Chapter 548: Helena and Nearly Headless Nick
The next day, a Saturday, dawned quietly. Early in the morning, Ratton flew out of Hogwarts clutching Kyle's letter. Kyle had made it clear in his note that he wanted no part in the Most Charming Smile Award and hoped Rita Skeeter would get the message and drop the idea.
With that task handled, Kyle finished the bread on his plate and decided to head to the library to borrow a few books to pass the time. However, as he reached the staircase, a ghost emerged from the wall directly in front of him.
"I've been waiting for you..." Helena Ravenclaw said, her translucent figure seeming even more ethereal in the morning light. Her tone was calm but carried an undercurrent of expectation. "It's the weekend, so perhaps you'll keep your promise."
Kyle gave himself a light pat on the head. Of course. No wonder I felt like I'd forgotten something.
"Sorry, I should've come to you sooner, Grey... er, Madam Ravenclaw," Kyle stammered, though addressing her that way felt awkward.
Helena seemed to sense his discomfort. After a moment of silence, she said, "Just call me Helena."
"Alright," Kyle nodded.
"Follow me. We'll need somewhere quiet to talk," she said and glided through the wall into an empty classroom adjacent to the staircase.
Kyle followed, stepping into the quiet room.
"Let me think where to start," he mused aloud before deciding, "About fifty years ago, there was a Hogwarts student named Tom Riddle. He managed to obtain Ravenclaw's Diadem, which had been missing for centuries."
After he finished, Kyle watched Helena carefully, waiting for her reaction.