unusually
09:35restrained, focusing exclusively on his role as Kyle's tutor, as though terrified Kyle might change
09:41his mind and take the diary to Dumbledore after all. But despite Riddle's compliance, the experience
09:47grew frustrating for Kyle. Riddle's handwriting, once a bold black, had faded to a dull gray,
09:54and each time Kyle asked a question, it grew lighter. Eventually, as Kyle posed yet another question
10:01about the arrangement of magical words, Riddle stopped responding altogether. A single, faint
10:07line appeared, I'm afraid I can't continue studying with you for the time being. Why? Kyle wrote back,
10:14appearing anxious. We're so close to finishing the section on basic arrangements, he thought bitterly.
10:21Why stop now? The diary's magic is almost depleted. Magic? Kyle wrote, confused.
10:30But. But. I thought it was like the portraits in the castle. They never stop talking. It's not the
10:38same, Riddle explained. Hogwarts is a uniquely magical place, practically brimming with ambient magic.
10:45The portraits are linked to the castle itself, so they don't need additional power. But I'm just an
10:51ordinary diary, I rely on stored magic to talk to you. So, what can I do? Kyle replied, feigning
10:59distress. Can I bring you to Hogwarts and hang you on a wall? Kyle continued, I know of a really flat
11:07wall near the library on the second floor. Although, some Gryffindor students do tend to throw dumb
11:13bombs at it, but the caretaker, Mr. Filch, always cleans it up and sprays perfume, so it never smells.
11:20The diary was silent for a moment. Riddle, likely unfamiliar with dumb bombs, could infer from the name
11:27alone that it wasn't pleasant. Are students really this unruly these days? He probably wondered.
11:34No, hanging my diary on a wall wouldn't work, he eventually wrote, his handwriting fading further,
11:40as though to ensure Kyle could read it. I can recover on my own, but it may take some time.
11:47In the meantime, I won't be able to answer your questions. Kyle glanced at the enchanted box beside
11:53him, crafted by none other than Nicholas Flamel, a box designed to block and contain magic.
11:59If he stored the diary inside, it might take ages for it to recharge, or perhaps it wouldn't at all.
12:06I still have a lot to share with you as a new friend. Riddle seemed to have been waiting for
12:11this prompt. His response appeared quickly, if you have questions that need my help, you can use fresh,
12:17dragon blood as ink. That should help me recover faster. Dragon blood. Kyle was momentarily taken
12:26aback. He'd expected Riddle to ask for something more trivial, perhaps a small magical charm,
12:32but dragon blood? That was hardly a small request. But Tom. I remember the 12 uses of dragon blood,
12:41and none of them involve replenishing magical energy. That's true for wizards, but I'm a diary now.
12:47And I can absorb the magic from dragon blood. The truth was, Riddle would have preferred the blood
12:53of a unicorn, as its unique properties would have allowed him to recover even faster, free from the
12:58curse he would incur as a living being. But he sensed that requesting unicorn blood might raise too many
13:04questions, so he opted for dragon blood as a less suspicious choice. So, restoring magic in special
13:11objects. Is that the 13th use of dragon blood? Kyle wrote, adding a touch of admiration.
13:19Incredible, Tom. Even headmaster Dumbledore didn't notice this.
13:25That's likely true, Riddle replied, brushing off the mention of Dumbledore, clearly uninterested in
13:30discussing him further. The diary's magic is running low. Let's talk about something else.
13:37Kyle raised an eyebrow and wrote, Tom, maybe it's just my imagination, but it seems like you're a
13:43little, afraid of headmaster Dumbledore. There was a pause, and then Riddle's response appeared,
13:50alright, I admit it, I am a little. But isn't that only natural? He's the most powerful wizard of all.
13:58If the words hadn't faded so quickly, Kyle would have liked to save that sentence as a trophy,
14:03Voldemort himself admitting he feared Dumbledore would surely make headlines on the front page of
14:07the Daily Prophet. You're mistaken, Tom, Kyle wrote thoughtfully. Dumbledore was the most powerful
14:15wizard 12 years ago. But not anymore. What do you mean? The response appeared quickly,
14:22and the handwriting was noticeably messy, almost frantic. 12 years ago, Kyle continued,
14:28someone killed a dark wizard who was supposedly on the same level as Dumbledore, without even using a
14:34wand. What was his name? I mean, this dark wizard, Riddle wrote, a hint of desperation creeping into the
14:42letters. Something like Lethomort or Vortiswoop. I'm not sure. But it doesn't really matter.
14:50Kyle then wrote his final message, closing the interaction abruptly.
14:54All right, Tom, you rest up. I'm off to see if I can find some fresh dragon blood,
15:00and we'll talk again next time. As he closed the diary, he thought he glimpsed another message
15:06forming, the ink dark and bold. But he didn't pause to read it. Instead, he tossed the diary back into
15:14the enchanted box, snapped the lid shut, and set it aside. Turning to the parchments littered across his
15:20desk, he began organizing them, carefully reviewing each one with the explanations of runic symbols
15:26beside him. Channel Dream Novel.
15:30Chapter 263, The Heartless Dumbledore
15:32The next morning, Kyle arrived at the burrow early and used the fireplace to travel to Diagon Alley.
15:39As he'd expected, anything related to dragons came at a premium, dragon blood included.
15:44A small vial set him back 12 galleons, a price that made him wince.
15:50So much for a, free, talking book, he thought ruefully. Bad review.
15:56After picking up the dragon blood, Kyle decided to swing by the junk shop, where he ran into Percy,
16:01who was just exiting the shop, clutching a book with a mixture of pride and pain.
16:07Mrs. Weasley hadn't been comfortable with Kyle going to Diagon Alley alone,
16:10so she had asked Percy to join him. It just so happened that Percy had been meaning to buy the
16:16book he'd seen a few days earlier, Prefects Who Gained Power. Ever since he'd come across it,
16:22Percy had felt as though the book contained his future path. Every time he closed his eyes,
16:28the words of wisdom within it seemed to echo in his mind, each reading revealing some new insight.
16:34Unable to shake the feeling that he might miss something crucial, he had decided to buy it,
16:39even if it meant spending every bit of his allowance. Kyle glanced at Percy,
16:44who was holding the book as if it were a priceless treasure. Curious, he asked,
16:49how much did you spend? Nine galleons, all the pocket money I'll have for the next two years.
16:55Percy replied, with a mix of pride and resignation. It was supposed to be 18 galleons,
17:02but the shopkeeper gave me a great discount when he saw I didn't have enough. Kyle raised his eyebrows.
17:09In a second-hand shop, books usually went for half the price of those at Flourish and Blotts.
17:15Meaning, the original price of Prefects Who Gained Power was 36 galleons, a shockingly high price.
17:22By Merlin's beard, that's more than seven of Lockhart's books combined.
17:27Kyle mused, thinking back to Lockhart's titles, which had seemed steep at five galleons each.
17:32Looks like Lockhart's prices aren't so bad after all. But Kyle kept his thoughts to himself. After all,
17:41it wasn't his money. This time, they didn't run into any acquaintances on their way back and return
17:47to the borough via the fireplace in the leaky cauldron. Mrs. Weasley had just finished preparing
17:54breakfast, corned beef sandwiches and fried potatoes. Percy didn't join them at the table,
18:00instead grabbing two sandwiches and hurrying upstairs to study his classic texts.
18:05Kyle sat down next to Ron, who was grimacing as he struggled with a tough piece of corned beef,
18:10his whole face scrunched up.
18:13You're back, Kyle.
18:15Fred, seated across from him, rubbed his chin thoughtfully and asked,
18:19What did you go to Diagon Alley to buy?
18:22Dragon's blood.
18:23Kyle pulled out a small bottle, and a faintly fishy odor immediately filled the air.
18:30Oh, that smell is awful, said George, pinching his nose.
18:35Put it away.
18:36Kyle shrugged.
18:38There was nothing he could do about it, fresh Dragon's blood simply smelled that way,
18:43and the apothecary's bottle wasn't the best, it was sealed just enough to prevent leaks.
18:48When he put the bottle back in his leather bag, the smell around him lessened slightly.
18:53Dragon's blood isn't cheap, noted Fred.
18:56Are you brewing some kind of potion?
18:59No, I've got other uses for it, Kyle replied, shaking his head.
19:04By the way, have you seen that parchment I gave you?
19:08Speaking of which.
19:10Fred suddenly stood up, looking excited.
19:13Kyle, you're an absolute genius.
19:15The magic formula you gave us is brilliant.
19:19George enthusiastically pushed a plate piled high with corned beef sandwiches towards Kyle.
19:25Just a small tweak, and all our issues were sorted out.
19:29The trick wand is a complete success.
19:33Don't tell me you're discussing those magic tricks again.
19:36Mrs. Weasley interrupted as she came over with a plate of sausages,
19:40casting Fred and George a disapproving look.
19:42No, Mom.
19:45George quickly clarified, we're discussing ancient runes.
19:49That's right, Fred added, producing a parchment covered with various symbols and formulas.
19:55We're working on practical applications of runes.
19:59Professor Babbling left us this assignment.
20:03Mrs. Weasley glanced at the parchment and saw that it was indeed filled with magical symbols,
20:08along with sections clearly written in the twins' handwriting.
20:12Oh, I see.
20:14Sorry, Fred, and George.
20:17She placed several sausages on their plates.
20:20Fred winked at Kyle.
20:22It's all right, but Mom, I'm George.
20:26Kyle grinned and took a bite of his sandwich.
20:28He had to admit that Mrs. Weasley's corned beef was extremely dry and tough, nearly like jerky.
20:36But it still tasted good.
20:38After breakfast, Fred fetched his broomstick.
20:41Kyle, how about a game of Quidditch later?
20:44Cedric's back, so we could have a house match.
20:48Kyle glanced at them and immediately declined.
20:51With a house full of griffinders, and Ginny, though not yet sorted, likely joining in,
20:57he knew it was a stacked lineup.
21:00Five against two might have been manageable, but with three season players on their side,
21:04it would be madness to take them on in a house match.
21:08At worst, we'll let you have Ginny, George offered generously.
21:12She hasn't been sorted yet, so she can go wherever.
21:16And Harry, Kyle added.
21:18Not a chance.
21:20Fine, then.
21:22After firmly rejecting this one-sided match, Kyle left the burrow.
21:27He planned to head back to catch up with Riddle, after all, he had splurged on that
21:31Dragon Blood membership, and he wasn't about to let it go to waste.
21:36But ultimately, this idea didn't come to pass.
21:39It had nothing to do with Fred and the others, Kyle had just returned to his room when a large,
21:45fiery red bird swooped in, landing on his shoulder.
21:49Fox.
21:50Kyle stared in surprise at the phoenix perched on him.
21:54What are you doing here?
21:56Fox ruffled his tail feathers and tossed a suitcase down in front of Kyle,
22:00the very suitcase Kyle had given Dumbledore before the holidays.
22:03You brought it?
22:06Any thoughts of Riddle vanished as Kyle excitedly picked up the suitcase, inspecting it from all
22:11angles.
22:12Thanks, Fox.
22:15Where's Professor Dumbledore, he asked absently, still examining the suitcase.
22:20He shouldn't have asked.
22:22The instant the words left his mouth, Fox let out a sharp, indignant chirp and began flapping his
22:28wings furiously, clearly trying to convey a message.
22:31You're saying, he went to the Austrian Wizarding Congress by himself and sent you to deliver this?
22:37Kyle frowned slightly, thinking it over.
22:41If he remembered correctly, Nirmengard was located somewhere near Austria.
22:46Fox gave a vigorous nod, still flapping his wings in agitation, as though denouncing some shameless
22:51scoundrel who tossed aside the familiar for something new.
22:55Unfortunately, Kyle bore the brunt of Fox frustration.
22:59The phoenix's flapping wings struck him repeatedly, and it stung.
23:04Hurriedly, Kyle fished out a handful of fresh herbs to calm him.
23:07It's alright, don't be mad.
23:11Here, have something to eat, it's all fresh.
23:15Look, you don't need to waste your energy being upset over someone like that.
23:19He.
23:21Channel Dream Novel.
23:23Chapter 264, The Phoenix's Way of Traveling
23:26After some persuasion from Kyle and a handful of fresh herbs, Fox gradually calmed down.
23:32Turning his grief into an appetite, he focused on eating the herbs,
23:36and Kyle couldn't resist reaching out to gently rub the feathers on his neck.
23:41This was the first time Kyle had properly petted a phoenix, how to describe it.
23:46The feathers were a bit stiff, not as fluffy and soft as an owl's, yet they felt nice.
23:52They were delicate and smooth, a little warm to the touch,
23:55like a gold galleon freshly taken from a vault.
23:59When Fox finished the herbs, he spread his wings and flew toward the window.
24:03Kyle thought he was preparing to leave, but Fox only flew to the windowsill,
24:08where he perched beside Ratten, folded his wings, and began to doze, looking content and drowsy after
24:14a good meal.
24:16Ratten, who had been fast asleep, woke with a start.
24:20He glanced at his unexpected guest, his neck feathers bristling.
24:23With a quick, silent gesture, he shifted over, making room for Fox.
24:29Kyle watched Ratten expressionlessly, then shrugged with disdain.
24:34This dumb bird, he thought.
24:37Whenever it's in a bad mood, if another owl so much as glances its way,
24:41it'll chase them down and beat them senseless.
24:44But now.
24:46Total coward.
24:47Ratten seemed to catch Kyle's expression and turned away silently, choosing to ignore him.
24:53He wanted to stand his ground, but the other bird was covered in red feathers,
24:57radiating a presence that clearly said it was not to be trifled with.
25:01Better to endure and avoid trouble.
25:04The two birds stood on the windowsill, each on their own side, looking unexpectedly harmonious.
25:11Kyle sat down at the table and glanced at a box not far away.
25:15Judging by Fox's behavior, he didn't seem to be leaving anytime soon.
25:20And with Fox here, Kyle definitely couldn't meet Riddle for extra lessons.
25:25Even though a phoenix might not necessarily recognize a horcrux, what if it did?
25:30And if it knew, it would be as good as Dumbledore knowing.
25:34Kyle had promised to give the diary to Dumbledore, but only once it was no longer useful, not just yet.
25:40But if he couldn't take the lessons, there wasn't much else to do.
25:45The phoenix didn't like crowds, so taking him out to play Quidditch wasn't an option,
25:49but Kyle didn't want to leave him home alone either.
25:53He couldn't spend the whole day in his room studying magical formulas.
25:57Now that his magical studies had advanced beyond the elementary stage, progressing
26:02through independent reading alone, without Riddle's guidance, felt inefficient.
26:06A bit of a waste of time. As he mulled this over, Kyle's gaze landed on the suitcase beside him.
26:14After a moment's thought, he walked over to the window sill.
26:18Fox, how about we go out for some fresh air?
26:22Fox opened his eyes.
26:24Newt Scamander.
26:25I think you know where he lives.
26:28Kyle asked.
26:30Fox nodded. He was privy to all that Dumbledore knew, otherwise, he wouldn't have been sent to
26:36deliver a letter to Nicholas Flamel. Naturally, Newt's place was no exception.
26:42Perfect, Kyle said.
26:44How about you take me there?
26:47Fox looked Kyle up and down, hesitating.
26:50Kyle, thinking he didn't want to go, quickly held up two fingers.
26:55Two ladies' mantles and one puffer pod.
26:58This time, Fox didn't hesitate.
27:01Without another sound, he flew onto Kyle's shoulder, letting out a chirp that held a hint of
27:06anticipation. One moment.
27:09Kyle quickly grabbed the suitcase, stuffing in his belongings and a box he prepared in advance.
27:16Alright, now there's no prob, before he could finish, Kyle vanished from the room in a sudden,
27:21flame-like flash of light. On the windowsill, Radon, who had just dozed off again, was startled awake
27:28once more. This time was even worse, a mysterious gust of wind swept him straight out the window,
27:35as if he'd been kicked. Radon flapped around in mid-air, circling several times before managing to
27:41fly back up, just barely avoiding a fall. No, this can't be happening.
27:47Fuming, Radon flapped back to the windowsill, ready to confront his owner.
27:52But he quickly noticed, the room was empty.
27:55Not only was Kyle gone, but the, redhead, who'd just shown up was gone too.
28:01All that remained were overturned tables and chairs, bookshelves askew, and parchments scattered
28:06across the floor. Radon flew around the room to make sure no one was there, then returned to the
28:12window so, brushed his wing over the spot where the redhead had been, and with a yawn, settled back
28:17to sleep. On the other side, the moment Fox transported him, Kyle felt an overwhelming
28:23pressure constricting him from all directions, leaving him unable to breathe. It was as if he'd been forced
28:29into a tight, spherical shape, like he'd been crammed into a bludger and then smacked around
28:34by merciless beaters all day. After an indeterminate period, his senses gradually returned to his body.
28:41Kyle opened his bloodshot eyes. He felt a wave of nausea, but his stomach was twisted too tightly to
28:48let him vomit. All he could do was take deep gulps of the forest air, heavy with the earthy scent of soil.
28:54Kyle. Relax, a gentle voice spoke beside him. It was Newt, who offered him an unfamiliar fruit and
29:02gestured for him to eat it. Kyle accepted it absently and bit down. The fruit was sour and
29:08astringent, like biting into an unripe tomato, but somehow, it immediately made him feel better.
29:15What, is it, he managed to ask.
29:18The fruit of a Snargaluf, Newt replied with a smile.
29:22It's also the favorite food of the Diracol.
29:25How do you feel?
29:27Much better, Kyle said, rubbing his ears.
29:31Feels like I've used apparition a hundred times in a row.
29:35That's phoenix travel for you, simple and blunt.
29:38You're lucky you're still standing, Newt replied, handing him another piece of fruit.
29:43Kyle held it under his nose and sniffed but didn't take a bite.
29:47He now understood that Fox had hesitated not because he didn't want to come, but because he
29:52was concerned about whether Kyle could handle such an intense form of travel.
29:57Unfortunately, he'd only realized this too late, after foolishly promising two ladies' mantles and
30:03a puff-a-pot.
30:04This kind of travel is probably only suitable for Professor Dumbledore, Kyle muttered.
30:10In fact, Newt said, smiling at Kyle, although Dumbledore has to attend various meetings across
30:17different locations, he typically opts for apparition or a portkey.
30:21Only in cases of extreme urgency does he rely on the phoenix's power.
30:26Kyle rubbed his ears again, momentarily at a loss for words.
30:30Even Dumbledore couldn't adapt to this.
30:34But you really surprised me, Newt added with a grin as he led Kyle toward the house.
30:39Aside from Dumbledore, Fox rarely ever travels with anyone else.
30:44Channel dream novel.
30:46Chapter 265, The Mischievous Norbert's Adventure, Who's That?
30:51In the room, Tina was setting down a tray of freshly baked cookies on the table.
30:56It's Kyle, Newt said with a smile.
30:59Tina looked up, a bit surprised, she'd been expecting an old friend.
31:04Did you forget something, she asked, handing Kyle the tray of cookies.
31:09You could have just written a letter and asked us to deliver it.
31:13Why make another trip?
31:15Besides, Hogwarts starts tomorrow, doesn't it?
31:19Not long after returning from Paris, Kyle had already visited Newt and Tina once,
31:24staying for two days.
31:26This time, aside from not having much else to do, he came because Fox had delivered his suitcases early.
31:33He'd seized the chance to get his, Phoenix Experience card, and thought he could retrieve
31:37Norbert and the troll ahead of schedule, so he wouldn't have to wait until the Christmas holidays.
31:43Kyle just hadn't expected Phoenix travel to be so intense.
31:46If he'd known, he would've waited until the holidays for sure.
31:51Without a word, Kyle set his suitcase down on the wooden shelf next to him.
31:56Newt raised an eyebrow, quickly grasping the situation, and gave an almost imperceptible
32:01nod as he glanced at Fox perched on Kyle's shoulder.
32:05Oh, isn't that a phoenix?
32:07Tina noticed Fox and walked over in surprise.
32:10Is Dumbledore here too?
32:13Why don't you invite him in?
32:15No, he should still be in Austria at this time, Newt replied, shaking his head.
32:21It's just Kyle.
32:23Fox brought him here.
32:25Tina blinked in astonishment.
32:28It was rare to see Fox without Dumbledore nearby.
32:31She then handed Kyle a glass of lemonade.
32:34It was uniquely tart and slightly bitter, but refreshing to drink.
32:39Kyle thought again about the fruit Newt had given him earlier,
32:42they certainly seemed to know exactly how to ease his discomfort.
32:46Have you been transported by a phoenix before?
32:49Kyle asked curiously.
32:52Many years ago, Newt recalled.
32:54I must say, the experience was, truly unpleasant and unforgettable.
33:00Kyle nodded in understanding.
33:01After finishing the lemonade, the two men headed to Newt's suitcase without further words.
33:08Shortly after entering, Fox spread his wings and flew toward a forested area nearby.
33:14Kyle frowned, recalling it was where the Diracol lived and where Newt had planted
33:18many herbs to treat sick magical creatures.
33:21Don't worry, Newt assured him from behind.
33:24Phoenixes may be proud, but they don't mind the Diracol, so there's no need to be concerned.
33:30Kyle tugged the corner of his mouth into a half-smile.
33:34He wasn't worried about the Diracol, he was worried about the herbs.
33:39Fox had become more and more of a glutton lately, and Kyle was sure he'd heard a gulping sound when
33:44Fox flew off, meaning he'd likely headed straight for the buffet.
33:48Judging by Newt's calm expression, he clearly hadn't realized the gravity of the situation.
33:53But, Kyle decided to let it go.
33:58Forget it, he thought.
34:00The most important thing now is to keep Fox happy and build favor with him.
34:05As for Newt's herb garden, we can always ask Dumbledore to cover the costs later.
34:10He's got plenty of galleons, he won't mind a few lost plants.
34:13With that thought, Kyle nodded and followed Newt to a massive lake.
34:19Newt's suitcase was so enormous that even he didn't quite know its full size.
34:24It was like Hogwarts Black Lake, but that would be just a puddle compared to this.
34:29In the center of the lake, an island covered in massive rocks was home to the dragons.
34:35The two of them boarded a small boat and headed toward the island.
34:39As soon as they landed, Kyle suddenly felt a gust of wind from above, and a massive shadow
34:44fell over his feet. Realizing what might be happening, Kyle moved his fingers slightly and
34:50used the ring Diana had given him last year to apparate a few hundred meters away in an instant.
34:55A second later, a huge Norwegian ridgeback crashed down right where he had just been standing.
35:01It was Norbert, still trying to pounce on Kyle just as he had when he was a baby.
35:06Although Kyle had worked hard to correct this habit as Norbert grew larger,
35:10the dragon's excitement at seeing him after two months must have caused him to forget.
35:15Norbert, calm down. Kyle shouted, watching the ridgeback turn to attempt another jump.
35:22Norbert had grown significantly in the past two months, and if he got hit by him now, it could be fatal.
35:29Diana wasn't home at the moment, so Kyle couldn't recharge the apparition spell on his ring,
35:34and he was reluctant to waste it. Hearing Kyle's command, Norbert finally restrained himself,
35:40flying over more slowly this time and nuzzling his head against Kyle's arm in a familiar gesture.
35:46Just then, Newt arrived, smiling as he observed the reunion.
35:50If you'd come just a couple days later, he probably wouldn't have been quite so excited,
35:55Newt chuckled. You're right, but I didn't really have a choice.
35:59Kyle replied with a shrug. Last time he'd visited, he had hoped to see Norbert,
36:05but the young dragon had recently endured a rough encounter.
36:09He'd gotten into a scrap with the suitcase's long-time resident,
36:12a particularly temperamental Hungarian Horntail, which had been returned three times by the Romanian
36:18Dragon Reserve for its bad behavior. Being less than a year old, Norbert had been no match for the
36:24adult Horntail and had spent several days unconscious after the clash, missing Kyle's visit.
36:30There was an upside, though. Newt had told him that since then, Norbert's personality had mellowed a bit,
36:37not enough to make him docile, but enough to take the edge off his more mischievous behaviors.
36:42As they chatted, Newt guided Kyle to where the Hungarian Horntail resided.
36:47Perhaps cautious of the dragon's infamous temperament, Newt had never brought Kyle here before,
36:52so this was Kyle's first time seeing the Horntail up close in the suitcase.
36:57The dragon was a powerful, jet-black adult, towering and intimidating.
37:02As they approached, it seemed to detect an unwelcome scent.
37:06Rising onto its hind legs, the Horntail held its body upright and craned its neck high,
37:11its blazing orange-yellow eyes flicking toward Kyle and Newt.
37:15Kyle estimated that its mouth hovered nearly 60 feet above the ground,
37:19making it slightly larger than a typical adult dragon.
37:23No wonder it had been returned multiple times, if this beast went on a rampage,
37:28containing it would likely require a dozen wizards.
37:31She smells Norbert on us, and she's not fond of that kid, Newt explained.
37:37Kyle nodded, hardly meeting the explanation.
37:40The Horntail's dislike was plain to see.
37:43They didn't linger near the Horntail for long.
37:45After leaving the Dragon's Island, Newt took Kyle to another area to see the troll.
37:52This particular resident seemed quite comfortable, when they arrived,
37:55they found him sprawled out on the grass, clutching his club in a loose grip and fast asleep.
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