Hogwarts: I Am Such a Model Wizard

Chapter 288: Transformation Club

The original picture frame has become a door.

Kyle pressed the door handle... and with a "click", the door opened.

 Behind the door is a room not much bigger than the Transfiguration classroom, but there are far fewer people sitting in it than during class.

　　Counting Professor McGonagall and Kyle himself, there are exactly ten people...On average, only two people in a grade can join Professor McGonagall's Transfiguration Club.

Such a disparity in ratio shows how strict Professor McGonagall’s criteria for selecting members are.

As soon as Kyle entered the room, there was a burst of warm applause... The person sitting on the outside applauded most enthusiastically.

 “Cedric?”

After seeing the man's appearance clearly, Kyle said subconsciously: "When you left the common room, didn't you say you were going to the kitchen to get something to eat?"

 “Um...sorry, Kyle.”

Cedric scratched his hair and said sheepishly: "Professor McGonagall didn't let me tell you."

"It is indeed me who asked him to keep it secret... This is also to prevent him from giving you some clues or hints."

Professor McGonagall said with a smile: "Finding the entrance to the club alone is the first test.

It seems that you have done a good job now. Sit down quickly. "

 Professor McGonagall pointed to an empty seat not far away.

There is only one round table in this room. Everyone is sitting together, and there is just one space left next to Cedric and Percy...it is obviously prepared for Kyle.

Only when Kyle walked over did he realize that there was only a low four-corner stool placed here, which looked like a small maza.

 While others sat on chairs with wide backrests and velvet cushions.

 Coupled with the looks from those around who are just watching the excitement.

Kyle understood instantly. Without thinking, this must be the second test.

If he fails to pass the Transfiguration Technique, he will have to sit on a low four-corner stool and attend class with others.

But this will naturally not happen.

Kyle took out his magic wand and waved it, and the original four-corner stool turned into a brand new velvet armchair, just like everyone else's.

There was another round of applause, and some senior students began to introduce themselves to Kyle.

This also means that they officially accept Kyle as a member of the club.

Among these people, there is only one person in the third and fourth grade, namely Kyle and Cedric.

 The fifth grade students were two Slytherins and one Ravenclaw, but Kyle didn’t recognize them either.

 In addition to Percy, in the sixth grade, there is also the prefect of Ravenclaw, Penelope Clewate... She is also the first to introduce herself to Kyle.

 All that remains is the seventh grade.

 …

After Kyle sat down, Professor McGonagall waved her magic wand, and a copy of "Transfiguration Today" appeared in front of everyone.

"I got the latest issue of the magazine in advance. This is the scope of what we are going to discuss today." Professor McGonagall said: "You can choose the article that interests you most and express your views."

 “Okay, Professor McGonagall!” everyone said.

 Then the only sound left in the classroom was the sound of turning books.

 Different from classes, clubs are more about discussions among students to exchange their understandings and opinions.

 Professor McGonagall’s role is to ensure that everyone’s thinking is in the right direction and to help push them when they stall.

The learning atmosphere in the room was very strong, and the most heated discussion was among the fifth and sixth graders with Percy as the center. The article they chose is about multiple metamorphosis across species, one of the hottest topics in transfiguration research.

Percy has put forward a lot of opinions and understandings about himself, and he seems to be planning to publish an article on this topic before graduation.

 "Transfiguration Today" has a Most Promising Newcomer Award for young wizards who have not graduated from Hogwarts.

That's what Percy went for.

As a professional academic journal, this award is very valuable. If he can get it, it will be of great help to him to enter the Ministry of Magic after graduation.

 …

  When the Transformation Club ended, it was already eight o'clock in the evening.

After Professor McGonagall finished her final summary and answered some questions, everyone left the room on the eighth floor and walked towards their respective common rooms.

 “How do you feel…” Cedric asked on the way back.

“It’s very rewarding and very efficient.” Kyle glanced at the pieces of parchment in his hand, “It would be better if we could do it every day.”

“Professor McGonagall probably won’t think so.” Cedric smiled: “She doesn’t have that much time.”

"I know…"

 The two of them walked all the way to the kitchen corridor.

Before entering the common room, Kyle suddenly looked at Cedric and said seriously, "Mr. Diggory, do you still want to go to the kitchen to get something to eat? I can wait for you."

 “Hey, don’t be like that.”

Cedric looked a little embarrassed, "Professor McGonagall really asked me to keep it secret, and there's nothing I can do about it.

Furthermore, I also believe that the painting will not be difficult for you. "

"I'm honored to have such a high opinion from you." Kyle glanced at him, "But Professor McGonagall also said that night travel is not allowed. Why did you just say this when you followed us to the Forbidden Forest? Forgot."

"This is different..." Cedric argued: "I am... watching you, protecting you... from Filch."

"Do you believe this?" Kyle said angrily.

"Okay... I don't believe it." Cedric sighed, "Then if I treat you to butterbeer, can you forget about it?"

Kyle raised his eyebrows and said: "...you still want to take away Fred and George's jobs?"

 “Then what should I do?” Cedric said helplessly.

"Well..." Kyle thought for a moment, "You just have to shout out that Wimbourne Hornets are the best Quidditch team and I will forgive you."

 “You’re dreaming!”

Cedric's expression changed immediately, "Those fools should be at the bottom of the league. They don't understand the art of Quidditch at all."

"Actually...the Hornets are second in the league this year." Kyle said with a smile: "The Cannons are the bottom."

"That's only temporary..." Cedric said with an extremely firm expression: "I believe they will be able to catch up and regain the glory of the past!"

“If the last thirty years can be considered “temporary,” then they might really be able to catch up.”

Kyle shrugged, "Only in fifty years...or longer, a hundred years?"

"Ha, we'll see... let's see who among us can have the last laugh."

Cedric tapped the barrel with his wand and walked in without looking back.

 …

 (End of this chapter)