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"Yes," Harry said quickly, "This is a contest between us, and Gryffindor will definitely not lose again."
"Then you may be disappointed, I'm not the captain." Kyle opened his envelope, and there was nothing inside except a book list.
"How is this possible!" Ron couldn't help but said: "Who else in Hufflepuff can be the captain of the Quidditch team besides you?"
"Everyone can do it," Kyle said. "Their enthusiasm and strength are no worse than mine."
"Wait a minute." Hermione suddenly noticed something, "Why didn't you even receive the badge of the President of the Boys' Student Union!"
This is even more incredible than Kyle not being Quidditch captain.
Because last year, Kyle was already the president of the Boys' Student Union, but Cedric was still there at the time, so the corresponding badge was not issued.
But now that Cedric has graduated, there's no doubt that Kyle is the Head Boy president.
But why is there no badge?
"The school must have made a mistake." Hermione said, "Kyle, before school starts yet, you have to write to Professor Dumbledore quickly."
"No, Hermione, that's fine."
Kyle was a little surprised at first, but soon he accepted it and was even a little happy.
He likes Quidditch, but he prefers to play with his friends. Now that Cedric, Fred, and George have all graduated, Quidditch is much less fun.
And more importantly, he had seen Cedric stay up late for several days to formulate tactics before the game. Kyle knew very well that he would definitely not be able to do this.
So whether it's for the team or to make it easier for myself, it's better to leave the position of captain to someone else.
Kyle guessed that the new captain was either Will or Grace. The latter was more likely. That girl, like Cedric, was an avid Quidditch fan. Her enthusiasm for Quidditch was even exceeded his own performance.
Let's put it this way, if the NEWT exam and the Quidditch match were on the same day, she would definitely give up the exam without hesitation.
As for the President of the Boys' Student Council, let alone...Kyle assigned the task of being the prefect to Cedric.
I think Dumbledore must have known this, so he didn't send the badge.
The fact that Kyle did not get the title of Head Boy and Quidditch Captain was not a big topic at Grimmauld Place Twelve, and everyone discussed it all day long.
However, when Fred and George learned about this, they were not as surprised as others.
"Kyle can walk away in the Ministry of Magic, why should he care about a boy student union president." Fred said nonchalantly.
"Just look at Percy," George said. "He's the student body president, but it's not about listening to Kyle just yet."
Although Percy has apologized and obtained the forgiveness of the Weasleys, Fred and George have never given him a good look. When they meet at the Ministry of Magic, they usually pretend not to see it, just like Like a stranger.
In the words of the two of them, "Based on the stupid things Percy had done before, not going up and beating him up was their greatest restraint."
But no matter what, after hearing what they said, others also reacted.
Yes, as the youngest senior assistant minister of the Ministry of Magic, Kyle has made and participated in many major decisions. It seems that there is really no need to be the president of the boys' student union.
So everyone's conversation quickly shifted to the new book list and the course selections of Harry and the others.
"Which courses are you going to take, Harry?" Ron looked at his grade list, "My grades in Defense Against the Dark Arts and Charms are pretty good, and Transfiguration just meets Professor McGonagall's requirements."
"These are all necessary." Hermione said from the side: "You don't want to give up the Transfiguration class."
"Of course not, although Professor McGonagall is really strict..." Ron said, he turned around and looked, "Hermione, why did you choose Potions class?"
"Of course, potions are as important as transfiguration!" Hermione said without raising her head: "In fact, I will not give up as long as I can take the class."
"I don't think so." Ron muttered under his breath, "I'm definitely not going to Snape's class anyway."
"Me too." Harry nodded in agreement.
Since the first grade, he had dreamed of one day getting rid of Snape and no longer going to the dark underground classroom. Now that he finally got his wish, he naturally wouldn't make himself unhappy.
"I advise you to think again." Kyle, who was chatting with Charlie, raised his head and glanced at them. "There should be big changes in the Potions class this year. Even if you decide not to choose it now, you will make up for it later."
"Snape can still force us to choose his class?" Ron said incredulously, raising his voice.
"It's not Snape, it's something else." Kyle said, "But trust me, it's definitely not wrong."
"What is it? Do you know the inside information?" Ron asked.
But this time Kyle didn't answer him, he just calmly ate the baked potatoes in front of him.
"I said..." Ron's face fell and he looked at Kyle angrily, "You people who work in the Ministry of Magic don't like to finish your words."
"You didn't know until now?" Fred couldn't help laughing.
"This is an old tradition in the wizarding world." George raised his eyebrows.
Ron was even more upset, but no one spoke up for him, not even Mr. Weasley. It seemed that the angrier he was, the happier everyone else at the table was.
Harry next to him hesitated for a while, but still chose to believe Kyle, and made a mark behind "Advanced Potion Making" on the book list.
"Wait a minute Harry, have you decided to take Potions class too?" Ron said in shock. He didn't expect that even his most solid allies would rebel.
"Just buy one more book." Harry shrugged and said, "Anyway, my potions score doesn't meet Snape's requirements. He will definitely not let me take classes."
"Isn't this a waste of galleons?" Ron didn't understand even more.
But seeing that Harry had made up his mind, he still sighed, made a mark on his book list, and muttered in a low voice: "I must be crazy, I don't know if there are books I haven't read yet." Can you sell it at the original price..."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 713 Malfoy in Diagon Alley
There is still a week left before school starts, and Kyle and others also need to go to Diagon Alley to buy things they need for the new semester.
Although the weather on this day was not very good, it did not affect everyone's good mood at all.
Especially Harry, he hasn't been out for more than a month. Although he likes to stay with Sirius, it always gets a bit boring after a long time.
So after walking out of the house, he seemed particularly excited.
"How do we get there?" Bill stood on the street, looking around warily.
"Remus and Kingsley drove us," Sirius said. "Oh, here they are."
While they were talking, a special car from the Ministry of Magic had stopped in front of them.
"Great." Ron said happily, "I thought I was going to take the subway again...isn't that thing called the subway?"
"There's nothing wrong with taking the subway." Hermione glanced at him.
"Of course, you are right." Ron sat in the car and stretched his limbs comfortably, "But in terms of convenience and comfort, the Ministry of Magic's car is definitely better."
Hermione didn't refute this time, because what Ron said was true. The car modified with magic was indeed much more comfortable and had enough space.
"Don't get used to it. This time is just a special situation. In order to protect Harry, especially since the Death Eaters just attacked Diagon Alley some time ago." Mr. Weasley turned around and said.
"He now enjoys level one security, and there will be others to protect us when we get to the Leaky Cauldron."
Harry didn't say anything. He was still a little unaccustomed to this kind of special treatment, and he didn't want to be surrounded by a group of Aurors while shopping...except for Lupine, of course.
"We're here." After a while, the car slowed down into Charing Cross Street and stopped outside the Leaky Cauldron.
"How long will it take you?" Kingsley turned around and asked, "I'll pick you up when the time comes."
"About two hours." Mr. Weasley said, and they got out of the car and walked into the bar.
"Great, he's already here." Mr. Weasley waved happily as soon as he entered the door.
Harry originally thought he was greeting an Auror, but when he looked up, he saw a familiar big man.
"Hagrid!" he said in surprise: "Why is it you?"
"Don't you want me to protect you?" Hagrid walked over, knocking several tables along the way.
"No, of course not..." Harry shook his head repeatedly.
"Don't be nervous, I was joking." Hagrid came over and gave Harry a hug that could break bones.
Kyle could guarantee that he had definitely heard an overwhelming creaking sound just now. If Hagrid had used a little more force, the Bone Spirit given by Sirius would have come in handy.
It was for this reason that when Hagrid wanted to greet him in the same way, Kyle rejected him without even thinking about it.
"Hagrid, is your mission over there?" Kyle changed the subject.
"It's just over," said Hagrid. "Dumbledore thinks there's no need for us to watch those..." Hagrid glanced at the others around him and lowered his voice, "Well, you know what I mean."
"That's really good." Kyle said.
"Yes, and I came back at the right time. The Ministry of Magic originally wanted to send a group of Aurors to protect Harry, but Dumbledore said I would just come." Hagrid said proudly, "Okay, let's hurry up Let’s go to Diagon Alley, there are still many things to buy.”
Although there was an attack by Death Eaters, there were still quite a few people in the Leaky Cauldron because the Ministry of Magic had strengthened its security.
Several people passed through the bar and queued up in the backyard to receive the Auror's developing potion examination, and then finally passed through the doorway in the wall and entered Diagon Alley.
Compared with previous years, Diagon Alley is still a little deserted today. Even though school is about to start, there are not many people on the street, and everyone looks like they are in a hurry.
In addition, large notices and wanted photos of Death Eaters were posted on prominent places, whether on walls or shop windows.
I have to say that this kind of thing does affect the shopping experience a bit, but this is the decision of the Auror Office, and Kyle can't change it.
"There are a lot of us, so we have to move faster." Mrs. Weasley said. She didn't know if it was because of previous attacks, but she didn't want to stay here too much.
"First, Madam Malkin's Robe Shop."
Mrs. Weasley said, "Kyle, I've noticed before that your clothes are a little short. It's best to buy a new one. Harry, the same goes for you."
"Molly, there are too many of us. We can't all go to Madam Malkin's Robe Shop." Mr. Weasley said, "Why don't you take them there? Ginny, Hermione, and I will go to Flourish and Blotts Bookstore first.
"And Bill, you and Charlie go to the Literary Residence and remember to buy more parchment and ink."
"Okay, Dad."
"But..." Mrs. Weasley hesitated. Although she wanted to finish shopping as soon as possible, she didn't want everyone to be separated.
"Don't worry." Kyle persuaded him helpfully: "There are at least three Aurors in the Leaky Cauldron, plus there are so many of us, it will be no problem."
"OK then."
There are many people like Mrs. Weasley in Diagon Alley, and everyone is in a hurry.
When a group of them arrived at Madam Malkin's Robe Shop, three people walked out of it.
"You don't have to follow me. Maybe you haven't noticed, Mom, I can go out and buy things by myself." Malfoy walked at the front in a dark green robe, looking back and complaining.
Then right at the entrance of the store, he met Harry and others walking towards him.
"No wonder I smelled something bad just now." Malfoy narrowed his eyes and looked at Harry bitterly.