Chapter 288 Transformation Club
The original picture frame has become a door.
Kyle pressed the door handle... and with a click, the door opened.
Behind the door is a room not much bigger than the Transfiguration classroom, but there are far fewer people sitting in it than during class.
Counting Professor McGonagall and Kyle himself, there are exactly ten people...On average, only two people in a grade can join Professor McGonagall's Transfiguration Club.
Such a huge disparity shows how stringent Professor McGonagall's criteria are for selecting members.
As soon as Kyle entered the room, there was a burst of warm applause... The person sitting on the outside applauded most enthusiastically.
"Cedric?"
After seeing the man's appearance clearly, Kyle said subconsciously: "When you left the common room, didn't you say you were going to the kitchen to get something to eat?"
"Uh...sorry, Kyle."
Cedric scratched his hair and said sheepishly: "Professor McGonagall didn't let me tell you."
"It is true that I asked him to keep it secret... This is also to prevent him from giving you some clues or hints."
Professor McGonagall said with a smile: "Finding the entrance to the club alone is the first test.
Now it seems that you have done a good job, please sit down. "
Professor McGonagall pointed to an empty seat not far away.
There was only one round table in this room. Everyone was sitting together, and there was just one space left next to Cedric and Percy... obviously it was prepared for Kyle.
Only when Kyle walked over did he realize that there was only a low four-cornered stool, which looked like a small horse.
Others sat on chairs with wide backrests and velvet cushions.
Coupled with the looks from those around who were just watching the fun.
Kyle understood instantly. No need to think, this must be the second test.
If he didn't pass the transformation skill, he would have to sit on a low four-cornered stool and attend class with the others.
But of course this won't happen.
Kyle took out his magic wand and waved it, and the original four-cornered stool turned into a brand new velvet armchair, just like everyone else's.
There was another round of applause, and some senior students began to introduce themselves to Kyle.
This also means that they officially accept Kyle as a member of the club.
Among these people, there is only one person in the third and fourth grade, namely Kyle and Cedric.
There were two Slytherins and one Ravenclaw in the fifth grade, but Kyle didn't recognize either of them.
In addition to Percy, in the sixth grade, there is also the prefect of Ravenclaw, Penelope Clivat... She was also the first to introduce herself to Kyle.
All that remains is seventh grade.
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After Kyle sat down, Professor McGonagall waved her magic wand, and a copy of "Transfiguration Today" appeared in front of everyone.
"I got the latest issue of the magazine in advance. This is the scope of what we are going to discuss today." Professor McGonagall said: "You can choose the article that interests you most and express your opinions."
"Okay, Professor McGonagall!" everyone said.
Then the only sound left in the classroom was the sound of turning books.
Different from classes, clubs are more about discussions among students to exchange their understanding and opinions.
Professor McGonagall's role is to ensure that everyone's thinking is in the right direction and to help push them when they stall.
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The learning atmosphere in the room was very strong, and the most intense discussion was among the fifth and sixth graders with Percy as the center.
The article they chose was about multiple shapeshifting across species, one of the hottest topics in shapeshifting research.
Percy put forward a lot of opinions and understandings about himself, and he seemed to be planning to publish an article on this topic before graduation.
"Transfiguration Today" has a Most Promising Newcomer Award for young wizards who have not graduated from Hogwarts.
That's what Percy went for.
As a professional academic journal, this award is very valuable. If he can get it, it will be of great help to him to enter the Ministry of Magic after graduation.
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When the Transformation Club ended, it was already eight o'clock in the evening.
After Professor McGonagall finished her final summary and answered some questions, everyone left the room on the eighth floor and walked towards their respective common rooms.
"How do you feel..." Cedric asked on the way back.
"It's very rewarding and very efficient." Kyle glanced at the pieces of parchment in his hand, "It would be better if we could do it once a day."
"Professor McGonagall probably won't think so." Cedric smiled: "She doesn't have that much time."
"I know……"
The two of them walked all the way to the kitchen corridor.
Before entering the common room, Kyle suddenly looked at Cedric and said seriously, "Mr. Diggory, do you still want to go to the kitchen to get something to eat? I can wait for you."
"Hey, don't do that."
Cedric looked a little embarrassed, "Professor McGonagall really asked me to keep it a secret, and there's nothing I can do about it.
Moreover, I also believe that the painting will not be difficult for you. "
"I'm honored to have such a high opinion from you." Kyle glanced at him, "But Professor McGonagall also said that night travel is not allowed. Why did you just say this when you followed us to the Forbidden Forest? Forgot."
"This is different..." Cedric argued, "I am... watching you, protecting you... from being discovered by Filch."
"Do you believe this?" Kyle said angrily.
"Okay... I don't believe it." Cedric sighed, "Then if I treat you to butterbeer, can you forget about it?"
Kyle raised his eyebrows and said, "...you still want to take Fred and George's jobs?"
"Then what should I do?" Cedric said helplessly.
"Well..." Kyle thought for a moment, "You just need to shout out that the Wimbourne Hornets are the best Quidditch team, and I will forgive you."
"You're dreaming!"
Cedric's expression immediately changed, "Those fools should be at the bottom of the league. They don't understand the art of Quidditch at all."
"Actually... the Hornets are ranked second in the league this year." Kyle said with a smile: "The Cannons are at the bottom."
"That's only temporary..." Cedric said with an extremely firm expression: "I believe they will be able to catch up and regain their former glory!"
"If the last thirty years can be considered "temporary," then they might really be able to catch up."
Kyle shrugged, "Only in fifty years...or longer, a hundred years?"
"Ha, we'll see... let's see who among us can have the last laugh."
Cedric tapped the barrel with his wand and walked in without looking back.
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