Chapter 189: Niffler Fishing
Hermione recalled how, in their very first Charms lesson, someone had asked Professor Flitwick if they could change the color of the Wand-Lighting Charm to make it glow red. Professor Flitwick had replied that it wasn't possible; altering the color would change the charm's nature entirely, making it a new spell altogether.
It seemed impossible that Kyle, just a second-year student, could have created a new charm. Yet here he was, casually doing things even Flitwick had deemed unfeasible. Hermione's gaze drifted over to the Hufflepuff table, where Kyle was laughing and chatting with his friends.
Is it really true that there are such big differences between wizards? she thought, feeling a small pang of discouragement.
The feast soon began, but Hermione was so absorbed in her thoughts that she hardly noticed what she was eating. At one point, she even came close to putting a candle into her mouth, mistaking it for food—fortunately, Harry noticed in time and nudged her back to reality.
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After a sumptuous dinner, the next morning arrived, and everyone packed their bags for the train ride back to King's Cross Station. Mikel and Ryan left as well, making Kyle the only one staying behind in the Hufflepuff dormitory for Christmas.
The sudden silence after the usual morning bustle felt strange and uncomfortable for him. With the castle so empty, Kyle skipped breakfast in the Great Hall, choosing instead to grab a quick bite in the kitchen and eat in the common room.
When Kanna entered the common room, she found Kyle intently studying a small stone.
"What are you up to so early in the morning?" she asked, leaning over with curiosity.