Because of the news in the morning prophet's daily newspaper, the young wizards were not in high spirits during class and found it difficult to concentrate and listen to the lessons seriously.
Especially those young wizards from Muggle families, after they have learned about the situation of the Winged Demon in the shortest time, they always can't help but worry about the safety of their families.
That's one of the most dangerous creatures in the wizarding world on the loose, feeding on human brains. If it gets into a Muggle community...
Thinking of this, they felt even more uneasy. Even when they were sitting in the classroom, they kept their eyes on the window, hoping that the owl would bring a reply as soon as possible.
The professors had no good solution for this problem, so they could only slow down the teaching progress and comfort them as much as possible.
The situation did not improve until the second class in the morning.
"Come on, kids."
In the Herbology class, Professor Sprout walked into the greenhouse, looked at the listless little wizard and smiled, "Just now, Mr. Newt Scamander has issued a statement, saying that no trace of the Winged Demon has been found in the wizarding world or the Muggle world.
So it has probably flown to some other place, and everyone doesn’t need to worry about the safety of their family members.”
As Professor Sprout spoke, she took out the briefing that she had treasured for many years and explained to everyone the achievements of Newt Scamander.
Kyle noticed that some of the briefings were from a long time ago, and the oldest one was faded. The content was to commend him for his outstanding contribution to defeating the dark wizard Grindelwald.
There is also a photo above, in which Newt Scamander is young and handsome.
After reading the briefing, the young wizards felt a lot more at ease.
With the most prestigious Master of Magical Creatures in the wizarding world coming out in person to guarantee it, there should be no problem.
What's more, this person is a long-time friend of Headmaster Dumbledore, so he is even more credible.
By noon, the auditorium became lively again.
"I can't believe I forgot I had classes this afternoon." Cedric picked up a potato with skin on and said with disappointment, "It seems I can't go with you to find Hagrid. What a pity."
The second grade has more homework than the first grade. Except for weekends and holidays, it is rare that there are no classes for half a day.
"I'm just going to get some fertilizer for the Moon Crazy Beasts. What's the pity?" Kyle took a bite of the bread and asked, "Why, are you planning to grow ornamental plants too?"
"No, I'm just interested in the Moon Beasts." Cedric said, "I heard that they can perform a very complicated dance under the moonlight. It feels magical, and I haven't seen what a real Moon Beast looks like."
"You may not be able to see the dance." Kyle shrugged and said, "You have to wait until night time, and by then it will be past the castle's curfew, unless you want to go out at night."
"I know." Cedric said, "So I just want to see the Moon Beast."
"It's still possible." Kyle nodded.
Although moon beasts need to sleep during the day, they usually live in caves and can still be seen from the outside.
Of course, that presupposes that Heger is willing to take them to the Forbidden Forest.
Kyle put down the pumpkin juice in his hand and said, "How about this, let's go straight there after dinner. There is still more than an hour before class, so we should be able to make it in time."
Cedric's eyes lit up and he said, "Is it okay?"
"Of course, there's no agreed time anyway."
At this time, Kyle also noticed that Kanna beside him seemed to be interested, so he asked casually, "Do you want to go with us?"
"Yeah!" Kanna hesitated and nodded.
So, after lunch, the three of them went to the cabin next to the forbidden forest.
There was no knocking this time, and when they got there, Hagrid was watering the pumpkin patch.
After Halloween, all the huge pumpkins in the field were gone, leaving only some young seedlings that had not yet grown.
"To the Forbidden Forest?"
After Kyle explained his intention, Hagrid shook his head and said, "No, no, first-year wizards can't go to the Forbidden Forest. It's too dangerous there."
"It's okay, Hagrid."
Kyle smiled and said, "No one in Hogwarts is more familiar with the Forbidden Forest than you. Besides, the Moon Beast lives on the relatively safe edge of the Forbidden Forest. With you following us, we will definitely be safe."
"Even if you say so, I will..."
"By the way, you know a lot about magical animals." Kyle continued, "I dare say that after Professor Kettleburn retires, you will definitely take over as the professor of Care of Magical Creatures."
"Me, a professor?... No, you must be kidding, how is that possible? I am far inferior to Professor Kettleburn."
Even through his thick beard, Cedric could see the panic on Hagrid's face.
"Okay, but you are right about one thing. I do know those good kids in the Forbidden Forest very well."
Hagrid glanced at the three of them, then put down the kettle in his hand and said, "Come with me, I'll take you to see those moon beasts.
But you must promise to follow me closely and not run around, otherwise I will send you out immediately and never let you go to the Forbidden Forest again!"
"We promise, Professor Hagrid!" the three said in unison.
The word "Professor" made Hagrid blush again.
But he soon thought of something, and his mood suddenly became a little depressed. He said, "I can't be a professor. Don't say that in the future. It's not good for others to hear it."
“You have to have some faith in yourself.”
Kyle stepped forward, patted the back of his hand, and said seriously: "In four years at most, you will definitely become a professor."
"Impossible." Hagrid shook his head and said, "You don't have to comfort me."
How could he become a professor if he couldn't even use a wand in front of others?
"How about we make a bet?"
Kyle held up four fingers and said, "If you don't become a professor in four years, I will find a way to get Newt to agree to leave his dragon with you for two months during the summer vacation at Hogwarts."
Hagrid stopped abruptly, turned his head in disbelief and asked, "Mr. Scamander has a dragon?"
"Yes." Kyle nodded. "Because it has a very bad temper, it will indiscriminately attack all creatures it sees after leaving Newt, so it was returned to the Romanian Fire Dragon Reserve three times. The third time, they clearly refused to accept it.
Besides, its personality is not suitable for release into the wild, so it can only be kept in a box.”
"I agree." Hagrid nodded immediately.
(End of this chapter)