Chapter 288 Transformation Club

The original picture frame just turned into a door.

Kyle pressed the door handle... With a "click", the door opened.

Behind the door was a room that was not much bigger than the Transfiguration classroom, but there were much fewer people sitting inside than during class.

Including Professor McGonagall and Kyle himself, there were exactly ten people... On average, only two people in a grade could join Professor McGonagall's Transfiguration Club.

Such a disparity shows how strict Professor McGonagall's standards for selecting members are.

As soon as Kyle walked into the room, there was a burst of warm applause... The person sitting outside clapped the most enthusiastically.

"Cedric?"

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

"Uh... Sorry, Kyle."

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

"Indeed, I asked him to keep it secret... This is also to prevent him from giving you some clues or hints."

Professor McGonagall smiled and said: "Finding the entrance to the club alone is the first test.

Now it seems that you have done a good job, sit down quickly."

Professor McGonagall pointed to an empty seat not far away.

There was only one round table in this room. Everyone sat together. There was just one empty seat next to Cedric and Percy... Obviously it was prepared for Kyle.

But when Kyle walked over, he found that there was only a low four-corner stool here, which looked like a small stool.

The others sat on chairs with wide backs and velvet cushions.

In addition, there were those eyes around who were watching the fun.

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

If he failed the Transfiguration, he would have to sit on a low four-corner stool and attend class with others.

But this situation would not happen naturally.

Kyle took out his wand and waved it lightly, and the original four-corner stool turned into a brand new velvet back chair, which was the same as the others.

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

This also meant that they officially accepted Kyle as a member of the club.

Among these people, there was only one person in the third and fourth grades, that is, Kyle and Cedric.

There were two Slytherins and one Ravenclaw in the fifth grade, but Kyle didn't know them.

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

The rest were the seventh grade.

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

"I got the latest issue of the magazine in advance, and this is the scope of our discussion today." Professor McGonagall said, "You can choose an article that interests you the most and tell us what you think about it."

"Okay, Professor McGonagall!" everyone said.

Then the only sound in the classroom was the flipping of books.

Unlike classes, the club is more about students discussing with each other and exchanging their understanding and opinions.

And Professor McGonagall's role is to ensure that everyone's thinking is in the right direction and to help push them when they are stuck.

The learning atmosphere in the room is very strong, and the most intense discussion... is the fifth and sixth grades centered on Percy.

The article they chose is about cross-species multiple transformation, which is also one of the hottest topics in transfiguration research.

Percy put forward a lot of his own views and understandings, and he seems to be ready to publish an article on this topic before graduation.

"Transfiguration Today" has a most promising newcomer award for young wizards who have not yet graduated from Hogwarts.

Percy went there for this.

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.

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When the Transfiguration 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.

"Very rewarding and efficient." Kyle glanced at the parchment in his hand, "It would be better if we could come here every day."

"Professor McGonagall probably doesn't think so." Cedric smiled, "She doesn't have that much time."

"I know..."

The two 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 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, "It was really Professor McGonagall who asked me to keep it a secret. I have no choice.

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

"I am honored to receive such a high evaluation from you." Kyle glanced at him, "But Professor McGonagall also said that you are not allowed to wander at night. How come you forgot this sentence when you followed us to the Forbidden Forest before?"

"This is different..." Cedric argued, "I am... watching you, protecting you... from being discovered by Filch."

"Do you believe this?" Kyle said unhappily.

"Well... I don't believe it." Cedric sighed, "Then if I buy you a butter beer, can you forget about it?"

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

"Then what should I do?" Cedric said helplessly.

"Well..." Kyle thought for a moment, "I'll forgive you if you just shout out that the Wimbledon Wasps are the best Quidditch team."

"You're dreaming!"

Cedric's face changed immediately, "That group of reckless people should be at the bottom of the league. They don't understand the art of Quidditch at all."

"In fact... the Wasps ranked second in this year's league." Kyle said with a smile, "The Cannons are at the bottom."

"That's only temporary..." Cedric said with an extremely firm expression, "I believe they will definitely catch up and regain their former glory!"

"If being at the bottom for thirty years can be considered "temporary", then they may really be able to catch up."

Kyle shrugged, "It's just fifty years later... or even longer, a hundred years?"

"Ha, let's wait and see... let's see who will have the last laugh."

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

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