"What was that sound just now... Tell me what that sound was..."

Snape finally recovered and stood up with difficulty, supporting himself with his left hand on a nearby tree, staring at Kyle without blinking... or to be more precise, at something he was hiding behind.

"There was no sound at all. You must have heard it wrong." Kyle said calmly.

"I definitely didn't hear it wrong." Snape also believed in his own judgment.

Although he couldn't even stand up just now, when the voice rang out, his body's instinct made him subconsciously look back.

It was at this moment that he saw Kyle hiding something in his hand behind his back.

"Maybe an owl passed by." Kyle's expression remained unchanged. "You know, there are always a lot of letters sent to Hogwarts. Now is a special period. People who stay in the castle and people outside want to know each other's situation. In this case, there are more owls."

"Then take your hand... out..." Snape originally wanted to grab it directly, but he had not yet fully recovered. As soon as he moved his arm away from the tree, his body fell to the side uncontrollably.

But even so, Snape still stared at Kyle.

He remembered that when they were in the box before, Kyle had given Grindelwald some photos.

Although Snape had never seen the contents of the photos, he remembered the series. The sound he heard just now was too similar to the sound of a camera shutter.

"Why don't you believe it?" Kyle said helplessly, and at the same time stretched out his hands behind his back and waved them in front of Snape.

"Look, there's nothing."

Snape looked at Kyle suspiciously, then staggered around behind him and stood there frowning.

There really was nothing there, nothing thrown on the ground, nothing hidden in the robe…

And he saw clearly that Kyle's hand did not touch the deformed lizard skin bag, which meant that he did not have the chance to put the thing away.

Did he just hallucinate, or did he hear the sound of an owl? Snape was a little unsure.

The main reason was that Phoenix's Apparition Movement was a bit too stimulating. His head was still buzzing. It seemed normal to hear some non-existent sounds.

"What were you hiding from just now?" Snape suddenly said, as if trying to catch Kyle off guard.

"Huh?" Kyle blinked, as if he didn't understand at all. "What did you say?"

Snape stared at Kyle again, "Nothing, we should go back to the castle."

"Oh, that's weird," Kyle said, turning and walking back towards the castle.

Snape watched from behind for a while, and after making sure that he had no intention of looking back or hesitating, he staggered after him.

"Maybe he really heard it wrong." Snape thought to himself.

But if he could speed up a little, he would be able to see the relief on Kyle's face.

Fortunately, he did not lock the box completely before, which allowed Sniff to take the camera away in time.

After all, he was an ace undercover agent who was able to hide beside Voldemort for so many years. His reaction was quick. Even after vomiting like that, he could still pay attention to the movements around him.

If Snape found out that he had taken a picture of him... well, it didn't seem to matter if he found out.

Kyle suddenly thought that in Snape's current state, even if he noticed his movements, he would not be able to snatch the camera away.

The only trouble is that he might ask Kanna for help.

To be honest, if Connor came to help Snape get the photo back, Kyle would really be reluctant to give it up.

The main reason is that the photo is so wonderful and rare. It shows the usually serious Snape twisting and crawling on the ground, and vomiting into the Black Lake...

After using the developing solution at home, the resulting dynamic photo will definitely be ranked among the top three in his personal collection, second only to the "Barn Certificate" which cannot be replicated.

Fortunately, he didn't find out...

Kyle unconsciously quickened his pace and stopped at the gate of Hogwarts Castle.

After Snape finally caught up with them, he was interrupted by Kyle before he could say anything.

"Leave it to me from here."

Kyle said, "Connor should be in the hospital wing helping Madam Pomfrey right now. You should be able to find her there."

Snape looked at Kyle deeply, said nothing, and turned away.

"Remember to change your appearance." Although Snape was very rude, Kyle kindly reminded him, "If you go to the school hospital like this, you will most likely be kicked out by Madam Pomfrey and the school's defense alarm will be triggered.

"You don't want to be beaten by Professor McGonagall in front of Connor..."

"Shut up, you don't need to remind me what to do." Snape said without turning his head.

Looking at Snape walking further and further away, Kyle shrugged.

In fact, he didn't mean to remind Snape, he just didn't want to make an extra trip to the Ministry of Magic's temporary prison to rescue him. It was said that the environment there was worse than Azkaban.

At least where there are Dementors, there is no need to worry about temperature issues or food spoiling.

The food in Azkaban never expired or went bad... in any sense of the word.

I don’t know how the reopening of Azkaban is going.

Kyle stayed there for a while, until Snape completely disappeared in the courtyard at the corner of the castle, then he walked up the stairs.

There seemed to be fewer people in the castle than before he was taken away. Only a few former Gryffindor team members were left in the hall, reminiscing about the past.

Oliver Wood was talking to Harry, while Fred was chatting and laughing with Angelina Johnson.

As for why Kyle knew he was Fred and not George...isn't it obvious? George never asked Angelina to dance.

"Harry look, it's Kyle!"

The sharp-eyed Hermione was the first to notice Kyle at the door of the auditorium, and then she ran over quickly.

"Thank God... The professors were all worried when you suddenly disappeared."

"We've been looking for you, but we couldn't find you either at school or in Hogsmeade."

"Oh, by the way, it seems your father came too, but after hearing that you were taken away by the Phoenix, he went back."

Hermione spoke very quickly, talking to herself like pouring beans.

Although many parts sounded a bit vague, Kyle roughly figured out what happened during this period.

"It's okay, don't be too nervous." Kyle said, "Fawkes just had a little temper. I'm just going to go find Professor McGonagall to explain. You guys continue."

"Oh Kyle, I'm so glad you're okay."

Oliver Wood ran over excitedly at this time and pushed Hermione aside.

He looked at Kyle, rubbed his hands and asked, "Are you interested in joining Puddlemere United? We need a good chaser like you right now."

"Puddlemere United?"

"I am now the goalkeeper of this team... officially," said Oliver Wood.

"Congratulations." Kyle said with a smile.

Oliver Wood is only in his early twenties, and it is a remarkable achievement for him to become a regular player at this age.

After all, not everyone is called Viktor Krum and can compete in international competitions as soon as they reach adulthood.

"But forget about joining Puddlemere United. I don't want to play professional Quidditch for the time being."

"That's a pity." Oliver Wood sighed. They really needed a good enough chaser.

"Why don't you ask Angelina?"

"I asked and it was the Holyhead Harpies she wanted to join."

"That can't be helped." Kyle spread his hands.

After chatting for a few more words, Kyle prepared to go to the principal's office, but he had just taken two steps when he suddenly felt someone grab his robe.

"Hermione?"

Kyle glanced behind him, "Anything else?"

"No, no." Hermione pursed her lips, looking a little nervous.

"Well, there is a problem..."

"We have always been curious... No, it's not us who are curious, it's everyone who is spreading the news..."

"Yes, we heard that too..."

Harry and Ron next to her seemed to be more nervous than her. The three of them suddenly became shy and stammered for a long time without saying a complete sentence.

Seeing Kyle turn around again, Hermione suddenly gritted her teeth.

"We just want to ask you if Professor Dumbledore is still alive..."

Kyle paused.

To be honest, he was a little nervous.

Hermione asked such a sudden question that made him wonder for a moment whether someone had pushed open Dumbledore's grave.

But Kyle soon calmed down.

"Why do you think Professor Dumbledore is still alive?" he asked calmly. "You should have been there the day he was killed."

"I know it sounds ridiculous, but it's not impossible."

"Why?"

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"Because of the phoenix." Hermione said, and took out a thick book. "I've read Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In it, the phoenix only obeys Dumbledore's orders."

"So, you suspect that it was Professor Dumbledore who asked Fawkes to take me away?" Kyle raised his eyebrows and felt relieved.

But what’s interesting is that Hermione actually guessed the truth correctly. In a sense, her observation skills are really sharp and her ideas are very bold.

After all, most people wouldn't immediately think that Dumbledore is still alive after seeing the phoenix. This can be seen from Harry and Ron standing next to him.

Hermione should have told them her guess in advance, but they didn't believe it, so they hesitated and were unwilling to say it out loud.

Perhaps to them, this is like asking Snape why he can't fry eggs in a cauldron, which is puzzling.

Hermione might have felt the same way at first, but she asked anyway.

Do you trust your own judgment? Or are you just being stubborn...

"No." Kyle said after a moment of silence.

"But Phoenix..."

"I think you got one thing wrong." Kyle waved his finger.

The book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them that Hermione was holding opened automatically and stopped at the page with the picture of the phoenix.

"I suggest you read it again carefully." Kyle waved his hand again and drew a horizontal line under two lines of text.

"It says here that the Phoenix will appear when Dumbledore needs it... Note, it's Dumbledore's, not Albus Dumbledore's. There is an essential difference between the two."

Hermione looked at the contents, her expression gradually becoming confused.

"The owner of the Hog's Head Inn." Kyle continued, "His name is Aberforth Dumbledore..."

"Dumbledore..."

"Yes, it is what you think... He is Professor Dumbledore's brother."

"I see." Ron suddenly realized, "He must have been the one who asked the Phoenix to take you away."

He turned his head and looked at Hermione triumphantly, "I have said it before, how could Professor Dumbledore be alive? We have clearly seen his ghost in Hogsmeade."

Although Harry next to him didn't say anything, it was not difficult to tell from his expression that he meant the same thing.

"Sorry." Hermione's face turned red, "I misunderstood."

"It's okay. Not many people know that the owner of the Hog's Head is also a Dumbledore. It's understandable that you would think so."

"Besides, what you said is actually correct." Kyle said softly: "As long as you can remember Professor Dumbledore, he will not die."

"Yeah." Hermione forced a smile. She just felt awkward now, especially when facing Ron and Harry.

Really, when she saw the phoenix, why did she suddenly think of Dumbledore being still alive?

Kyle didn't explain anything about this. He just looked at Harry and Ron with some disdain, who didn't care at all, as if nothing had happened.

Well, ok, that's good...

…

This time, no one stopped him, so Kyle left the auditorium and walked down the stairs to the door of the principal's office on the eighth floor.

When the gargoyle saw Kyle coming from afar, it stood up and jumped to the side.

"Is Professor McGonagall in there?" Kyle asked.

"Yes, she is."

"No password required?"

"There were too many people coming to see the principal, so we cancelled it at the last minute."

"Okay..." Kyle smacked his lips.

For a moment just now, he thought he was the only one who didn't need a password, but he didn't expect that no one needed one.

But it's understandable if you think about it. A lot of people will come to Hogwarts recently, and even the gargoyles are troublesome. It would be more convenient to cancel the password to the principal's office.

I just wonder if there’s anyone else inside right now… Kyle walked up the spiral staircase at the back.

As luck would have it, when Kyle pushed open the oak door, the previous visitor was about to leave.

He was a middle-aged wizard Kyle didn't recognize. He had a big belly and some hair loss. From a distance, he looked very much like Professor Slughorn.

"Kyle, I heard from the portrait that you're back."

At this time, Professor McGonagall came from behind the desk. "I don't know how to explain to Chris that you disappeared out of thin air in Hogwarts... But he seemed to think you were not in danger, so he just came to take a look and then went back to work."

There was worry and a little bit of complaint in Professor McGonagall's voice.

Of course, this wasn't directed at Kyle, but at Chris.

Although she was caught off guard when Kyle disappeared and didn't know how to face Chris and Diana, Chris's attitude was casual and he didn't care whether Kyle would be in danger or not.

"Maybe it's because Chris knows that Dumbledore is not dead." Kyle thought to himself.

"Where did the Phoenix take you?" Professor McGonagall asked with concern.

"In a forest... maybe a place Dumbledore often goes to." Kyle said. He originally wanted to tell Professor McGonagall that Grindelwald had left Nurmengard, but after thinking about it, he decided not to tell her.

Let's wait for news from Dumbledore first. Maybe Grindelwald will suddenly go back to the tower.

There's no need to say it now and make everyone nervous.

After hearing Kyle's explanation, Professor McGonagall felt strange but did not think much about it.

The main thing is that Kyle was able to return safely, which has increased the credibility a lot.

Besides, she didn't understand the phoenix. She only knew that it had a close relationship with Dumbledore... Maybe this was a unique habit of the phoenix.

"I'm glad you're okay." Professor McGonagall said, "By the way, if you plan to stay in Hogwarts, it would be best if Chris wrote a letter."

"I will," said Kyle. "But Professor McGonagall, I came here for another reason."

"What's up?"

"It's about Snape."

Hearing the name, Professor McGonagall looked up and pursed her lips tightly.

"Do you know where that coward is?"

It could be heard that Professor McGonagall was quite angry, which made Kyle give up the idea of ​​explaining it first.

He walked straight to a cabinet where the Pensieve was... well, it used to be.

Kyle found an exquisite tower-shaped round table nearby, took down a finger-sized glass bottle from the top, then reluctantly took out the meditation basin from the box and poured the memories inside into it.

"Kyle, what are you doing?" Professor McGonagall asked, "That's... Albus' memory."

"That's right." Kyle nodded, "This is the memory between Professor Dumbledore and Snape.

"I don't know how to put this, but I think you should take a look at this."

…

(End of this chapter)