Chapter 44: I Just Took Fleur for a Walk, a Walk in the Middle of the Night (Monthly Pass Plus Supplement Completed)
Despite Ollivander's earnest attempts to persuade Harry, Harley nodded and took Ollivander's grandfather's memories without asking for a change in wand.
Now that the wand is working so well, Harley isn't ready to change it yet.
She just silently wrote it down in her heart, and when she returned, she would perform a magic mirror divination to see what secrets were hidden behind the core of this wand.
After Ollivander left, Fleur, who was waiting not far away, walked up.
"What is Ollivander looking for you?" Fleur asked curiously, looking at Ollivanders' back in the distance.
"It's nothing, my wand was made by a member of the Ollivanders family, so he reminded me of some information about caring for my wand."
Harley didn't blink an eye, and casually said a reason.
Fleur nodded, not asking.
After all, this kind of commercial knowledge involving the unique secrets of different magic families is still not suitable for random inquiry.
Seeing that the bell had been ringing for a while, the two simply stopped going back to the classroom, but went straight to the auditorium.
Hermione had reserved a seat for the two of them at the Gryffindor table while she was still flipping through the heavy book about the Triwizard Tournament.
Gabrielle was pounding the bacon on her plate with a fork, while Crookhill was obediently lying on the little girl's lap, his eyes moving up and down with the fork.
After seeing Harley and Fleur return, Hermione picked up the schoolbag from the seat next to her, and asked casually:
"What are the professors looking for you to do? Is it just to take a photo and use it for publicity? β
"I also tested the wand." Fleur said lightly, her voice suddenly becoming rapid,
"Gabrielle! Cats can't eat chocolate! Have you forgotten again? β
Gabrielle on the side also seemed to remember something, and hurriedly put the chocolate pudding in her hand back on the plate.
Crookshan let out a griek, his head smacking Gabrielle's cheek twice, and his claws outstretched.
The little girl was forced to push the chocolate pudding a little farther away, and rubbed the head of the big cat in her arms:
"Crookshan, good, these can't be eaten for you."
"It's okay, Crook Hill has the blood of a raccoon."
Hermione beckoned, hugged Crookshank back into her lap, and wrapped a chocolate cake in a napkin.
"Cats can eat chocolate, so I looked up several books for this and asked the owner of the pet store to help check Crook Hill."
Fleur nodded, but still glared at her mischievous sister.
After chatting a few words about the Hogwarts class, the topic of the three naturally leaned towards the Final Six Tournament.
Hermione kept flipping through the book, guessing about the possible contents of the Final Six Tournament:
"The first project was a test of the wizard's courage and ability to improvise...... Courage and the ability to improvise ......"
Hermione looked up sharply, "Fantastic Beasts! β
"I have a good chance that the first project is a dangerous magical beast!"
"Huh?" Fleur was munching on a small lamb chop with her mouth closed, and could only make a nasal voice in question.
"You come here...... Forget it, I'll read it to both of you. β
Hermione had just lifted the book in her hand halfway through when she suddenly remembered that the two of them were still eating, so she put the book back on her lap and read it carefully.
"Listen to this: In the Triwizard Tournament in 1792, the warriors teamed up to catch an adult chicken-bodied basilisk and rate each of them according to their performance."
"In the Triwizard Tournament in 1697, each warrior had to deal with a blind basilisk on his own, and was rated according to the time and manner it took to defeat the basilisk."
"Also, in the Triwizard Tournament in 1642, the warriors had to stay in the prescribed field for at least twenty minutes when it was known that the event was a few half-eaten dragons."
"These fire dragons are all young male fire dragons, and they are not fully fed, so they are more dangerous and have strong aggression."
"The Warriors' rating criteria is persistence, and perseverance for 20 minutes can get a passing score."
"The longer you go, the more difficult the magic you use, and the higher your score."
Hermione closed the book abruptly, looked up, and said with a serious face,
"There are many more such examples, such as the case I remember seeing against the banshee, and the human-headed sphinx manticore, and many others."
"In short, in almost all Triwizard Tournaments, the events that test courage are connected to extremely dangerous magical beasts, and only a few times are to enter dangerous natural environments to survive."
"And almost all of those times there were Warrior deaths, and this time the Triwizard Tournament has been restarted and three additional schools have been introduced, which should be the pursuit of stability."
"So I'm almost 90% sure that as long as the events of the Final Six Tournament don't change drastically, then your first event should be against Fantastic Beasts."
"And this time with more restrictions, facing the unknown. So the requirements of the competition should be much lower. β
"Take the fire dragon as an example, if the target you are asked to deal with this time is a half-fed fire dragon, it will probably make you hold on...... Ten minutes to fifteen minutes? β
Listening to Hermione's words, Fleur's face became paler and paler, and after swallowing that bite of mutton, she never moved her knife and fork again.
She was very nervous now, after all, Fleur still knew how much magic she knew.
In a less dangerous tournament like the Potions Tournament, she can do it with ease.
But this extremely dangerous six-wizard tournament ...... In all fairness, she couldn't think of a way to hold out for ten minutes under the fire dragon's attack.
"Level 5X dangerous magical beasts? Fortunately, it doesn't feel difficult. β
Hallie said casually, suddenly noticing Fleur's pale face,
"Fleur, are you alright? Is it just the past few days that you happen to be uncomfortable? β
"It's not." Fleur smiled wryly, "I just...... I really can't think of a way to deal with dangerous magical beasts. β
"I don't think I can do anything about even the largest number of dragons in existence, let alone the sparse and less knowledgeable sphinx, manticore, and basilisk."
"Don't worry, I'll help you." Harley whispered reassuringly,
"I happen to know that there are a lot of cuties in the Forbidden Forest that are very suitable for exercise."
"I can take you to practice your hands and practice actual combat...... Hermione, are you going? β
"Of course." Hermione rolled her eyes,
"Someone promised to teach me actual combat a long time ago, but it turned out that he didn't teach it after just teaching a little theory."
Harley unconsciously lowered her head, looking slightly embarrassed, remembering the promise she had made.
She subconsciously clasped her hands together, bent down slightly and apologized:
"My bad, there are just too many classes this semester and last semester...... This time, I promise this time by all means! β
Hermione snorted in a slightly angry nasal voice, and did not continue to say anything, but pulled out a roll of parchment:
"By the way, Hallie, Hagrid asked me to give it to you."
"He wants us to go to him in the evening, he remembers you can transpolate the spell."
Hallie looked at the parchment, and Hayley said on the parchment that she was going to take Hallie to see something nice in the evening.
Somehow, Hallie shuddered inexplicably.
She sincerely hoped that Hagrid would not have bred something new.
And don't forget, there are still so many eight-eyed giant spiders and fire crabs in the Forbidden Forest now.
If Hagrid did breed a new magical animal out of these two creatures, Harley wouldn't be surprised.
"Interesting cutie?" Fleur thought about it seriously,
"This professor should be the one who takes care of the rune horses, right?"
"I remember when I went to visit the rune horses the other day, it felt like they were all gaining weight in just ten days."
"It seems that this professor is very caring and likes magical beasts, otherwise he wouldn't be so gentle with rune horses."
"I don't know what kind of cuties he raised, but those ball birds and civets raised by our school are really cute."
The corners of Hallie's mouth suddenly hooked up a wicked smile: "In that case, I'll also have a magic spell anyway, do you want to go and watch it together at night?" β
"Of course," Fleur nodded, her eyes showing anticipation,
"Hopefully the cub of the unicorn, this magical creature is the cutest ever! And I haven't seen it a few times! β
Hermione couldn't help but turn her head and think about all the sad things in her life before she let herself laugh.
Fleur probably didn't take Hogwarts' Magical Beasts Conservation class, and she didn't see Hagrid's original fried tail snails.
Hopefully, in the evening, she'll be able to say something like that.
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At night, when Hallie knocked softly on the door of Beauxbatons' carriage, Fleur slipped out quietly.
Apparently, she had been waiting outside the carriage door for a long time.
However, Fleur also poked a huge head out from behind her...... It's Ms. Maxim!
"Hallie, it's so late, where are you going with Fleur?"
Ms. Maxim crossed her arms and stared at Hallie.
"Ahem, ahem...... Good evening, Ms. Maxim. β
An awkward smile appeared on Hallie's face,
"I'll take Fleur to ...... Take a walk around the Forbidden Forest. Really, we're just going for a walk. β
"Oh? Are all the little wizards at Hogwarts so leisurely and elegant, going for a walk in the Forbidden Forest at night? β
The smile on Mademoiselle Maxim's face grew brighter,
"Or ...... Are you going to see the specifics of the first event? β
Fleur turned her back to Lady Maxim and smiled helplessly at Harry.
Hallie raised her eyebrows slightly, and suddenly noticed that Ms. Maxim was not wearing pajamas, nor was she the black silk robe she usually wore.
She had changed into a dark purple robe that Harley had never seen before.
Think about Hagrid's performances during this period of time, and Hagrid's past and present careers at Hogwarts......
Harley vaguely felt like she had guessed something.
"Forget it, it doesn't matter." Seeing that Hallie didn't reply for a short time, Ms. Maxim waved her hand,
"Anyway, I'm probably going to watch the first event soon."
"Your Professor Hagrid has offered me a kind invitation, and I'm not too embarrassed to turn it down."
"You're here to learn about the competition!"
Hallie grumbled to herself, remembering Hagrid's impressively strange outfit two weeks ago.
It seems that Hagrid is probably really in love, and in order to find a reason to date, he takes the initiative to invite Ms. Maxim to see the magical beasts used in the first event.
He probably didn't mean to leak the content of the game to Beauxbatons, but he thought it was a high-risk magical beast...... Very lovely, a must show Ms. Maxim.
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In front of Hagrid's hut, Hermione was casually breaking bacon and throwing it to Toothtooth.
There was a stir in the pumpkin patch not far away, and it was obvious that the fried snails had also smelled the aroma of smoked meat and wanted to come and taste it.
But the pumpkin patch had already been used by Hagrid with simple magic, and it was impossible for a creature like a brainless creature to escape.
And Hermione obviously didn't want to bother with these disgusting things.
After seeing Harley and Fleur rushing over, Hermione frowned slightly:
"Why is it so slow, Harley? It's not your style. It's almost time to make an appointment with Hagrid. β
"I was discovered by Madam Maxim." Fleur spread her hands,
"After I put Gabrielle to sleep, I ran into Madam Maxim as soon as I went out."
"Obviously, your Professor Hagrid has made an appointment not only with Harley, but also with our dear Headmaster."
Hermione was stunned for a moment, then looked at the door of the cabin in disbelief, and finally nodded vigorously:
"Sounds reasonable, it's something Hagrid can do."
She threw the rest of the bacon to Yaya and stepped forward and knocked on the door.
With a "squeak", Hagrid appeared.
He was clearly well-groomed, his beard and hair were more elaborate than the last time, and he was obviously wearing hairspray.
His rough brown suit was replaced by a new dark black sleek suit, with a sprig of flowers and a French national flower, the French national flower, irises.
What's more, the intense scent of Hagrid is gone, replaced by a faint blend of Hermès Earth and Guerlain.
It is unknown where he got these two classic perfumes, but it is rare for Hallie to see them used by wizards.
Apparently, however, Hagrid had learned his lesson from the previous time, and had taken the advice that Harley and Hermione had given him in their previous lesson on protecting magical beasts, and had given himself a new look.
"How's my look?" Hagrid held his head proudly, "Isn't it very eye-catching?" Very handsome? β
"Very good," Harley looked Hagrid up and down.
"It would be nice if you could clean up the broken teeth of the comb in your hair."
Hagrid's face changed slightly, and he immediately reached out and fumbled.
Hallie sighed and snapped her fingers.
The broken teeth of the two combs flew out and fell to the ground.
After finally confirming that there was nothing wrong with his appearance, Hagrid looked at Harley with hindsight:
"That's right, Hallie. I don't think I have congratulated you on becoming a warrior...... Wait, the girl behind you is Beauxbatons? β
Harley and Hermione looked at each other and couldn't help but shake their heads.
Hagrid looks like this...... It's hopeless!
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After a little explanation, Hagrid and the three of them prepared to go to the Forbidden Forest.
But he turned a corner, went to Beauxbatons' carriage, and knocked three times on the door with the two crossed golden wands.
Madame Maxim appeared, still dressed as before, but with a silk shawl around her broad shoulders.
Upon seeing Hagrid, Ms. Maxim looked her eyes up and down, then nodded slightly.
Although for Ms. Maxime, who was born in France, Hagrid's outfit is still not so photogenic.
But now this British man wears much better perfume than before!
"Good evening, Hagrid." Ms. Maxim chuckled and blinked slightly.
Hagrid was a little stunned, looked at Lady Maxim's flickering eyelashes, and said dryly:
"Good evening."
Obviously, Hagrid didn't have much experience and didn't know what to say, so he simply took the initiative to raise his arm.
The two walked side by side around the edge of the makeshift paddock, arm in arm.
After a brief look at the current situation of Lady Maxim's beloved rune horse, the two walked directly towards the depths of the Forbidden Forest.
Soon, the Black Lagoon and the castle disappeared into the distance. Harley vaguely recognized that this was the route to the lake in the Forbidden Forest where magical beasts drank water.
And there were seven powerful auras, mixed with heat, as if they were a mixture of the Red Priest, the Warrior, and the Sun.
No, considering that the power level of those creatures is only equivalent to that of ordinary Sequence Five, it should be said that the nature of their power is more similar to a mixture of extraordinary traits such as Priest of Light, Reaper, and Guardian.
After taking a few more steps forward, and after rounding a thicket, Hagrid and Miss Maxim stopped.
"Here we are." Hagrid waved his hand, "Look, I didn't lie to you! What cute little ones! β
However, the expression on Maxime's face was a little strange, and the look in Hagrid's eyes was not very right.
But Harley, who was still invisible, said that she could understand it, because Hermione and Fleur also had the same expressions at this time.
In the clearing next to the lake in front of you, a large group of wizards were gathered there.
In the midst of them, there is the fire dragon!
Seven dragons!
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(Thanks to the "Nine-Tailed Yanhu" boss for the reward!) οΌ
(ps. Professor Dumbledore is equivalent to Sequence Four, the Four Deans and Moody's level of magic masters are equivalent to the top Sequence Five, Kingsley's Auror elite and most of the magic masters in various fields are equivalent to ordinary Sequence Five, and ordinary Aurors probably barely reach Sequence Five.) οΌ
(The ordinary residents of the wizarding world are the strength of sequence six to seven, and the underage little wizard is probably in sequence eight to sequence nine, which also corresponds to the possibility of being put down by ordinary people.) There shouldn't be anything wrong with this setting, right? The author has thought about it several times, and I feel that it can basically be matched, and it will not be particularly outrageous. οΌ
(End of chapter)