Chapter 112: Immortal Bird
Under the eaves of Hagrid's hut, a giant black mastiff lies on a stack of wood. Basking in the warm sunlight, it opened its mouth and yawned, and a cloud of mist rolled out. There is a row of footprints in front of the door, leading straight to the Forbidden Forest. It hung its head and looked in the direction of the footprints, staring intently.
"Didi!"
Suddenly, a car whistle sounded from the depths of the Forbidden Forest. Hearing the sound, the giant dog jumped down from the pile of wood and ran wildly along the footprints.
"Wow!"
When they reached the junction of the grassland and the woods, a few shadows suddenly fell around it, and they walked in the opposite direction. It stopped abruptly, and a high-pitched hiss came from above its head. The moment it looked up, several pieces of sawdust and snow fell down, these were falling from several people in mid-air, and it recognized one of the familiar figures, and quickly turned around and ran away.
At this moment, there was a burst of eagle chirps in the air behind it. A flock of eagle-headed horse-winged beasts hovered over the woods, as if they were confronting something, and had not dispersed for a long time. And at this moment, the Forbidden Forest is a dead silence.
“...... Am I bitten? Will I be poisoned...... Am I going to die?"
The group landed in front of the hut door, and Kevin had just let go of Hagrid's hand when Clarence's panicked voice came from behind him. They turned their heads to see Jensen slowly climbing down from a Hippogriff with Clarence on his back. A touch of bright red remained on the gray wings of the eagle beast, which was shocking.
Kevin and Hagrid hurriedly stepped forward. In just a few steps, the wet half of Clarence's left trouser tube had stained the snow red. He was half-lying on the ground, staring at his left leg, panting for breath, tears of horror already filling his eyes. At the same time, he clearly felt the hands behind him holding his back tremble slightly.
Jensen was half-kneeling against Clarence, and at this point he could not say a word, all in his throat, and had to look at Hagrid with earnest eyes.
"A spring is like water!"
Without hesitation, Hagrid opened his coat and pulled out an umbrella, which was a spell aimed at Clarence's blood-stained trousers. In the next second, a ball of clear water appeared out of thin air, and a warm mass of warm water emitting heat wrapped around the blood-colored trouser tube, and within a few seconds, it spilled to the ground.
On the soaked snow, in a blood-colored field, there were circles of large and small pinprick-shaped wood chips. Through the hole in the trouser tube, the wound of the valgus can be vaguely discerned, and it is snow-white.
"Whew, the branches are scratched. With a sigh of relief, Hagrid picked up Clarence and said to the Hippogriff, "Thank you, old friend. ”
"Coo-goo. ”
With a low roar, the eagle beast immediately raised its wings and stepped away. In the distance, as if they had found the backbone of the main body, they gathered one after another and followed behind.
By this time, Hagrid and his party had entered the cabin. Kevin walked last, and when he was about to close the door, he saw the giant dog come to him, so he reached out and stroked its head.
"Help us get out of the wind, Toothtooth. ”
"Wow!"
Without Kevin having to say it a second time, it turned and sat down on the doorstep, looking intently in the direction of the Forbidden Forest.
"Good dog!" Kevin reflexively walked into the room, and in front of him Hagrid was bandaging Clarence's wounds, "How's it going?"
"Hmm...... The wound was a bit large, but it didn't hurt the bones and there were no signs of poisoning. Hagrid carefully wrapped the gauze around and said without looking back.
"Whew!"
Wiping the sweat from his head and no longer staring at his leg, Clarence collapsed completely on the couch.
"Fortunately, I live here, and I always have some special herbs for this purpose, your injuries were supposed to be recuperated for a few months, but now they can be recovered in ten days. ”
"More than ten days? Oh no!"
"Be content, it won't be easy for us to escape. Jensen, who was sitting in a chair on the side, spoke weakly, and when he saw Hagrid call it a day, he quickly propped himself up, "What are those monsters, and why are you attacking us?"
"The eight-eyed spider is a descendant of Aragog. Hagrid explained, rummaging around the corner, "They're in the nature of cannibalism, not to mention it's winter, and these big guys have been hungry for a long time. ”
"What are you looking for?" Kevin began.
Hagrid leaned sideways and flashed a piece of wood in his hand: "Gotta keep our wounded warm." ”
Looking at Clarence, who was trembling slightly, Kevin nodded and said, "I'll go outside and move some." Jensen, you find a blanket to cover him first. ”
"Good. Seeing Kevin out the door, Jensen turned his head, took the blanket from Hagrid, and asked casually, "Aragog?"
"Well, an old friend who is deceased. ”
"These guys are so scary, then it must be even more terrifying!"
"No, it's not cannibalistic, I made a pact with this old fellow. After taking a pile of firewood from Kevin's hand and placing it in the fireplace, Hagrid took out his umbrella again, "The flames are blazing...... But since I found a mate for Aragog, he has had many offspring. And those little guys, they don't have to be taboo. ”
"Oh, if you hadn't done that, this forest wouldn't be called the Forbidden Forest, would it?" said Clarence slowly, turning over and sitting up, moving a little to the edge of the fireplace, "and we wouldn't be in such danger." ”
"Well, while the story of this forest isn't recorded in the history of the university, I'm pretty sure that the Forbidden Forest was around long before I was a student here. ”
"And one thing, if they hadn't strayed from the path Hagrid had made, someone wouldn't have alarmed these monsters!" Jensen turned to look at Clarence, "huh?"
"Ahem, well, yes. Seeing Jensen's teasing face, and then at Hagrid, who was full of helplessness, and Kevin, who was standing aside and watching the play, Clarence couldn't help but scratch his nose.
"But!" he argued, with a sudden change in his tone, "for a reason!"
"Take it out. Kevin said helplessly.
"You saw that too?"
"What did you see? No, what did you get?"
Jensen was confused, and Hagrid remained silent.
"This is it. As he spoke, Clarence took out a prismatic dark crystal from his bosom, "At first glance, I thought it wasn't easy. ”
"What is this?" After a moment of silence, Jensen couldn't help but speak.
"I don't know. ”
"You've read so many books!"
"Yes, but even then, I don't recognize what it is. Clarence flipped the crystal in his hand, and the light of the fire reflected in it, changing endlessly, "Gems? maybe." ”
"It's not as simple as a gem. Seeing the three teenagers looking at him, Hagrid explained, "I can feel that there's a lot of magic on it. The tone was full of solemnity.
"Oh my God, that's so precious!" exclaimed Clarence.
"You've won the lottery, Clarence!" Jensen said delightfully.
"It's a lot more dangerous. Seeing the worry on Hagrid's face, Kevin added for him.
"Uh....."
After a moment's hesitation, Clarence placed the crystal stone on the table.
Nodding approvingly, Kevin continued, "It should be handed over to Principal McGonagall for her to discern." If it's not dangerous, it's still yours, Clarence. ”
"Yes, I don't want to be scared again. Clarence was more nervous than anyone else when he heard the word "dangerous."
"Well, I agree. Hagrid nodded, "No one can get hurt anymore." ”
"That's a good idea, so who's going to give it to her?" looked at the hot object on the table, and for a moment Jensen didn't know where to start, "Or call Lady McGonagall over." ”
"She's not at school now, and the letter says that if it weren't for the fact that she had something to attend to, she would have planned to take Kevin to the Forbidden Forest to perform her magic. Speaking of this, Hagrid pointed to his bosom, "This is the ...... Well, I'll find a jar to store it away and invite Ms. McGonagall back to school. ”
“...... It seems that this is the only way to do it. After a moment of silence, Clarence was the first to speak.
......
"Whew!"
Standing in the snow, Kevin shook his head vigorously.
"What's wrong?" Hagrid asked with concern.
"A day is a worry. Looking through the trees, he could still see countless giant spiders lurking under the roots, and Kevin sighed, "Those guys are still waiting for us." ”
"Why don't you change the day?"
"The Patronus Charm's primary function is to ward off Dementors, but there are no Dementors in the Forbidden Forest right now. Clarence lay on Jensen's back, and his inability to move did not affect his sharp speech in the slightest, "Actually, according to me, where is not practice? And, of course, satisfying our curiosity, hehe. ”
A few steps up to Jensen, tightening Clarence's cloak, Kevin glared at the latter, "You should apply for sick leave now, and then recuperate in the medical area." ”
"Please, I've only read it in books before. Clarence flattened his mouth with a pleading look, "Besides, I've been so frightened this time, and I need a little pleasure to ease my psychological shadows." I heard that the patronus represents happiness, maybe it is a good match for the moment. ”
"Yes, yes, so do I. Jensen hurriedly echoed excitedly
"Well, I was going to say yes, but since you explain it that way......," Kevin said, shoving the wand he had just drawn back into his pocket.
"Don't, don't!" Jensen was anxious to stop.
Clarence followed, "Oh, okay, okay! I admit it, just to see it." ”
"Let's change, let's open our eyes. Jensen replied.
When the words fell, Hagrid saw that Kevin was still looking very tidy, as if he had thought of something, and urged together: "Kevin, you can show them." It's too cold outside now, and Clarence has to hurry to the sanatorium. ”
"Okay. ”
Hagrid's pertinent words made Kevin no longer able to hold the pain points of those two goods, he had no choice but to respond, Clarence, who rubbed his hands excitedly with white eyes, and Jensen, who looked expectant, Kevin took out his wand and after a little deliberation, he waved it.
"Ahem...... Calling the gods to protect them!"
In the next second, a dazzling silver light erupted from the tip of the staff, like mercury pouring on the ground, forming the shape of a bird in an instant.
"It's ...... Fawkes?" Hagrid was suddenly surprised as the silver light took shape.
Aragog, Fox...... Is this your old friend?" asked Jensen.
"No, it's the former headmaster's pet, and at the same time, in the form of his patronus. ”
"Shhh
Hearing this, Jensen gasped, thinking that the respected archmage in history was inextricably linked with his friend in front of him, and he only felt that this was the most incredible thing in the world.
However, at this time, Kevin did not pay attention to their conversation, his attention was focused on the conjured animals in front of him, as if he was recalling something, and he couldn't stop muttering: "Phoenix, Phoenix......"
"Phoenix?" Clarence was looking puzzled, hearing Kevin's whisper in his mouth, suddenly as if he remembered something, his eyes widened suddenly, "It's the legendary immortal bird!"
"Immortal birds?" Jensen hurriedly asked.
At this time, Kevin came back to his senses and explained, "Also called Sunbird, Phoenix." Before dying, they stack fragrant branches and leaves, set them on fire**, and then regenerate from ashes. It is mentioned in the book "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" in a column of mythical creatures. I didn't expect my Patronus to be such a rare creature. ”
After speaking, everyone looked at the patron saint in front of them intently, as if they wanted to remember this new thing in front of them deeply. However, at this moment, the next scene happened far beyond their expectations.
"Kevin. ”
The voice came from Phoenix's mouth, and at this time, its eyes suddenly became smart, and it tilted its head to look at the people in front of it.