Chapter 196: Kanna Torment
"I told you, it's much better to go fishing at the Black Lake. Why don't you just leave the Niffler alone?" Kanna said, watching Kyle as he dangled a stick with a red stone in front of the eager creature.
In the common room, Kyle grinned, unfazed. "It's not just any stone; it's a Philosopher's Stone!" he corrected her.
"Yeah, right, a magic rock..." Kanna rolled her eyes. "I saw you drop it last night. It's just an ordinary pebble. Is this how you usually trick the Niffler?"
"Don't put it that way," Kyle replied, smirking. "It's just a bit of fun. Look how happy he is."
Kanna raised an eyebrow, glancing at the Niffler. The little creature was practically panting with excitement, hopping around on its stubby legs. She sighed, unable to see any "happiness" in his frantic excitement.
Shaking her head, Kanna pulled out a golden Galleon, waving it to try and catch Niffler's attention. But to her surprise, the Niffler—who normally couldn't resist the sight of a Galleon—ignored her, his eyes glued to the red stone in Kyle's hand. Unwilling to give up, she tried a second Galleon, but it was no use.
"Save your breath. My stone is way shinier than a Galleon," Kyle boasted, grabbing Niffler by the scruff and gently tossing him back into his box. "Besides, you've already given him fifteen Galleons over the past few days. I should remind you—a Niffler really can't be used as a wallet."
"That's none of your business!" Kanna retorted, her cheeks turning pink. "And, for the record, I gave those Galleons to the Niffler; you can't just take them!"
"Ahem... I'm not that kind of person." Kyle's face twitched before he added, "But, on another note, shouldn't you be with Professor Snape right now for tutoring? What are you still doing here in the common room?"