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Chapter 387: Backflip

As the only real casualty of the Dementor attack, Harry had to stay in the Hospital Wing for the entire weekend. People visited often, trying to cheer him up, but Harry struggled to smile.

His broomstick was shattered, split cleanly in two. He had known it would likely break from a fall of fifty feet, and the thought had crossed his mind when he first regained consciousness. Yet, actually seeing the pieces made him feel miserable. Wood had assured him that it could be fixed, that a trip...

Chapter 386: The Misty Siren

The light from the four Patronus charms completely enveloped the stadium, holding the Dementors at bay twenty feet above the stands.

Soon, professors within the castle caught wind of the situation and rushed over. Patronuses began to soar from different parts of Hogwarts, their bright silver light piercing through the rain, illuminating the entire stadium like the sun. The intense chill was dispelled, replaced by a powerful feeling of safety that washed over everyone.

Even some ol...

Chapter 385: Kyle’s Patronus

Professor Dumbledore wasn't at the castle?

Kyle quickly stood up on his seat, scanning the area around the commentary box. Another flash of lightning briefly lit up the pitch, confirming what Mikel had said—Professor Dumbledore was indeed absent. With the rain coming down in torrents, there were far fewer professors watching the match than usual. Those who were there looked deeply alarmed, clearly grasping the severity of the situation.

Around them, panicked voices rose louder a...

Chapter 90: Arrival at Sunspear

In autumn and winter, the monsoon from the Summer Sea blows from west to east. With sails fully set, the wind puffed up the canvas, propelling the ships forward. Although the ocean currents flowed from east to west, they had little impact on the fleet's progress.

After departing Oldtown, Willas’s fleet enjoyed smooth sailing, facing no obstacles. The sheer size of the fleet deterred any ships with malicious intentions. In just two days, they passed through Whispering Sound and arrived...

Chapter 89: A Man and a Woman Alone

Three days had passed since the Ironborn invasion. News arrived from Three Towers, Blackcrown Castle, and Bandaren Castle, reporting that the Ironborn fleet was sailing north.

Willas, upon receiving this information, wasted no time. Without resting, he ordered the entire army to begin boarding the ships.

To accommodate the thousands of soldiers and retainers, the Tyrell Merchant Guild provided 30 large merchant ships and rented an additional 10 of similar size from other shipping ...

Chapter 384: An Uninvited Guest on the Field

The wind and rain were just as relentless on the day of the Quidditch match as they had been the day before. But as Hogwarts’ favorite sport, Quidditch drew the entire school to the pitch regardless of the weather. Students ran down towards the field, huddling against the fierce wind. Midway there, someone’s umbrella got snatched away by a gust, forcing them to trudge along with their heads down.

Kyle’s waterproof badges proved incredibly handy. The Hufflepuff team stood in the po...

Chapter 383: Corrupted by Proximity

“Don’t worry, Filius, he’s not suffering from magical exhaustion this time,” Madam Pomfrey reassured, breathing a sigh of relief after examining Mikel in the Hospital Wing. “Although he’s fallen into a coma, his physical condition is stable. Nothing serious is wrong. He’ll just need to rest for a few days once he wakes up.”

“That’s good, that’s good,” Professor Flitwick murmured, patting his chest with relief. “And what about the other student?”

“I th...

Chapter 382: No Way, Again?

At the end of October, Ratton finally returned from Romania after being away for more than a month. Kyle placed him back in his dormitory, filled his food bowl with dragon liver and tonic, and then untied the small bag tied to his paws.

Inside were dragon scale badges and a letter from Charlie. The letter explained that the shop had been low on stock, so they had rushed to produce a new batch, which was why it had taken so long. Kyle sighed, thinking Old John’s shop could use a bit mo...

Chapter 381: Lupin and Black

For the next few days, there was only one topic of conversation throughout the school: Sirius Black. The stories about how he had broken into the castle grew increasingly wild.

Seamus Finnigan from Gryffindor insisted that Black had snuck in disguised as a Dementor… right among the guards. Luna, on the other hand, believed he had been posing as a painting of a goblin that could come and go from the castle at will.

The torn portrait of the Fat Lady was taken down and replaced wit...

Chapter 88: The Queen of Thorns’ Decision

“How dare he? How dare he?!” In the Lord's Council Chamber in Highgarden, Lord Mace, holding a raven's scroll sent from Oldtown, raged and shouted at Maester Mollos, “Immediately, send a raven to Lord Leyton in Oldtown, and tell him to help us take Lynd Tarran at once!” and then at Vortimer, “He was your squire once, so you go and arrest him.”

Looking at the completely irrational Lord Mace, everyone stayed quiet, waiting for him to calm down. Those who knew Lord Mace underst...

Chapter 87: One Against a Hundred

Although many people were being punished, their injuries were all superficial. Each was a strong and able-bodied knight, so these wounds were minor to them and could be easily treated with medicine. Even Willas, who appeared to be the most seriously injured, was not in any real danger. Lynd's strikes were precise; though each lash seemed to tear the skin and flesh, they only caused surface-level injuries that would heal in a day or two with proper care.

However, despite the superficial ...

Chapter 380: An Unconventional Transfiguration Class

After dinner, all the students remained in the Great Hall. Professor Dumbledore stepped forward to address them.

“Prefects, please guard the entrances to the Great Hall. The Head Boy and Head Girl, along with Professor Sprout, will be in charge of maintaining order here. If there is any news, a ghost will be sent to inform me immediately,” he instructed.

With a wave of his wand, the long tables glided to the sides of the Great Hall, lining up neatly against the walls. Another ...

Chapter 379: The Ruthless Sirius Black Doesn’t Even Spare a Painting

As soon as Kyle saw Professor Dumbledore, he realized that whatever they had been involved in was now well beyond their control.

The other professors soon arrived, too. A tabby cat leaped gracefully from a column by the stairs, transforming mid-air into Professor McGonagall. Snape rushed over, visibly tense, only to relax slightly upon seeing that Kanna was safe. Professor Lupin followed behind, gripping his wand tightly.

“Chasing after Black... what kind of reckless stunt did y...

Chapter 378: The Chase in the Castle

After spending too much time in the Room of Requirement, the group hurried toward the Great Hall as Cho and Kanna reminded them of the Halloween feast.

“I can’t believe we’re missing the Halloween party,” Fred muttered, picking up his pace. “Pumpkin Pasties… Pork Chops… Sausage Rolls…”

“Shut up, Fred,” George said, close behind him. “I wasn’t even hungry, but now I could eat a cow.”

They quickened their steps, reaching the end of the corridor in n...

Chapter 377: Mist Gems

Because they’d been so absorbed in teasing the dog, Kyle and Cedric arrived at The Three Broomsticks just as everyone else had settled in. Once they found their seats, Fred slid two bottles of Butterbeer in front of them, raising an eyebrow in curiosity.

"How much did you two buy, and what took you so long?” he asked. “If you’d been any later, we were about to come looking for you.”

“Not much,” Cedric replied, taking a sip. “But on the way back, we came across a re...

Chapter 86: Punishment

Willas, who had just completed the silent prayer ritual in the Starry Sept, hurried back to the barracks outside the castle despite his fatigue. Without delay, he summoned all the knights, officers, and Maesters who had accompanied him to a meeting to tally the losses.

When he saw the final figures, his face turned an ugly shade of green. The losses among the ordinary soldiers and cavalry patrols were moderate, with just under 300 men lost. After all, by the time they arrived to support...

Chapter 85: The Ironborn Retreat

Osmund Tyrell, exhausted, swung his sword and cleaved the neck of an Ironborn. He continued to swing instinctively around him, but this time his blade met only air. The street had fallen eerily silent, and he suddenly noticed the absence of the chaotic sounds of battle.

Panting heavily, he stopped his futile swings. His hands ached terribly, and he longed to drop the sword, but years of training kept his grip firm, defying his will.

As he looked around, he saw the bodies of fifty ...

Chapter 84: The Ironborn Attack

Seeing the devastation at the docks, the men-at-arms realized that Lynd had been right all along: a large number of Ironborn had indeed attacked Oldtown. But now, it was too late to heed Lynd’s commands.

With unease, the men-at-arms gathered around Lynd, their heads bowed slightly, like children caught in a mistake. One of them mustered the courage to ask, “What shall we do now, my lord?”

Lynd looked at the men-at-arms. Though his face was hidden by his helmet, they could fe...

Chapter 83: The Second Day in Oldtown

On the third day in Oldtown, Lynd and Willas arrived at the Starry Sept early in the morning.

The Starry Sept stood atop the cliffs at the mouth of the Honeywine River, facing the Citadel across the river and the High Tower on Battle Island across the water. Together, these three iconic structures dominated Oldtown’s skyline.

This site marked the beginning of the religious district, which stretched to the far end of the dock area. Religious establishments such as the Sailor's Se...

Chapter 376: Teasing Dogs

The morning before Halloween, nearly all the third-year students and above gathered outside Hogwarts' main entrance, eager to set off for Hogsmeade. Harry, however, stood alone in the foyer, under Filch’s watchful eye. With no signed permission form, he was the only third-year not joining the trip, which made him Filch’s primary target.

Professor McGonagall arrived shortly after, leading the procession of students out of the castle. Harry forced himself to appear casual as he waved ...

Chapter 375: A Long-Awaited Visiting Day

By lunchtime, the new Beater had been chosen: Mikel. He had a solid understanding of Quidditch rules and good flying technique, having studied the game in depth. These qualities helped him secure the spot, and Cedric promptly decided he would take Wright's place as Hufflepuff’s new Beater.

When Ryan heard the news, he turned green with envy. He had tried out for the Keeper position but ultimately lost to a fifth-year student due to a slightly slower reaction time. Meanwhile, Mikel was...