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Chapter 273: Time-Turner Application Denied
Chapter 273: Time-Turner Application Denied
After Lo Hart finished speaking, he strode off, apparently heading towards Harry.
As soon as he left, Professor McGonagall immediately turned her attention to Kyle.
"Stay away from that tree if you want to stay alive," she said, her lips pressed together. "And besides..."
She paused, then continued, "You have a lot to learn this year, and I suggest you read some useful books, such as those related to Magical Runes."
"Yes, Professor," Kyle replied.
In truth, he had never even glanced at the book "Wandering with Werewolves," and his earlier mention of it was merely a casual remark. He didn't expect Lo Hart to not only not deduct points but also award him ten points.
This was indeed an unexpected gain.
Professor McGonagall nodded.
"Now, let's talk about you, Kyle," Professor Sprout spoke up. "I'm afraid your application for the Time-Turner was unsuccessful, so you might need to reconsider your class schedule."
"Unsuccessful?" Kyle was taken aback. "But Percy had one before..."
"This time it's different."
Professor Sprout shook her head. "All Time-Turners are kept in the Department of Mysteries at the Ministry of Magic, but it's currently under tight lockdown, and letters can't get through."
"We tried to have Professor Dumbledore intervene yesterday," Professor McGonagall added. "But he returned empty-handed as well."
"Even Headmaster Dumbledore couldn't get in?" Kyle asked, surprised.
"No, he made it to the Department of Mysteries," Professor McGonagall said, giving Kyle a meaningful look. "But someone rejected the application, stating that all Time-Turners are in use, and there are no spares available for young witches and wizards."
"Hmm... no spares?" Kyle was a bit dazed.
"Yes, so you should reconsider your class choices," Professor Sprout advised.
Professor Sprout handed Kyle a new schedule with some dirt on it. "Hurry up and don't be late for class."
Kyle took the schedule and, after a moment of thought, said, "Professor, I still want to take all the classes."
"But the Time-Turner..." Professor Sprout frowned.
"It's fine," Kyle quickly assured her. "I want to secure a spot in the exam, so as long as you agree, I'll only need to attend one class when there's a conflict."
"What?"
In her decades at Hogwarts, Professor Sprout had never heard such an outrageous request.
She glanced at Professor McGonagall, who was also frowning.
The two professors quickly discussed the matter...
"Are you sure, Kyle?" Professor McGonagall asked seriously. "You should understand that getting 'O' grades in ten subjects is different from getting ten 'O' grades in twelve subjects."
"I know," Kyle nodded.
"Well, then," Professor McGonagall said, "if you insist, I'll talk to the other professors. You can choose the classes you want to attend according to your own preferences."
"But..." Professor McGonagall reminded him, "this only applies to the six elective classes."
"Of course..." Kyle smiled, "I won't miss any Transfiguration or Herbology classes."
Professor McGonagall showed a rare smile.
Professor Sprout also forgot about the unpleasantness caused by Lo Hart and smiled as she gave Kyle a branch from the Whomping Willow.
Although not as valuable as the roots, the branches of the Whomping Willow were still a rare potion ingredient and quite expensive.
The piece Professor Sprout gave Kyle could fetch at least twenty Galleons if sold in a Diagon Alley shop.
Moreover, the entire British magical community only knew of one Whomping Willow, located in Hogwarts. If Harry and Ron damaged it, the loss would be immense.
After discussing their class choices, the two professors parted ways.
This time, Kyle didn't follow Professor McGonagall back to the castle but instead headed towards the Forbidden Forest, not far away.
Although he didn't get the Time Turner, the outcome wasn't too bad.
Just like now... he could choose to attend Care of Magical Creatures or Arithmancy... or neither.
The professors wouldn't find it odd; he could use this time to do other things.
Of course, getting Professor McGonagall's approval for this request wasn't easy, perhaps even more difficult than applying for the Time Turner.
Besides the rejection from the Department of Mysteries, Kyle's perfect scores from the past two years played a significant role.
Otherwise... skipping class? Don't even think about it!
He would definitely attend the first lesson, though.
Kyle walked across the grounds towards the Forbidden Forest, where he saw Lo Hart talking to Harry along the way.
Due to the distance, Kyle couldn't hear their conversation, but from Harry's expression, he didn't seem keen on chatting with Lo Hart.
Professor Kettleburn's Care of Magical Creatures class was on the other side of the Forbidden Forest, closer to the Quidditch Stadium.
There, he had cleared a large area specifically for students to use during lessons.
Conna had also chosen this class, and she was already waiting there when Kyle arrived.
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"What did Professor Sprout want with you?" she asked. "Do you need help?"
"No, it's just that there was a problem with my class schedule, but it's been resolved."
Kyle didn't hide anything and directly told her about his failed application for the Time Turner, including the subsequent solution.
Although Professor McGonagall asked him to keep it a secret, it's common knowledge that Hogwarts doesn't have many secrets...
"You're planning to take twelve subjects?" Conna was a little surprised. "You already have the Merlin Knight Order Medal, do you still need those certificates?"
"Might as well, it's not that difficult anyway. I'll just take them for fun." Kyle said matter-of-factly. "And I can skip classes openly, how great is that?"
"So, skipping classes is the main point, right!" Conna stared at him.
Kyle shrugged, neither confirming nor denying.
As expected!
Conna rolled her eyes, realizing her question was unnecessary.
Just as they were talking, Professor Kettleburn also walked over from the Forbidden Forest.
He seemed injured again, with a dirty and disheveled appearance. His prosthetic leg was gone, replaced by an ordinary wooden stick, likely a makeshift substitute picked up from the Forbidden Forest.
This caused him to walk with a limp.
Many students seeing the professor for the first time were scared.
Is Care of Magical Creatures that dangerous? Some started having second thoughts, wondering if it was too late to switch classes.
Professor Kettleburn didn't mind the varied expressions of the young wizards.
This happened every year, and he was already used to it.
Moreover, after being knocked over by a unicorn, he had considered retiring. This year would likely be his last at Hogwarts.
Professor Kettleburn found Kyle in the crowd and nodded in satisfaction.
"For the first lesson, we'll learn about Treble Frogs!"
Professor Kettleburn opened the pocket of his clothes, and five or six creatures, resembling plant sprouts, emerged.
"Does anyone know what this is?"
Kyle raised his hand:
"Treble Frogs are gentle magical creatures that usually live on cherry trees or other tall trees. However, if someone tries to harm those trees, they will also retaliate against the offender.
Unless you carry their favorite, earwigs, on your person."
"Absolutely correct, ten points to Hufflepuff!"
Professor Kettleburn smiled and said, "The earwigs are in the box next to you. Each of you, take a small bag of them and then approach..."
(End of Chapter)
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