Chapter 234 You Have to Be Mentally Prepared

After the dinner, Kyle glanced at the place where Chris and Diana were before... It was empty, they had obviously left early.

After that, all the students returned to their dormitories, only Kyle was left.

The banquet was just a process in the coronation ceremony, and the most important thing was what happened afterwards.

"Would you like to have a cup of tea together?" Dumbledore suggested with a smile.

"Of course, I really need something to drink now."

McPhail nodded, "To be honest, this castle seems to have incredible magic. After coming here, my appetite has improved a lot."

He was joking when he said he wanted to go back quickly, and Dumbledore would never really invite them, the old guys, to be the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts... That was a treatment only for young men.

"Albus, do you have whiskey? I really want some now."

"How about fire whiskey? I just received a bottle for Christmas."

"That's perfect."

...

There was a long table and some soft chairs with backrests in the headmaster's office on the eighth floor.

There were also various drinks on the table, in addition to steaming tea and whiskey, there were also honey wine, butter beer, and lemonade.

These should be what the elves had just bought from the Three Broomsticks. Their magic was different from that of wizards, and they could use Apparition even in the castle.

Several people sat down casually, drinking and chatting happily.

As the protagonist of this time, their topic naturally couldn't be without Kyle.

Although Fudge tried to lead the topic to other places several times, Dumbledore always found out his intention and turned the topic back to Kyle without leaving any trace.

Kyle also understood his intention.

On the way to the eighth floor just now, Dumbledore hinted in a voice that only he could hear. He said that this was a rare opportunity to meet famous wizards outside the school, which would be of great help to him in expanding his network of contacts.

Kyle naturally understood this truth.

In the magic world, connections are also very important. For example, if Dumbledore didn't know Nicolas Flamel, how could he borrow such a useful "bait" as the Philosopher's Stone?

And the Malfoy family, the reason why their family is so influential is also because they have a complex network of relationships with most people in the Ministry of Magic.

Although this network is made of gold Galleons, it will break once this most important material is missing.

But it is undeniable that before this network is broken, it can indeed help Malfoy solve many of the troubles he encounters in life or business.

This is also the main reason why he can still thrive despite being a "suspected Death Eater".

In addition, even Mr. Weasley is the same. Although his position is inconspicuous, most people in the Ministry of Magic have a good relationship with him, including some directors of various departments.

For example, Ludo Bagman (Sports and Sports Department), Barty Crouch (International Magic Exchange and Cooperation Department), and Amelia Bones (Law Enforcement Department).

Chris doesn't count, he is a deputy.

And a few days ago, Chris accidentally said that Mr. Weasley was going to establish a new bill, which seemed to be about protecting Muggles and strengthening the management of dark magic items.

And from Chris's tone, this new bill seemed to be about to be passed.

If Mr. Weasley was really just an ordinary employee of the Department of Prohibition of Abuse of Muggle Artifacts, with Fudge's personality, it is estimated that he would not even look at him more, let alone pass the bill he proposed.

As for McPhail and others, they also wanted to meet Kyle, the youngest member of the Merlin Knights.

The two sides can be said to hit it off and chatted very happily.

But Fudge and Newt were the exceptions.

Fudge had something else in mind... In his opinion, Kyle had great potential, but when he graduated from Hogwarts, his term would almost end, and it would be difficult for the two to have any intersection.

Therefore, Fudge wanted to talk to McPhail or Sassia about his ideals and ambitions to leave a good impression on them.

As for Newt, it was much simpler... He was socially phobic.

The last time he was in a room with so many people was twenty years ago, so the scene in front of him was a little unfamiliar to Newt.

Fortunately, this situation did not last too long.

Because it was already late, the conversation ended in less than half an hour.

Newt was the first to leave the headmaster's office.

McPhail and Belby did not move. Dumbledore just said that he could arrange for them to stay in the castle for one night, so that they could go to present the Order of Merlin to another person tomorrow.

The two of them gladly accepted.

For some reason, Fudge also stayed.

After leaving the headmaster's office, Sassia set off to return to St. Mungo's... She took the initiative to come to support Kyle this time, and she did not need to attend the coronation ceremony tomorrow.

After saying goodbye to her, Kyle found Newt waiting at the corner of the stairs again.

The two came to an empty room next to him, and Kyle said with some surprise. "I really didn't expect you to come too."

"Didn't you write before that you wanted me to help take care of some troublesome little animals?"

Newt sighed, "It just so happens that they sent me an invitation, asking if I want to come to Hogwarts together."

"So you agreed?"

"Yeah." Newt nodded, "Your winning of the Order of Merlin is something worth celebrating, and I should come over, too, oh, Tina thinks so too."

"Thank you..." Kyle said sincerely.

Newt rarely even attends gatherings of old friends, but today he can appear in an auditorium with hundreds of people... This is a big test for him, a social phobia.

But Newt waved his hand and didn't let Kyle continue:

"So, are the little animals you mentioned in the letter the Nifflers?"

"Those little guys are indeed a little naughty, and you need to be a little patient to get along with them."

"No, not the Nifflers." Kyle smiled, "The little guys are very cute and not troublesome at all."

"What is that." Newt was stunned for a moment.

In addition to the Nifflers, Newt really couldn't think of any other magical animals that Kyle needed his help to take care of.

"They were all smuggled in. I took care of them for a while after I met them... Never mind, you should just look at them yourself."

Kyle took out his box, opened it and put it on the ground.

"But before you go in, you have to be mentally prepared. They may not be what you think."

"Now that you say that, I'm suddenly a little excited." Newt smiled and shook his head, but he didn't take Kyle's words to heart.

He had seen all kinds of magical animals, so why did he need to be mentally prepared?