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Chapter 550: Mr. Diggory's Promotion
Chapter 550: Mr. Diggory's Promotion
"Kyle, what are you looking at?"
During breakfast one day, Cedric noticed Kyle constantly staring at a small booklet and couldn't help but ask, "You've been reading this for quite a few days now, haven't you?"
It wasn't unusual for Kyle to read during meals, but it was odd that he had been focusing on this one booklet for so many days.
This booklet only had a few pages; did it really require so much time to study? Even Kyle hadn't played Wizard Chess these past few days, and no matter where he was, he always held that booklet in his hands.
"What did you just say?" Kyle looked up and asked.
"I asked what you were reading," Cedric repeated.
"Oh, this is from Professor Dumbledore," Kyle rubbed his forehead and didn't hide anything. He pushed the booklet on the table towards Cedric and said, "I thought I could learn it in a few days, but it's more difficult than I imagined. I estimate it will take about a week."
"It's just a few sheets of parchment, and it takes so long to learn. What complex spells are written on it?"
Cedric curiously leaned over to take a look, and then he fell silent.
The parchment had minimal text, and the rest was filled with complex runes and symbols that made one's eyes dizzy.
"Are you studying ancient runes with Professor Dumbledore?" Cona asked from the side.
"You could say that," Kyle quickly stuffed a few slices of fried eggs and ham into his mouth and took a big gulp of pumpkin juice before continuing, "What he's teaching me is quite complex. I must learn this first."
"Are you saying this is the simplest?" Cedric rolled the words around in his mouth and frowned again at the parchment, "This is the 'Extension' symbol, and 'Addition,' 'Light,' do you want to create some high-end magical items?"
"No, it's a spell," Kyle said, "A spell invented by Professor Dumbledore, powerful but extremely difficult to master."
"Oh, I understand," Cedric suddenly realized and clapped his hands, "You must be preparing for the third task, what a great..."
Cedric suddenly closed his mouth, feeling a little embarrassed as he glanced at Fengrong not far away.
"I know what you're thinking," Fengrong calmly scooped some fresh leaves onto her plate, "Actually, you don't need to be so surprised, and you don't have to feel like you've revealed a secret. Before the third task begins, all the champions are the same."
"In fact, Madame Maxime has also been teaching me some spells that would never normally appear in textbooks."
"You've learned them too?" Cedric blurted out, "Why haven't you mentioned it before?"
As soon as he said this, Cedric knew he had asked a rather foolish question.
Fengrong represented Beauxbatons, so it was natural that she wouldn't proactively reveal her secret weapon to them.
Unsurprisingly, Fengrong turned her head and looked at Cedric with a strange gaze, as if examining a running sea cucumber.
Cedric's face turned red, and he quickly explained, "Sorry, you misunderstood. I meant why you don't always carry a book like this."
"That's because we have other ways of learning," Fengrong said, "Methods beyond textbooks, and Viktor Krum is the same. Do you think he's been any different lately when he's in the castle?"
"Krum..." Cedric thought for a moment and shook his head, "No, I don't think so."
He didn't pay much attention to Krum and had only seen him a few times during meals in the Great Hall. In his memory, Krum behaved no differently than usual... still eating silently and then leaving.
"But I've seen it several times. The Headmaster of Durmstrang was teaching a strange wand gesture on the deck of that ship, and he definitely wouldn't want you to know about it."
Fengrong said, "Viktor would rather have you... or Kyle, believe that he's unprepared."
After all, Kyle's score advantage was too great. Only by hiding more methods and keeping his cards close to his chest would he have a chance to win the championship in the final task.
"Of course, I'm the same. Madame Maxime would never agree to me telling you this."
"So why are you saying so much?" Kyle asked curiously.
"That's because you brought up this topic first."
Fengrong glanced at the parchment on the table and quickly averted her gaze, "Isn't this fair?"
Kyle smiled but said nothing.
Just then, the owl messengers arrived.
They flew into the Great Hall, one after another, and letters and packages rained down on everyone's hands.
Kyle first looked up and saw the others receiving the Wizard Weekly, confirming that the person on the cover wasn't him, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned to the Daily Prophet in front of him.
Although the second task of the Triwizard Tournament had passed a long time ago, it still dominated the front page, and people seemed to have endless topics to discuss about what happened beneath the lake.
This time, the front-page content was about the Hippocampus, an originally unpopular Magical Creature that had become an instant hit, possibly due to Kyle riding it out of the water and scoring the highest points.
Although these dangerous Magical Creatures were banned from being kept as pets, people always found ways to evade the Ministry's inspections.
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At the bottom of the newspaper was the Ministry's advice.
"The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, Beast Division Chief Amos Diggory believes that people are currently acting on impulse and want to keep Hippocampi as pets. He thinks this is a foolish act, as Hippocampi are wild and untamable, and not suitable for domestication. Moreover, if you decide to abandon them, they will hold a grudge and seek revenge..."
"We've dealt with five Hippocampus-related troubles this week, and I sincerely hope there won't be a sixth."
"Oh, my dad got promoted." Cedric also saw the newspaper content and said with a smile, "He mentioned this to me last week, and I always thought he was joking.
But with this promotion, he'll have more work, and I don't know if he'll still be able to accompany me on our trip to Austria during the holidays... We had planned it for Christmas."
"Austria?" Kyle asked curiously.
"Yes." Cedric said, "Wasn't the last International Wizard Federation held there? I'm curious and want to go see it.
"My dad agreed and said he'd take me during the holidays."
"That's probably not possible." Kyle spread his hands.
The Beast Division is one of the busiest departments under the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, with six sub-departments and a large number of matters to handle daily.
When Chris was in this position, he could only take a day off every two weeks.
"That's a pity." Cedric said, but his expression didn't change much.
Although traveling to Austria would be great, Mr. Diggory's promotion was equally exciting.
Kyle continued to flip through the newspaper, and on the second page, he suddenly saw a familiar name.
[Investigation into the former International Magical Cooperation Department Chief, Bartemius Crouch, is concluded]
(End of Chapter)
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