Chapter 213: Weasley’s Words of Wisdom
Back at the castle, Kyle tossed the bundle of rowan branches into the common room before disappearing into his enchanted suitcase to get back to work. In his rush, he managed to finish all his homework within just two days, leaving the rowan branches entirely in Cedric and the others' hands. They'd done this process the previous year, so he trusted they knew what to do.
Once everyone had their tasks, Kyle seemed to vanish. He didn't show up at mealtimes, and no one could find him anywhere in the castle. The only time anyone caught sight of him was briefly in the common room before curfew, and then he'd disappear again early each morning.
This pattern continued all the way until the start of the school term.
At breakfast on the first day back, Cedric, noticing the dark circles under Kyle's eyes, asked curiously, "Where've you been these past few days? No one could find you anywhere in the castle."
"The eighth floor..." Kyle mumbled through a yawn. "There's a special room down the corridor there, just across from the Troll tapestry. It turns into any room you need, and you don't have to worry about anyone finding you."
"I've been using it these past few days."
"A room like that actually exists in the castle?" Kanna exclaimed, wide-eyed.
"Well, this is Hogwarts..." Cedric replied thoughtfully. "I've heard of a mysterious room on the eighth floor that changes unpredictably. Some people said it turned into a fancy bedroom, while others saw it as a storage room filled with junk. It seems everyone who goes in sees something different. I even remember Fred and George talking about a broom cupboard on the eighth floor they used to hide from Filch, but when they tried to go back, it had disappeared. That broom cupboard must be the room you're talking about, right?"
"Yeah, it's called the Room of Requirement," Kyle explained, reaching for a pancake. "When Fred and George wanted to hide, the room became a broom cupboard. But if you need a place to practice magic, it'll turn into a large empty classroom."