Chapter 233: I Really Thank You All
Only then did the crowd in the Great Hall finally react.
What had they just heard... an out-of-control Werewolf?
Even as first-years, they knew quite well how terrifying Werewolves could be, having already studied them for a year. They recalled learning about the Werewolf Code of Conduct, which labeled Werewolves as Level 5X creatures—extremely dangerous, capable of causing fatal harm to witches and wizards when transformed. Werewolves were fierce, agile, and enormously strong.
Many adult wizards—and even Ministry Hit Wizards—found Werewolves beyond their capability to handle. Taking them down had always been the Aurors' responsibility.
How, then, could Kyle have managed such a feat?
At the Gryffindor table, Ron and Harry's eyes were wide, and they had been frozen in that expression since learning the truth. They were still struggling to memorize the Werewolf Code of Conduct, while Kyle, somehow, had already managed to take on a Werewolf.
Hermione, however, seemed less surprised. She had guessed Kyle might be the one to receive the medal and had been prepared for this reveal.
Whatever others might be thinking, Dumbledore, seated at the place of honor, had already accepted the box Dugald McPhail handed him and opened it. Inside lay a beautiful gold medal with a purple ribbon.
The Order of Merlin ribbons for First Class, Second Class, and Third Class were all different colors—green, purple, and white, respectively. However, the ribbon seemed almost too large for Kyle, crossing diagonally from his left shoulder down to his calf.
If it were red, Dumbledore thought, it would look almost too festive.
With a slight movement of his fingers, Dumbledore instantly adjusted it to fit Kyle's frame.