At least that's what Kyle thinks.

So in order to make himself fit in better, he spent the entire night finishing his Potions homework.

This action also surprised the people around him. It was the first time they saw Kyle in the group doing homework. Some people even thought that they remembered the date wrong and that the holiday was not over yet, so they put down their quills and went back to the dormitory to sleep.

Of course, he also paid ten points for this, plus three days of confinement.

"Mr. Brown, the detention period starts this Friday, don't forget it."

In the Potions class, Snape turned his head and looked in Kyle's direction intentionally or unintentionally.

Although he knew that Kyle had completed the homework last night, the content of the homework was completely correct. Even if Snape almost tore the parchment to pieces, he could not find any faults.

But what can I say...after all, opportunities are rare.

“Why didn’t you remind him that yesterday was the last day of the holiday, and were you happy to see your classmates being punished?

"Five points from Hufflepuff!"

I have to say, this reason really broadened Kyle's horizons.

There were so many people doing their homework last night, and almost every moment someone got up and left, and then new people joined in. How could he know if those people had really finished their homework?

You can't ask them one by one, that's too ridiculous.

Fortunately, Kyle was already used to Snape's behavior.

Besides, it was only five points, which was not much. At least in recent years, this was the least number of points Snape had ever deducted from him.

…

After Potions came Care of Magical Creatures, which was a much friendlier class.

Hagrid brought a group of old friends, who were also the animals he couldn't wait to introduce to everyone on his first day as a professor, but was stopped in time by Kyle.

"Hippogriff."

Hagrid shouted to everyone, "But don't be fooled by their beautiful appearance. Hippogriffs are very proud. Remember, don't try to humiliate them..."

Everyone gathered together and whispered.

Kyle felt that except Hagrid, no one else would be fooled by the appearance of the Hippogriffs. After all, their dagger-like claws and beaks were too conspicuous and it was difficult not to notice them.

However, for fifth-grade students, this danger is not so difficult to accept. After all, the Hippogriff is only a 3X magical beast.

Next, Hagrid gave some instructions on what to pay attention to, demonstrated again how to properly approach a Hippogriff, and then let everyone try it on their own.

But he called out to Kyle.

"Come with me, over here," Hagrid said, and led Kyle to a gray hippogriff.

"His name is Buckbeak . . . a very fine fellow," said Hagrid. "Would you like to take him for a ride now?"

Kyle found this a little strange.

Hagrid was really enthusiastic, but not in his usual way... It was like he had some other purpose, which made his tone and actions seem a little artificial.

"I know. This won't be a problem for you."

Seeing that Kyle had not responded, Hagrid continued, "But this time is different. Very different."

He subconsciously glanced in the direction of Beauxbatons' carriage, then lowered his voice and said, "Hippogriffs are very intelligent creatures. They can remember wizards who have shown friendliness to them, and they will not forget them for several years.

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Hagrid blinked. "Okay, that's all I can say... So the requirement for this lesson is to ride Buckbeak around the field for one circle, or a few more circles is fine. There's Buckbeak's favorite food on the shelf over there, you can feed it as a reward... Good luck."

"Mr. Devi, you should be more patient and not rush to touch them... Oh, that's it, you can do it now."

After Hagrid left, Connor asked quietly, "What did he mean just now?"

"Maybe they want me to get acquainted with this hippogriff." Kyle thought for a moment and said, "I guess it has something to do with the last task of the Triwizard Tournament."

When Hagrid was speaking just now, he looked towards the Beauxbatons carriage more than once, and every time he looked over there he seemed very nervous, obviously afraid of being noticed by them.

If there was anything related to Beauxbatons, it was probably only the Triwizard Tournament... After all, Hagrid hadn't spoken to Madam Maxime since the last Yule Ball, nor had he tried to use machine oil to fix his hair.

"So, the third project is the Hippogriff?" Kanna's eyes lit up.

"It shouldn't be that simple."

Kyle shook his head. "Think about it, the first project is a civet cat and a dragon, and it's impossible to end it with a 3X magical animal... It's too unreasonable.

I guess it’s just part of the project.”

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"That's enough," Connor said. "When it comes to the fight for the Goblet of Fire, every bit of advantage counts, doesn't it?"

"You're right." Kyle nodded.

He looked toward the hippogriff named Buckbeak and bowed politely.

Almost at the same time, the other animal also bent its front knees, then moved forward and rubbed Kyle's arm with its huge, feathered head.

"Oh, you still remember me." Kyle rubbed its head.

The feathers are a bit stiff, not as fluffy as an owl's, but very smooth.

"Do you know it?" Connor said. She felt that it didn't seem like this was the first time Kyle and Buckbeak met.

"I guess so. I've seen them before." Kyle turned over and sat on Buckbeak's back. "Hagrid is right. They are indeed very smart."

Twelve-foot wings spread out on either side of Kyle, and Buckbeak instantly took to the air.

Although both are flying, it feels nothing like riding a broomstick.

Kyle didn't have to think about which direction to fly or when to turn. The only thing he had to pay attention to was not to be hit by the wings on both sides of Buckbeak's body... How to put it, it was very exciting.

Soon, Buckbeak flew around the field and returned to the ground.

In order to avoid being thrown off, Kyle seized the opportunity and jumped off Buckbeak's back when he was about to land.

"Well done, Kyle." Hagrid said loudly to everyone, "Look everyone, someone has finished first, five points for Hufflepuff..."

"How does it feel?" Kanna came over and asked curiously.

"It's much more exciting than the Kelpie."

Kyle straightened his robe that had been messed up by the wind.

"I think it would be fun to play Quidditch riding a Hippogriff, but I wonder if Professor Dumbledore would agree."

Connor thought about the scene of a dozen hippogriffs flying around over the Quidditch field and shook her head.

"I don't know what the headmaster thinks, but Professor McGonagall will definitely not agree."

"That's true." Kyle sighed, "What a pity, I think this is really worth a try."

(End of this chapter)