At first, Professor McGonagall was quite happy.
After all, becoming neighbors with a legendary Alchemist meant she wouldn't have to worry about Karl's Ancient Runes research and Alchemy grades anymore.
However, this good mood didn't last for more than a few days before she became somewhat restless.
Because in Professor McGonagall's eyes, Karl had turned into a little squirrel busy hoarding food for winter, constantly collecting things for his home.
That's right, he was collecting them from Nicolas Flamel, all of them his Alchemy creations.
"Karl, aren't you taking a bit too much? Is Mr. Flamel really not going to mind?"
Professor McGonagall looked at Karl, returning with a full load, then at the room that was almost too full to fit anything else, and finally asked.
"No, it was all agreed upon beforehand."
Karl motioned for Cat Mom not to worry; these Alchemy items were Nicolas Flamel's way of bribing him.
It was all to make Karl choose the Gauntlet of Resistance as his favorite gift, so he could win a bet with his wife, Perenelle.
It's just that the development of events deviated slightly from Nicolas Flamel's imagination.
As an old couple who had been together for several hundred years, Perenelle saw through his trick at a glance and then ruled that Nicolas Flamel, due to cheating, successfully earned the reward of sleeping on the couch.
Karl: Well done!
"So that's what happened, but even though Nicolas lost the bet, he still opened his collection to me."
"In his words, leaving them there would be a waste; it's better for me to take them out and play with them."
After hearing the whole story, Professor McGonagall didn't know what to say.
She felt that the image of this legendary Alchemist in her mind was starting to become strange.
Hmm, truly Albus's good friend.
"Minerva, look! I found another Alchemy eye mask! It allows your eyes to get full rest while you sleep, guaranteeing no dark circles! It's for you!"
"Thank you, Karl~"
Professor McGonagall patted his head with satisfaction; she had already received many similar gifts.
Such as pillows that relax the mind, chairs that relieve fatigue, hairpins that nourish the hair...
Oh my! Whose child is this thoughtful? So enviable!
What? Mine? Oh, never mind then!
"By the way, you're going to play with Nina tomorrow. Do you want to pick out some gifts?"
"Don't worry, Minerva! I've prepared everything, even her three Kneazles aren't left out."
"That's good. Don't just focus on playing when you get there. Act a little more obedient, got it?"
Karl: (・_・;)
Although… Cat Mom, why does that sound so strange? Do I really need to act?
"Minerva, I think you've misunderstood me slightly; I've always been very obedient."
"Pfft——hahaha——*cough cough*!"
Professor McGonagall forcibly suppressed the corners of her mouth under Karl's displeased gaze.
"Do you need me to take you?"
"No, I know the address, and Nicolas gave me a magic compass. I'll just fly there on a Thestral tomorrow."
Nicolas Flamel and Newt Scamander are old friends, and one lives in Devon, and the other in Dorset.
These two places are right next to each other, and they used to meet up frequently.
So this magic compass can accurately pinpoint Newt's house, comparable to satellite navigation.
The next morning, Karl bid farewell to Professor McGonagall, Nicolas Flamel, and Perenelle.
"I'm off to play!"
"Be careful on your way, and don't forget to let us know when you arrive."
Nicolas Flamel pointed to the Phoenix embossed book on the table; this thing was a communication device he made.
Any Wizard who possessed this book could communicate with another Wizard on specific pages.
He had given one to Newt Scamander before and had made another for Karl these past few days.
"Alright~ Don't worry~"
Karl returned to Hogwarts Castle via the Floo Network and then headed straight for the Forbidden Forest.
"Hagrid! Get me a Thestral, the kind that flies fast and steady!"
"Already prepared," Hagrid whistled into the forest, and soon a Thestral ran out, "This is the leader of the Thestral herd in the Forbidden Forest, its name is Seth."
"Huh? What? Se—Seth?"
Karl: (@_@;)
In a daze, he seemed to hear someone roaring: Fight! Awesome!
Hagrid noticed his strange expression, "Yes, is there a problem?"
"No problem! Just hearing the name, I know it must fly very well!"
"Chirp~"
Karl called out Fire Treasure, preparing to buddy up with the Thestral, Seth.
Ever since he had killed a few Dark Wizards, he had been able to see these magical creatures.
Honestly, the reason he found Noberta pleasing so quickly was truly thanks to the Thestral.
"Old driver, take me. I'm going to Dorset. Don't crash into a wall or eat tar on the way, even though your name is Seth, you don't have zombies."
Under Hagrid's bewildered gaze, Karl muttered a string of words to the Thestral.
Although the Thestral didn't understand what this little Wizard was saying, it couldn't resist Fire Treasure's high affinity.
Fire Treasure: (*>▽<*)
Soon, Karl rode the Thestral soaring into the sky, "Thanks, Hagrid! See you!"
"See you, Karl! Remember to say hello to Mr. Scamander, Nina, and Noberta for me!"
"Al—right—*Ptooey*!"
Because the Thestral was flying too fast, Karl almost choked on the wind that rushed into his mouth.
It's worth noting that the Firebolt, which would only be released next year, had a speed of 150 miles per hour, and the Thestral was even faster than the Firebolt.
He arrived in Dorset with the wind blowing fiercely the whole way.
Using the magic compass, Karl found Newt's house on a secluded beach.
Phew! Ocean view house, big villa!
So enviable!
After letting the Thestral land at the entrance, Karl straightened his wind-blown clothes and walked up to knock on the door.
"? What's going on? Is no one home? Nina wouldn't stand me up, would she?"
After waiting for a long time without anyone opening the door or hearing any response from inside the house, Karl was a bit confused.
"Homenum Revelio!"
Karl drew his wand and spun in place, a large amount of golden mist spewing from the tip of his wand, spreading outwards.
And within the mist, Nina's ethereal figure appeared; she and two other people hurriedly left the house.
Karl followed the direction and found a rocky area below a distant seaside cliff.
"That's…
A familiar eerie green beam flashed, and Karl's eyes widened instantly, "Avada Kedavra!"
He quickly ran back to the Thestral, jumped straight onto it, "Fly over there quickly!"
The Thestral, hearing the command, let out a strange, shrill cry, its wide wings beating powerfully, soaring into the sky like a crossbow bolt.
"Found them!"
As the Thestral rapidly approached, Karl, from his vantage point, clearly saw the situation in the rocky area.
Newt Scamander, along with Tina Goldstein and Queenie Goldstein, were battling a dozen Dark Wizards.
Spells flew wildly, and beams of light crisscrossed, shattering many rocks, and the seawater churned into raging waves.
Nina was also standing on a rock, seemingly rescuing a mother and daughter who were drowning.
Phew! Good that they're okay! He was just scared when a Dark Wizard suddenly attacked from the side, raising his wand and aiming it at Nina.
"You're asking for death!"
A dangerous cold glint flashed in Karl's eyes; he immediately drew his sword and flung it out with force.
"Boom!"
Accompanied by thunder and lightning, a violent bolt of lightning instantly pierced through the void.
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