Professor McGonagall finally agreed, then patted Karl on the shoulder.
"You go back to my office and review the knowledge points for today. Nina should have arrived already; take her with you."
Karl: (⊙_⊙)
"Still studying even during exams?"
Professor McGonagall glared at him impatiently, "Are exams difficult for you? Go quickly!"
"Oh, then I'm leaving."
It was clear that his cat mom had something to say to Dumbledore, and Karl, having received the notification that the show was about to start, obediently withdrew.
After the cat cub left, Professor McGonagall looked at Dumbledore.
"Karl will face Lord Voldemort with you, is that right?"
"That's right, Minerva. In fact, this child has done many things, and he is better than any of us. With his ability, he is already capable of taking on future responsibilities."
Professor McGonagall didn't care about Dumbledore's praise and expectations for Karl; only one thing was crucial.
"Albus, promise me, don't let Karl get hurt, not even a tiny bit."
"Believe me, Minerva, such a thing will absolutely not happen."
When Professor McGonagall returned to her office, she was surprised to find that both Karl and Nina were gone.
Just as she was about to go look for them, her attention was suddenly drawn by two wagging tails. This was the so-called 'when children are quiet, they're definitely up to mischief.'
So Professor McGonagall tiptoed closer to the small fish tank she had bought to keep fish.
She looked down: (._.)
In the small fish tank, two cats were packed tightly, curled up in a ball.
They were snuggled up against each other, eyes half-closed in contentment, purring, with only their uncontrollable tails left outside.
You little rascal! I told you to review with Nina! What are you doing?
And is it really that comfortable in there? Maybe I should find a chance to try it too?
Professor McGonagall vigorously shook her head, quickly shaking the strange thoughts out of her mind.
In the stuffy weather, the week-long exam period quickly passed.
When the last History of Magic exam was over, all the young Wizards couldn't help but cheer.
Finally, the torment was over, and they were liberated!
Everyone ran outside the Castle to celebrate, some even jumping into the Black Lake to play with the giant squid.
However, Karl was not among them, as he was accompanying "Professor McGonagall" waiting for someone.
"Karl, is my portrayal of Minerva as flawless as Severus's last time?"
Dumbledore put on a serious expression, indeed showing no signs of anything amiss.
Karl: (—_—)
Although there's no evidence, I suspect you're just looking for an excuse to cross-dress.
"Actually, there's still a slight flaw."
"Where?"
"Because if it were the real Minerva, she would definitely give me a hundred Galleons in pocket money."
Dumbledore: —
Why don't you say a thousand Galleons? Do I look like a rich Wizard?
Fortunately, at this moment, the people they were waiting for appeared. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were rushing into the entrance hall.
"Ahem! It's our cue to go on stage!"
Dumbledore coughed and motioned for Karl to walk towards the three little ones.
"What are you doing here?"
Seeing "Professor McGonagall" and Karl, Harry and the others were visibly nervous.
"We want to see Professor Dumbledore."
"Why?"
"This—this is a secret!"
"Unfortunately, Professor Dumbledore left ten minutes ago. He received an urgent letter from the Ministry of Magic via owl and immediately flew to London."
Upon hearing this news, Harry immediately became anxious, "Why would he leave at this time?"
"Professor Dumbledore is a very remarkable Wizard. He is busy with many things, and his time is precious. He won't always be at school; you must understand this."
Karl: —
Huh? Can he praise himself like that?
Learned it, learned it! This is truly something! I'll play like this in the future too!
When Harry mentioned the Philosopher's Stone, "Professor McGonagall" acted very surprised, dropping the books in her arms all over the floor.
Karl, while bending down to pick up the books, rolled his eyes speechlessly.
This part wasn't in the script; Albus actually forced in extra acting.
"Professor Dumbledore will be back tomorrow. You don't need to worry about the Philosopher's Stone; it is very well protected and foolproof."
"But Professor—"
"That's enough. I suggest you relax and not concern yourselves with irrelevant matters."
After speaking, Dumbledore left directly.
Karl, holding the books, nodded and smiled at Harry, Ron, and Hermione, then quickly chased after Dumbledore, having already seen Snape approaching.
All the way back to the Gryffindor Dean's office, Dumbledore stood by the window, watching the young Wizards frolicking outside the Castle, feeling very satisfied.
"Karl, now we just need to wait for the rabbit, is that what you say?"
"That's a derogatory term. You should use 'catching a turtle in a jar,' and it's quite fitting."
Dumbledore burst into laughter, then looked at the fish tank next to him.
"? Why is this empty?"
Karl:.—
"Perhaps this fish tank has a more important purpose than keeping fish!"
Like letting two cat cubs and a curious cat mom sleep inside.
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