Watching Newt leave the room, Kate hadn’t even sighed in relief when she heard the system notification sound.
[Ding, Newt’s favorability has reached a certain threshold. Relevant stacking ability has been upgraded!]
[Stacking Ability Four: Animal Favorability: Level 5 (buff deactivated)]
Kate’s face turned green as she asked uncertainly, “If the subsequent buff is activated, then…”
[The Host will generate Level 1 attractiveness towards female animals.]
Damn!
You can’t screw people over like this!
At level 8, a Manticore already treated her like a cub, playing high-altitude toss with her.
If it were level 1, what would happen then?!
Especially level 1 after she becomes an adult…
Kate lowered her head and covered her face in agony, resolving never to activate this buff even if it killed her.
Whether she could protect her innocence would depend entirely on herself.
“System…” She tried to negotiate with this unreliable thing, “I’m just saying, can we just disable this switch directly?”
What if one day she drank some strange Potion or was hit by some strange spell and accidentally activated this switch…
It’s not like there’s no precedent!
Look at Lord Voldemort’s father; wasn’t he forced!
There are too many mysterious and unknown things in the wizarding world; she had to be a little cautious.
[The disable option can only be used when the Host activates the buff.]
“…What kind of nonsense are you talking about.”
Kate rolled her eyes and lay back on the bed with a headache.
It seems she’ll have to find a way to get some Potion resistance or Dark Arts resistance in the future.
She didn’t know about others, but she should be able to pluck some abilities from Snape, right?
He is a Potions Master, after all.
It’s just that gaining favor from that greasy middle-aged man who only has Lily in his heart is too difficult.
She could only pray that Snape would appear in future main quests.
While Kate was still agonizing over her tragic future of being surrounded by females, her teacher, Newt, had already walked to the fireplace in the bedroom.
A handful of green floo powder was thrown down, and the moment the green flames ignited, his projection was rapidly transmitted into another fireplace.
“Good morning, Dumbledore.” Newt looked at the projection in the green fire of the fireplace and raised his freshly brewed black tea in a good mood.
At this moment, in the Hogwarts Headmasters Office.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you take the initiative to find me, Newt.” Dumbledore rose from his desk, showing no surprise at the sudden communication.
Pouring a generous amount of milk and sugar into his tea, he also raised his cup and took a leisurely sip.
“If I remember correctly, Severus’s medicine should have reached you by now? How does the Child feel after taking it?”
As soon as Newt mentioned this, his expression became worried: “Not great. Although Professor Snape’s magic-suppressing potion is potent, it’s also truly difficult to swallow.”
Dumbledore raised an eyebrow: “It seems he’ll be busy for a while longer then.”
With the start of the new school year approaching, the teachers were already busy welcoming and guiding Muggle-born young Wizards to help them quickly familiarize themselves with the wizarding world.
Now with the added task of the magic-suppressing potion, Dumbledore could almost imagine how foul Snape’s expression would be.
“Besides that, there must be something else you want to say to me, right?” Dumbledore put down his teacup, his wise eyes gazing at the figure in the green fire.
At this time, what could make an old fellow like Newt, who had been in seclusion for so long, take the initiative to find him was likely only that Child.
Newt didn’t hide it and said directly: “How long do you plan to let little Kate stay with me?”
“That naturally depends on her physical condition.”
Sensing the affection for Kate in his words, Dumbledore narrowed his eyes thoughtfully: “Is the Child not used to staying with you?”
He had indeed hesitated over the choice of Kate’s tutor at the beginning, and he had approached Newt with the expectation of being rejected.
But to his surprise, the other party actually agreed.
“No, she is very sensible and obedient.” Thinking about what happened after Kate moved in, Newt felt another wave of hesitation, “Among the young Wizards I’ve seen, she is the most special one.”
Special.
This word caught Dumbledore’s attention.
Newt spoke quickly, his tone carrying a hint of urgency, “I hope she can enroll in Hogwarts next year. Whether she continues into the second year or restarts the first year then can be up to her.”
“During this year, besides letting her recover and teaching her to use magic, I also want to nurture her more.”
Dumbledore silently rubbed his withered knuckles and asked calmly, “Is that Child really that important? Does she have great talent for Fantastic Beasts?”
Newt’s meaning was already clear; he wanted to personally train Kate because some things could not be learned at Hogwarts.
At current Hogwarts, other courses were mature, but only the Care of Magical Creatures class was recently opened.
If it were only for this reason, there would be nothing improper.
But looking at the anxious expression of his old friend of many years, Dumbledore instinctively felt it wasn’t that simple.
Newt also knew he couldn’t hide it from him.
After hesitating for a while, he recounted everything that had happened since Kate arrived.
“Dumbledore, you should be able to understand how rare it is to find a Child with such talent, sufficient curiosity to explore magic, and enough ability to accomplish it all, and—”
He paused mid-sentence, “You also know, Riddle back then…”
Dumbledore raised his hand, signaling him not to continue.
The Tom Riddle of those years appeared polite, quiet, and thirsty for knowledge; almost everyone had a good impression of him.
Yet beneath that gentle and humble exterior, his essence was madness and arrogance.
Back then, except for Dumbledore, no one could see through his disguise.
“Are you saying Miss Shafiq is also…” He raised his eyes, his sharp gaze projecting through his half-moon spectacles.
Newt shook his head: “Kate does have some similarities with that person, but she is fundamentally different.”
“Today she told me she learns magic to protect others. I think even that person during his school days wouldn’t have said such a thing, right?”
A heart that wants to protect…
Dumbledore’s eyes flickered slightly, and he mused for a moment before saying: “The Shafiq Family was originally a member of the school’s Board of Governors. I think if this proposal is brought up at a meeting, they won’t refuse.”
“That’s good!” Newt said happily, “Don’t worry, I will teach her well this year.”
Dumbledore smiled slightly: “Of course, I also believe that Child Kate will not fail your expectations.”