Professor Tracey's Summons

At that moment, it felt as though the entire second floor of the castle was shaking, the brick walls creaking and groaning...

Of course, it was only the students' imagination. When they finally emerged from their blank-minded stupor, they saw their beloved Head of House standing before them in a distinctly un-beloved posture.

Oh-ho~

That afternoon, when Manus entered the Transfiguration classroom, he could not help but freeze for a moment.

What was going on? Had the Gryffindors changed their nature?

This was the first time he had seen so many Gryffindors arrive so early before class.

"King, come sit over here."

Manus came back to himself and looked at the spot McGonagall had indicated. It was still his usual seat in the third row, with a place specifically left open for him.

Aside from that, the first four rows were filled entirely with Gryffindors. It could be said that only a handful of Gryffindors in the entire class had yet to arrive.

"Yes, Professor."

Although he did not know exactly what had happened, Manus had no intention of looking into it too deeply.

Watching Manus take out his textbook and notebook after sitting down, McGonagall thought of the Broomstick he had brought out, then recalled what had happened earlier...

McGonagall sighed inwardly.

"What the hell is going on?"

Lily, who had arrived at the Transfiguration classroom from the library just seven minutes before class, could not help widening her eyes the moment she entered.

What had happened to Gryffindor?

Was the world about to end?

"Manus..."

"I don't know either. They were already like this when I arrived."

Manus replied through the Communication Charm.

"When you arrived?! They got here even earlier than you?"

"Mm."

"..."

With an expression as though she were wary of an ambush all around