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Kyle noticed that when Harry was playing wizard chess with Cedric, he would always glance at Qiu intentionally or unintentionally, but every time he would look away after a second.
It can be seen that he does not seem to have given up completely.
Kyle touched his chin with interest, hesitating whether to remind Cedric that someone was trying to poach him.
But Kyle quickly gave up the idea.
Although I felt sorry for Harry, he really couldn't think of anything where Harry could be better than Cedric.
Perhaps the identity of the savior counts, but Qiu obviously doesn't value this.
On the other side, Hermione found Connor with a thick book of "Advanced Potion Making" and a bottle, and asked some questions about potions.
It took just one glance for Connor to point out her problem.
"You put too few sunflower petals in, and the cooking time was not enough, one minute less."
"But the book says that just three sunflowers are enough." Hermione said doubtfully, "I've counted them, that's right."
"Oh, this book is missing a step." This time Kangna didn't even read the book, she said directly: "You should mash the petals first, so that the juice inside can be integrated into the potion faster. If you don't mash it, If so, putting an extra slice can have the same effect."
Hermione glanced at the book again, frowned and said nothing.
"Are you exaggerating?" Ron couldn't help but said, "It's holiday now, do you still want to read?"
"Why not." Hermione said angrily, "Even Principal Dumbledore said that we need more knowledge to protect ourselves.
Since you can't use magic during the holidays, potions are the only option. Prepare some healing potions and they will definitely come in handy. "
"I don't think my mother would approve of me playing with cauldrons at home." Ron muttered softly.
"No, you are wrong." Fred came over and said, "If you have this idea, it will be too late for Mom to be happy."
“She would even tear the kitchen apart to give you enough space for the cauldron,” George said.
Ron muttered something, as if he was making some excuse, but no one heard what he said clearly.
Harry next to him also lowered his head, pretending to think about what to do next.
If there was one class they disliked most at Hogwarts... Umbridge's Defense Against the Dark Arts was number one, and the other one was Snape's Potions.
And he had to go back to Privet Drive to stay for a while during this holiday.
Although Harry didn't understand, Dumbledore and Sirius both said so, and there was nothing he could do.
He had to live in Privet Drive for a month before he could move to No. 12 Grimmauld Place. I believe his aunt and uncle would not want to see things like cauldrons and potions at home.
I don’t know how long it took, but the train finally started to slow down.
Kyle and the others changed out of their wizard robes in advance, and after the train came to a stop puffing out smoke, they dragged their boxes off the train as usual.
There was a long queue at the platform exit, and only two or three people were allowed to pass at a time. It took more than ten minutes for them to finally arrive outside the platform.
This time more people came to pick them up than last year.
Chris and Diana were here, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Moody, Tonks, Lupin, Sirius, and Auror Kingsley who came back early last night.
Of course, these latter people were probably here to pick up Harry, and had nothing to do with him... Well, they might also be to be wary of another person.
Newt Scamander.
For some unknown reason, he came too and was standing there looking at Kyle with a smile.
"Oh, honey." Diana stepped forward and hugged Kyle, "How was school."
"It's pretty good," Kyle said. He noticed that there were more Aurors and Strikers around King's Cross station, all of them staring at Newt nervously, as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
"Why are you here?" Kyle looked at Newt and asked curiously.
"I went to help Dumbledore solve some trouble..." Newt said with a smile: "I happened to pass by here when I came back, so I stopped by."
"Yes, those guards?" Kyle asked.
Newt smiled and nodded.
Behind Kyle, Hermione, who was talking to Mr. Granger, kept staring at Newt and suddenly lowered her voice and shouted: "I remember, he is Mr. Newt Scamander! Oh my god, I can't believe it. I can actually meet this legendary master of magical beasts.”
"Scamander?" Mr. Granger asked doubtfully, "Is he famous?"
"He is a household name in the magical world." Hermione said excitedly. She opened her box and rummaged around for something inside: "I want to go to him and get an autograph... I have my copy of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. I remember it. Put it in the box...ah, I found it."
When Hermione walked over with the book, Newt happily signed his name on it.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Weasley was hugging Fred and George tightly, looking very happy.
Moody, Lupine and Sirius were explaining something to Vernon Dursley with serious faces.
Dursley's face turned red with anger, and just when he was about to get angry, he saw Moody take off his hat, revealing the trickling magic eye.
Vernon Dursley was so frightened that he jumped back and hit a luggage cart hard, his anger immediately gone.
"Don't be confused, we will understand." Lupine said pleasantly, "At the same time, if you don't let Harry use the link..."
"It's the phone," Harry whispered.
"Yes, that's what it means..." Lupine nodded, "If we can't contact Harry, you can just wait and walk around without food."
Whether it was because of the fear of these people or the bottle cap-sized piece of gold in his hand, Vernon finally agreed with a rough grunt.
"Okay, it's not safe here, let's go back quickly." Mr. Weasley said.
"Where are you going?" Chris asked.
"The Square," Mr. Weasley said vaguely, "aren't you?"
"No, we have to go home first." Chris shook his head.
"Need to see you off?" Mr. Weasley said, "We have three cars this time."
"No, let's apparate back."
"Okay, see you tomorrow." Mr. Weasley and Sirius left with a few children.
Kyle looked around, preparing to say goodbye to Kangna, but strangely, he didn't find Kangna.
"Didn't she come out of the platform?" Kyle asked doubtfully.
"It's out." Qiu said, "I was with her."
"What about her?"
Just when Kyle was confused, Diana seemed to suddenly see a familiar person, waved her hand and shouted: "Hey, Severus, is that you?"
Following her gaze, Kyle also saw a man wearing a black cloak with greasy hair. Who else could it be if it weren't Snape, and Connor was also next to him.
But Snape acted as if he hadn't heard Diana's voice and even walked faster.
Kangna turned around and spread her hands helplessly towards Kyle.
……
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 691 The Weasley brothers join the Ministry of Magic
In the evening, in order to welcome everyone home for the holidays and to celebrate the successful graduation of Fred and George, Mrs. Weasley specially prepared a large table of delicious food and invited Moody, Tonks, Kingsley and others. Members of the Order of the Phoenix come for dinner.
Even Professor McGonagall, who had just been on vacation, came.
When she opened the door and walked into the foyer, she was immediately greeted by Mrs. Weasley with a pleasant surprise.
"I'm so glad you came, Minerva," she said with a smile.
"I also happened to be coming to London on business." Professor McGonagall said, "Sasia has prepared a new healing potion, which is said to be very effective against wounds caused by black magic."
"Merlin, the potion for dark magic..." Mrs. Weasley said in surprise, "It's so good. Have you got it yet?"
"Not yet." Professor McGonagall shook her head, "I just arrived in London."
"Is it all right for you to come here first?" said Mrs. Weasley. "Do you want me to ask Arthur to take you to St. Mungo's first?"
"It doesn't matter. The time we agreed with Sacia is eight o'clock, and we can just have dinner now." Professor McGonagall said.
"You?" Mrs. Weasley glanced in the direction of the door, "Is anyone else coming?"
"No, it's just me." Professor McGonagall walked towards the restaurant, "Severus won't come here to eat. We'll meet at St. Mungo's then."
"Okay then..." Mrs. Weasley said.
If it were Snape, let alone coming to Sirius's house for dinner, he might even take a detour when passing by the door.
"Mom, who is here..."
At this time, Ron and Ginny happened to run down the stairs, but when they saw Professor McGonagall, they stopped at the same time.
"McGonagall..."
"professor?"
"Well, hello, Mr. Weasley, Miss Weasley." Professor McGonagall said calmly.
"Come in, today is a big day." Mrs. Weasley opened the door to the dining room, then turned to Ron and Ginny and said, "Don't be stunned, go and call Fred and George." Let’s eat, they are the protagonists today.”
It wasn't until Professor McGonagall walked into the dining room that Ron and Ginny came to their senses.
"We're on holiday, right?" Ron asked uncertainly.
"Obviously," Ginny sighed, "but you can also go to bed and take a nap. Maybe when you wake up, you will find yourself still in your dormitory at Hogwarts."
"Forget it, I'm starving." Ron said, "But why did Professor McGonagall appear here... I mean, she has never been here."
"Just because you haven't been here doesn't mean you won't come." Ginny had accepted the reality now. "Don't forget that this is the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix. All members may come, including Professor McGonagall."
At the same time, Fred and George also apparated into the restaurant.
Like the two people just now, who were smiling playfully and wanting to say something witty, when they saw Professor McGonagall, their expressions instantly became serious and they stopped talking.
But the next second, they realized that they had already graduated, so why were they still afraid of Professor McGonagall?
The two looked at each other, smiled, and greeted each other warmly.
"Welcome, Professor McGonagall..."
"I really hope to see you here often..."
"Would you like us to recommend a room to you?"