Chapter 61: Conflict
When Kyle emerged from the Headmaster's Office, he was holding a feather along with the Magic Suppressing Potion. It was a warm Phoenix tail feather—a gift from Fawkes. The Phoenix had plucked it off right in front of Kyle's eyes as if sensing his departure.
Kyle hadn't just broken even—he had profited, trading a simple bluebell for a fresh Phoenix tail feather. What a generous Phoenix, he thought.
After leaving the 8th floor, Kyle hurried towards the Quidditch Pitch. But upon arriving, he was greeted by a group of young Hufflepuffs carrying Cedric and rushing towards the Hospital Wing, all while cursing angrily.
"The shameless scum from Slytherin!"
"Rude and dirty, they don't deserve to play Quidditch!"
"Slytherin should be disqualified!"
Cedric, being carried by the young badgers, clutched his head with one hand while holding his right leg with the other, his face twisted in pain.
Seeing this, Kyle quickly followed. From their heated conversation, it wasn't hard to guess that Cedric had been injured—and that the Slytherin players were responsible.
Spotting Ryan and Mikel in the crowd, Kyle rushed over, patting one of them on the shoulder. "What happened on the pitch?" he asked.