The next day was the weekend, and also the first weekend after Hogwarts reopened. Although there was only one day of classes, the students still looked as if they had been looking forward to it for a long time.

Perhaps in order to eliminate the influence of Voldemort as soon as possible, this time it is still Hogsmeade Week.

Early in the morning, students above the third grade couldn't wait to gather in the entrance hall, waiting for the professor to take them away.

"How long has it been since we last went to Hogsmeade?" Ron asked in the team, looking a little excited.

"I can't remember clearly." Harry thought for a moment, "It seems that after Voldemort began to move, we were no longer allowed to leave school."

"This is also for our safety." Hermione said, "The Death Eaters may be hiding in Hogsmeade, which is not as safe as the school."

"Yeah, it was really depressing back then." Seamus, who was standing in front, turned his head and said, "It's better now. Voldemort has been defeated, and the Death Eaters are busy with their own affairs and dare not come out anymore. Haha..."

"Yeah," someone said. "Zizz Bees, Beetroot Every Flavour Beans... I almost forgot what they tasted like."

"And Zuko, I hope they reopen."

"The Galleons I have are chomping at the bit to spend them."

Everyone stood together, talking loudly, discussing whether to buy candy first when they arrived at Hogsmeade village, or go to the Three Broomsticks to drink a long-lost cup of butterbeer.

As for those students below the third grade, they could only listen helplessly from the side.

First and second years were not allowed to go to Hogsmeade, and not even a war could change this rule.

"Oh, why hasn't the professor come yet..." There were complaints from the crowd.

"Quiet, come here!" Filch held a special instrument and scanned everyone who passed by.

This is an instrument for checking dark magic items. Before Voldemort attacked Hogwarts, every little wizard entering and leaving the castle had to be checked by the instrument.

Although Voldemort was now defeated, the professors had not yet made a clear rule, and Filch had not canceled this step.

After all, this was one of the few opportunities for him to cause trouble for his students.

Filch's actions were as rough as ever, which only made the crowd complain even louder.

Fortunately, at this time, the professor they had been thinking about finally walked into the castle.

"What are you all still standing here for? Go outside and line up and get ready to go." Kyle waved his hand.

He is the team leader this time.

The other professors all have serious work to do, but he is the most idle. If he doesn't find something to do, he will probably anger everyone.

And he was going to Hogsmeade himself, so he took the job.

"Wait, the check is not over yet!" Filch shouted immediately when he saw the students starting to move outside.

"No need to check." Kyle glanced at him. "As for the antique you're holding, I suggest you put it back into the warehouse. After that, students can enter and leave the castle freely as usual without any inspection... Well, that's it."

There were bursts of cheers all around.

Only Filch's face turned livid, but he couldn't do anything to Kyle.

Although Kyle was a student who had to undergo examination before entering the castle at this time last year, he has now become a professor.

Even if he is just a professor of ancient runes with the smallest number of students, his words are much more effective than his.

But Filch wouldn't let it go.

"I'll go find the principal!" he said coldly.

"It's up to you, if you can find it." Kyle waved his hand nonchalantly, and cheers rang out again around him.

Then everyone followed Kyle out of the school and came to Hogsmeade in a noisy manner.

When they saw those pointy-roofed houses from afar, some students subconsciously left the team and ran over there faster.

Seeing that Kyle did not stop them, more students left the team. By the time they reached the village entrance, there were only a few honest students left in the team, most of whom were third graders.

"As a reward for following the rules..." Kyle looked at them and suddenly raised his eyebrows, "If you go to Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, you can get a 20% discount if you mention my name."

"marvelous!"

“You are the best professor!”

…

Several little wizards ran away cheering, only one person stood there without moving.

"Hermione, do you have anything else to say?"

"Is this what you called a reward?" She looked a little strange.

"Yeah, you don't like it?"

"But I heard from Ron that today is the day Fred and George celebrate the opening of the branch."

Hermione looked at Kyle and said word by word: "Even if you don't say your name, everything is 20% off..."

“But they had fun, didn’t they?”

Kyle shrugged and said, "I suggest you go buy something... Oh, remember to tell me my name, then you'll know."

Then without waiting for Hermione to say anything, Kyle walked forward on his own and came to the door of the Three Broomsticks.

He had just been here with Dean Sasia yesterday, and he came again today.

After Kyle came in, he looked around and soon found Kanna, who had arrived earlier, sitting at a round table near the window.

Across from her sat Cedric and Cho.

"Don't worry, I've asked around. Professor Snape is a good person, and the Aurors didn't make things difficult for him." Cedric handed Connor a piece of parchment. "He asked me to give it to you."

Kanna took it and took a look, then breathed a sigh of relief, "When will he be back?"

"I don't know about that."

Cedric shook his head. "Some things cannot be explained in just a few words... You know, at the end of the last wizard war, many Death Eaters used excuses like the Imperius Curse to escape punishment, but this time it was proven that they were all lying."

"Of course, I'm not saying that Professor Snape is a Death Eater, I'm saying that the Ministry of Magic is more scrutinizing."

"I understand." Kanna nodded.

At this time, Kyle just walked over.

"Didn't we agree to meet at eight o'clock? Why are you all here so early?"

"If you look at the time now, you'll find that we're not early." Cedric said helplessly.

Kyle is really worthy of his name. Even though he was ten minutes late, he could still say with a clear conscience that they came early.

"Maybe it's because it's my first time bringing students to Hogsmeade, so I took a little time..." Kyle took a cup of butterbeer from Madam Rosmerta and took a big sip. "And I have to keep them in order. This is really a strenuous job."

"Maintain order...are you sure?" Cedric looked at Kyle suspiciously.

He thought of when Kyle was the prefect and pushed almost all the work to him.

Cedric didn't think Kyle would change this habit after becoming a professor.

"It's not important." Kyle waved his hand and took the initiative to change the subject. "How about what you said in your letter yesterday about Snape's hearing?"

"I've already told Connor the details," Cedric said, obviously not intending to repeat it to Kyle.

Or rather, there is no need for it.

He came here to find Connor this time. After all, Snape's hearing had nothing to do with Kyle...at least not for now.

But Qiu, who was next to him, suddenly became nervous after seeing Kyle.

"I'm sorry I locked you out of St. Mungo's yesterday..." She said a little embarrassedly, "I just felt a little ashamed that I couldn't participate in a real war."

"No, you're wrong." Kyle looked at her and said seriously, "You are also participating in a war, but the battlefield is different."

"You don't have to comfort me..." Qiu scratched his hair, "Those Death Eaters in the Ministry of Magic don't even know how to cast a decent curse.

"Oh my god, I'm still a Ravenclaw..."

"Yeah, you really should have been sorted into Hufflepuff," Kyle said, unable to help but laugh.

She looked at the three people in front of her and sighed, "Mediocre, this is definitely the biggest misunderstanding all wizards have about Hufflepuff."

Cedric, the best graduate of his class, received full marks on all ten NEWT certificates.

Kangna, who also holds ten certificates, is also the youngest member of the Extraordinary Pharmacists Association.

Not to mention Kyle, a graduate who could fight Voldemort alone, the youngest Hogwarts professor, and the recipient of the Second Class Order of Merlin... I could talk about his titles alone for five minutes.

And they were all mediocre Hufflepuff students.

"Let's continue talking about the hearing." Cedric took over the topic at the right time and continued talking about Snape, telling Connor some details of the hearing.

It was almost noon when the few people left the Three Broomsticks.

At Kyle's suggestion, they went to Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes (branch) at the entrance.

After Fred and George's unremitting efforts, they finally succeeded in acquiring Zonko's and opened a branch next to Hogwarts.

In the store, Fred and George welcomed them warmly and enthusiastically introduced some new products. Cedric took a fancy to a color-changing tie.

Fred charged him twice as much.

During this process, Connor was not in a good mood and it was obvious that she was still a little worried about Snape's situation.

Kyle didn't have any particularly good solution for this... As long as Snape was still in the Ministry of Magic, she couldn't help but worry.

At noon, they had a not-so-hearty lunch at the Three Broomsticks, and then Cedric and Qiu were about to go back.

Connor also wants to go home to find more evidence that can help Snape prove his identity and prepare for the hearing.

Although Kyle didn't think Snape would leave any clues about his identity where he lived, he didn't say it.

It would be nice to give Connor something to do before the hearing.

When it got dark, Kyle took the remaining students back to Hogwarts, and his work for the day was completed.

…

A few more days passed like this, and the hearing date was getting closer. Professor McGonagall became busier and busier, traveling back and forth between Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic more frequently.

Kyle even taught her two lower grade Transfiguration classes one morning, which had never happened before.

"I knew you would be fine." When Kyle walked out of the classroom, Professor McGonagall had just returned. She looked at Kyle and nodded slightly, "I think you would be fine as a Transfiguration professor."

"I'm still a long way from that. Ancient runes are more suitable for me." Kyle declined Professor McGonagall's invitation.

He glanced at the parchment Professor McGonagall held.

"Professor. What is this?"

"I have compiled some information about what Severus did based on my memory. It should be useful for the hearing later."

"Snape's hearing?" Kyle was stunned.

"Yes."

"when?"

"I have to go to the Ministry of Magic now," said Professor McGonagall. "I just received the letter this morning. Otherwise, I wouldn't need you to help me with the lessons."

"Can I come with you?" Kyle asked.

"Of course you can, but did you receive an invitation as well?" Professor McGonagall took out an envelope with the Wizengamot logo on it.

"No." Kyle shook his head honestly. He had just learned about the start of the hearing, so how could he have received a letter?

"Then I suggest you stay in Hogwarts." Professor McGonagall said softly, "This hearing is very formal. People who have not received an invitation are not allowed to listen in, so even if you go to the Ministry of Magic, you can only wait outside."

"Is it not possible even though I have the Order of Merlin, Second Class?" Kyle blinked and asked in confusion, "I remember that the Order of Merlin, like the members of the Wizengamot, can attend any hearing or trial."

"Second Class Medal...Oh, I forgot." Professor McGonagall slapped her forehead.

Mainly because it had been so long, she almost forgot that Kyle had this honor.

Being a member of the Order of Merlin is considered the highest honor for wizards. Even if it is only a third-level medal, one is eligible to participate in any hearing, not to mention Kyle's second-level medal.

"Then let's go together." Professor McGonagall did not say anything to refuse. "I'm afraid Miss Prince will be waiting anxiously. We'd better go there quickly."

"good."

This time, Professor McGonagall did not change the restrictions of Hogwarts, but left the school with Kyle.

In front of the gate, the two of them used Apparition, one in front and one behind, and came from Hogwarts to the Ministry of Magic.

As soon as they appeared, Kanna, who had been waiting here, ran over quickly.

"Principal McGonagall... Kyle, you're here too."

When she saw Kyle following closely behind her, her eyes suddenly lit up and she walked over subconsciously.

"Relax, our evidence is strong." Kyle took the initiative to hold Connor's hand, "But you should have told me earlier. If I hadn't met Professor McGonagall, I wouldn't have known that the hearing had already begun."

"Well..." Kanna didn't say anything, but just held Kyle's hand.

"Gentlemen, this may be a little inappropriate, but we'd better get going quickly." Professor McGonagall couldn't help but glance at the two of them.

No wonder Kyle insisted on following.

However, Kanna really seemed to be less nervous.

"The letter sent to me said that the hearing will be held on the second floor." Connor took out a folded piece of parchment from her pocket.

"Second floor...which courtroom?" Kyle asked.

"Courtroom Two," said Professor McGonagall.

"Not bad." Kyle nodded. There are a total of ten courtrooms in the Ministry of Magic. The earlier the number, the smaller the matter.

"We have sufficient evidence to prove Severus' identity. They certainly can't do anything rash." Professor McGonagall said. She still looked a little dissatisfied.

"They said the First Courtroom was still under repair... That's ridiculous. It took so long, even if it took to rebuild the Ministry of Magic, they still couldn't repair a small courtroom?"

"That's good."

"Forget it, let's go there quickly, before they do anything else..." She still remembered that when Harry was being tried a few years ago, the Ministry of Magic had temporarily changed the courtroom.

At that time, Kyle seemed to have been deceived into coming to the Ministry of Magic.

Although Amelia Bones is more disciplined now than when the Minister was Cornelius Fudge, Professor McGonagall still thinks it's better to be cautious.

After all, Dumbledore is no longer there to cover for them.

The three of them took the elevator to the second floor.

"Minerva, Kanna, you are finally here."

Mr. Weasley had been waiting here long ago, and came up immediately after the elevator door opened.

"Oh, Kyle? Did you get an invite too?"

"No, but I have a second-class medal, so I can sit in on the class."

"...Oh, yes, that's right." Mr. Weasley paused for a moment before suddenly saying.

It was obvious that he, like Professor McGonagall, had overlooked Kyle's honor.

The main reason is that it was too long ago, plus Kyle has done something big every now and then over the years, so it’s normal that he can’t remember it.

"How is it, Arthur, is everything okay?" Professor McGonagall asked as she walked out of the elevator.

"Not this time. It's in Courtroom 2," said Mr. Weasley. "I've been watching it, but it's still early and many people haven't arrived yet. Amelia Bones is here, though."

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(End of this chapter)