Kyle, who had been studying the golden symbols on the ceiling, turned toward the voices and noticed two others in the hall, chatting comfortably. The one who had just spoken was McPhail, whom he recognized from the Order of Merlin ceremony at Hogwarts. Beside him sat a strikingly tall witch—though "tall" hardly seemed adequ...
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“Old Baine is going to get it this time!”
“Corruption? The smiling guy, Will? I remember him as someone who valued honor above all else.”
“You don’t know anything. Corruption is just an excuse. He’s actually caught up in the internal struggle of House Crane.”
“Following the wrong person?”...
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Kyle landed with a slight thud, holding onto the fragment of the Philosopher's Stone, which spun briefly in midair before he deftly caught it. He slipped the fragment into his pocket, then looked around, taking in his surroundings.
Before setting off, Kyle had anticipated all sorts of possible destinations. He had expec...
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Lynd seemed to possess eyes in the back of his head, effortlessly dodging the attack from behind. He spun around smoothly, swinging his sword in a precise arc and striking the sneak attacker squarely in the chest. If it had been a real blade, the strike would have left the assailant gravely injured and incapable of continuing...
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After realizing that Fred and George were only joking, Kyle handed Ratton over to them. However, Ratton was still somewhat uneasy, hovering in mid-air and keeping a wary eye on the twins.
“Hey, we were just joking!” Fred said, looking a bit embarrassed.
Ratton, however, pretended not to hear.
“You real...
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After leaving the young drunkard Old Baine, Lynd returned directly to his cabin. Demonstrating his swordsmanship in the tavern had left him exhausted, and he longed to collapse onto his bed and rest. However, the sharp pain in his back reminded him that rest would have to wait. The position of his bandages needed to be adjust...
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“What are your plans next?” With the tavern mostly empty, Old Baine finally had a moment to rest. He seated himself across from Lynd, his expression tinged with concern.
Lynd pondered briefly before asking, “Old man, do you still have connections with the guard unit in Red Lake?”
“You’re thinking of be...
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Lynd, already accustomed to the persistent ache in his back, stepped out of the house where he had spent the past month recuperating, leaning on the crutches crafted by Old Baine just the day before. Though his injuries would need at least another two weeks to fully heal, they no longer hindered his ability to walk.
His...
2024-12-12 15:24:26 +0000 UTC
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Early that morning, Kyle went downstairs for breakfast, as usual. Chris was the only one in the living room. Diana, in fact, had not returned since the last investiture ceremony. Kyle had already asked Chris about it, but he didn’t seem to know much either, aside from mentioning that the Department of Mysteries' mission app...
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The Hogwarts Express rolled through golden fields of wheat and small villages, the scenery flashing by the windows. Inside their compartment, Kyle had tucked away his Cloak of Invisibility, while Fred and George sat across from him, absorbed in a game of wizard chess. Unlike their usual lightheartedness, the twins wore seriou...
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The day before the holidays, the grades were finally released, and Kyle, with a perfect score, was unchallenged at the top of his year. This result came as a shock to many who had always assumed Kyle’s performance had been subpar. In fact, even Kyle himself was stunned. Had Snape really awarded him a perfect score again?
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Newt stepped lightly into the suitcase and landed in the room inside. Looking around, he was surprised to see that Kyle had arranged the space quite neatly. The furniture and everything else were meticulously organized, far tidier than Newt’s own cluttered quarters. In one corner, two large bookshelves stood filled with boo...
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After dinner, Kyle’s gaze drifted to where Chris and Diana had been sitting, perhaps unintentionally... Their seats were empty—they must have left early.
Soon, the rest of the students began filing out of the Great Hall, heading back to their dormitories. Kyle, however, remained behind. The banquet had only been one...
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Only then did the crowd in the Great Hall finally react.
What had they just heard… an out-of-control Werewolf?
Even as first-years, they knew quite well how terrifying Werewolves could be, having already studied them for a year. They recalled learning about the Werewolf Code of Conduct, which labeled Werewolves ...
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The unexpected arrival of the guests instantly captured everyone’s attention. The cheers and chatter faded as students turned their heads, recognizing only Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, among the newcomers. The others were unfamiliar to most.
Even Dumbledore, seated at the Head Table, looked momentarily surp...
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In the end, Diana didn’t show up. Crowded places like Hogwarts weren’t her style. But she still made her presence felt—by sending Dumbledore a Howler.
No one knew the exact contents of that Howler, but afterward, students spotted a Phoenix circling the Quidditch Pitch, and the castle portraits were abuzz with chat...
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Hermione was right. By the time she and Ron reached the Hospital Wing, it was packed with students who had come to see Harry. His friends, members of the Quidditch team, and those simply curious were all crowded around. And, of course, there were a few who came to gloat, such as a certain first-year Slytherin who would rather...
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Harry had many questions, but Dumbledore answered each one with patience.
Before long, Kyle located Madam Pomfrey and requested to be discharged. Although a bit reluctant, she agreed after another examination, confirming Kyle truly had no lingering issues.
As he left the Hospital Wing, Kyle glanced at the still-so...
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Kyle sensed things were slipping out of his control.
“Professor...” he said with a nervous laugh, “I don’t remember The Mirror of Erised having a replay function… Isn’t it like any other mirror?”
“That’s true for most versions of the Mirror of Erised,” Dumbledore replied, “but I’ve made a s...
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Kyle arrived at the Hospital Wing as quickly as he could after commanding the Basilisk back to sleep.
Harry was lying peacefully asleep in one of the beds, while Dumbledore stood nearby, speaking with Madam Pomfrey, who looked distinctly displeased.
“Last year it was a Dark wizard, and this year it’s the Death...
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The small room was in utter chaos, marked everywhere with scorch marks from Fiendfyre. Even the Mirror of Erised hadn’t been spared; its golden frame had melted, its surface now gray and cracked.
Quirrell was gone.
When he had touched Harry, his body had begun to blacken rapidly, like a statue melting away, unti...
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Voldemort seemed eager for Kyle to be caught by Dumbledore while researching Horcruxes—or perhaps he simply believed it inevitable that anyone foolish enough to pursue this dark magic at Hogwarts would be discovered.
“You don’t need to worry about that, Professor,” Kyle replied smoothly, carefully tucki...
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Facing Voldemort’s offer, Kyle felt no excitement whatsoever. His heart was completely unmoved.
Just think back to what that other famous “villain” had said sixty years ago: For the greater good. It was grand, stirring, almost poetic. But Voldemort? He only spoke of power and status—vague, empty pr...
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After about half an hour, Quirrell finally staggered through the Troll-infested room and arrived at the checkpoint Snape had set up. He looked like he’d aged decades—his face pale and drawn, his skin wrinkled, and his entire body reeking of blood. Every step he took seemed agonizing, forcing him to grit his teeth.
O...
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In the dead of night, in a silent corridor on the fourth floor, a figure in a long black robe slipped past Filch’s patrol undetected.
Since meeting the Dark Lord in Albania, Quirrell’s once routine life had transformed dramatically. He now had a new, singular purpose: to help the Dark Lord rise again. If he succeede...
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Kyle frowned as he surveyed the empty room. Whether as a Hufflepuff or the one responsible for this situation, he felt it was his duty to help Professor Sprout cover this small oversight.
However, retrieving the Devil’s Snare from the Room of Requirement up on the eighth floor would waste too much time. By the time he...
2024-12-05 19:23:59 +0000 UTC
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For Kyle, the minor mishap during the Charms exam had no effect on his final grade.
“Impeccable,” Professor Flitwick said, smiling. “I’m looking forward to your final score, Kyle. I hope you didn’t intentionally get one question wrong like you did last year. It’s been a long time since Hogwarts has seen a st...
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When Hagrid noticed Kyle in his Quidditch uniform, he suddenly remembered that today was the match between Hufflepuff and Slytherin. But the game had started a long time ago. Since Kyle was one of the team's Chasers, this meant...
"I'm sorry, Kyle," Hagrid said apologetically. "It's my fault you missed the match!"
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In truth, Hermione didn’t really know Kyle that well. If she had, she’d realize that nothing—not even a final exam, and maybe not even the O.W.L.s—could keep him away from a Quidditch match. The real reason for his absence this time was because he’d received something unusual and urgent.
Five minutes before th...
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Ron was well aware of Kyle’s impressive academic record, and it made a strong impression on him. In fact, it had caused quite a stir in the Weasley household. Fred and George had endured more than a few scoldings over the holidays, and now they’d take off the moment anyone mentioned the word “results.” Even Percy had ...
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