For most people, the first stage of the holiday is time to have fun and play, and then it is not until before school starts that they remember that they still have homework.

So on the last day of the Christmas holiday, there was such a scene in the Hufflepuff common room, the laughter and laughter of the previous days were gone, and everyone was lying on every level place, hurriedly making up for the homework they had not written a word.

It's also a traditional Hufflepuff group event, and it happens once or twice a year.

It's only been a day since I left school, and the time is so tight and the tasks are so heavy that not many people come for lunch, and compared to the lively long tables in other houses, Hufflepuff looks empty here.

Of course, this could also be due to Hufflepuff's proximity to the kitchen, allowing them to have lunch without having to use the auditorium...... Because there are also some people in other colleges who behave abnormally.

Among them were Gryffindor's Harry and Ron, who took only five minutes to get up and hurried out of the Great Hall with a bag of baked potatoes each.

Hermione kept following and counted them.

Then, as she reached the door of the Great Hall, she stopped abruptly, and instead of going back with them, she turned a corner and walked straight towards Hufflepuff.

Kyle was discussing the firebolt with Cedric when he looked up and saw Hermione sitting in the empty seat across from her.

"Hermione?" Kyle subconsciously asked, "You quarreled with Ron again?" ”

"Nope." Hermione said, "I figured it out, there is no point in arguing with him other than to make yourself uncomfortable, I'm here for you this time." ”

"Looking for me?"

"Because of this." Hermione took out a box, opened it, and placed it on the table.

Kyle and Cedric looked at each other.

There are about a few dozen badges in the box, all of different colors, but all with the same letters written on them.

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"Vomit?" Cedric subconsciously said, "Don't you want to use this to cheer for the warriors of other schools in the second project...... I don't think Professor McGonagall would agree to you doing that. ”

"It's not vomiting." Hermione was a little irritable, apparently there had been a lot of misunderstandings before.

But she tried to calm herself down, explaining, "It's an abbreviation for the House Elf Initiative." ”

"House-elf what?" Cedric looked at Kyle confused, "Have you heard of that?" ”

"Nope." Kyle shook his head.

"I started it just two months ago." Hermione said crisply, "The purpose is to fight for the house-elves their rightful rights, as well as wages." ”

"Huh?" Cedric was even more confused, he thought he had misheard, "For the house-elves, wages?" ”

"Yes, that's right."

Hermione's voice was a little louder than before, "I think a lot of wizards are using house-elves as slaves, they don't have pay, they don't take vacations, and what's even more terrifying is that right here, in Hogwarts, there are more than a hundred of these house-elves......"

Hermione spoke eloquently, and the more she spoke, the more excited she became, as if she were speaking in the election of the Minister of Magic.

After hearing her words, many people couldn't help but laugh out loud, and the Slytherins who were close to them slapped the table with laughter.

Cedric, with his good personal cultivation, allowed himself to listen to Hermione as calmly as possible.

"So I think we should help them...... Would you like to join? You only need to pay two silver siqos to buy badges...... This revenue can then be used to print leaflets. ”

"I'm sorry." Cedric said, "May I ask, how many members do you have now?" ”

"Hmm...... Six. Hermione said, "Me, Harry, Ron, Neville, and Fred and George. ”

"Fred ......" Cedric was a little incredulous, "and they joined in?" ”

"Yes." Hermione said, "Even though they said they wouldn't be involved in any activities, they bought the badge anyway......"

Kyle raised an eyebrow, he felt that the reason why Fred and Ron would take out two siecos was most likely interested in the "vomit" badge...... Because this thing will change, just shake it and it will change from "SPEW" to an image of a house elf.

When the time comes, just change it a little...... For example, if you change the image to Krum's, you can cheer it up.

"Would you like to join us?" Hermione asked wistfully as she pushed the box forward.

"If you don't attend the event...... I can buy a badge. Cedric said, and took out two sicos and handed them to Hermione.

Connor next to her also paid two sicos, which was regarded as supporting a friend...... Of course, the premise is that she is not allowed to wear this badge.

It's too much like the Weasley brothers' prank badge, almost exactly the same as Percy's "big head boy", and it's a bit embarrassing to wear.

Both of them paid, but Kyle, who didn't make any moves.

"Don't you want to?" Hermione looked disappointed, because she didn't think Kyle was supposed to be like this.

But Hermione didn't want to give up,

She thought about it, Kyle's attitude was very important, and if he was willing to join, then with his status as a warrior, he might be able to recruit more members.

Immediately, Hermione took a deep breath and said in a louder voice, "This is slave labor, and every bite we eat now is obtained by squeezing the house-elves, so you also think that this is right, and you want to go along with them?" ”

Connor frowned, she hated the tone Hermione had spoken to Kyle and wanted her two Sicos back.

"I don't buy it, ...... the money"

It's just that before she could finish speaking, she was pulled by someone.

"I can understand your thoughts, Hermione." Kyle shook his head and said, "But you're doing it the wrong way, I'm guessing you've been to the kitchen." ”

"That's right." Hermione said, "I persuaded them to get paid so far. ”

"And what about the result." Kyle asked.

This time, Hermione didn't speak.

After a while, she muttered, "House-elves have been enslaved for too long, so they need our help, I think ......"

"Please wait a minute."

Kyle interrupted her, "I can't say a word or two, so if you have time, can you come with me?" I'll take you somewhere...... If you insist on it, then I'll buy the badge. ”

"Good!" Hermione said, "Where to go?" ”

"Come with me, you'll know when you get there."

Kyle got up and walked out of the auditorium, followed by Hermione.

Connor thought about it and followed, not to mention Cedric, and he even called Cho, who was eating next to him.

The group walked out of the Great Hall, and Kyle walked through the castle gates in the direction of the Forbidden Forest.

The door to Hagrid's hut was closed, and as they approached, there was a loud scream from inside.

Then the door opened, and Hagrid poked his head out haggardly, evidently that even in his bad mood right now, he had not forgotten his most important job......

"A few of you." He stopped Kyle, who was about to walk into the Forbidden Forest, "If you're here to visit me, then go back, I just want to be alone for now."

If you want to go to the Forbidden Forest, go back as well, it's too dangerous for me to let you in as long as I haven't been expelled. ”

"I'm sorry, Hagrid." Kyle paused and said, "We have something very important to do, if we don't go to the Forbidden Forest...... Can you help get a centaur to come? ”

"Oh, no, go back."

"We're really in trouble, Hagrid, please." Kyle said again.

This time, Hagrid hesitated, then staggered out of the room.

"Okay." He said, "But until I come out, you must not go one step further and just wait here." ”

"No problem." Kyle said.

Hagrid nodded, and stepped into the depths of the Forbidden Forest.

Kyle didn't break his promise, just stood there and continued to discuss the topic with Cedric.

"Seriously, the Firebolt's abilities are fantastic, it's hard to imagine you holding Harry back for so long last year."

"yes, I think it's incredible, too." Cedric said, "You were so smooth when you dodged Bludgers before, and the Firebolt is the broomstick that all Seekers dream of. ”

"You can also buy one, and when I get the prize money of one thousand Galleons from the Triwizard Tournament, I can lend it to you."

"No, I'll be in seventh grade next year, so it's not cost-effective to use only one year."

"What about graduation?" Kyle said, "Don't you want to join a professional Quidditch team? You can't take your 1700 light wheel......"

"yes, Kyle was right." Connor also said, "If it's not enough, I can borrow you." ”

As they spoke, Hermione stood by without saying a word.

Soon, Hagrid came out, and with him was a centaur with him.

He has surprisingly blue eyes, white and blonde hair that shines, and looks very handsome, and the lower half of his body is the pale gold body of a silver-maned horse, which is also very beautiful.

"Thanks, Hagrid."

Kyle stepped forward and greeted the centaurs, "Hello, Ferenze. ”

"Hello, foal." "Oh, I know you, you rescued the little unicorn from that dark wizard. ”

"That was years ago."

"yes, the little unicorn has grown up now." "Okay, to get down to business, Hagrid said you want to find us centaurs, is there something going on?" ”

"It's just a simple question." Kyle said, "Ferenze, what do you think about the fact that our wizards are always clothed. ”

"Unbelievable."

Ferencze blurted out: "I can't understand why you should punish yourself in such a harsh way, when you are still a foal and you have done nothing wrong. ”

"Wait, you mean the clothes we're wearing, punishment?" Hermione couldn't help but ask.

"Yes." "In our tribe, only a clansman who has made a serious mistake will be forcibly wrapped in strips of cloth and leaves, depriving him of the right to contact nature. ”

"Thank you, Ferenze, I'm done." Kyle said, "I hope you'll say hello to Margaret on my behalf." ”

"I'll tell you." Ferenze said.

However, before returning to the Forbidden Forest, he suddenly hesitated, and then spoke: "I really suggest that you can remove the shackles from your body and feel the charm of nature...... After all, you have done nothing wrong. ”

"Uh...... No need. Qiu took a step back vigilantly, and even the look in his eyes changed when he looked at Ferenze.

(End of chapter)