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Chapter 430: Scabbers Really Is Just a Rat

Below them was a narrow tunnel that stretched on endlessly. Kyle walked for a long time but never saw Harry and the others ahead of him.

"Are they really running that fast?" Kyle muttered to himself, quickening his pace.

After about ten minutes, the tunnel began to slope upward, and soon Kyle saw a faint glimmer of light. He knew he had reached the Shrieking Shack in Hogsmeade, the endpoint of the secret passage.

The room he entered was a messy, grey space with barred window...

Chapter 429: The Sorting Hat Has a Keen Eye

Just as they were about to enter the Great Hall, Kyle paused. He glanced at Fred and George beside him and asked, “Do you have the Marauder’s Map with you?”

“Of course,” Fred replied, pulling a folded piece of parchment from his pocket. “We always carry it. Why?”

“Nothing, just wondering if I could borrow it,” Kyle said. “I might need it for something.”

“Sure,” Fred said casually, slipping the Marauder’s Map into Kyle’s hands before heading off ...

Chapter 116: Dagon? Great Dagon?

“Ser Lynd, thank you for your help. Without you, Seagard might not have held out.” In the lord’s bedroom of the castle, Lord Jason Mallister sat propped up in bed with the aid of his servants. His pale, frail appearance betrayed the toll of his illness, and each word he spoke seemed to sap his strength. Yet, his spirit remained resilient.

Lynd bowed respectfully. “Lord Jason, please focus on recovering. I believe after this battle, the Ironborn will not dare harass Seagard again...

Chapter 115: Annihilation Battle

“Do we have to wait until night to attack?” Nymeria asked, her gaze fixed on the Ironborn camp sprawling below.

“No, let’s do it now!” Lynd shook his head decisively. “The timing is perfect.”

The Ironborn camp was in chaos. Rodrik’s orders had the nobles scrambling to gather their troops, while Ironborn soldiers frantically searched for their leaders. All eyes were focused inward, oblivious to the uninvited guests observing from the nearby hill.

Lynd rode bac...

Chapter 428: The Money-Making Plan

The exams were over, which meant the students were free to play on the grounds, and that’s exactly what they did. While waiting for results to be posted, many students avoided the castle entirely, staying outside until dusk. Kyle and Cedric were among them.

After lunch, they gathered by the Black Lake, chatting about their plans for the summer break.

“Are you all going to the Quidditch World Cup this year?” Cedric asked, a bit excited. “I can’t believe they chose this pl...

Chapter 427: Final Exams

After leaving the classroom, Kyle felt a rush of relief. Hearing Professor McGonagall’s earlier comments, he had expected the assessment for the Most Promising Newcomer Award to be challenging, but it had turned out to be surprisingly easy.

When Kyle reached the classroom upstairs, the Charms exam had already begun. Professor Flitwick looked up, startled to see him.

“By Merlin’s beard! What are you doing here? Hasn’t Professor McGonagall found you yet?” Flitwick trotted ...

Chapter 426: The Most Promising Newcomer Award

That night, the party in the Hufflepuff common room continued until the early hours of the morning.
Thanks to the championship, several Hufflepuff students made surprising progress at the end-of-month Patronus Charm Club.

Kanna even managed to summon a full Patronus before the club session ended. Unsurprisingly, her Patronus was a butterfly. It was stunning; as it flapped its wings, it scattered silver light across the Great Hall, dazzling and bright like a starry sky.

Professo...

Chapter 425: The Quidditch Final

The day of the match finally arrived. After breakfast, Kyle and the Hufflepuff team headed to the Quidditch Pitch together.

“Good luck, Kyle!” Kanna called out, waving from the stands. Kyle waved back before joining the rest of the team in the Changing Rooms.

When they stepped onto the Pitch, a roar of noise greeted them—louder than usual, as nearly everyone from the castle had come to watch the final match of the season. Even Dumbledore was there, seated in the center of th...

Chapter 114: Inside and Outside Seagard

House Frey formed an army much more quickly than Lynd had anticipated. Shortly after his forces crossed The Twins and reached the southern bank, House Frey organized cavalry patrols led by Ser Stevron Frey, the eldest son and heir of House Frey, who joined Lynd's counterinsurgency cavalry patrols.

Though House Frey mobilized their forces rapidly, the quality of the army left much to be desired. Of the 2,500 horses, only about 500 were suitable for war, while the remainder were weak and ...

Chapter 113: Old Walder’s Suspicion

In the Twins, Walder Frey, the Lord of the Crossing and the head of House Frey, endured the excruciating pain of his gout as he methodically reviewed the latest intelligence reports delivered to his table. He scrutinized each piece of information with care, determined to prevent House Frey from faltering amidst the tides of major events. This vigilance was his method of ensuring survival and relevance in an ever-changing world.

After reading the intelligence report from King's Landing, ...

Chapter 112: Northern Men?

In the open expanse of the Barrowlands near the Moat Cailin Bog, hundreds of tents were tightly clustered together, each filled with soldiers sleeping within. Outside, numerous figures sat around campfires, their faces illuminated by the flickering flames. Throughout the encampment, groups of patrolling soldiers moved methodically, their eyes sharp, ever vigilant for any signs of movement beyond the camp's perimeter.

The banners fluttering in the breeze told the tale of unity among the ...

Chapter 111: Reclaiming Moat Cailin

It was silent. Three or four in the morning. Dawn would soon break. The campfire had gradually burned down, leaving only glowing embers. Those resting had wrapped themselves tightly in warm blankets, reluctant to abandon their comforting cocoon of warmth. Someone added a log to the fire, breaking the stillness with the faint crackle of burning wood.

The Ironborn soldiers stationed on the castle walls, tasked with monitoring the army outside, were similarly wrapped up against the chill o...

Chapter 424: I’m Training

After everyone finished their towering stacks of homework, the Easter holidays came to an end. This also marked the approach of the year’s final and decisive Quidditch match: Hufflepuff versus Slytherin. The outcome of this match would determine the Quidditch Cup champion.

No one could remember a match with such a charged atmosphere. The tension between Hufflepuff and Slytherin had reached an all-time high, but fortunately, both houses had managed to avoid outright clashes.

True...

Chapter 423: Ravenclaw’s Plan Fails

By the end of the class, Mikel hadn’t managed to spot anyone who fit Professor Trelawney’s description. For the next few days, he remained on edge, glancing around anxiously.

Kyle was fairly sure that the “person with messy hair” Trelawney had mentioned was probably Harry. She’d likely misremembered the schedule and thought Hufflepuff’s next opponent was Gryffindor, hence the cryptic warning. And with Harry’s eternally untamed hair, it wasn’t a stretch.

This theory...

Chapter 422: The Generous Acromantula

With his haul secured, Kyle left the Forbidden Forest in high spirits.

Nineteen pints of Acromantula venom—equivalent to 1,900 Galleons. The cost of the Tebo warthog legs he gave to Fluffy was returned many times over. The final amount had actually been increased after Aragog, sensing how shameless his initial attempt had been, grudgingly offered more venom. Truthfully, it wasn’t that he didn’t want to give more, but Acromantula simply couldn’t produce more. Every spider in the ...

Chapter 421: The Shameless Old Spider

Once the two of them had cautiously walked past, the Manticore seemed to relax as well. It eyed Fluffy, who was still grinning toothily behind them, and took another careful step back.

“That idiot is harmless,” it grumbled. “Do you know Hagrid?”

“He’s my professor,” Kyle replied steadily. “We only came out here in the middle of the night because we heard you were injured… we wanted to help.”

“Help me?” the Manticore asked skeptically.

“Yes.”...

Chapter 110: Arrival at Moat Cailin

“I want to know what’s going on over at Moat Cailin.” After some casual conversation, Lynd shifted the topic to the matter at hand. “Also, when we set off, Lord Howland, I hope you can send a guide. After all, these swamps are incredibly difficult to navigate, and ordinary people can easily get lost here.”

“Ser Lynd, rest assured. I will personally serve as your guide and lead my people into this battle,” Howland replied resolutely, before providing a concise overview of t...

Chapter 109: House Reed

Just as Randyll Tarly led the combined forces of The Reach to King’s Landing, and all the troops King’s Landing could muster were in position, ready to march toward the Westerlands, Lynd's men reached the outskirts of The Neck near Moat Cailin Bay and came to a halt.

After more than ten days of arduous travel, with only brief stops for rest, exhaustion had inevitably set in. If they pressed on any further, even if they managed to reach Moat Cailin, they would likely be too drained t...

Chapter 420: Fluffy and the Manticore

Although Kyle had claimed he knew where Fluffy was, the truth was he’d only been there once—and that time, Hagrid had led him along a different route.

Now, in a completely unfamiliar area, he had no idea where to go. But he had a backup plan.

Opening his suitcase, Kyle first coaxed a reluctant Norbert back inside. Then, he leaned in and shouted.

After a moment, a small, bright-blue Billywig buzzed out, swaying slightly in mid-air.

Billywigs have an excellent sense ...

Chapter 419: I’m Doing This for Your Own Good

After more than half an hour of searching, they finally found the lake.

But a new problem had arisen.

Kyle had scanned the lake three times, but not only had he failed to spot a Manticore, he hadn't even seen a single Bowtruckle.

“Are we in the wrong place?” Kyle asked, suspiciously. “There’s nothing around here at all.”

“No, we’re not in the wrong place,” Newt replied, squatting down in a nearby open area. He picked up a few golden hairs from the groun...

Chapter 418: An Unexpected Guest

Hogwarts was especially quiet late at night. A few lights twinkled in the castle where common rooms were located, and a few energetic students stretched their evening fun as late as possible, lingering over Exploding Snap or wizard chess before reluctantly heading to bed.

Outside, the full moon cast its glow over the grounds. In the moonlight, two figures—a tall one and a smaller one—crept silently along, skirting the Whomping Willow without making a sound.

“Kyle, it’s not...

Chapter 417: Clever Hagrid

Hagrid looked resolute. As much as he admired the dragon teeth and wanted them badly, he wasn’t willing to let Kyle take any financial loss. That was simply out of the question.

“It’s different, Hagrid,” Kyle explained with a grin. “These aren’t purchased crafts. Look closely, and you’ll see there’s no carving on them.”

“Really?” Hagrid took one of the dragon teeth from the bag and examined it, noticing that it was clean and slightly different from the polish...

Chapter 108: Preparing Ahead

When Lynd returned to the camp, he informed everyone about their next move. Instead of showing hesitation, the group was brimming with excitement. From the moment they joined the rebellion, they had been eager to prove themselves, and now, the opportunity had come much sooner than expected.

Dacey stepped forward confidently. “I spent some time in Moat Cailin and know the terrain well. I can guide us.”

Scar-Eyed immediately interjected. “Many of my men have also served in Moa...

Chapter 107: Following the Path of the Young Wolf

Upon hearing Lynd's words, everyone present froze momentarily, then exchanged glances and broke into laughter for no apparent reason.

Seeing their reactions, Lynd felt a pang of confusion. Barristan, standing beside him, leaned in and whispered a reminder, "The matter of Seagard Castle was discussed just before."

Lynd’s expression shifted slightly, a trace of embarrassment showing as he responded, "I spoke rashly just now..."

“Ser Lynd, I would like to hear your opinion ...

Chapter 416: Surprise

Kyle and Hermione found themselves standing awkwardly together just outside the library entrance.

“I’m sorry…” Hermione whispered.

Her enthusiastic slap on the table had unfortunately coincided with Madam Pince’s return. Just like any student who made noise in the library, they’d both been promptly expelled.

“I don’t mind,” Kyle shrugged. “I wasn’t planning on staying much longer anyway. I was just about to go find Hagrid. Want to come?”

After a...

Chapter 415: Dark Humor

When Hermione spotted Kyle, she forced a reluctant smile, as though trying to greet him, but with her dark circles and an expression on the verge of tears, she didn’t look cheerful at all.

Kyle hesitated, then walked over and sat down across from her.

“Hello, Kyle,” Hermione greeted him, her voice sounding hoarse.

Kyle glanced at the open books on her desk: Why Muggles Need Electricity, along with texts on Arithmancy, Divination, and Ancient Runes.

“So...

Chapter 414: Lupin’s Scandal

As the weather warmed and the snow and ice outside the castle finally melted, the young wizards couldn’t wait to stow away their thick winter robes in the wardrobe.

It’s worth mentioning that, for some special reason, the Patronus Charm lessons were not scheduled again in February. Professor Lupin was far too busy. Aside from his regular classes, he was rarely seen around the school; every afternoon after the last lesson and throughout the weekends, he would disappear. Whenever he h...

Chapter 413: A Nervous Professor Lupin

After leaving the Dungeon classroom, Kyle headed straight for the foyer. By now, many students had returned from Hogsmeade, and the area was bustling with energy. People clustered in groups, trading sweets and novelty items with one another, much livelier than it had been earlier in the day.

Kyle spotted two familiar figures standing by the staircase—Professor Lupin and Harry. Professor Lupin was holding a map and examining it with a curious smile.

“Very clever design…” Lu...

Chapter 106: The Small Council

Lynd felt as if he had returned to the Tournament upon arriving in King’s Landing once more. Outside the castle, camps sprawled in every direction, with banners of local lords and nobles fluttering in the wind. Soldiers clad in various armaments moved through the encampments, their presence a visual declaration of the realm's divided loyalties.

“House Estermont of Greenstone, House Selmy of Harvest Hall, House Wylde of Rain House...” Daisy scanned the banners rippling in the breez...

Chapter 105: The Summons

The next morning, Lynd woke up as usual, glancing at Nymeria beside him before gently moving his hand away from her.

“Who is it!” Nymeria’s sharp voice cut through the quiet as she stirred awake, startled by the slight movement.

Having grown used to sleeping alone, her instincts kicked in, and she reflexively swiped her hand toward Lynd. When he caught her hand, her eyes widened in realization. Seeing him next to her and noting the subtle, unfamiliar sensations of her body, ...