Chapter 839: Chapter 715: Kael’s Two-Sided Mirror (2)
But it could also be that he’s given similar advice many times, meaning much the same thing, just suggesting that everyone unite and face the enemy together.
The only difference is that this year the castle has a few more forbidden areas, which should be related to the newly added magical defenses. Dumbledore also requires everyone to strictly follow the new school rules set by the professors and restrain their behavior.
After the banquet, everyone, as usual, pushed the long benches behind them and started leaving the auditorium in single file, heading to the dormitory.
Conna went to fulfill her duties as a prefect, taking care of the first-year students, while Kael hesitated for a moment, silently passing through the crowd and returning to the common room.
Just leading the new students, why do we need so many prefects together? Two are enough.
"Kael, I’ve been looking for you." At this moment, someone hurriedly ran over from behind.
"Grace?" Kael turned to look at the person and asked, "What’s the matter?"
"Come with me quickly." Grace grabbed Kael’s sleeve and was about to pull him in the direction where the professors had left. "They mistakenly sent the Quidditch captain badge to me. If we go now when the professors are still around, we might be able to change it back."
Kael stood still.
Grace tugged twice and realized she couldn’t move him, then turned back and said, "Hurry, before the professors leave."
"No, Grace, they didn’t send it to the wrong person." Kael shook his head, "In fact, you are the captain."
Grace stood dumbfounded.
"But... how is that possible?"
"Why isn’t it possible." Kael smiled, "Think carefully, even if the badge might be sent wrong, the name surely wouldn’t be wrong.
I guess along with the badge, there should be a letter sent too, informing you of becoming the Quidditch captain."
"Oh, really?" Grace blinked.
"You didn’t know?" Kael asked puzzled.
Grace shook her head.
In fact, when she discovered the captain badge, she instinctively thought it was sent wrong and directly stuffed it back into the envelope, preparing to return it to Kael once back at school, completely unaware there was a letter inside.
"Never mind." Kael said, "You should be carrying the envelope with you."
Grace nodded, pulled out an envelope from her robe pocket.
"Don’t just stand there, open it and see." Kael said with a smile.
Grace was still in a daze until now, subconsciously tore open the envelope, and indeed found a folded piece of parchment inside.
It’s hard to say what Grace’s mood is now, certainly nervousness, but also confusion, doubt, and a hint of expectation even she hadn’t noticed...
Grace opened the parchment, and right at the top was her name, along with the line of text underneath.
"Congratulations on becoming the Hufflepuff Quidditch Team Captain, please register with Ms. Hooch after September 1st."
For an instant, Grace’s breathing became rapid.
"See?" Kael said, "This proves they didn’t send the badge wrong."
"But why me?" Grace still couldn’t believe it, "I mean, you’re clearly the best person on the team."
"No, you’re mistaken, being a captain isn’t about individual strength, but the overall impact on the team."
Kael shrugged, "You should also know, I have a job at the Ministry of Magic."
Grace nodded. Almost all Hogwarts students were aware Kael had become a Senior Ministerial Assistant, and she was no exception.
"That’s precisely what I want to say." Kael said softly, "Since the Ministry of Magic’s matters are quite numerous, it means this year I might not have much time to participate in training, or even matches..."
"What?" Grace almost jumped, "You’re quitting the team?"
Kael is Hufflepuff’s ace, if he quits, their strength will definitely be hugely impacted.
"No, not quitting."
Kael shook his head, "I still want to help Hufflepuff win the seventh consecutive championship, but you should also know, seventh-year students not only have academic issues, plus now is a special situation, so I might find it hard to devote myself fully to team matters.
"After all, whether it’s arranging training or devising match tactics, it all requires time. If I actually become captain, then perhaps the only tactic we can use is improvisation."
Grace breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he isn’t quitting the team, any issues with training time can be managed.
"So don’t feel strange." Kael continued, "You’re indeed the best fit for this captain position."
Grace still seemed unbelieving, standing there lost in thought. By the time she snapped out of it, Kael had already returned to the common room.
According to Hufflepuff tradition, tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.
...
The next day at breakfast, almost half of the Hufflepuff table was constantly yawning... They hurried to finish their homework all night yesterday, now it’s the time they are most weary.
The new schedule was handed out yesterday, the first class for seventh year is Magic History, perfect for making up sleep.
The professor for this subject is a ghost, only reciting from the textbook, as long as he isn’t interrupted, you can do anything.
Conna sat in the last row of the classroom, curiously looking beside her.
Kael was holding a wand and drawing something over and over on a small round mirror... At this moment, the wand seemed like a quill dipped in ink, a gentle swipe leaving marks on the mirror.
