Chapter 752: Giving the Professor a Broader Perspective
"What? You’re saying you want to take some time off?"
In her office, Professor McGonagall looked at Kyle, momentarily thinking she had misheard him.
"Yes," Kyle nodded. "For a month or two. I want to be able to use my time as I see fit during that period."
"Well..." Professor McGonagall frowned, not answering immediately. Instead, she asked, "Does Professor Sprout know you want to take some time off?"
"Yes," Kyle said. "I went to Professor Sprout first, and she agreed, but only for Herbology class."
"And she told me that if I wanted to be absent for a longer period, I would need to get the Headmaster’s signature."
"That is correct," Professor McGonagall acknowledged.
"But Professor Dumbledore has been away from school recently," Kyle shrugged. "So I had to come here."
Since Dumbledore was frequently occupied, Professor McGonagall, as Deputy Headmistress, handled most administrative matters at the school. Naturally, she had no issue signing necessary documents.
"I can grant your request," Professor McGonagall said, glancing at the application Kyle had handed her. After only a moment’s hesitation, she signed her name on the form and added,
"But I must warn you, even if you don’t attend classes, you cannot leave the school. You need your parents’ permission to do so. This is non-negotiable, no matter how outstanding your grades are."