The first year at Hogwarts was very easy, and there were no classes on Friday mornings, so students were free to do whatever they wanted.
After breakfast, Vizette left the castle and walked along the meadow toward the Forbidden Forest.
Just yesterday morning, Rubeus Hagrid had sent him a letter via owl, inviting him to come over to his cabin and asking how he was doing.
Before entering Hogwarts, Rubeus Hagrid was one of the few people who did not have any prejudice against him, and his experience in Diagon Alley made him unwilling to refuse the invitation.
Moreover, he was also very interested in the Forbidden Forest, and Rubeus Hagrid's cabin happened to be right next to it.
Rubeus Hagrid called his place "the cabin," but Vizette felt as if he had arrived at a giant's castle.
The oak door frame alone was nearly four meters high, giving the one-story "house" the feeling of a two-story building.
The area outside the cabin had a rural atmosphere, with many strange tools hanging around.
Before Vizette could knock, a deep, thunderous bark came from the side.
"Oh! It must be Vizette," Rubeus Hagrid's voice rang out. "Fang! Slow down! You'll scare him!"
With a whooshing sound of wind, a huge black dog suddenly emerged.
The big black dog, panting, leaped up and pounced on Vizette.
"Hey! Fang! You'll scare Vizette!" Rubeus Hagrid followed closely behind, grabbing the big black dog by the scruff of its neck and lifting it up.
Despite the fact that the big black dog was a meter tall, it had no chance of fighting back against Rubeus Hagrid because the size difference was too great.
This was a Neapolitan Mastiff, which looked a bit like a Shar Pei, with a face full of wrinkles that made it look quite melancholy.
"It's just a bit excited; not many students come here during the day." Rubeus Hagrid ushered Vizette inside. "Actually, it's very easy to get along with, even a little timid."
"Woo woo..." Fang stuck out his tongue and sniffed all over Vizette's body.
Despite being a mastiff, Fang was surprisingly docile, even rolling over to let Vizette rub his belly.
"You're my friend, so it will be good to you," Rubeus Hagrid said cheerfully. "It's just a bit timid most of the time, but if there's real danger, it will make the right choice!"
The interior layout was very simple, consisting of only one room. There were enormous tables and chairs next to the fireplace, and a large bed covered with patchwork in the corner.
There were all sorts of things hanging on the wall, such as an umbrella, a huge leather coat, and a crossbow.
The fireplace was also very large, with the sides used to hang smoked meat and chicken, and the middle could hold a copper kettle and a baking tray.
"Have some tea! I just baked some bread," Rubeus Hagrid said warmly.
He placed the baking tray in front of Vizette and picked up the copper kettle to start brewing tea.
"How do you feel here?" he continued, tearing off a piece of flatbread for Fang. "It might be a little different from my previous life, but I think I'll adapt."
Click... Click...
Fang's teeth and the biscuit engaged in a fierce battle, making a gnawing sound as he chewed on the big bone.
Vizette's eyelids twitched; his teeth were no match for a mastiff's.
"Thank you!" He took the teacup and blew on it. "I've already had breakfast before coming over, so some tea will do."
Baking scones was too early for him, but just right for Rubeus Hagrid.
"Don't be shy here." Rubeus Hagrid grabbed a biscuit as wide as his head and crunched on it. "You can treat Hogwarts like your second home."
Regardless of his age or height, he always gave people a sense of distance at first glance.
Only after getting to know him would you discover that he was still simple and honest, spoke very frankly, and was willing to share everything.
He talked to Vizette about his youth, how he was expelled for something and missed the opportunity to continue studying at Hogwarts.
He also talked about the Forbidden Forest next door, which was home to a variety of magical animals and plants.
Therefore, the Weasley twins would always find a way to sneak into the Forbidden Forest and cause a ruckus there.
"They're conducting experiments inside, and a few times they've even attracted centaurs. Not only could they be harmed by centaurs, but the little ones in the Forbidden Forest could also get hurt."
"Those two are really slippery! It takes me a lot of time to find them every time... Luckily they're in third grade now, so I'll have an easier time in a few years!"
"A little cutie?" Vizette thought of Rubeus Hagrid's unique understanding of "little cutie." "Rubeus Hagrid, which magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest do you like?"
"That's too many!" Rubeus Hagrid's voice rose considerably when talking about his favorite things. "Thestrals, Demiguises, harpies, hippogriffs, unicorns…"
He listed the names of various animals, and his smile grew brighter and brighter. "They are all my good children!"
He lifted the copper kettle and pulled out the pad underneath. "This pad is made of the crest feathers of a Runespoor. It has excellent heat insulation properties and can also be stretched or shrunk."
Intrigued, Rubeus Hagrid brushed off the black and gray from his crest feathers, revealing a bright blue-green underneath.
He pinched the two ends of the crest feather and gently pulled it outward, making the crest feather the size of a palm fan; then he pulled it back, and the crest feather shrank to about the size of a palm.
Besides Runespoor crest feathers, there were also many other materials from magical animals here.
Like a bandage that Rubeus Hagrid casually hung on the wall, the material woven from unicorn tail hair.
In addition, the dirty, greasy handbag on the bedside table was also made of unicorn tail hair.
Rubeus Hagrid casually remarked, "I sold some unicorn tail hairs to buy firewhisky. I'll have to find some more, otherwise we won't have enough bandages."
Vizette clutched his chest. "Bandages? Collecting unicorn tail hair just to make bandages?"
"Yes!" Rubeus Hagrid nodded. "As you know, I was expelled from Hogwarts, so I haven't had a chance to learn more."
"Animal injuries can occur in the Forbidden Forest. Bandages made from unicorn tail hair are the most effective, as they not only speed up healing but also do not interfere with the little cuties' activities."
Rubeus Hagrid's sincerity towards magical creatures was perhaps why he was favored by them.
However, such a reason felt rather crude, and it made Vizette feel a pang of regret.
He already knew a bit about the prices in the magical world; a single unicorn tail hair cost ten Galleons, and a bandage required at least ten tail hairs...
Rubeus Hagrid was definitely a hidden billionaire; the value of his handbag alone was immeasurable!
As a gamekeeper, Rubeus Hagrid also had the ability to continuously obtain materials, which was also crucial.
Vizette stood up and asked solemnly, "Rubeus Hagrid! In the future, when I master healing magic, I'll help you heal magical creatures. Could you give me some unicorn tail hair?"
"Huh? Of course, no problem!" Rubeus Hagrid paused for a moment, then scratched the back of his head. "Actually, if you want it, you can just tell me."
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