Riddle was on the brink of erupting, his furious red eyes locked onto Kyle.
Even when he’d been called a monster back at the orphanage, he hadn’t hated anyone this much. But now, this boy had shown up. He was convinced beyond a doubt: He was the true heir to Slytherin. And...
2025-01-03 14:02:17 +0000 UTC View PostThe quiet in the bed next to him felt almost oppressive. Even Madam Pomfrey had fallen asleep, so Kyle quietly slipped on his shoes and clothes, and crept out of the Hospital Wing. The castle was eerily silent.
As soon as he entered the main hall, he remembered that Professor McGonagall had...
2025-01-03 14:01:26 +0000 UTC View PostHagrid had been taken away by the Ministry of Magic, but a deep unease lingered throughout Hogwarts. The monster in the Chamber of Secrets remained at large, able to strike again at any moment.
The professors maintained an air of calm, diligently escorting students from one class to the nex...
2025-01-02 14:26:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe stack of parchment was nearly an inch thick. After Cedric sat down, he handed it to Kyle.
“What are these…?” Kyle asked, intrigued.
“Photos of magical items,” Cedric explained. “I got them from the library at the start of term. I’m not sure if they’ll help, but I t...
2025-01-02 14:25:40 +0000 UTC View Post“All students must return to their house common rooms by 6:00 p.m., and no student is to leave after that time. You will be escorted by a professor to each of your classes, and wandering the castle alone before your professor arrives is strictly forbidden. Quidditch training and matches are pos...
2025-01-02 14:24:44 +0000 UTC View PostKyle's strategy proved highly effective.
After handing over a thick stack of greeting cards to the Dwarves, they finally managed to enjoy a somewhat normal morning. Although a few Dwarves still managed to slip out from hidden corners, Kyle was able to dodge them in time using his Disillusio...
2025-01-02 14:24:05 +0000 UTC View Post“Care for a drink, my lord?” Varys asked Lynd, holding up a fine bottle of wine.
A small table was set up in the basement, adorned with wine and food. Lynd shook his head and replied, “Lord Varys, you should know that I don't drink.”
Varys, in his characteristic feminine tone,...
2025-01-02 14:21:01 +0000 UTC View PostClint Mott had heard of the most talked-about legendary figure in King’s Landing over the past two days, even if his health had kept him from going out.
He simply felt that the rumors surrounding the Bear Hunter were exaggerated. After all, the idea of one man beheading a hundred people i...
2025-01-02 14:18:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe news of Lynd's knighthood spread through King's Landing the next day, sparking a mix of envy and resentment. Many warriors, still seeking their own chance at knighthood, were left bitter by the tale of a fifteen-year-old who had achieved this honor after just a few months as a squire—and by...
2025-01-01 11:13:46 +0000 UTC View PostLynd was not surprised that Varys knew about the girl he had saved. After all, Varys had his little birds scattered throughout King's Landing and was likely aware of even the most trivial details—perhaps even what color Lord Tywin's underwear was tonight, not to mention Lynd’s own affairs. 2025-01-01 11:13:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Although Cedric had acted quickly, he’d gravely underestimated the situation—or perhaps he hadn’t realized just how popular he truly was. As the first Hufflepuff Seeker in ages, known for his looks, gentleness, and patience, Cedric was practically a celebrity at Hogwarts.
He had barel...
2025-01-01 11:01:39 +0000 UTC View Post“Seriously…” Mikel said, setting down his finished Potions homework. He thought for a moment before continuing, “I feel like they’re all a bit… crazy.”
Kyle blinked, surprised. “What do you mean?”
“Do you know what they’re always going on about?” Mikel sighed, ...
2025-01-01 11:00:24 +0000 UTC View PostThe Christmas holidays flew by, and soon students were returning to Hogwarts by train, filling the castle once more with lively noise and laughter. After the break, the fear of the recent attacks seemed to have faded slightly. Most students were laughing and joking, seemingly less haunted by worr...
2025-01-01 10:59:23 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough Harry and Ron hadn’t told anyone about Hermione’s hospitalization, her absence soon drew the attention of several Gryffindors. Everyone had grown accustomed to her constant presence in the common room, always nudging Ron and Harry to stay on top of their homework. The sudden silence ...
2025-01-01 10:58:06 +0000 UTC View PostAfter emerging from the Headmaster’s office on the eighth floor, Kyle was in a buoyant mood, greeting every portrait he passed. Hogwarts was truly full of surprises. Who would have thought that on an otherwise ordinary Christmas, he would encounter the legendary Ashes of Nirvana—and even rece...
2024-12-31 12:25:41 +0000 UTC View Post“In that case, it's kind of a good thing.”
George blinked at Ron’s words. “Maybe you’ll even get a nice report card at the end of the school year.”
“Don’t gloat,” Ron yawned.
“What are you two talking about?”
Just then, Harry had come out of the dormi...
2024-12-31 12:24:40 +0000 UTC View Post“The most important thing about Transfiguration is that your belief must be strong, and you must have a clear understanding of your target,” Kyle said.
In the Room of Requirement, he transformed a table into a small, half-meter-tall stone statue, then controlled it to slice the apple in...
2024-12-31 12:23:19 +0000 UTC View PostChristmas was approaching, but the mood in the castle was far from festive. The attacks on Nearly Headless Nick and the Bloody Baron had turned the already tense atmosphere into one of genuine fear. Even the ghosts couldn’t escape the dread... What kind of terrible force could harm someone who ...
2024-12-31 12:22:26 +0000 UTC View PostThe Banquet at the Red Keep was originally scheduled to take place after the Tournament concluded, but King Robert decided to hold it early. Some joked that the king had been beaten so thoroughly the previous day that he’d mistaken the team competition for the Tournament’s final event.
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2024-12-31 12:15:05 +0000 UTC View PostHearing Lynd's audacious words, Garlan and Vortimer were stunned into silence. They exchanged incredulous glances before turning back to Lynd, staring at him as if he were a creature from a fable. The very idea of forging armor out of Valyrian steel was beyond belief. Weapons crafted from the rar...
2024-12-31 12:14:18 +0000 UTC View PostEighth Floor, Headmaster's Office.
After seeing Harry out, Dumbledore reached over to gently stroke Fawkes, who had just risen from the ashes, his feathers sparse and wrinkled.
“He’s not telling the truth,” Snape said, stepping forward. “I can tell he’s hiding something… a...
2024-12-30 14:18:55 +0000 UTC View PostHagrid rarely asked them for help, so the group didn’t hesitate to agree. Thankfully, the Beast Repelling Charm was a straightforward spell. Though the work was extensive, with the six of them pitching in, they managed to complete it by evening. They even received heartfelt thanks from Hagrid.<...
2024-12-30 14:17:35 +0000 UTC View PostBecause of what happened at the Duelling Club, Kyle found himself the center of attention for the next several days. Wherever he went, students whispered and stared. The sight of the stone statue wielding a massive axe had left a deep impression on everyone.
When people brought up the Duell...
2024-12-30 14:16:16 +0000 UTC View PostAs Kyle stepped onto the stage, cheers erupted from the crowd. Fred and George were the loudest, waving a Quidditch-style banner they’d whipped up in record time. Cedric and Cho added to the chaos, appearing with a confetti gun and sending colorful bits of paper showering over the stage.
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2024-12-30 14:15:38 +0000 UTC View PostThe second day of the group competition was supposed to be the highlight of the tournament: the jousting competition among the Knights. In the past, this would undoubtedly have been the event everyone anticipated most. However, after witnessing the spectacular group competition the previous day, ...
2024-12-30 14:12:38 +0000 UTC View PostLooking at the broken cup, Lynd glanced at his hands again. A realization struck him, prompting him to carefully test his body’s condition using several methods. The results surprised him.
While absorbing and organizing the memories of the Banished Knight, he had also unknowingly complete...
2024-12-30 14:12:10 +0000 UTC View PostA hush fell over the Great Hall as everyone watched the stage, where Lockhart and Snape stood facing each other, wands at the ready.
“First, we must observe proper dueling etiquette. It’s essential,” Lockhart announced grandly.
The two bowed—or rather, Lockhart did. He embelli...
2024-12-29 14:23:07 +0000 UTC View PostEven Kyle hadn’t expected the little gift he gave Neville to become such a hit. Thanks to Neville’s enthusiastic word-of-mouth promotion, more and more students started showing up, eager to buy what they were calling “Anti-Demon Crystals.” It was a name they had invented themselves, but t...
2024-12-29 14:21:46 +0000 UTC View PostBy Monday morning, news that Professor Charity Burbage had been attacked and taken to the Hospital Wing had spread throughout the castle.
The school had suspended all Muggle Studies classes until a replacement professor could be found. Marcus Flint, recently discharged from the Hospital Win...
2024-12-29 14:20:57 +0000 UTC View PostDespite Harry's insistence that his arm was fine and he could leave, Madam Pomfrey insisted he stay overnight in the Hospital Wing.
"Your arm is all bent out of shape!" she exclaimed. "If you want to be able to use your wand again, you need to make sure it's fully healed before you go."
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