Chapter 664: I’m Just Doing the Right Thing
"Please believe me, Professor Umbridge, I didn't mean to hide anything. In fact, my owl flew to the Ministry of Magic three hours ago."
In the Defence Against the Dark Arts office, Kyle looked at the furious Umbridge and spoke calmly. "There are detailed investigation results up there, containing all the information I recently learned from Hagrid."
"I hope you're not lying to me," said Umbridge sharply, her usual high-pitched tone absent.
"Of course not," Kyle replied, shaking his head. "If I'd known you were returning early, I wouldn't have sent the owl to the Ministry."
Umbridge had indeed returned early, storming into the castle that very afternoon, her anger evident. This was the day after Kyle had confined Harry in the Room of Requirement.
"I should never have left the school," Umbridge said through clenched teeth. "Tell me what you have found out."
"Someone is writing to Dumbledore," Kyle said evenly. "And there are a lot of them."
Umbridge's sharp eyes scrutinized Kyle as he spoke. Finally, she nodded slowly. "It seems you are not lying to me."
"Of course not," Kyle responded. Then, as if curious, he added, "Professor, how did you know about this?"
"You're not the only one at this school," Umbridge replied, her tone laced with implication. "The Minister wants to see you."
"Great," Kyle said with a smile. "Are we going to the Ministry now?"