Hogwarts: I Am Such a Model Wizard

Chapter 974 Second Hearing

Ever since Wenda Rozier took over everything related to Horcruxes, Kyle suddenly felt relaxed.

He no longer needs to ask for leave from Professor McGonagall, and will continue to be responsible for ensuring the safety of exam students as usual until the History of Magic exam ends in a few days.

As is customary at Hogwarts, History of Magic represents the last exam, and this also applies to the O.W.L. and N.E.W.T. exams.

Early that morning, even Professor McGonagall came and would appear in the auditorium from time to time to supervise all the seventh grade students in writing exam papers.

Although Professor Marchban repeatedly stated that everything was normal and no different from the previous exams, she just couldn't calm down. After staying in the principal's office for a while, she wanted to come over and take a look.

After all the test papers were taken away, Hogwarts Castle, which had been silent for many days, erupted into cheers in just an instant.

"I don't have to do homework anymore!" Ron stood in front of the window and threw the "History of Magic" out of the window.

"Ron!" Hermione stared at him dissatisfied from behind, "How could you do this?"

"Ah, it doesn't matter." Ron shrugged, "Ginny already has a copy of "History of Magic", I don't need to keep the old book."

There are many children in the Weasley family, and there are children in almost every grade. Sometimes a book can be passed to several people in a row.

For example, the "History of Magic" he just threw out was the one Charlie used.

There was also the "Advanced Transfiguration Guide" used in the sixth-grade Transfiguration class, which Bill had left behind. When he got it, it was so old that even the cover was wrinkled.

Originally, according to the tradition of the Weasley family, this book would still be left to Ginny, but Fred and George couldn't stand it and bought all new books for Ginny with a wave of their hands.

Hermione also knew this.

"That's not what I meant!" She said angrily, but she didn't accuse Ron any more.

Many students poured out of the castle and onto the grounds outside.

Kyle is among them.

Connor also came to Hogwarts today. Kyle watched her pour a bottle of blue potion into the black lake and asked doubtfully:

"Why did you suddenly think of brewing mermaid tonic... Is this also the magic potion formula that Dean Sasia gave you?"

Kyle couldn't figure out why Sacia, as the dean of St. Mungo's, would have a tonic formula for magical creatures. Isn't this something only Newt would be interested in?

Could it be that there is a magical animal treatment unit at St. Mungo's that he doesn't know about?

"This is not a tonic, it's a gill sac potion I brewed." Kangna explained.

"Gill pouch medicine, what is this?" Kyle asked with a frown.

"Similar to gillyweed, this potion can make people grow gills and flippers underwater, and it can last for half a day."

"So that's it." Kyle nodded suddenly.

He understood it this way, it was an enhanced version of gilly grass... similar to white blood and hemostatic medicine.

"Then why did you fall into the black lake?" Kyle glanced at her, "Do you think the mermaid in the black lake needs to grow another pair of gills?"

"That's because I...did something wrong..." At this point, Kangna's voice became much softer.

"Uncle Snape only has collected gillyweed in his storage room. Although it can grow gills and flippers after being taken, it is obvious that fresher ones are needed to brew the potion."

Kangna took out another flask and poured the blue potion inside into the black lake.

"But Uncle Snape said that although this failed potion cannot make wizards grow gills, it has many benefits for magical animals living in the water.

"It just so happened that I came to Hogwarts today to see Professor McGonagall. I just wanted to see the effect in the Black Lake."

Kangna squatted by the black lake and looked at the water.

The mermaid did not come, but the giant squid came, and now it was like Sybill Trelawney who had seen sherry, sucking the lake water from the shore.

It is not difficult to see from its reaction that this failed product can be considered a success in a sense.

Kangna quickly took note of the changes in the giant squid's movements.

"Snape..." Kyle glanced at the castle behind. "When did he leave Hogwarts?"

"It's been a long time, probably the day the N.E.W.T. exam started." Kangna said, "Why, don't you know?"

To be honest, Kyle really didn't know. He always thought that Snape didn't want to face students and professors, so he never went to the auditorium to eat.

And he has a lot of things to do these days, so he can't keep staring at Snape... Of course, even if he has nothing to do, he won't keep an eye on Snape.

"You just said you came to Hogwarts to find Professor McGonagall?" Kyle deliberately changed the subject, "What's the matter? Do you need my help?"

"No need." Connor shook her head, "It's about the hearing. Yesterday the Wizengamot sent Uncle Snape a letter with the time for the second hearing written on it.

"Professor McGonagall said before that we should tell her after we receive the letter."

"when?"

"It happens to be the day when Hogwarts is on holiday."

"That's right, I'll go there then."

"Um."

The two chatted, and not long after, Professor McGonagall walked out of the castle with the people from the Wizarding Examination Authority and watched them leave Hogwarts.

Kangna immediately walked over.

She had arrived a long time ago, but at that time the History of Magic exam was still being held in the castle, so she did not go in to disturb Professor McGonagall and kept waiting outside with Kyle.

Kyle watched Professor McGonagall lead Connor into the castle, but did not follow him.

For Snape's second hearing, he could provide limited help, even if he followed him, it would be useless.

"Kyle!" Hagrid came over from not far away, "I'm going to take Harry and the others to Hogsmeade, and have a glass of mead by the way. Do you want to come with me?"

When Hagrid got closer, Kyle noticed that Harry, Ron and Hermione were following behind him.

Under normal circumstances, even after exams, Hogwarts does not allow students to leave the school early and go elsewhere, including Hogsmeade.

But they are all in seventh grade this year, and the school's restrictions on adult wizards are relatively loose.

And with Hagrid by his side, even if Professor McGonagall knew, he wouldn't say anything.

"I won't go." Kyle waved his hand, rejecting Hagrid's invitation.

Hagrid didn't pay attention, turned around and led the three of them towards the school gate.

"Kyle...um, professor..."

It was always very lively after the exam. Just as Hagrid was sent away, someone came looking for him again.

This time there were several seventh-year students, with Justin Finch-Fletchley from Hufflepuff at the front, MacMillan who was always with him, and Neville from Gryffindor.

Before he graduated, these people were all his good friends, and Justin went to the kitchen with him for supper several times in the middle of the night.

So even if Kyle stayed in school and became a professor, their titles could never be changed.

Running over from a distance, Justin couldn't wait to ask: "We want to hold a banquet. How about you come to join us?"

"Banquet?" Kyle looked at him and then at Neville, "Or two academies together?

"Are you going to the tower, or are you going to let Gryffindor come to the kitchen... I must remind you that even as graduates, some things should not be too excessive, otherwise Professor McGonagall will still confine you before the holidays."

"No, it's not two colleges together, it's four...well, it should be three to be precise." MacMillan stepped forward and explained: "And we guarantee that this banquet will not be discovered by Professor McGonagall. "Because we are going to a place where she will never be found," Justin said.

"The DA's secret base."

"DA?" Kyle was in a daze, "Dumbledore's Army?"

"That's right." Neville nodded, with a hint of pride and confidence on his face that he never had before.

"All members who joined the DA stayed during the last war. Each of us has abided by the original agreement."

After the war, Neville became much more confident. His grandmother, Mrs. Longbottom, once suspected that Neville was being impersonated by others and insisted on using the Appearance Charm on him.

Fortunately, Professor McGonagall stopped him in time.

"Yes." Justin said, "It's just... now that the DA has successfully completed its mission, it's time to disband. We want to celebrate again."

When DA was established, most of the participants were senior students. When Kyle graduated last year, there were nearly half fewer members, and after their class graduates this year, there will be another half less.

There may not even be ten people left, and it is no different from disbanding.

Of course, the dissolution is only in name.

At least for a long time afterwards, they will remember their special identity and be proud of it.

After all, of the many clubs in Hogwarts, only the DA participated in the war against Voldemort and won.

"Including this banquet, only DA members can attend. Potter and Granger went to buy butterbeer, and someone was setting up the banquet venue on the eighth floor."

"So come together, I dare say this will be the most lively banquet." Justin invited again.

Kyle did not refuse this time, only saying that he could go and have a look when the time came.

The three of them seemed very happy, and after chatting with Kyle for a while, they quickly returned to the castle.

At this time, Kangna just walked out of the castle.

"What did Professor McGonagall say?"

"She said she would go to the Ministry of Magic that day and told me not to worry."

"You really don't need to worry." Kyle smiled. Professor McGonagall had handed over all the Horcruxes to the Ministry of Magic. Of course, they couldn't embarrass Snape anymore.

"Snape...where's the professor? He just asked you to come here alone?"

"He doesn't want to go out." Kangna sighed.

"Since the last hearing, his every move has been watched by Aurors, and Uncle Snape doesn't want to see them, so I'm here."

"Aurors... are they troublesome?" Kyle asked.

He suddenly remembered that the current head of the Auror Office was Kingsley, and he had a pretty good relationship with him. In addition, he had been quite ashamed because of the 'Horcrux' before.

If you go find him yourself, you might be able to remove Snape's surveillance.

Originally, after the 'Horcrux' was handed over, this second hearing became a formality. No matter how stupid Snape was, he would not be able to escape at this time.

But Snape made it clear that he was disgusted with Aurors' surveillance. If he was unhappy, Kyle would be happy.

So Kyle has been hesitant to go to Kingsley.

"If it's troublesome, it's still a little bit troublesome." Connor whispered: "Every time he sees the Aurors outside the window, Uncle Snape will be in a bad mood. Although he never said it, I can see it. "

"Oh..." The corners of Kyle's mouth turned up slightly, then quickly recovered.

"Is that all?" he asked.

"Also, there is no way to buy materials." Kangna thought for a moment, "There are some materials in the potions I am learning that are not available in Diagon Alley, and I have to go to some... less safe places to buy them.

"But now that the Aurors are watching, Uncle Snape will definitely not be able to go, and he insists on not telling me the address."

"That's it." Kyle said, his thoughts a little shaken.

While it was pleasant news that Snape was in a bad mood, Kyle didn't expect that it would also affect Connor.

Indeed, when brewing potions, especially complex potions, materials that are prohibited from trade are essential.

As a potion master, Snape naturally has his own way, but of course, it is definitely not very formal.

Connor didn't know what Kyle was thinking, so she continued walking and said, "I searched for fresh gillyweed in Diagon Alley for a long time but couldn't find it, and Uncle Snape refused to tell me where to buy it."

"Wait a minute." Kyle suddenly stopped Kangna, "The potion you need is gilly grass?"

"Yes." Kangna nodded, "That thing is too hard to find, especially if it has not been collected before. There is no such thing in the UK. We can only go to the Mediterranean, but now I can't run that far."

"Who said that?" Kyle laughed and grabbed Kang Na.

"You come with me."

He ran quickly towards the wooden house, and Kangna could only run after him because he was being pulled.

After returning to the cabin, Kyle didn't say anything, but placed the box on the ground, opened it, and jumped in.

"Kyle, you..."

Before the confused Kangna could ask, Kyle had already disappeared.

She had no choice but to jump into the box.

Afterwards, Kyle took her straight to the only lake in the box, and stopped at a place with an empty flower pot. It used to be full of biting cabbage, but now there are only a few dozen left.

"Kyle, why did you bring me here?" Kangna finally found a chance to speak.

"Don't you want fresh gilly grass?" Kyle took out his wand and pointed toward the water, "Look at these, are they what you want..."

The water surface parted, revealing a horse-shaped water monster eating below.

Kangna blinked in confusion, not understanding why Kyle asked her to look at the water monster, until she noticed the coral-like thing in his mouth.

"Gill...Gillweed..." Her eyes widened.

Leaves like aquatic plants, roots like corals, this is what the branchial grass grass originally looks like, and there are quite a few of them.

There is a large area under the lake.

"You, why...didn't you say that this kind of plant is difficult to grow on a large scale in the UK?"

"I don't know either."

Kyle shrugged, "I bought this thing from Diagon Alley, and then I left it here and forgot about it. If it hadn't been for the horse-shaped water monster, I might not have known that there was such a big thing under the lake. A piece of gillyweed.”

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