Chapter 702: Gubraithian Fire
After a brief night's rest, Kyle and Cedric resumed their search for Dementors—an endeavor that had become their primary focus for quite some time. Although Fudge believed such tasks were better suited to professional Aurors, he did not object when Kyle insisted on taking part.
Kyle's suggestion to offer a reward to encourage more wizards to join the hunt was swiftly dismissed. Fudge, naturally, wanted to resolve the Dementor issue as quickly as possible. Even the Muggle Prime Minister had stressed its urgency during their most recent meeting. However, Kyle's proposal, while undoubtedly effective, required a considerable amount of funding—something in short supply.
Since the return of You-Know-Who, Fudge had been inundated with reports of mounting expenses almost daily, leaving no room in the budget for such measures. This financial strain was a key reason he allowed Kyle to proceed with the mission. In the current circumstances, even one more person on the task could make a meaningful difference.
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Kyle, having left the Ministry of Magic, didn't rush to search for the Dementors. Instead, he first made his way to 12 Grimmauld Place.
"Kyle? Darling, what are you doing here?" Mrs. Weasley exclaimed happily as she opened the door. "Have you had breakfast yet? Would you like some sandwiches?"
"I'll have two," Kyle replied with a smile.
"More if you like," Mrs. Weasley offered warmly, ushering him into the kitchen and setting a large plate of corned beef sandwiches in front of him.
"Where are Fred and George?" Kyle asked as he bit into his sandwich.
"They didn't come back yesterday," Mrs. Weasley said with a sigh. "The shop's been so busy, they've had to keep making those Anti-Dementor Necklaces... And what brings you here today? Are you off school?"
"Of course not," Kyle said, reaching for a second sandwich. "I came to see if Professor Dumbledore was here."