Chapter 491: Has Nicolas Run Away?
The next morning, Fred and George were waiting outside the Great Hall as soon as it opened, eager to dive back into Kyle's suitcase. This time, they had brought along Cedric and Cho, making for a much livelier group compared to yesterday, when it had been just Kanna exploring the mysterious world inside.
The moment Fred took in the vast expanse within the suitcase, he announced, "Adventure time!" and dashed off with George toward the forest. Kyle simply watched with amusement as the two sprinted away, disappearing among the trees.
"Are you sure it's safe?" Cedric asked, looking a bit concerned. "They won't run into anything dangerous, will they?"
"Nah," Kyle reassured him with a wave. "The only risky area is that clearing we saw earlier."
Cho, overhearing, shuddered at the thought of the massive field of Chomping Cabbages they'd glimpsed earlier. She made a mental note to steer clear of that clearing for the rest of her life, just as Kanna had.
Cedric, on the other hand, seemed intrigued by the unusual plants. Whether it was because Professor Sprout, their Herbology instructor, was also Hufflepuff's Head of House, or just his own curiosity, he even mused about growing a Devil's Snare himself someday.
By noon, the Weasley twins returned from their adventure. The disappointed expressions on their faces made it clear they hadn't found quite what they'd hoped for.
"So... no Dragon?" Cedric teased, raising an eyebrow.
Fred sighed. "We saw one when we first came in—a real Dragon! But it took off when it saw all of you with Kyle and didn't come back. We thought it might still be in the forest, so we went looking..."