Chapter 394: The Thestral Carriage
After the lavish dinner, the group dispersed, heading back to their respective common rooms. As Kyle was leaving the Great Hall, he was unexpectedly stopped.
"Ah, just in time."
Professor Dumbledore stood at the entrance, his eyes twinkling as he gestured for Kyle to join him. Leading him aside, Dumbledore continued, "Do you remember the letter you asked me to send a few days ago?"
Kyle nodded.
"I received a reply from Nicolas this afternoon. He asked me to pass it along to you during the holidays." Dumbledore paused, smiling slightly. "So, you wish to borrow Fawkes? If it's you, I don't think he'd mind at all."
Kyle sensed a faint hint of something—almost as if Dumbledore sounded a touch reluctant—but he couldn't be sure if he'd imagined it. He shook his head, saying, "...Is there any other way?"
If possible, Kyle preferred not to travel by Phoenix, even though it was undoubtedly the fastest option. He found the experience rather unnerving and difficult to embrace.
Dumbledore considered this. "Of course, there's another way—it'll just take a bit longer."
"That's fine," Kyle replied quickly, "I'm in no hurry."