Umbridge’s search mission began that evening.
At precisely 8:30 p.m., Kyle sent Malfoy and Crabbe off on patrol before making his way to the eighth floor. The moment he stepped off the stairs, a head poked out from behind a tapestry on the same floor, moving with a cautious twitch.
“What’s the situation…?” Fred whispered.
“Relax. I’m the only one on the eighth fl...
2025-03-23 14:01:33 +0000 UTC View PostFeeling the cold steel of the handsword pressed against his head, Montague felt as though a bucket of icy water had been dumped over him. A chill swept from the top of his head to the soles of his feet.
The sensation immediately sobered him, and memories of Kyle’s formidable battle records came flooding back, along with the opponent’s near-legendary status as one of the best in the sc...
2025-03-23 14:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostOver the next few nights, Lynd stayed in the House of Black and White. During the day, with Jaqen's help, he disguised himself as different people and roamed the streets of Braavos, learning more about the city.
Braavos was a unique place—both conservative and open at the same time.
It was conservative in that it upheld numerous ancient customs and traditions. Many gods long forgo...
2025-03-23 13:53:33 +0000 UTC View PostWhile Lynd was consulting with his priests about matters related to the Storm God Cult, in the Sealord's Palace of Braavos, Sealord Ferrego Antaryon gazed at the dark clouds looming over the city. Though his face still bore a genial smile, the look in his eyes betrayed his inner worries.
"Qarro, what does this sight remind you of?" A drop of rain slipped off the edge of the pavilion's eav...
2025-03-23 13:52:06 +0000 UTC View PostAs soon as they heard they could catch Gryffindors breaking school rules, Montague was immediately excited.
As for why it wasn’t someone from another house, Montague had his own reasoning. Teaching others to use dangerous magic was just so Gryffindor—it had to be their idea.
With this in mind, Montague promptly said, “I'm fine with it, Professor.”
“I’m sur...
2025-03-22 13:41:19 +0000 UTC View PostAfter leaving the Forbidden Forest, Kyle glanced back briefly. Hagrid, undeterred, was still rummaging through the dense undergrowth. His efforts, though determined, were destined to fail. Shaking his head, Kyle turned and continued toward the castle.
At the entrance, Kanna was waiting for him. The moment she spotted him, she hurried over.
“Where were you just now?” she whispere...
2025-03-22 13:40:40 +0000 UTC View PostLucius had come here fueled by anger. He had always assumed that, at Hogwarts, Kyle would restrain himself and not dare to act against him. Yet, in a matter of minutes, that anger had dissolved into a sense of inexplicable fear.
The strange, sweet scent that lingered in the air had left Lucius lightheaded, as if he hadn’t slept in days. He couldn’t identify it but suspected it might b...
2025-03-22 13:39:59 +0000 UTC View PostThat night, snowflakes began drifting down from a sky that had been heavy with clouds all week, and by Monday morning, the ground lay blanketed in snow.
Hagrid returned to the teacher's table during breakfast, but the applause that greeted him was lukewarm at best. The Slytherin table remained utterly silent, a stark contrast to the cheers coming from the Gryffindor table.
Even with...
2025-03-22 13:39:16 +0000 UTC View PostThat divine perspective did not last long. Soon, Lynd felt a wave of weakness wash over his body. He immediately withdrew from the divine perception of the Nameless King, ceasing the activation of its rune. At that moment, the rune dimmed slightly—clearly a result of overconsumption.
However, as Lynd sensed changes in the rune, he realized that, just like before, it was drawing magic fr...
2025-03-22 13:28:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe Night Song Inn was an establishment with an exotic flair. While its owner was a native of Braavos, the architect who designed and built it was a runaway slave from Yunkai.
Braavos' deep-seated hatred of slavery was ingrained in its very identity. The city had even gone to war multiple times with its fellow Free Cities over the issue of slavery. For instance, it had clashed with Pentos...
2025-03-22 13:27:08 +0000 UTC View Post“What did she mean by that?”
After Umbridge had left, Hagrid turned to Kyle with a puzzled expression. “And why did you say I should trust the Ministry of Magic? You know I ought to trust Dumbledore, not them.”
“I know,” Kyle said with a nod. “But if we want to avoid trouble, we have to say that for now.”
“What trouble could possibly come from a Ministry witc...
2025-03-21 13:19:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter hearing Hagrid's explanation, Kyle rubbed his forehead, feeling the weight of the situation.
There were seventy or eighty Giants in total, yet he had only managed to sway six or seven to their cause—a mere fraction, just one-tenth of the whole. Even if this small group joined, the effort wouldn’t have been entirely in vain. But even that tenuous hope hinged on uncertainty.
After leaving the Hospital Wing, Kyle didn’t immediately post the letter. Instead, he waited until noon before heading to the owlery with the letter and the newly delivered photograph.
Ratton was so distinctive that Kyle worried Lucius might simply drive him away to avoid any association. It seemed wiser to choose another owl. Surveying the owlery, Kyle quickly picked a tawny barn owl a...
2025-03-21 13:16:45 +0000 UTC View PostThat morning, Kyle went to the Hospital Wing.
Malfoy had been sent there by his teammates after the Quidditch match because he had been beaten so badly. When Kyle arrived, Malfoy was leaning against the bed, eating sweets he’d bought from Honeydukes. His face had returned to normal, looking no different than before, but the moment Fred and George walked in, he quickly tossed aside the P...
2025-03-21 13:16:08 +0000 UTC View Post"Forty-six, forty-seven, forty-eight! Lyi shot down forty-eight pirates—all of them hit through the eye, straight through the skull. Anguy took down eleven—two through the skull, seven through the neck, and two through the chest. Just like the previous rounds, Lyi wins, and this time, it’s an overwhelming victory!"
As the sailors cleared the longship of the dead pirates and tallied ...
2025-03-21 13:08:18 +0000 UTC View PostJust like in Myr, Lynd spent only two days in Pentos before boarding a ship and leaving.
During his stay, he introduced Hugh to Illyrio, instructing them to work together in handling matters related to the Sphinx Academy.
At the same time, he secretly met with his agents stationed in Pentos, assisting them in resolving minor issues.
However, for the city's elites and undergrou...
2025-03-21 13:07:39 +0000 UTC View PostEven though Kyle and the others hurried back to the castle, they couldn’t catch up to Fred, George, and Harry before Professor McGonagall. By the time they arrived, the door to her office was just closing.
After a brief discussion, the group decided to wait in the hallway for the trio to come out.
The corridor was unusually quiet, likely because most students were still at the Qui...
2025-03-20 13:08:51 +0000 UTC View PostCedric was right: Slytherin was likely the only team unhappy about the new broomsticks.
Their greatest advantage—the superior performance of their Nimbus 2001s—had been nullified, while Gryffindor seemed to grow stronger with each play. The match had barely begun, and Gryffindor was already twenty points ahead.
Desperate to turn the tide, Slytherin's captain, Graham Montague, in...
2025-03-20 13:08:17 +0000 UTC View PostThe first Quidditch match of the year, coupled with brand-new broomsticks, brought two surprises in quick succession, and the excitement showed no signs of waning as breakfast came to an end.
Kyle joined the others as they walked through the foyer and out of the castle. The frosty grass crunched under their feet as they hurried across the field to the Quidditch Pitch.
Within five mi...
2025-03-20 13:07:31 +0000 UTC View PostAs Cedric had anticipated, every DA meeting for the next two weeks brought a fresh challenger. Each time, someone new tried their luck against him.
The good news was that Fred and George, his primary concern, had remained surprisingly quiet so far—which only meant Cedric kept an even closer eye on them.
Another challenge quickly became apparent: scheduling. With Quidditch practice...
2025-03-20 13:06:54 +0000 UTC View Post"I heard from the Maester in the hall that all of Maester Gubete's books and notes are with you. Would it be possible for me to take a look?" Lynd asked directly, not bothering with pleasantries as he stood inside Maester Hugh's study.
"You’re interested in Maester Gubete’s books and notes?" Hugh paused for a moment, then seemed to recall something, nodding. "Yes, I suppose you would ...
2025-03-20 13:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough Lynd was dressed in the style of the people of Pentos, his overall demeanor and attire didn’t quite match. Fortunately, in the city, many foreign merchants, mercenaries, and travelers wore similar clothing, so he did not stand out too much as he moved through the streets.
He spent a day at Illyrio’s manor before heading to the Sphinx Academy to get a firsthand look at its con...
2025-03-20 12:59:59 +0000 UTC View PostEveryone came with a clear purpose: to learn what they needed. The group had exactly one hour in the Room of Requirement since they needed to return to their respective common rooms before Hogwarts’ nine o’clock curfew.
Fortunately, the Leg-Locker Curse wasn’t a complex spell. Most students managed to master it within half an hour—well, most of them.
Neville was the exceptio...
2025-03-19 13:08:30 +0000 UTC View PostNearly a hundred related books, simple yet useful magical props, and specialized equipment to measure the strength of spells—every corner of the room radiated professionalism.
To Kyle, this was exactly how a Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom should look.
As he admired the setup, another knock came at the door. Ginny, Neville, and several more Gryffindor students entered the ...
2025-03-19 13:08:00 +0000 UTC View PostAfter being thrown out of the classroom by Snape, Kyle didn’t leave immediately. Instead, under Kanna's puzzled gaze, he leaned his ear against the door again.
All he could hear, however, was a faint buzzing, like a swarm of Billywigs flying about. It was the unmistakable effect of the Muffliato Charm.
“Honestly, no trust at all,” Kyle muttered.
He realized there would b...
2025-03-19 13:07:21 +0000 UTC View PostUmbridge had left most tasks to Filch, except perhaps the more cumbersome duty of keeping track of everything, as she simply didn’t have the time for it.
This became clear when Kyle and Kanna descended the stone steps of the dungeon to the Potions classroom, only to notice Umbridge sitting in a shadowy corner at the back of the room, the ever-familiar clipboard in hand.
The rest o...
2025-03-19 13:06:39 +0000 UTC View Post“Lord Ornstein, welcome!” Illyrio stood at the entrance of his manor, having been informed of Lynd’s arrival in advance. The moment he saw him, he stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
The surrounding servants exchanged surprised glances at Illyrio’s display of deference. As one of the Magisters of Pentos, Illyrio held considerable power and influence. Even when meeting his fell...
2025-03-19 12:59:51 +0000 UTC View Post“Hugh of Qohor,” the old maester introduced himself.
“Lion Knight Ornstein,” Lynd responded.
Hugh asked curiously, “Are you a follower of the Lion of Night?”
“No,” Lynd shook his head.
The old maester continued, “Have you been to Qohor?”
“No,” Lynd replied simply.
Hugh hesitated for a moment before saying, “Your armor bears the forgi...
2025-03-19 12:58:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning, as people passed through the foyer, they noticed a large notice pinned to the bulletin board by the entrance to the Great Hall.
[Hogwarts High Inquisitor Order]
"In order to regulate school activities, all student organizations, associations, teams, or clubs must be registered with the High Inquisitor (Professor Umbridge)..."
Students on the...
2025-03-18 13:16:28 +0000 UTC View PostAfter leaving the Defence Against the Dark Arts office, Kyle didn’t head straight back to the Hufflepuff common room. Instead, while walking along the second floor, he made a detour into an empty classroom. The room was dimly lit, and the faint murmur of voices greeted him as soon as he stepped inside.
“What’s up...” Kyle said, shutting the door behind him.
Kanna approached ...
2025-03-18 13:15:43 +0000 UTC View Post