By Monday, a rumor had spread like wildfire through Hogwarts Castle. Word was that during the previous day’s Quidditch training match, Kyle and the Weasley twins had clashed in the Changing Rooms over some dispute.
At first, most dismissed the idea outright. Everyone knew Fred, George, an...
2025-03-18 13:15:08 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Kyle arrived at the Defence Against the Dark Arts office, the corridor was eerily empty. He knocked on the door.
“Come in,” Umbridge’s familiar, high-pitched voice called from within.
Kyle pushed open the door and stepped inside. The room hadn’t changed much since his las...
2025-03-18 13:14:26 +0000 UTC View PostThe name The Flatlands may seem unremarkable, but it perfectly suits the region’s geography. Located northwest of Myr and east and south of Pentos, the area is exactly as its name suggests—an expansive plain stretching as far as the eye can see, without any natural obstructions.
Unlike ...
2025-03-18 13:08:18 +0000 UTC View PostJust as everyone was still reeling from the revelation of Lynd’s identity, Young Griff suddenly stepped forward and asked, “Have you come to kill me, Lord Lynd, the Chosen One?”
Jon Connington’s heart clenched at the boy’s words. He quickly pulled Young Griff behind him, shielding...
2025-03-18 13:07:42 +0000 UTC View PostThe gathering at The Hog’s Head lasted longer than Kyle had expected—nearly two hours before anyone began to leave.
The first to emerge were Fred, George, and their friend Lee Jordan, who hurried out of the pub and headed straight for Zonko’s Joke Shop.
Following them, Colin fro...
2025-03-17 12:00:29 +0000 UTC View PostAfter about twenty minutes, the shopkeeper and Daphne finally emerged from the back of the shop.
“Just make the changes I mentioned and deliver it to Hogwarts tomorrow. Is that okay?” Daphne, walking ahead, said with a confident tone.
“No problem,” the shopkeeper replied with ...
2025-03-17 11:59:54 +0000 UTC View Post“Oh, the esteemed Professor Diggory.”
A few days later, on the way to Hogsmeade Village, Fred winked at Cedric and said, “Please allow me to greet you and offer you my humble respects.”
George, suppressing a grin, looked at him seriously. “If it's possible, Professor, could ...
2025-03-17 11:59:13 +0000 UTC View Post“As much as I hate to admit it, it’s true,” Cedric said with a grin, looking at the wide-eyed disbelief on Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s faces. “Kyle learned the sixth-year Transfiguration curriculum back in our third year during the Transfiguration Club. At the time, everyone, including P...
2025-03-17 11:58:38 +0000 UTC View PostThe White Gull Garden was a villa with a garden located not far from the port district. Its name came from the view—standing in the courtyard, one could see the entire port, along with the white gulls circling nearby.
The villa was neither the largest nor the most beautiful in the area, b...
2025-03-17 11:53:14 +0000 UTC View PostAfter handling Fenya’s matters, Lynd did not immediately enter the city. His current attire was too conspicuous, so he left through the south gate, circled halfway around Myr’s outer walls, and found a relatively secluded grove where he removed his armor and changed into a standard mercenary ...
2025-03-17 11:52:36 +0000 UTC View PostIn addition to Divination and Transfiguration classes, Umbridge also attended Professor Flitwick's Charms class.
According to Cedric, it was the most lifeless Charms lesson he had ever experienced. Professor Flitwick wore a somber expression the entire time, responding to Umbridge's questio...
2025-03-16 14:59:53 +0000 UTC View PostBy the time Kyle reached the seat Kanna had saved for him, a generous serving of lunch was already waiting on his plate.
“So, what happened?” Kanna asked as he sat down.
“Just as we suspected,” Kyle replied, picking up his fork. “Umbridge—or rather, the Ministry of Magic...
2025-03-16 14:59:24 +0000 UTC View PostIt seemed that after being granted the title of High Inquisitor, Umbridge wasted no time in proving her loyalty to Fudge.
Naturally, she didn’t go after formidable opponents like Professor McGonagall or Professor Flitwick right away. Instead, she chose a softer target: Professor Sybill Tr...
2025-03-16 14:58:42 +0000 UTC View PostApart from Dumbledore, there was someone else who was equally furious about the article.
Umbridge was nearly seething with rage at Rita Skeeter. After reading that morning's Daily Prophet, she stormed back to the Ministry of Magic without even pausing for breakfast.
With the ...
2025-03-16 14:58:04 +0000 UTC View PostEntering the Miracle Chamber of Commerce, Fenya noticed that the surrounding merchants briefly paused when they saw her and the guards behind her. However, they quickly turned back to their own affairs, paying her little attention.
Fenya stood at the entrance, surveying the room before stri...
2025-03-16 14:52:16 +0000 UTC View Post“A Dothraki warhorse and five Chosen Golden Dragons—no one in all of Myr can outbid me.”
Late at night, a slightly overweight Lysene merchant of clear Valyrian descent arrived at Lynd’s camp, eager to negotiate the purchase of a Dothraki warhorse.
The merchant was well-travele...
2025-03-16 14:51:52 +0000 UTC View PostFudge acted more swiftly than anyone could have predicted.
The first sign was in The Daily Prophet.
Previously, the paper had regularly run articles attacking Dumbledore, each concluding with a firm denial of You-Know-Who’s return. But since Fudge’s visit to The Three Bro...
2025-03-15 13:40:50 +0000 UTC View PostFudge had barely exited when Kanna entered The Three Broomsticks, carrying two bags of sweets.
“So the person you were meeting this time was the Minister of Magic?” she asked, her tone incredulous.
“Yes,” Kyle replied with a grin. “Fudge came to talk me out of school. Appare...
2025-03-15 13:40:20 +0000 UTC View PostFudge seemed momentarily distracted by Kyle’s words, responding with a distracted, “Yes, I can see that.” His gaze shifted, scanning the surroundings.
Kyle had deliberately chosen a secluded corner seat, one far from the windows and tucked behind a large decorative plant. From outside...
2025-03-15 13:39:35 +0000 UTC View PostBy Friday, the weather remained as gloomy and rain-soaked as it had been all week. Yet, the Hufflepuff Quidditch team hadn’t missed a single training session.
As Fred had pointed out earlier, Cedric was becoming increasingly reminiscent of Oliver Wood, driven by an intense focus on the ga...
2025-03-15 13:38:58 +0000 UTC View PostAfter assessing the situation, Fenya immediately realized this was a major opportunity. She quickly ordered her men to retrieve some weapons from the wagons and handed them to the Dothraki, offering them as a form of trade instead of gold.
The Dothraki inside the tent each took a scimitar, ...
2025-03-15 13:33:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe rain stopped early the next morning. Fenya was up at dawn, instructing her men to pack up. They set off while the air was still cool from the rain. If they waited for the sun to rise, the ground would become stiflingly hot as the rainwater evaporated.
Lynd mounted his horse, riding at t...
2025-03-15 13:32:51 +0000 UTC View Post“Kanna, listen to me. If you have the time, you should take Snape to the Hospital Wing and have Madam Pomfrey check him out. I’m starting to think he might’ve drunk the wrong potion.”
In the Hufflepuff Common Room that evening, Kyle was trying to convince Kanna to pay closer attenti...
2025-03-14 12:47:59 +0000 UTC View PostWeekends always seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.
By Monday morning, sunlight streamed through the dormitory window, waking Kyle naturally instead of an alarm clock. Mikel and Ryan were still fast asleep, their breaths slow and even. Not wanting to disturb them, Kyle dressed quietly an...
2025-03-14 12:47:28 +0000 UTC View PostAfter leaving Umbridge’s office, Kyle walked briskly down the corridor toward the Great Hall. It was already noon, and the Great Hall buzzed with students gathering for lunch.
Near the Hufflepuff table, Cedric and the Quidditch team were deep in discussion, chatting about the new recruits...
2025-03-14 12:46:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe atmosphere in Umbridge’s office had grown eerily quiet, the only sound the steady scratching of Kyle’s quill as it moved across the parchment. Sunlight streamed through the window, highlighting the thick stack of parchment on the desk, each line bearing the same sentence over and over. 2025-03-14 12:46:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Lynd feigned the demeanor of a traveler newly arrived in the region and asked, “I just got here and don’t know much about the situation. I have a few questions.”
“Go ahead,” Fenya hesitated for a moment before responding.
Lynd continued his act. “Why are so many Dothraki g...
2025-03-14 12:39:47 +0000 UTC View PostThe sound of hooves pounding through the heavy rain meant the Dothraki were close—perhaps already inside the ruined village.
Yet something was off. The hoofbeats were frantic, not slowing even after entering the village. They weren’t moving like hunters tracking prey. They were fleeing....
2025-03-14 12:39:07 +0000 UTC View PostIn the Defence Against the Dark Arts office, Umbridge sat dazed on the floor, as if she couldn’t process what had just happened. She only snapped out of it when a tingling sensation spread across her body.
“Damn it, you... how dare you...” she began to sputter.
Pop!
... 2025-03-13 12:51:07 +0000 UTC View PostUmbridge's reaction was quicker than Kyle had anticipated.
By Friday afternoon, it was time for the sixth-year Defence Against the Dark Arts class. Before Sirius had been taken away, the original plan had been to learn new spells. But now, the professor had changed.
When Kyle and Kann...
2025-03-13 12:50:39 +0000 UTC View Post