Chapter 505: Rita Skeeter
What happened in the auditorium at noon soon spread throughout the castle.
Every Gryffindor student was excited, thinking that the castle finally had someone to scare Snape.
Because even Professor McGonagall couldn't get Snape to deduct points from his house, and he didn't say a word of rebuttal.
For a time, Professor Alasto's fame in Gryffindor was unprecedented, and the Weasley brothers' story was compiled into several versions and passed on by word of mouth among the students.
It can be said that the reason why this incident spread throughout the school in less than half a day is due to Gryffindor's contribution.
But the price was that their house scores began to drop rapidly, and the hourglass of scores placed in the auditorium seemed to have broken holes, dropping by more than half in just a few days.
It wasn't until Professor McGonagall couldn't take it anymore and came forward to warn some people that the matter came to an end for the time being.
On a weekend in mid-November, Hogsmeade Week for the second time of the school year, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students were invited to visit the famous wizarding village.
The shopkeepers also seem to have gotten the news in advance and have added a lot of foreign elements to their stores.
Duke Honey's candy store, for example, has a row of dancing icing macarons and a bucket of flaming syrup apples in the most prominent position at the entrance.
The Wizard Costume Store also has a long dress with a French style, as well as a delicate fur cape.
There were also three broomsticks, and Kyle saw through the window that Miss Maxim was sitting with Hagrid, drinking a blue wine he had never seen before, in a glass the size of a keg.
Just the two of them occupy the largest table in the store.
"Kyle, I think you need to prepare more of this."
After arriving at Jokowi's joke shop, Fred can't help but stuff a whole box of eggs into Kyle.
"That's right." "We don't know anything yet, but whether it's dueling or dealing with any other creature, the big dung egg is the most effective item." ”
"Just a small ......," Fred raised an eyebrow, "is enough to bring down a dozen people, and the smaller the space, the more useful it becomes." ”
"Of course, the premise is that you have to be prepared in advance and use the bubble head charm on yourself." George reminded.
"Forget it." Kyle put the crate back on the shelf, "It's already said in the rules that the only thing we can use is the wand in our hand, and we can't bring it in at all. ”
"Huh?" Fred frowned and said smugly. "It's so unreasonable......"
Kyle, though, thinks it makes sense.
Although if you really want to use it, it's not impossible, such as the Flying Spell...... But Kyle thinks it's better not to use this kind of killer weapon lightly, otherwise he will probably become the most flavorful warrior in history.
That's not a good name.
When they return to the castle in the evening, Fred and George are still complaining about the harsh rules set by the principals, insisting that a no-prop contest would be much less fun.
The next day, after breakfast, Kyle went to the Charms classroom on the third floor as usual.
"Before today's class, let's brush up on the Flying Spell." Professor Flitwick said, "Although this spell is simple, it is often used. L. This spell is also indispensable in exams and in everyday life. ”
His gaze paused for a moment on Kyle, then quickly moved away.
"If you need something and don't have time to get it, the Flying Charm will do a good job......
Over the next ten minutes, everyone began to practice the Flying Spell as Professor Flitwick had instructed.
Until there was a knock on the classroom door.
It was Ginny, and she dodged into the classroom.
"What's wrong? Miss Weasley. Professor Flitwick asked.
"I'm sorry, Professor, Mr. Bagman asked me to take Kyle downstairs." Ginny said, "All the warriors are going." ”
"Absolutely." Professor Flitwick looked at Kyle with a smile, "Go ahead, there's nothing new going on in this lesson." ”
Kyle nodded, handed the textbook to Connor, and stood up and walked towards the door, everyone watching him all the way.
"It's amazing, Kyle, to become a Hogwarts Warrior." After closing the door, Ginny couldn't wait to say: "Mom was so happy when she found out, she also said that she would definitely come to see the game, and Bill and Charlie also said that they would take time off to come." ”
"The first project?" Kyle wondered.
"Mom is definitely coming for all three projects." "But Bill and Charlie don't know, they're so far away, I think they're probably going to have to wait until the last one." ”
"Oh, it's here, good luck." Ginny said that by this time they had come to the outside of a room.
Kyle knocked on the door and walked in.
It was a relatively small classroom, and the desks were all pushed to the back of the room, leaving an open space in the middle, and there were not three desks side by side in front of it, covered with a long piece of velvet.
Ludo Bagman was sitting next to him, talking to a witch dressed in a magenta robe.
Krum and Fleur had arrived, standing nearby.
"Ah, the last warrior." Bagman stood up, "Come in, there's nothing to worry about, it's just the ritual of detecting the wand, and then take a few pictures, this is Rita Skeeter...... She's writing a little article about the tournament for the Daily Prophet. ”
This is the first time Kyle has met the famous Rita Skeeter...... Or notorious is a little more appropriate.
After all, there are many people who hate her so much that they gnash their teeth, including Chris, who has also been slandered by her articles.
"Ludo, before we get started, can I have a few words with Kyle." "He's the youngest warrior, you know...... In order to add a little color to the article. ”
"I'm sorry, Miss Rita Skeeter." Before Bagman could speak, Kyle said, "I think it's better to check the wand first, after all, I still have a class in a while." ”
"Ah, that's right...... Bagman exclaimed, "and every lesson is important before the tournament begins. ”
Rita Skeeter's face was a little ugly, and she stared straight at Kyle.
But Kyle just didn't see it.
"It's a good thing you didn't accept the invitation." Fleur whispered, "Lady Maxim told me to be careful of this person. ”
"She's right." Kyle said.
Soon, Professor Dumbledore pushed the door open and walked in, followed by three other members of the Judges, Maxim, Karkaroff, and Chris.
At the end of the walk was the owner of the wand shop in Diagon Alley, Ollivander.
"Looks like everyone is here."
Dumbledore sat down behind the velvet table.
"Allow me to introduce Mr. Ollivanders, who will check your wand this time to make sure it is in good condition before the game."
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(End of chapter)