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Chapter 663: Snape's Special Ability
Chapter 663: Snape's Special Ability
Although it wasn't Dumbledore's signature, Snape's name was equally influential.
Five minutes before dinner, Snape arrived at the Great Hall with a house-elf in tow.
Perhaps due to the torment he had endured for several days, Harry seemed to have developed a special sense, instinctively looking up as Snape entered the Hall.
At the same time, he also noticed the house-elf beside him.
"Dobby?" Harry called out uncertainly after Snape left.
He felt that this house-elf resembled the one from his second year, the Malfoy family's elf who had tried so hard to protect him.
But he wasn't entirely sure.
Because at that time, the house-elf was wearing a dirty and tattered tea towel, but now... Well, Harry had never seen such a well-dressed elf.
The elf wore a hand-woven, wide-brimmed hat that perfectly covered its large ears, and carried a brand-new brown leather suitcase.
The jacket was spotlessly clean and had a unique style, with various shapes and a material similar to Charlie's dragon handler uniform.
And the boots on its feet... Harry couldn't quite tell if they were made of cowhide or dragon hide.
They didn't look like cowhide, but for a house-elf to wear dragon hide boots seemed a bit over the top.
Moreover, their appearances were almost identical, so it was normal for Harry to be unsure.
Until the house-elf excitedly waved at him and squealed, "Mr. Harry Potter, Dobby remembers you! Dobby is so happy!"
"It's really you," Harry exclaimed in surprise. "But why are you with Snape? Are you working for him?"
"No, Dobby is working for Mr. Scamander," the elf replied.
"Scamander?" Harry furrowed his brows, feeling that he had heard the name somewhere but couldn't recall where.
"Yes, Mr. Scamander asked Dobby to come to Hogwarts to find Professor Snape, so here I am."
Hearing that it was related to Snape, Harry immediately lost interest in the elf and asked, "Why did you come to Hogwarts?"
As he spoke, Harry suddenly felt a strange sense of unease, though he couldn't pinpoint the reason.
Perhaps it was because of what Dobby had done before... He claimed to want to protect Harry, but he intercepted letters and blocked the train station passage, causing quite a stir.
Harry was genuinely afraid that Dobby would want to protect him again.
"Dobby is here to find Mr. Kyle," the elf finally remembered his task and hurriedly looked around.
At that moment, Kyle entered from outside.
"Ah, Mr. Kyle," Dobby rushed over.
Seeing this, Harry heaved a sigh of relief... At least, it's good that he's not here to protect me.
But for some reason, the feeling of unease didn't disappear with Dobby's departure; instead, it became more pronounced.
"Maybe it's because I've been attacked by Snape too many times..." Harry could only reassure himself as he couldn't think of another reason.
On the other side, Kyle was also surprised to see Dobby running towards him.
"I thought Newt would come."
"Mr. Scamander said he's not suitable to come to Hogwarts right now, so he sent Dobby instead," Dobby explained.
"No, it's not appropriate for him to come at this time," Kyle muttered in disappointment.
But since Dobby had already come, he couldn't send him back...
"Never mind," Kyle said, "Follow me."
He led Dobby to the empty common room and asked, "Did you bring the item?"
"It's here," Dobby raised the suitcase in his hand, "Mr. Kyle, are you sure there's no one else here? Mr. Scamander said that this must not be seen by others, or you'll be expelled from school."
"Don't worry, everyone else is in the Great Hall. It's just the two of us here," Kyle assured him.
"That's good," Dobby opened the suitcase, revealing two eyes as blue as sapphires inside.
"And this," Dobby took out a bulging bag.
"What's this?"
"Grapefruit cookies freshly made by Mrs. Scamander. She asked me to bring some for you."
When Kyle returned to the Great Hall, dinner had already started.
"Where's the house-elf?" Cona asked, looking behind him.
"He's gone back," Kyle said, taking out two cookies from the bag and handing them to Cona, "Try them, how do they taste?"
Cona took a bite, her eyes lit up.
"They're delicious. Where did you get them? From the Hogwarts kitchen?"
"No, it's made by Tina... Mrs. Scamander. Her skills come from a great baker," Kyle explained, "If you like them, I can take you to meet her during the holidays..."
"Sorry, during the holidays, Cona has to go to Austria for the admission review of the Extraordinary Potion Masters Association, so she can't accompany you to meet Mrs. Scamander."
A cold, snake-like voice came from behind them.
Kyle felt a chill down his neck and turned to see Professor Snape standing behind him, expressionless.
"Professor, I didn't notice you here," Kyle forced a laugh.
"Of course you didn't," Snape said, narrowing his eyes, "Where's the item? Give it to me."
"I'm afraid that's not possible," Kyle said, "The creature has just arrived and is still adjusting. It will attack any strangers who approach it.
"Of course, you can handle it, but if you're injured or hurt the creature, it will be troublesome. Let me handle this minor matter."
"What about tomorrow then?"
"Snape slowly drawled, 'I don't think Potter can handle a 5X magical creature with aggressive tendencies.'"
"I can handle it, Professor," Kyle said, "An evening is more than enough time."
Snape stared at him for a while, then leaned in and said meaningfully, "Then you must remember, don't let me see you again..."
After saying this, he stood up and strode out of the Great Hall.
Kyle heaved a long sigh only after Snape's figure completely disappeared.
He glanced at the untouched toast and sausages on the plate before him, then decisively pushed them aside, intending to take them back later for Nagu to try. He got himself a fresh portion instead.
Who knew if Snape had added some special "seasoning" to his food, although the chances of such an occurrence were slim, Kyle still thought it best to be cautious.
Watching his actions, Cona couldn't help but laugh and picked up another biscuit.
Kyle sighed.
The most annoying thing about Snape was that he walked almost soundlessly and always managed to appear nearby at critical moments.
Kyle had encountered this several times, and it was quite irritating.
After dinner, Cona went to the library as usual, planning to read a bit more before curfew.
Kyle, finally free from writing plans, accompanied her.
Meanwhile, Harry also returned to the dormitory.
With everyone else gone, Harry, left with no one to chat with, felt bored and lay on the bed early, drifting off to sleep.
...
The next day.
Although reluctantly, Harry still arrived at the underground classroom at the agreed-upon time.
It was one minute to nine, and Harry stood in the corridor as usual, waiting to enter precisely at nine o'clock.
However, the office door was opened from the inside at that moment.
Kyle walked out and met Harry's gaze.
"I was just about to look for you," Kyle said, "We won't study here today, let's change locations."
"Where to?" Harry asked.
"The Room of Requirement on the eighth floor," Kyle replied.
"The Room of Requirement..." Harry tensed up, "Does Snape know about that place?"
"No, he doesn't know yet. It's a place I chose," Kyle said as he walked up the stairs, continuing, "You mentioned wanting to learn Occlumency from me, right? Snape agreed to it."
"Really?"
Harry felt a surge of immense surprise, thinking this was the best news he had heard in nearly a month.
"Yeah," Kyle casually said, "But there's something I must remind you of; I don't know how to teach Occlumency to others... Don't look at me like that, I genuinely don't."
Seeing Harry's skeptical expression, Kyle continued, "However, if you agree, I can recommend the way I learned Occlumency."
"I definitely agree," Harry said eagerly, "As long as I don't have to see Snape again."
"Don't talk so soon..." Kyle muttered.
Soon, the two arrived at the eighth floor, and Kyle opened the door to the Room of Requirement, stepping in first, with Harry quickly following.
Harry found himself in a vast room, so large that he couldn't see the edges. The ceiling wasn't a regular one but a sky with floating clouds, and beneath his feet was soft grass. In the distance, there was a lake almost as large as the Black Lake.
For a moment, Harry thought he was in the outdoor grounds.
"This place is amazing..." Harry closed his eyes, enjoying the gentle breeze on his face.
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Kyle truly lived up to his reputation; just the choice of this learning location far surpassed Snape's.
Learning Occlumency in such a comfortable place would undoubtedly be much better than in a dim and cramped office!
"What should I do?" Harry asked eagerly.
"Don't be impatient," Kyle said, patting Harry's shoulder.
Along with a low, rumbling roar, Harry suddenly found himself facing a...
Panther... Tiger... Lion? Harry wasn't sure what kind of animal this was; it looked like a much larger version of a feline, but it had six legs.
Whether it was a tiger or a panther... they shouldn't have six legs, right?
Harry's confusion was soon answered.
"This is a Basilisk Skin," Kyle explained, "Classified as a 5X magical creature by the Ministry, extremely dangerous."
Harry's eyes widened in fear, and he unconsciously took two steps back.
5X, that's on par with dragons, isn't it?
No wonder it had six legs! These bizarre magical creatures were not to be trifled with.
"Of course, this Basilisk Skin is special; it won't attack you," Kyle explained.
To prove his point, he scratched the Basilisk Skin's chin right in front of Harry, who was watching with a mix of fear and curiosity.
The Basilisk Skin immediately responded with pleasure, narrowing its eyes and purring contentedly, looking just like a larger cat.
This also put Harry at ease. He asked, "But Kyle, how does the Room of Requirement have this cat... well, Basilisk Skin?"
"Of course, I borrowed it," Kyle continued, "In fact, it was from this Basilisk Skin that I initially learned Occlum Occlumency. Just like Tonks' Metamorphmagus abilities, their blue eyes can see through everything, including your heart."
Harry subconsciously looked up at the blue eyes.
In an instant, he felt as if he had been stripped bare, and this sensation was even more intense than Snape's magic.
Unconsciously, Harry tightened his robe.
"You must be joking, right?" he stammered, "I mean, how is this possible? It's just a magical creature, how can it possibly perform Legilimency?"
The Cat-Panther let out a whimper.
"Haven't you felt it already?" Kyle smiled, "This is the Cat-Panther's unique ability, and it's also why they are classified as Class 5X magical creatures."
"Plus, they have a higher level of intelligence than other magical creatures... In a way, the Cat-Panther is even more dangerous than a fire-breathing dragon."
Harry pursed his lips.
"But I feel differently," he said, "Snape's Legilimency isn't like this."
"In fact, it's the same," Kyle shrugged and explained, "Professor Snape just used a more complex method to force you to learn Mind Locking Technique, that's all."
"I knew he didn't have good intentions," Harry said subconsciously.
Kyle raised an eyebrow, not understanding why Harry suddenly spoke like this, but he didn't mind much.
After being toyed with by Snape for so long, it was normal for Harry to suspect him with the worst intentions.
"Okay, let's continue," Kyle took out a piece of boar leg and fed it to the Cat-Panther, saying, "My method is actually similar to Professor Snape's. We both use Legilimency to force you to learn Mind Locking Technique, but the difference is, the one attacking you is not me, but the Cat-Panther."
"You want me to deal with the Cat-Panther?" Harry screamed, his voice changing.
He felt his chances against the Cat-Panther were only 30%.
He endured for three minutes, and the Cat-Panther was almost full... Kyle was letting him deal with a magical creature as famous as a fire-breathing dragon. Wasn't this a bit too much for him?
He heard another low whimper from the Cat-Panther.
"The Cat-Panther says it won't take long, you can only last for a minute at most..." Kyle said casually.
Harry's face turned paler, and his legs began to tremble. He just wanted to learn a spell, he didn't want to risk his life for it.
"I'm just joking, don't be nervous," Kyle waved his hand, "Relax, my Mind Locking Technique was taught by this very Cat-Panther. It has rich teaching experience in this aspect and knows how to control its strength."
"It's okay if you regret it. I can send you back to the Underground Classroom again."
"No!" Harry said firmly, "I'd rather face the Cat-Panther than go back to the Underground Classroom."
"Then you have to be prepared," Kyle said, "If you choose to stay here, from now until the start of school, you won't be able to leave unless you learn Mind Locking Technique in advance."
"What about meals and sleep?" Harry asked.
"That's taken care of too," Kyle pointed to a small cabin not far away, "That's where you'll stay. The interior is similar to a dormitory, and as for meals... I'll have a house-elf deliver them."
"Okay," Harry agreed without hesitation.
Once he confirmed there was no danger, Harry's fear subsided, and he even felt a hint of excitement.
Learning spells from a Class 5X magical creature, not everyone could have such an experience. Ron would be envious if he knew, and Hermione would never have imagined that magical creatures could be teachers too.
"How do I begin?"
"It's simple," Kyle stepped back, "Just don't get beaten too badly."
Before Harry could understand what this meant, the Cat-Panther, which had been as docile as a house cat, suddenly sprang up and charged towards him.
Unconsciously, Harry wanted to dodge, but the Cat-Panther seemed to see through his thoughts. It turned its body and blocked Harry's path.
Its tail, like a whip, cracked through the air and struck Harry, sending him flying.
Harry cried out in pain, clutching his arm and groaning.
This was not right, it was different from what he had imagined... Didn't Kyle say there was no danger? Harry was about to speak, but the Cat-Panther had already jumped in front of him again.
That tail, like an iron rod, swung towards him with a whistle.
Harry rolled on the spot and then... he was struck and flew to the other side.
"Harry, don't forget Mind Locking Technique," Kyle shouted from the side, "The Cat-Panther can see through your thoughts. Simply dodging won't work, use Mind Locking Technique! You can only avoid its attacks if it can't see you."
In response, Harry cried out again. He drew an elegant arc in the air and flew straight into the lake, splashing a lot of water.
Although this lake was just for show, and the deepest part only reached the height of a normal person's shins, but Harry's drenched appearance still made people feel a bit sorry for him.
So, Kyle chose not to look.
After a few more words with the Cat-Panther, he turned and left the Room of Requirement.
"That's much better."
In the corridor outside, Kyle breathed a sigh of relief and walked downstairs in a pleasant mood.
Whether Harry could learn Mind Locking Technique or not would be seen in the next few days, and Kyle could also focus on his own matters.
As for Harry's safety, Kyle wasn't worried at all.
In that room, besides the Cat-Panther, there were also two house-elves further away. In case of emergencies, they would use the Polyjuice Potion to take Harry away immediately.
Additionally, Fox would also come to check on Harry several times a day.
After all, when Kyle learned Mind Locking Technique, he didn't have such luxurious arrangements. Harry could secretly enjoy this experience.
(End of Chapter)
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