Chapter 84: Dumbledore’s Wool Socks
Chapter 84: Dumbledore's Woolly Socks
Professor McGonagall left Kyle at the eighth-floor entrance, right by the Dripping Stone Gargoyle, and helped him with the password before departing.
"Sherbet lemon."
...
The Headmaster's Office looked exactly as Kyle remembered. Fawkes lay peacefully on his perch, and upon seeing Kyle, he raised his head slightly, as if in a casual greeting.
Kyle took out a handful of Dittany leaves, a small gift, and placed them near Fawkes's shelf. Dumbledore, unlike last time, was present—sitting in his chair, smiling warmly, with a familiar bottle set on the table in front of him.
"I hope I'm not disturbing you," Dumbledore said, rising from his chair and handing Kyle the bottle of Magic Suppressing Potion on the table. "You know, just like last time."
"Of course, Headmaster," Kyle nodded, taking the bottle. "I'll deliver it to Mikel right away."
"Well... there's no rush. If you're not busy, would you like to keep an old man company for a chat?"
Seeing Kyle hesitate, Dumbledore added, "Don't be nervous; just a casual chat, like when you were at Newt's place."
"I'm just... a little surprised," Kyle admitted, scratching his head. "But, Headmaster, um... I only have Dittany leaves on me. I really don't have anything else."