As if to prove her loyalty to Fudge, Umbridge immediately took action after obtaining the title of Senior Inquisitor.

Of course, she was not stupid. She did not choose to establish her authority against tough guys like Professor McGonagall or Professor Flitwick from the beginning, but chose a relatively soft target.

Professor Sybill Trelawney of Divination.

However, she chose to audit the fifth-year Divination class. At noon that day, Kyle came to the hall and saw Ron sitting at the Gryffindor table, describing the scene vividly.

"That Umbridge was sitting at the back of the classroom, with a quill in her hand, scratching on the writing board. I bet she was grading Professor Trelawney..."

There were many people surrounding Ron, from various colleges, and everyone seemed eager to know what the so-called senior investigator was for.

Kyle was also very curious, but because the last class was Herbology, he arrived a little late and couldn't squeeze in at all.

But at this moment, Hermione just walked in from outside with a few books in her arms, and beside her was an angry Harry.

"I think Professor McGonagall is right." Hermione said as she walked, "You need to control your temper and stop going against Umbridge. It won't do you any good."

"I can't stand it." Harry said angrily, "She said bad things about Sirius, and was she wrong? Voldemort is stuck on the back of Quirrell's head, I was just telling the truth."

"But your truth is not what she wants to hear." Hermione said, "and she can put you in detention at any time, and you will be the one who suffers in the end."

"I don't care!" said Harry. "I won't let her succeed. No matter how she punishes me, I don't care... and I'm not the only one who does this. Don't forget that Kyle also refuted her!"

"Actually, I don't want you to learn from me."

Hermione and Harry were startled by the sudden sound and looked up to find Kyle standing next to them.

Harry looked a little embarrassed, but soon recovered.

"Kyle, when did you come here?" Hermione asked.

"I've been here since you entered the auditorium," Kyle said, "but you didn't seem to see me."

"Sorry, I wasn't paying attention," Harry whispered. "I didn't mean to mention your detention. I was just so angry."

"Angry?" Kyle asked. "What happened?"

"It was this morning's Defense Against the Dark Arts class... She said that except for Quirrell, all the other Defense Against the Dark Arts professors, including Sirius, were incompetent.

"But we all know that Quirrell is the least competent one... because he has Voldemort stuck to the back of his head."

“So you got mad and started arguing with her?” Kyle said.

"That's right!" Harry's voice suddenly became louder. "But it seems that everyone thinks that I am wrong to refute Umbridge. Whether it is Professor McGonagall or others, they all think that I should turn a deaf ear to it and let her talk nonsense there..."

"What's wrong with that?" Kyle said. "They just don't want to see you get punished, and I think you should do the same."

Harry was stunned for a moment, looking at Kyle in confusion, "But didn't you refute her... I thought you would understand my thoughts. We should let everyone know the truth."

"These are two different things," Kyle said. "Understanding doesn't mean support, and people won't change their attitude just because of your two words. Neither you nor I have that much power.

"Also, as I said just now, I don't want you to learn my way of doing things. This will only make you suffer a few more days, and nothing else will change, unless..."

Having said this, Kyle suddenly paused.

"Unless what?" Harry demanded.

Kyle thought for a moment and said, "Let me ask you one more question. How is your forgetfulness spell?"

Harry blinked, not understanding why Kyle suddenly asked this, but after hesitating for a moment, he still stammered, "Not bad, not bad."

What Harry called "okay" should just be a decent statement, and the real situation is probably a mess.

"The Oblivion Charm . . . does this have anything to do with detention with Umbridge?" asked Harry.

"It's okay, I'm just asking casually, you don't have to mind it." Kyle shook his head and changed the subject: "By the way, you were there during the fifth year Divination class, right? What did Umbridge, the senior investigator, do?"

"I don't know," said Harry, "but I guess she was grading the professors, and she kept asking Professor Trelawney questions during class...asking her how long she had been in the position and her background."

Kyle nodded. These were the methods commonly used by the Ministry of Magic. There was nothing new about them.

Harry thought for a moment and continued, "By the way, Umbridge finally asked Professor Trelawney to make a prophecy for her."

"Prophecy?" Kyle asked curiously, "What is it?"

"It's the same old story," Harry said in a low voice, "You must know that Professor Trelawney, this big liar, can't do any prophecies except bluffing, so she's trying to use the same old trick again this time.

"She told Umbridge that she was walking into a trap, and that she was in terrible danger.

"But Umbridge didn't seem to believe it and expressed doubts about Professor Trelawney's ability to predict the future."

"A trap?" Kyle raised his eyebrows. "That's what Professor Trelawney said," Harry said nonchalantly, "but it's definitely not true. I hear similar things three times in every class."

"That's not necessarily true..." Kyle muttered softly.

"What did you say?" Harry could hardly hear because the voice was so soft.

"Nothing, I said thank you." Kyle patted Harry's shoulder, "In return, I can tell you in advance about the content of Umbridge's detention."

"What is it?" Harry asked eagerly.

Kyle said calmly, "Carve words on your hands with a knife."

Before Harry could react, Hermione shouted, "She can't do this! Even in the last century, Hogwarts has never had such a cruel detention punishment... No, I'm going to tell Professor McGonagall."

"Don't worry." Kyle stopped Hermione who was about to run out and continued, "I just provided a possibility. What if she changes to another way at that time? This is all possible.

"And no matter what the punishment is, Umbridge can't come openly. Even if Professor McGonagall goes, it may not be effective. So there is only one best way."

Kyle looked at Harry again, "When you are in detention, don't say anything. Just admit your mistake and maybe you can get away with it."

"Kyle is right." Hermione agreed, "Umbridge is a professor, you can't go against her."

"Impossible, I will never admit my mistake to her!" Harry said with his neck stiff.

"Stop talking nonsense. It won't do you any good."

"But I clearly didn't say anything wrong..."

Harry and Hermione were arguing again, just like when they first came in.

But by this time, Kyle had returned to the Hufflepuff table.

If even Hermione can't persuade Harry, then there will be no use having him.

(End of this chapter)