Skiving Snackboxes Series

Unsurprisingly, the Werewolf was taken away by the Ministry of Magic after he was out of danger.

Dean Sacia did not stop them. After the Ministry of Magic left, she took the healer named Hippocrates back with her.

In Dean Sasia's office at St Mungo's's, Dean Sacia calmly asked, "How is it going?"

"It went smoothly," Hippocrates said. "I managed to distract them during the treatment, for about five minutes."

"How much Veritaserum was used...?"

"Three drops. With Werewolf's regenerative abilities, the Ministry of Magic would never be able to tell," Hippocrates said. "Besides, I've asked all the questions you asked. That Werewolf was following Greyback, but he was taken to Knockturn Alley a month ago..."

While Dean Sacia and healer Hippocrates were talking, Kyle was being taken home by Dumbledore.

"That's enough for now, Kyle."

In the Ottery St. Catchpole, Dumbledore said, "I have to go to France to see a friend, and I hope he will forgive me for breaking my promise."

By the time Kyle recovered from the discomfort caused by Apparition, Dumbledore was already gone.

He also noticed that Dumbledore had actually brought him to the vicinity of the Burrow.

"The principal has no sense of direction? I've never heard of that."

Kyle scratched his head, not paying any attention.

Shortly after he returned home, Chris and Diana also hurriedly came back.

"We received a letter from Dumbledore."

Chris, looking very nervous, pulled Kyle in front of him and carefully examined him before asking, "You encountered Werewolf in St Mungo's's?!"

"Yes."

Kyle had already prepared his explanation and said without changing his expression, "However, Hagrid and Professor Kettleburn were with me at the time, and they quickly dealt with the Werewolf."

"But Dumbledore said in his letter that it was you who dealt with the Werewolf," Diana drawled. "Did he lie?"

"Well... I felt it wouldn't be right to just watch, so I helped out a little."

Kyle held out his hand, pinching his little finger to emphasize, "It's really only a little."

Diana raised an eyebrow and said, "If it's just about helping out, then why did Sacia apply for the Order of Merlin, Second Class for you?"

"Perhaps Hagrid and Professor Kettleburn didn't need this kind of thing... so they gave it to me."

Diana clearly didn't believe Kyle's claim. She squinted and said, "First you were taken to the Forbidden Forest by Oren, who was disguised as Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, and only a few days later, you encountered Werewolf at St Mungo's's... Perhaps Hogwarts isn't right for you."

How about transferring to Beauxbatons? I happen to know Madame Maxime; she should be able to take good care of you for me."

"Ilvermorny too," Chris added. "Hill Scamander and his wife are professors there; I remember they really liked you when they were kids."

"Um... I don't think I need to transfer schools," Kyle said nervously. "That's too much trouble."

"It's not troublesome," Diana said. "Besides, you won't encounter such dangers there."

"It's all an accident, it would be the same anywhere," Kyle said softly. "Besides, what happened at St Mungo's's has nothing to do with Hogwarts, right?"

Diana said calmly, "How can it be unrelated? Hagrid is the game keeper at Hogwarts, Kettleburn is the professor of Care of Magical Creatures."

"This works?"

Kyle was speechless for a moment, but soon, he suddenly thought of something and his eyes lit up. "I think it's because of Hagrid... Both of these incidents are related to him. He must have been very unlucky, which is why I was affected as well."

I promise I'll stay far away from him when school starts again, and everything will be fine.

Regardless, let's shift the blame first.

This tactic did work somewhat, and after that, Chris and Diana never mentioned transferring schools again.

But they also Kyle from running around alone anymore; even if he went to Diagon Alley, he had to be accompanied by an adult.

Fortunately, Kyle hadn't planned on traveling anyway, so he readily agreed.

For a while afterward, to put their minds at ease, Kyle stayed in his room doing his homework and didn't go anywhere.

Perhaps because the exams had just finished, the Hogwarts professors didn't assign much summer homework; it was probably around the same level as during the Easter holidays.

Kyle finished writing it in just one week, even with interference from Fred and George.

The two brothers seemed to have turned his attic into a secret hideout, coming there almost every day. While Kyle was doing his homework, they would be there examining some strange candy.

They used almost all the candy they bought from Hogsmeade before the holidays on this.

When Kyle finished his last History of Magic assignment and came to the attic, he happened to hear voices inside.

"Fred, the diluted Swelling Solution only thickened the tongue a little bit; it's not the result we wanted at all."

"Waaaaah... Waaaaah..."

"Yes, this is the closest we've come to success. If it's not diluted, even a small amount will make your whole mouth look bigger."

"..."

Kyle pushed open the door and went in. When he saw the two of them, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Puff..."

George is fine; there's no noticeable change.

But Fred was different; his face was swollen so badly it looked like he had a pineapple stuffed in his mouth. Anyone who didn't know better would think he'd been stung by a wasp.

Kyle tried his best not to look at Fred's face, suppressing a laugh as he asked, "What exactly are you guys up to?"

"Something that can keep young wizards away from their troubles," George winked and chuckled. "We call it Skiving Snackboxes."

Fred: "Waaah... Ahhh..."

Kyle tried his best, but he really couldn't understand what Fred was saying, so he could only look at George and wait for him to translate.

"Fred said this series is sure to be a huge hit."

After translating, George continued, "We plan to make a candy that will enlarge the tongue, but the problem is, we can't control the amount of the Swelling Solution, so we can't make it work only on the tongue."

While enlarging the entire head or mouth can achieve the same purpose of "skipping class," it would make the activity less interesting.

This is not what the Weasley brothers wanted.

Have you ever tried Shrivelfig?

Kyle thought for a moment and said, "I remember that Shrivelfig can neutralize the effects of Swelling Solution, so using that should be more effective than diluting it, right?"

"Oh right, how could I forget that..."

George slapped his thigh, causing Fred to rub his Delia in pain.

"Sorry Fred, I didn't recognize that was your leg."

After saying that, George immediately got up and ran towards the door, saying, "I'm going to Diagon Alley right now, I'll be right back!"