Chapter 735 Right-hand Assistant Fox

For Dumbledore, the news brought by Kyle was a big surprise.

Death Eaters hiding in the shadows were scary, but not when they were exposed to the light.

The Vanishing Cabinet can help the Death Eaters avoid the castle's magical defenses. If they don't know it in advance, the Death Eaters can indeed use this method to take the initiative and catch them by surprise.

But now they know that the immovable disappearing cabinet has become the Death Eaters' biggest flaw.

Dumbledore was very confident that he could catch all the Death Eaters who used this method to enter Hogwarts.

What he was thinking about now was how to remove Draco Malfoy from this matter, so as to prevent their family from being angered by Voldemort.

After all, if the Death Eaters really wanted to attack Hogwarts, there would definitely be a lot of people coming. If all these people were killed, Voldemort would definitely be furious.

By then the Malfoys who came up with this idea would be doomed.

Dumbledore wanted to save their lives.

He could not care about Lucius Malfoy and Narcissa Malfoy, but he could not ignore Draco. No matter what, Draco Malfoy was a student at Hogwarts.

As the principal, he has the responsibility to protect every student, even if the other party deliberately wants to kill him.

But Dumbledore didn't tell Kyle this idea. It wasn't that he didn't believe Kyle. He was sure that if he opened his mouth, Kyle would most likely not refuse.

But it is his responsibility as the principal to protect the students, not Kyle's... And whether this can be done is still a matter of debate.

Dumbledore shook his head and didn't think about it anymore.

"Kyle, the most critical question now is...do you know where he will hide the disappearing cabinet?" he asked.

If you want to use the Vanishing Cabinet to ambush Death Eaters, you must know where it is.

Hogwarts is very big, and there are secret rooms and places like the Room of Requirement that few people know about. Even if Dumbledore is the principal, there is no guarantee that he will know all the secrets of Hogwarts.

If Malfoy found a similar room, they might not be able to find it right away, and then it would be useless no matter how good the plan was.

"Of course." Kyle said, "I've prepared it in advance."

Naturally, he would not make such a stupid mistake.

"When I put the disappearing cabinet back, I made a small change on it and added a special magic text."

While talking, Kyle took out a map of Hogwarts and spread it out on the table.

After glancing over it, he pointed to the Slytherin common room.

"Isn't it? It's right here." On the map, a footprint made of ink was extremely conspicuous, with the name "Vanishing Cabinet" written on it.

If Fred and George had been there, they would have known at a glance that the footprints and names were unique to the Marauder's Map.

This is indeed the case. This effect was created by Kyle based on the Marauder's Map... The only difference is that this map is not as dense as the Marauder's Map. There is only this one name on it, and its movements can be said to be clear at a glance. .

"Oh?" Dumbledore took a look at the map and immediately understood what was going on. "Is this name tracking magic?"

"That's right." Kyle nodded, "It's a very simple trick, just use magic words to change the target from a wizard to an item, but it's very useful."

While talking, Kyle looked at the map again.

It could be seen that the vanishing cabinet was still in the Slytherin common room. Perhaps he was not ready yet, or perhaps the other vanishing cabinet had not been repaired yet, but in any case, Malfoy did not seem ready to act immediately.

After all, there are too many people in the common room. In addition to what happened in the past few years, there were also a few more portraits at the entrance to the common room of each college.

No matter what, Malfoy would never use the common room as an entry point, and would definitely choose a more hidden place.

But this is good, they can have more time to prepare.

Dumbledore took out his wand and waved it, and the map immediately became two copies. With the support of Dumbledore's powerful magic, both the map and the magic attached to it were all preserved.

He returned the original map to Kyle and kept the copy for himself.

"Professor, do you need to add a reminder spell?" Kyle thought for a moment and said: "As long as the position of the disappearing cabinet changes, an alarm or something like that will sound, so you don't have to keep watching."

"No need to bother." Dumbledore said. With a wave of his hand, the map on the table immediately floated to a shelf behind him.

That position was just right enough to be seen by the portraits on the wall.

"They will keep an eye on it for me." Dumbledore said with a smile. "I have a lot of things to do recently, so I can't guarantee that I will be able to bring the map with me. And at certain special times, if it suddenly makes a sound to remind me, it will It’s a nuisance.”

"Indeed." Kyle nodded, "Anyway, a certain principal is idle. It's good to find something for him to do and avoid being beaten every day..."

"What do you mean?" Phineas immediately became unhappy and said angrily: "It's so rude, how could you say that to Dippet!"

"No, no, you misunderstood, Principal Black, that's not what I meant." Kyle said without raising his head, not even bothering to explain.

Because there is no need.

"Are you really not understanding or are you pretending not to understand?" Principal Dippet glanced sideways at Phineas, "Who is this kid talking about? You have no idea at all?"

"Who else could it be but you?" Phineas said, "It can't be Spohr, but she is indeed quite free..."

"What did you say?"

Two witches rushed into his portrait one after another, and without saying a word, they punched and kicked Phineas.

Judging from their appearance, they seemed to be the same person, but one was middle-aged and the other was much younger, but Kyle had never seen her before.

Before Kyle could think about it, bursts of screams echoed through the principal's office.

Dumbledore seemed to have been used to all this for a long time. He waved his wand skillfully, and the screams suddenly stopped.

In the portrait, Phineas is still being beaten, but the sound cannot be heard...

"Those two people are both Phylida Spurs, just portraits of her at different times." Dumbledore explained.

"How can one person leave two portraits in the principal's office?" Kyle asked doubtfully.

"Theoretically it's possible."

"Okay, let's get down to business." Dumbledore said, "I may have to leave Hogwarts for a while. Could you please pay more attention to Draco Malfoy?"

"I'm very busy, Professor." Kyle said, "I'm in seventh grade now, and I'll take the exam in half a year. In order to find a decent job after graduation, I must get enough certificates. Otherwise, you should find someone else to handle this matter."

Kyle said, "I think Professor Snape is good. He is the head of Slytherin and has plenty of time. He can also observe Malfoy or Harry."

"Harry?" Dumbledore raised his eyebrows, "I remember that their relationship didn't seem to be very harmonious."

"That's why it's appropriate." Kyle said, "As old rivals for six consecutive years, no one knows each other better than them. If there is anything wrong with Draco Malfoy, Harry will definitely be able to detect it immediately. Arrived."

"But he is not the best candidate." Dumbledore shook his head, "Harry has a somewhat impulsive personality, and it is inevitable that he will be a little negligent when facing some special things."

"Besides, Kyle, I think you misunderstood me." Dumbledore continued: "I'm not asking you to look at Malfoy all the time, I'm just asking you to pay more attention and don't let some dark magic items enter Hogg." Watts.

"You know, Katie Bell is still at St. Mungo's and we can't send a second student there."

"Okay, I'll try my best," Kyle said.

If that's all it is, it's not that troublesome.

The school is different from Hogsmeade. It is not that easy to bring dark magic items in. Moreover, even if Dumbledore leaves the school, the professors are still there. Whether it is Professor McGonagall or Professor Flitwick, they all have experience. Rich wizards, it is not easy to cause trouble under their noses, and Malfoy is not that stupid.

At most, he can only play a supporting role.

Seeing Kyle agree, Dumbledore nodded.

"Oh, is it so late?" He glanced at the darkening sky outside the window, "I think you must be hungry too. I heard that the kitchen made fried pork chops tonight, or you want to go to Grimmauld with me? You can also go to Plaza No. 12, Molly will definitely welcome you."

"Forget it, I'd better go to the auditorium." Kyle stood up and said.

"I think so..." Dumbledore looked at Kyle with a teasing expression, and a gossipy look on his face, "There are only a few boring adults like us at No. 12 Grimmauld Place. You'd rather stay at school, right?"

Kyle didn't answer, just stood up and glanced at the silver tea can on the table intentionally or unintentionally.

Dumbledore was keenly aware of the change in Kyle's eyes, and immediately became nervous, reaching out to put away the tea can.

At this time, Kyle suddenly looked at the window behind him in surprise, "Professor McGonagall? What are you doing outside the window riding a broom, oh...be careful!"

Subconsciously, Dumbledore turned his head and looked over...

Then he seemed to feel a gust of wind blowing across his cheeks, blowing a few beards.

It's really strange. Why is there still wind even though the window sill is closed?

Before he had time to think about it, Dumbledore's heart thumped. He used his strong self-control to restrain his instinct and turned his head back.

Then he saw that the silver tea can on the table was already in Kyle's hand.

He should have thought a long time ago, how could Mag appear outside the window of the principal's office riding a broom in the middle of the night? This was definitely an excuse used by Kyle to divert his attention.

But why would he fall for such a poor excuse?

Dumbledore was very upset.

But there is no time to think about this now, he must make amends as soon as possible...

Dumbledore was thinking a lot...but Kyle didn't give him this chance at all.

As if he had rehearsed it countless times, after getting the tea can, Kyle immediately ran to the door without looking back, and the whole sequence of actions was smooth and smooth.

When Dumbledore stood up, Kyle was already at the door, only one step away from opening it.

Dumbledore placed his hope on Fawkes again, hoping that he could stop Kyle.

And Fox also noticed the change in Dumbledore's eyes. He flew down from the perch, came to Kyle... and opened the door for him with his wings.

"Thank you, Fox. I'll treat you to some mandrakes later. You can choose whatever you want!"

Kyle's voice echoed in the passage outside the principal's office.

Fawkes chirped happily, fluttering his wings and followed out without even looking at Dumbledore.

As if for just a moment, there was only a lonely old man left in the principal's office, and the sound of something breaking.

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"Here, try this."

In the auditorium, Kyle handed a cup of black tea with milk and sugar cubes to Kangna.

Kangna took a sip and her eyes immediately lit up.

"How about it?"

"It tastes good!" Kangna nodded repeatedly and took another big sip.

"It tastes good for sure. This is the principal's treasure." Kyle shook a silver tea can in his hand.

This jar is also a good magic item. Its function is similar to the box Nico gave him before, and the material is also very precious. It is the same as the Gryffindor Sword, which is the secret sterling silver unique to elves.

Kyle made a rough estimate and found that a jar as big as this would require about 10,000 Silver Sickles to be repeatedly smelted and purified. It would be worth a lot of money.

"This was given to you by the principal?" Kangna took another sip and marveled at how Kyle could always get some good things from the principal.

"No, he wouldn't give it up." Kyle shook his head and said calmly: "I snatched this away."

"What? Robbed it?" Kangna choked, her hand holding the cup paused, and she looked at Kyle in disbelief.

"Yeah, I stole it." Kyle said, "But don't worry, it'll be fine. I helped him solve a big problem, so he has to express it.

"And this is what he acquiesces to."

Kyle's words are not unreasonable.

The walk from the eighth floor to the auditorium is not a short one. Dumbledore could definitely catch up with Kyle if he wanted to.

But he didn't do that, and he didn't even chase him out of the principal's office. Otherwise, he would have snatched the jar back long ago.

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After receiving Kyle's assurance, Kangna felt more at ease, but looking at the cup in her hand, she still felt a little unbelievable.

Kyle must be the first person who dares to blatantly steal Principal Dumbledore's things and show them off... Connor thought to herself.

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Time soon entered December, and before we knew it, snowflakes started to fall outside.

Just as Kyle thought, Dumbledore didn't come to ask for his tea jar, and of course, Kyle never saw him in Hogwarts.

Perhaps as Dumbledore said in the principal's office, he has a lot to do.

Kyle has also been observing Draco Malfoy consciously or unconsciously recently.

But his behavior was no different from usual. Apart from going to class every day, he would make trouble for Harry, as if he only had a fight with Harry before the day would be considered complete.

In addition to Malfoy, Kyle also has to deal with another person...Slughorn.

He didn't know where he got the news. He knew that the Ministry of Magic had canceled the floo network with Hogwarts. Now, the reason Kyle used to refuse to attend the dinner party was no longer valid.

As a result, various invitations would be sent out every now and then.

Although Kyle tried his best to find other excuses, he still couldn't stop Slughorn from holding dinner parties five times a week. In desperation, he could only bite the bullet and attend a few times.

It was said to be a dinner party, but in fact it was just a few people sitting around Slughorn, listening to him talk about who among the students he taught in the past had achieved what achievements, and who had given him what gifts.

Then according to the process, everyone made a sound of exclamation together, like this every time.

In contrast, dinner became the least important part. Kyle went there several times and went straight to the kitchen as soon as he came back.

No way, there's really nothing to eat there.

He was pretty good, after all, the Hufflepuff common room was close to the kitchen, so he could come there anytime he wanted to eat.

But the same could not be said for Harry and Hermione. Every time Slughorn ended his dinner meeting, he was stuck at the curfew time, and they had no time to take a detour to the kitchen.

Fortunately, there was Ron who could pack something for them from the auditorium and just bake it in the fireplace when they got back. Although the taste was a bit worse, it was still better than nothing.

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