Chapter 193: Doing Good Deeds Anonymously
Kyle leaned against the wall, listening as the footsteps outside gradually faded away.
"Ssshh..." a soft intake of breath sounded from a distance.
Harry lifted his Cloak of Invisibility and, as if by magic, suddenly appeared in the room. Oblivious to the fact that he wasn't alone, he let the cloak slip away and began to survey the room. His gaze soon landed on an imposing mirror, and with piqued curiosity, he approached, wanting a look at his reflection.
As Harry stepped up to the mirror, he found himself unable to move, captivated by what he saw.
Not far away, Kyle, who had witnessed everything, rubbed his forehead. He had seen this mirror last year in the Headmaster's office—it was The Mirror of Erised. Kyle knew the pull it would have on Harry, but now was not the time to be lost in its allure.
Snape had just mentioned he was going to check the dormitories; surely Harry hadn't forgotten?
Fine. I'd better give him a nudge.
As Kyle left the room, he made a loud noise on purpose and tossed a Knut. As a skilled Chaser, his aim was spot-on; the Knut arced through the air and landed precisely on Harry's forehead.
Hopefully, that will snap him out of it.
By then, there were no professors patrolling the fourth floor. After leaving the room, Kyle quickly ducked behind a suit of armor and slipped into a secret passage that led to the underground classroom.
In the kitchen corridor, a few students had gathered, looking groggy but curious about the commotion and too nervous to leave the area. Using the Disillusionment Charm, Kyle blended into the crowd and returned to the common room with them once Professor Sprout arrived.