Chapter 288 The Shapeshifting Club
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Duan Wei Li Mao
Chapter 288 Transformation Club
The original picture frame has thus become a door.
Kyle pressed the doorknob... With a "click", the door opened.
Behind the door is a room that is not as big as the Transfiguration class classroom, but there are far fewer people sitting in it than in 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 disparity in proportion shows how harsh Professor McGonagall's selection criteria are.
As soon as Kyle entered the room, there was a burst of warm applause from inside... The person sitting outside applauded the most vigorously.
"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?"
"Um...sorry, Kyle."
Cedric scratched his hair and said embarrassedly: "Professor McGonagall won'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 of the club alone is the first test.
Now it seems that you have done well, please sit down. "
Professor McGonagall pointed to an empty seat not far away.
There was only one round table in this room, and everyone was sitting around, and there was just one vacant seat next to Cedric and Percy... Obviously it was reserved for Kyle.
It was only when Kyle walked over that he realized that there was only a low four-corner stool here, which looked like a small horse.
Others sat in chairs with wide backs and velvet cushions.
Coupled with those eyes dedicated to watching the excitement around.
Kyle understood instantly, no need to think, this must be the second test.
If Transfiguration is not enough, he can only sit on a low four-corner stool and take classes with others.
But of course that doesn't happen.
Kyle took out his wand and flicked it lightly, and the original four-corner stool became a brand new velvet armchair, just like everyone else's.
There was another burst of applause from around, and some senior students also began to introduce themselves to Kyle.
This also means that they officially accepted Kyle as a member of the club.
Among these people, there is only one person in the third and fourth grades, that is, Kyle and Cedric.
There are two Slytherins and one Ravenclaw in the fifth grade, but Kyle doesn't know each other.
In addition to Percy in the sixth grade, there is also the prefect of Ravenclaw, Penelock Crivatt... She was also the first to introduce herself to Kyle.
The rest is seventh grade.
……
After Kyle sat down, Professor McGonagall waved his wand, and there was an extra copy of "Transfiguration Today" in front of everyone.
"I got the latest issue of the magazine ahead of time, and that's what we're going to discuss today." Professor McGonagall said, "You can choose an article that interests you the most and share your views."
"Okay, Professor McGonagall!" Everyone said.
Then there was only the sound of flipping books in the classroom.
Different from classes, clubs are more about students discussing with each other and exchanging their understanding and opinions.
And Professor McGonagall's role is to make sure everyone's train of thought is heading in the right direction, and to give them a nudge when they get bogged down.
The learning atmosphere in the room was very strong, and the most intense discussion... was the fifth and sixth grades centered on Percy.
The article they selected was on multiple metamorphosis across species, one of the hottest topics in transfiguration research.
Percy has put forward a lot of opinions and understandings about himself, and he seems to be preparing to publish an article on this topic before graduation.
"Transfiguration Today" has a most promising newcomer award for young wizards who have not yet graduated from Hogwarts.
That's what Percy was going for.
As a professional academic journal, this award has a high gold content. If he can get it, it will be of great help to him entering the Ministry of Magic after graduation.
……
By the time the Transfiguration Club ended, it was already eight o'clock in the evening.
After Professor McGonagall finished the final summary and concentrated on answering some questions, everyone left the room on the eighth floor and walked towards their respective common rooms.
"How does it feel..." Cedric asked on the way back.
"It's very rewarding and efficient." Kyle glanced at a few pieces of parchment in his hand, "It would be even better if I could come here once a day."
"Professor McGonagall probably doesn't think so." Cedric said with a smile: "She doesn't have that much time."
"I know……"
The two walked all the way to the kitchen corridor.
Before entering the common room, Kyle suddenly looked at Cedric and said solemnly, "Mr. Diggory, do you still want to go to the kitchen to get something to eat? I can wait for you."
"Hey, come on."
Cedric looked a little embarrassed, "Professor McGonagall really asked me to keep it a secret, and I can't help it.
Moreover, I also believe that the painting must not be difficult for you. "
"I am very honored to have such a high evaluation from you." Kyle glanced at him, "But Professor McGonagall also said that night tours are not allowed. Why did you say that when you followed us to the Forbidden Forest? Forget about it."
"It's different..." Cedric argued, "I'm... watching you, protecting you... from Filch."
"Do you believe this yourself?" Kyle said angrily.
"Well... I don't believe it." Cedric sighed, "If I buy you a butter beer, can you forget about it?"
Kyle raised his eyebrows and said, "...you still want to take the jobs of Fred and George?"
"Then what am I going to do?" Cedric said helplessly.
"Well..." Kyle thought for a while, "Just call out that the Wimbourne Hornets are the best Quidditch team, and I'll forgive you."
"You are dreaming!"
Cedric's expression changed immediately, "Those brats should be at the bottom of the league. They don't understand the art of Quidditch at all."
"In fact... the Hornets ranked second in this year's league." Kyle said with a smile: "The Artillery is the bottom."
"That's only temporary..." Cedric said with an extremely firm expression: "I believe they will catch up and regain the glory of the past!"
"If the bottom 30 years can be considered "temporary", then they may really be able to catch up."
Kyle shrugged, "It's just after 50 years...or longer, 100 years?"
"Ha, wait and see... let's see who of us can have the last laugh."
Cedric tapped the barrel with his wand and walked in without looking back.
……
The original picture frame has thus become a door.
Kyle pressed the doorknob... With a "click", the door opened.
Behind the door is a room that is not as big as the Transfiguration class classroom, but there are far fewer people sitting in it than in 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 disparity in proportion shows how harsh Professor McGonagall's selection criteria are.
As soon as Kyle entered the room, there was a burst of warm applause from inside... The person sitting outside applauded the most vigorously.
"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?"
"Um...sorry, Kyle."
Cedric scratched his hair and said embarrassedly: "Professor McGonagall won'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 of the club alone is the first test.
Now it seems that you have done well, please sit down. "
Professor McGonagall pointed to an empty seat not far away.
There was only one round table in this room, and everyone was sitting around, and there was just one vacant seat next to Cedric and Percy... Obviously it was reserved for Kyle.
It was only when Kyle walked over that he realized that there was only a low four-corner stool here, which looked like a small horse.
Others sat in chairs with wide backs and velvet cushions.
Coupled with those eyes dedicated to watching the excitement around.
Kyle understood instantly, no need to think, this must be the second test.
If Transfiguration is not enough, he can only sit on a low four-corner stool and take classes with others.
But of course that doesn't happen.
Kyle took out his wand and flicked it lightly, and the original four-corner stool became a brand new velvet armchair, just like everyone else's.
There was another burst of applause from around, and some senior students also began to introduce themselves to Kyle.
This also means that they officially accepted Kyle as a member of the club.
Among these people, there is only one person in the third and fourth grades, that is, Kyle and Cedric.
There are two Slytherins and one Ravenclaw in the fifth grade, but Kyle doesn't know each other.
In addition to Percy in the sixth grade, there is also the prefect of Ravenclaw, Penelock Crivatt... She was also the first to introduce herself to Kyle.
The rest is seventh grade.
……
After Kyle sat down, Professor McGonagall waved his wand, and there was an extra copy of "Transfiguration Today" in front of everyone.
"I got the latest issue of the magazine ahead of time, and that's what we're going to discuss today." Professor McGonagall said, "You can choose an article that interests you the most and share your views."
"Okay, Professor McGonagall!" Everyone said.
Then there was only the sound of flipping books in the classroom.
Different from classes, clubs are more about students discussing with each other and exchanging their understanding and opinions.
And Professor McGonagall's role is to make sure everyone's train of thought is heading in the right direction, and to give them a nudge when they get bogged down.
The learning atmosphere in the room was very strong, and the most intense discussion... was the fifth and sixth grades centered on Percy.
The article they selected was on multiple metamorphosis across species, one of the hottest topics in transfiguration research.
Percy has put forward a lot of opinions and understandings about himself, and he seems to be preparing to publish an article on this topic before graduation.
"Transfiguration Today" has a most promising newcomer award for young wizards who have not yet graduated from Hogwarts.
That's what Percy was going for.
As a professional academic journal, this award has a high gold content. If he can get it, it will be of great help to him entering the Ministry of Magic after graduation.
……
By the time the Transfiguration Club ended, it was already eight o'clock in the evening.
After Professor McGonagall finished the final summary and concentrated on answering some questions, everyone left the room on the eighth floor and walked towards their respective common rooms.
"How does it feel..." Cedric asked on the way back.
"It's very rewarding and efficient." Kyle glanced at a few pieces of parchment in his hand, "It would be even better if I could come here once a day."
"Professor McGonagall probably doesn't think so." Cedric said with a smile: "She doesn't have that much time."
"I know……"
The two walked all the way to the kitchen corridor.
Before entering the common room, Kyle suddenly looked at Cedric and said solemnly, "Mr. Diggory, do you still want to go to the kitchen to get something to eat? I can wait for you."
"Hey, come on."
Cedric looked a little embarrassed, "Professor McGonagall really asked me to keep it a secret, and I can't help it.
Moreover, I also believe that the painting must not be difficult for you. "
"I am very honored to have such a high evaluation from you." Kyle glanced at him, "But Professor McGonagall also said that night tours are not allowed. Why did you say that when you followed us to the Forbidden Forest? Forget about it."
"It's different..." Cedric argued, "I'm... watching you, protecting you... from Filch."
"Do you believe this yourself?" Kyle said angrily.
"Well... I don't believe it." Cedric sighed, "If I buy you a butter beer, can you forget about it?"
Kyle raised his eyebrows and said, "...you still want to take the jobs of Fred and George?"
"Then what am I going to do?" Cedric said helplessly.
"Well..." Kyle thought for a while, "Just call out that the Wimbourne Hornets are the best Quidditch team, and I'll forgive you."
"You are dreaming!"
Cedric's expression changed immediately, "Those brats should be at the bottom of the league. They don't understand the art of Quidditch at all."
"In fact... the Hornets ranked second in this year's league." Kyle said with a smile: "The Artillery is the bottom."
"That's only temporary..." Cedric said with an extremely firm expression: "I believe they will catch up and regain the glory of the past!"
"If the bottom 30 years can be considered "temporary", then they may really be able to catch up."
Kyle shrugged, "It's just after 50 years...or longer, 100 years?"
"Ha, wait and see... let's see who of us can have the last laugh."
Cedric tapped the barrel with his wand and walked in without looking back.
……
