Chapter 408: Coming and Going
Strictly speaking, this should be Tang Bai's first personal visit to Hogwarts, a world-famous magic school that can even be said to be the origin of the wizarding world. Legend has it that it was originally the castle of the Salazar Slytherin family.
"Grandiose, isn't it?" Looking at Hogwarts, which was standing majestically on the ground not far away, Tang Bai turned to Bogin Bock and said.
"What?" The restless Bogin Bock was stunned by Tang Bai's sudden question, he raised his eyes and glanced at Tang Bai suspiciously, and then followed his gaze to look at the location of Hogwarts, and then realized what Tang Bai was referring to just now.
"A lot of people have this kind of thought when they see it for the first time. The castle was home to countless powerful wizards, potionsmen, and alchemists. My grandparents also attended this school. For young wizards in England, Hogwarts has always been full of mystical appeal. Borgin Bock calmed down for a moment before he replied. I haven't been back here in a long time, and this is your first time here? ”
"Sort of." To Bogin-Bock's question, Tang Bai answered vaguely.
If he didn't know anything about Hogwarts, Tang Bai didn't want to admit it, even though he had never really set foot in this castle land. But if he knows Hogwarts very well, he is also self-aware.
Compared to the wizards who once lived in this castle, Tang Bai's pitiful impression was really a little worthless.
"Then if you have time, you can come here and watch it. Although Hogwarts is not much of a scenic destination. But the unique atmosphere and architecture inside, as well as the interior environment, are quite attractive. Especially if you're stepping inside for the first time. Borgin-Bock said. He added again: "I don't think Dumbledore will blast you out without mercy." ”
"I'll talk about it when I have a chance, I don't think Dumbledore would like me to walk around his territory." Tang Bai nodded.
As he spoke, a tall figure who needed to be looked up in a windless automatic boat landed on the lake in front of the castle. When the man came ashore, he glanced at it with his eyes. Then he walked straight to Tang Bai and Bogin-Bock's side.
The closer you get, the more the other person's tall physique gives people a sense of impact.
Tang Bai has always been very satisfied with his height, although it is not the standard height of a basketball player. But it's definitely not low. The most important thing is that Tang Bai has never had any worries about height. In Tang Bai's heart, this is meaningless.
But when the other party stood in front of him, Tang Bai felt for the first time. Sometimes height. It's not necessarily as he originally imagined, and it's nothing compared to his own abilities and specialties.
Tang Bai and Bogin Bock stood face to face with the person from the opposite side, and the height of the two was also a big difference from the height of the person who came. When you look at each other, it's a real look. The neck must be bent back in a sharply inclined arc to allow the eye to see the other person's face.
The clothes are a little tattered, with a lot of traces of sewing and patching, and fabrics of different colors. Coupled with those dense and conspicuous crappy needles and threads, it undoubtedly does not prove that the other party's clothes are more like sewn together with large pieces of fabric.
The skin is rough. With a messy thick hair and a beard on his chin, he is also quite thick like a Santa Claus. His facial features don't look terrifying, but with his height of nearly five meters, as well as his messy hair and beard, it still gives people a fierce sense of intimidation.
But it was this fierce-looking big man, in front of Tang Bai and Bogin-Bock, he held his hands tightly, his ten fingers twisted vigorously, and he said in a somewhat hurried tone: "Excuse me, are you Mr. Tang and Bogin-Bock?" ”
"It's obvious! You were sent by Dumbledore to meet us? Didn't he let you see our magical images before he commissioned you? Before Tang Bai could speak, Bogin-Bock on the side couldn't help but stab.
Borgin Bock isn't a good old man.
In the Tumbledown Alley, which runs a dark magic alchemy merchandise store, and most of the contacts are some dark wizards and Death Eaters, how can a person who is still alive and well in this environment be a good person in the true sense of the word, except for having a certain strength?
Although under Tang Bai's explanation and persuasion, he also came to visit Dumbledore this time, but this did not mean that his heart became calm and not annoyed under Tang Bai's explanation and comfort. Tang Bai can be regarded as his "food and clothing parent" in a sense, and he still holds what he wants in his hands, this nameless fire naturally can't be sprinkled on Tang Bai, but for the big man in front of him, Bogin Bock has no scruples.
"Actually, I do." The words of the person who came immediately made Borgin-Bock have an urge to explode in his head and become angry. How does this sentence sound like a shameless teasing that makes you play tricks?
"No, no, no!" The person who came obviously realized that the words he had just blurted out were easy to give people ambiguity, and he shook his two fan-sized palms one after another, his face was nervous, and even his tone became stammering: "Regardless of Dumbledore...... He showed me you...... Your magical images, it's just that I'm too stupid. I'm just ......, just trying to confirm your identity. ”
"Don't be nervous, Mr. Borgin doesn't treat you either, he just happens to be in an uncomfortable period this month." Tang Bai smiled and stretched out his hand. can be trusted by Dumbledore, and has such a strong and tall body in Hogwarts, the identity of the person who came is undoubtedly ready to be revealed.
Rubeus Hagrid!
The caretaker of the Forbidden Forest, and a possible future magical creature teacher at Hogwarts. The reason why it is said that it is possible in the future is because everything in the current world, except for the bloodline and existence of the characters, has been changed beyond recognition because of Tang Bai's insertion.
Most directly, Harry, as the savior, is still living with his mother!
Or because of the little dragon, Tang Bai has a special affection for Hagrid, a magical creature, especially for the three-headed dog and the half-blood giant who loves rare and dangerous magical creatures such as dragons. Of course, this does not exclude the goodness of his nature and his loyalty to his friends and partners. These are always going to appeal to most people.
Since Tang Bai released his kindness to the other party, Bo Jin Bock naturally would not continue to be angry at the comer, and after taking a step back with a cold face, he turned his head and stopped talking.
"Rubeus, Rubeus-Hagrid." For the kindness released by Tang Bai, the people who came were quite flattered. He thought he would give him a contemptuous look like some of the big people he had ever met. He didn't care about himself, but he was afraid that the other party would be dissatisfied with Dumbledore.
Tang Bai looked at Rubeus-Hagrid's hand awkwardly, and after comparing his palm, he decisively grabbed one of Rubeus-Hagrid's fingers, shook it twice as if it were a handshake, and then let go.
"Dumbledore is waiting for you in his Headmaster's office. He would have liked to come and greet you personally, but, just, ......" Rubeus-Hagrid rubbed his hands awkwardly, and after two just two, he never said anything else. To him, he really can't be considered a good talker, and a smart person. Among them, his half-blood giant's bloodline must at least occupy a large part of the factor.
Most of the giants are powerful creatures with simple heads. The Half-Blood Giant is better, but this kind of goodness is only compared to the Pure-Blood Giant. I have the impression that Hagrid's younger brother has a simple IQ like a child in human childhood.
"I understand." Tang Bai nodded, relieving Hagrid's embarrassment.
Hagrid glanced at Tang Bai gratefully, patted his somewhat bulging belly lightly with both hands, turned around, waved his hand in the direction of the lake, and motioned for Tang Bai and them to follow: "Hogwarts is shrouded in all kinds of guarding and defensive magic, so for the sake of safety, it is best for us to go in the same way as welcoming students." ”
Suddenly, Tang Bai felt an itchy sensation coming from his chest, but it was Xiaolong who woke up from his sleep, stretched his neck and poked his head out, his eyes looked straight in a certain direction as if he felt something.
"Where is it?" Tang Bai, who was on the boat, stretched out a finger along the little dragon's gaze.
Hagrid turned to look and said, "Where is the direction where I live, on the outskirts of Hogwarts." ”
"In other words, it's the Forbidden Forest?" Tang Bai immediately understood somewhat how Xiaolong suddenly became interested in that place. There should be a lot of special magical creatures living in the Forbidden Forest, and Hagrid has no less of those dangerous magical creatures that he raises in it. And these creatures are precisely what can arouse the interest of the little dragon.
"Yes...... Oh my God, what is this? The corner of Hagrid's eyes instantly widened, and it fell on the little dragon that was exposed from Tang Bai's placket. Silenced, his voice sounded like thunder in the distance.
"As you can see, it's just a pocket dragon." Tang Bai grabbed the little dragon by the neck, pulled it out of the collar, and held it high under Hagrid's nose.
Looking at the big man in front of him, Tang Bai suddenly felt that it seemed that it was not bad to dig into the corner of Dumbledore's wall. Hagrid may not be able to do it anywhere else, but Hagrid has a unique talent for taming and raising magical creatures, especially those that are highly dangerous. (To be continued......)