Chapter 642: I’m Good at Reasoning
Even though Kyle and the others hurried back to the castle, they couldn't catch up to Fred, George, and Harry before Professor McGonagall. By the time they arrived, the door to her office was just closing.
After a brief discussion, the group decided to wait in the hallway for the trio to come out.
The corridor was unusually quiet, likely because most students were still at the Quidditch pitch or heading back to their dormitories. Only one ghost floated nearby: Nearly Headless Nick.
He poked his head out from the floor and slowly rose into the air.
"What did those students do?" he asked Kyle curiously. "I noticed Professor McGonagall's hands shaking just now. She rarely loses her temper like that."
"Just a little conflict between students," Kyle replied casually.
"Really?" Nearly Headless Nick said skeptically. It didn't seem plausible that a mere "little conflict" could make Professor McGonagall so visibly angry. Still, seeing Kyle's reluctance to elaborate, Nick didn't press further.
Not that he needed to. Being a ghost, he could easily slip through walls and listen in for himself. With that, he floated off toward the adjacent room.
Kyle, Cedric, and Kanna were left standing in the corridor.
A minute later, Cho appeared, hurrying toward them.
"How are things? Are Fred and George okay?" she asked, concern evident in her voice.