Chapter 540 Karkaroff is settling accounts after the fall
"So, the good things you mentioned before are gone now?" Kangna asked curiously during dinner.
"Not only that, I also added some things." Kyle said quietly.
Although the decision had been made and the vial of ashes was given to Dumbledore, Kyle still felt a little painful every time he thought about it.
In this case, even the fragrant fried pork chops couldn't make Kyle feel better?
Kangna seemed to notice this, and then changed the subject: "Is Mr. Nicoléme still in school at the moment?"
"No." Kyle shook his head and said, "Nico doesn't want to show up in a crowded place and has already gone back."
"Take an airship?" Kangna asked tentatively, picking up a piece of toast for herself and Kyle.
"How did you know?" Kyle looked at her in surprise, "Did you see it?"
"Many people have seen it," said Kangna. "A huge airship appeared in the school's astronomy tower. This incident caused quite a stir. Everyone was guessing what it was.
"Some people say it is the school's secret weapon, while others think it is a means of transportation... just like Beauxbatons' carriage and Durmstrang's ship."
"It's a means of transportation, but it's not from Hogwarts." Kyle shrugged.
It doesn't matter if you only see an airship. Except for those like Kangna who know the inside story, no one else will associate it with the legendary Nicoléme.
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After that, Dumbledore became completely busy. For two weeks, Kyle didn't see him in the castle once.
But it's normal to think about it carefully. Although he doesn't know how long it takes to refine the magic stone, he can be sure that it is definitely not an easy job.
It was like this until February, and Dumbledore hadn't come back yet. The students didn't notice anything was wrong. After all, for most people, they didn't pay much attention to the principal.
Of course, it would be a different matter if it was Professor McGonagall. Even if she disappears for a day, she can quickly arouse everyone's heated discussion.
However, when Dumbledore was not at school, someone floated up.
Karkaroff, now like a director of the school, swaggers around the castle every day, mocking everything he sees in a arrogant tone.
For example, the students were so lazy that they actually talked and laughed in the corridor after class. If they were in Durmstrang, the students would never make such noise.
Professors were not spared either. Kyle alone heard more than once that when talking to Durmstrang students, he belittled Professor Sybill Trelawney in the Divination class as an unlearner. A useless old liar.
And Hagrid, in his words, became a fool.
Finally, there was Sirius. He believed that Sirius was too partial and over-indulged in a certain college and was not worthy of being a professor at all.
And his words were quickly recognized by some Hogwarts students.
Such as Malfoy from Slytherin.
"Professor Karkaroff and I always think alike."
He shouted in the corridor: "My dad had considered sending me to Durmstrang, but my mum didn't agree, she didn't want me to go that far.
But I think he should have insisted more at that time. Professor Karkaroff of Durmstrang is what a principal should be like, and some scoundrels are not allowed to enroll there at all..."
When saying this, he would always glance at Hermione aside intentionally or unintentionally.
This also made Hermione very angry. She really hoped that Malfoy could go to Durmstrang as he wished, so that she would at least have half of her worries at school.
But it's not over yet.
When get out of class ended at noon on Wednesday, Kyle, who was passing by the foyer, suddenly noticed that a large group of people had gathered here, three floors inside and three floors outside, blocking the road leading to the auditorium.
Curious, he pushed his way into the crowd to see what was going on.
As expected, it was still Karkaroff, but this time he did not make trouble for the students and professors, but turned the blame on Filch.
"I remember I told you more than once, take care of your cat and don't let it run around in the castle." Karkaroff said condescendingly.
"Mrs. Norris never runs around..." Filch said with an ugly face. "She is helping to maintain order in the castle and catch students who violate school rules..."
"Sorry, I may have heard wrong..." Karkaroff drawled, "Maintain order, a cat?
"Is Hogwarts already so difficult that it has to hire a cat to look after the students?"
Next to him, several Durmstrang students let out a burst of jeers in time to match their principal.
"Quiet, don't be so rude, otherwise everyone will think that we Durmstrang people are uneducated."
Karkaroff said in a long voice: "I must admit that this situation is really unheard of for me. If you don't mind, I can donate a sum of money so that you can hire a... um, wizard to be responsible for maintenance. The daily routine of the school.”
In just a moment, Filch's face turned red, like a cooked prawn.
Karkaroff not only belittled Mrs. Norris, but also insinuated that he was a squib, which made him tremble all over, trembling, and unable to say a word.
The people around him also looked filled with righteousness.
If Karkaroff just mocked Filch and Mrs. Norris, many people might applaud. After all, they also don't like this person and the cat. It would be a good thing if someone could teach them a lesson. .
But the other party also mentioned Hogwarts when he was mocking him, which many people couldn't accept.
Karkaroff didn't take it seriously at all. Listening to the chatter of the people around him, he even touched his goatee with a little pride.
"What are you all doing here?"
At this time, Professor McGonagall came over from outside, and everyone made way for her.
"It's lunch time now, go to the auditorium quickly." Professor McGonagall said to everyone first, and then turned his head, "The management of Hogwarts will not bother you, Professor Karkaroff."
"Of course, that's right." Karkaroff said, "I just made a small suggestion, and I didn't mean to interfere with Hogwarts. There is no doubt about that.
"But please understand one thing, Minerva, I must be responsible for the school. Krum has been frightened by this cat several times. It is difficult for me not to doubt whether you did it intentionally to affect Krum's state. , thereby allowing your warriors to stand out in the competition.”
"We won't do such a thing." Professor McGonagall said with a tight face.
"Don't get me wrong, I didn't mean to accuse you, I was just suspicious." Karkaroff showed a fake smile.
"Hey, I'm afraid you are the only ones who need to use such despicable methods." There was a burst of laughter from the crowd.
"Among the five referees, you are the only one who deliberately gave low scores to the other two warriors."
Being called a mangy dog in public, Karkaroff couldn't pretend anymore. He turned around and shouted at the crowd:
"Who said that? Come out! I must teach you a lesson for Dumbledore."
