Chapter 649: A Leak and Umbridge’s New Decision
After leaving the Forbidden Forest, Kyle glanced back briefly. Hagrid, undeterred, was still rummaging through the dense undergrowth. His efforts, though determined, were destined to fail. Shaking his head, Kyle turned and continued toward the castle.
At the entrance, Kanna was waiting for him. The moment she spotted him, she hurried over.
"Where were you just now?" she whispered. "During break, I thought I saw Malfoy's father heading into the Forbidden Forest."
"Actually, that's where I went—to find him," Kyle replied.
"But why would he be at Hogwarts?" Kanna asked, her brow furrowing in curiosity. "Was it because of Fred and George?"
"That's part of it," Kyle said, his tone measured. "I think after today, they'll be able to play again... assuming Umbridge doesn't find another excuse."
"That's great!" Kanna said, her face lighting up with relief. Then, as if remembering something, her expression grew more serious. "Wait, you said 'partly.' Did he ask you for something else?"
"Not quite. To be precise, there's something I want him to help with," Kyle said, glancing around to ensure no one was listening. Lowering his voice, he continued, "I want to see if I can get Umbridge to leave the school."
"Lucius Malfoy? He can get rid of Umbridge?" Kanna asked, clearly skeptical.
She considered the idea for a moment. While the Malfoys were undoubtedly wealthy and influential, they held no formal positions in the Ministry of Magic. Could someone like Lucius actually influence whether Umbridge stayed or left? Even if money could play a role, it seemed unlikely he'd go out of his way to help them.
"How exactly?" Kanna pressed.