Chapter 287: The Professors’ Club
Kyle barely made it to the classroom just as the lesson was about to start, and Professor McGonagall only gave him a glance without saying a word.
Transfiguration Class for third-years had already begun, and today's task was to turn a button into a beetle—the exact opposite of the exercise second-years were tackling. Although the goal involved the same objects, the level of difficulty was worlds apart.
By the end of class, Kyle was the only student who had managed to complete the assignment successfully. Professor McGonagall observed the beetle scurrying around on the table and promptly awarded Hufflepuff fifteen points.
As for the others... Kanna had managed to produce a beetle, but it was stiff and couldn't fly, moving only in an awkward, jerky manner—a half-finished transformation at best. Most students only succeeded in molding their buttons roughly into the shape of a beetle.
As the class ended, students began to file out of the room, but Professor McGonagall stopped Kyle before he could leave.
"Stay behind for a moment; I need to talk to you."
"Yes, Professor," Kyle replied, nodding as he remained where he was.
Once the room had emptied, Professor McGonagall smiled and asked, "Are you interested in joining my Transfiguration Club?"
"Transfiguration Club?"
"It's a club I run personally," Professor McGonagall explained. "Twice a week, I teach some advanced material beyond what's covered in class. This isn't exam-related; it's more of an enrichment class. What do you say? Are you interested?"
"Of course," Kyle answered without hesitation. "I'd be happy to join."