Chapter 727: Snape’s Reminder
Katie Bell was sent to St. Mungo's that afternoon.
Although Kyle had managed to dispel the dark magic in the Opal Necklace in time, sparing her from significant harm, it was discovered she had been struck by an Imperius Curse. St. Mungo's, being more specialized in treating damage caused by Unforgivable Curses, was a better fit for her recovery. The Hospital Wing simply couldn't provide the tranquil environment she needed to recuperate.
As Katie left the school, rumors of the incident in Hogsmeade quickly spread. However, few knew the full details. Apart from the small group of witnesses, no one realized the Opal Necklace had actually been intended for someone else.
Meanwhile, Malfoy had unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight. The substantial points awarded to Slytherin and Hufflepuff had fueled all sorts of speculation. The buzz only intensified when it became clear that the points had been added to Draco Malfoy's total.
Oddly, Malfoy himself—the center of attention—seemed anything but pleased about it.
"I've told you many times, I don't know what happened!" Malfoy snapped at Zabini over dinner. "I was just posting letters in Hogsmeade. I had no idea about any ridiculous attack there."
"But everyone says—"
"And people also say you're a brainless idiot. Are you?" Malfoy interrupted impatiently.
"Still, think about it—do you really think I'd have helped a Gryffindor even if I had been there?"
"Of course not," Zabini blurted out, almost reflexively.
The Malfoy he knew would've clapped and cheered if he saw a Gryffindor suffering from dark magic.