Hogwarts: I'm Truly a Model Wizard

Kyle's comment unexpectedly lightened the tense atmosphere in the Headmaster's Office. Even the usually composed Dumbledore chuckled softly.

Still, the proposal did have its allure.

"Alastor, Kyle is only in fifth year," Dumbledore said, a hint of amusement in his tone. "Let's wait until he graduates before discussing this further."

"Perhaps you're right, Dumbledore," Moody conceded, though his gaze lingered on Kyle before shifting topics. "Should we inform Fudge about all this? He shouldn't have left yet."

"Of course," Dumbledore replied. "Voldemort's return threatens the entire wizarding world. We cannot act alone."

He turned toward Snape. "Severus, would you be so kind as to go out onto the grounds, find the Minister, and escort him here? We need to have a long discussion."

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Snape nodded silently and exited the room swiftly.

"Professor," Kyle interjected, his tone thoughtful, "I don't think Fudge is going to want to hear this news. Without concrete evidence to confirm Voldemort's return, this conversation is bound to end poorly."

"You may be right," Dumbledore replied gently. "No one wishes to hear that Voldemort has returned, and I am certain of that. But as I said earlier, we cannot face Voldemort alone."

"Dumbledore, have you captured any Death Eaters?" Moody asked.

"Unfortunately not," Dumbledore said with a shake of his head. "They moved quickly, and I couldn't spare the time to apprehend them."