allendalepharm Chapter 204 Yeah, what's wrong?
Chapter 204 Yeah, what's wrong?
Chapter 204 Yeah, what's wrong?
The young wizards always thought Professor Lockhart was an omnipotent god who understood all the ways of the world, but that wasn't actually the case.
When Lockhart was teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts, his specialty was Defense Against the Dark Arts, but when it came to Defense Against the Dark Arts and Duel, Snape had to be the one to teach the young wizards.
At that time, the young wizards did not know that Lockhart was actually taking classes and learning alongside them.
Now, Lockhart has taken on the role of the Magical Creatures Protection Class, and he has stolen Newt Scamander's knowledge, but he still feels it's not enough.
Because he discovered that the realm of "wizard life, magical life" that he reached after delving into the topic of "the romance of fairy tales" actually required "breeding of dark magic creatures" and "breeding of magical creatures".
The former had already embarked on his journey, while the latter was in a completely new and unfamiliar territory.
And this field...
Hagrid is the one and only God!
Lockhart believes that the Madago cat is definitely the future. Before finding other magical animals with similar characteristics, how to breed a new breed of Madago cat that can conquer wizards and Muggles in terms of appearance has become his most important task.
And for this problem, we probably really need to ask Hagrid for help.
Who else can we turn to?
Who else is there?
Lockhart racked his brains but couldn't think of anyone else who could do something so amazing.
"Breeding a new breed, the beautiful kind?" Hagrid looked down at the Madago cats trotting towards him, his heart melting. "Oh, what adorable little guys."
Lockhart felt a sense of despair. Hagrid was technically competent, but his aesthetic sense might be slightly different from that of most humans.
"It's not this kind of cuteness, it's more like—something very special—" He tried his best to explain clearly.
Just then, screams came from afar, especially from the little witches.
Lockhart turned around and was shocked to find the young wizards surrounding several wolf cubs, including the wizards.
Those wolf cubs were truly beautiful, with fluffy white fur that subtly possessed a luxurious softness and sheen, like satin.
It has bright blue eyes, a pink nose, and a fluffy tail.
They appear to be slightly larger and more slender than typical puppies, combining handsomeness and cuteness, strength and grace in harmony.
Their beauty is hard to describe in words. It can only be said that these creatures are exactly what people appreciate. The first thing you see is that you can't help but think, "I want to raise one too!"
"That's exactly what I wanted!" Lockhart pointed at the wolf cub, feeling like he had found the perfect template.
"Oh, I see." Hagrid seemed somewhat uninterested. He did acknowledge the wolf cub's beauty, but only in appearance.
It wasn't the kind of cute girl he liked.
In the eyes of the giants, ferocity is the most natural and harmonious state of magical creatures; wolf cubs really don't look aggressive at all.
"It's not an easy task to crossbreed a Madago cat with a werewolf cub," Hagrid said, scratching his head in frustration.
Lockhart was stunned.
What?
What the hell?
A hybrid Madagascar cat and a werewolf cub?
How could this be? It seems like it really is possible!
Lockhart's eyes lit up, and he looked at Hagrid expectantly. "Is there a way to do it?"
Hagrid shook his head. "It would take a lot of time and effort, but I don't actually have that much time."
As the keykeeper of Hogwarts and the game field keeper, his daily work was demanding. He had to take care of all the creatures in the vast Forbidden Forest, not to mention that he was also a member of the Order of the Phoenix and was often assigned important tasks.
With the limited time left in my life, I naturally hope to devote myself to my beloved field of hybrid animal breeding.
He's already too busy raising all the little cuties he wants to raise.
Lockhart expressed his understanding.
However, they still made a request.
"Could you explain this knowledge to the young wizards while you're raising the animals?" Lockhart lowered his demands. "You could also ask your students for help; I think that would make things much easier for you."
Equal exchange is the most common form of transaction. From the most intelligent humans to small animals that have not yet developed their intelligence, everyone instinctively accepts this natural rule.
Lockhart didn't beat around the bush with Hagrid; he directly proposed a deal.
Hagrid hesitated for a moment, then chuckled sheepishly, "Usually, it's the students who get punished who are assigned to help me. Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
Oh, Lockhart remembers now.
The year before last, Harry and Draco were punished with confinement and then assigned to help Hagrid in the Forbidden Forest, where they discovered Quirrell, the former Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, sucking blood from a unicorn.
Is this considered a punishment?
Lockhart didn't see it that way. He smiled and gestured to the young wizards in the distance, "Look, they actually like magical creatures too."
Hagrid turned to look at the young wizard and the wolf cubs getting along so well, and his heart melted.
Her eyes were full of tenderness as she murmured, "So nice."
Snape didn't think it was good at all!
He gripped his wand tightly and stood guard to the side, inwardly cursing Lockhart and Hagrid for their carelessness and irresponsibility. These wolf cubs in front of him were no good!
This isn't an ordinary wolf cub; this is a ruthless person!
Do you understand werewolves?!
The kind that would get you expelled from the human race if you took a bite!
Ironically, wolves express affection by gently nibbling (similar to a child shaking hands), while a bite signifies goodwill.
Malicious attacks are also bites, and if you're not careful, the little wizards' lives will be completely over!
Snape had been led astray and nearly got bitten by a werewolf, something he deeply resented.
At the slightest sign of trouble, he swore, truly, he swore he would immediately use the Divine Sharpness and Shadowlessness Spell to slice that vicious little bastard who was about to bite in half!
Well, as for what to do after killing them, don't worry too much about that.
"Alright." Hagrid finally agreed, walked over, and herded the wolf cubs back to their den. He called to the little ones, "Children, don't get too close to them, or you might get bitten."
As he spoke, he waved his large hand, beckoning everyone to the place where he was breeding new animals.
Snape breathed a sigh of relief, but with a hint of regret. His sharp gaze swept over the wolf cubs before he finally caught up with the group.
They walked for a long time, a full half hour, until they arrived at a place in the forbidden forest where rocks were piled up.
"Be careful, everyone. These stones are loose. Don't cast any spells on them, or they'll collapse and bury us."
Hagrid kindly suggested that everyone enter a cave in a crevice in the rocks, but instead the young wizards all drew their wands and looked around warily, as if they were ready to cast a spell at any moment.
This is clearly a result of Professor Lockhart's teachings—when you feel threatened, forget everything else, draw your wand first, think about what spell you want to cast first, and be ready to cast it in an instant.
"Oh, relax, everyone relax." Hagrid tried his best to reassure the young wizards, but it was obviously not of any use. He turned to Lockhart for help, but received a helpless look in return.
What can we do then?
We had no choice but to keep moving forward.
Entering through the gaps between the large rocks, the path winds and descends diagonally, soon leading into an underground cave landscape, and then continuing deeper into the cave.
"This used to be the nest of an animal that looked a lot like a leech. I didn't know what it was. I found out that it had eaten a lot of animals in the Forbidden Forest. I accidentally killed it while trying to drive it away. Later, I found its nest here."
"That might not be a magical creature; it might be a creature of dark magic."
Hagrid explained, leading everyone into a downward tunnel that had been excavated and expanded, and down a large stone staircase suitable for Hagrid's pace.
I don't know how long we walked, but it got colder and colder as we went down. In the end, frost formed on the walls and stone stairs, forcing everyone to walk more carefully to avoid slipping down.
Finally, they reached the deepest part, and everyone couldn't help but shiver. The terrifying cold wind seemed to carry a magical attack, frantically drilling into their bones.
"Soul Fire!"
"Warm and healing!"
Crabbe cast the two spells almost without thinking.
A two-colored flame rapidly spread from his feet outwards, instantly transporting everyone who came into contact with it from the cold winter back to the comfort of a warm spring.
"Oh no, please don't!"
Hagrid turned around in a panic, waving his hands at Crabbe, looking extremely anxious. "Hurry up!"
Just then, a terrifying roar came from a dark corner in the distance. It was a strange and loud roar, like a horn, with a unique buzzing sound.
Crabbe looked at Hagrid with some confusion, but Lockhart called out to him, and he finally realized what was happening and dispelled the magic.
So everyone had to face the biting cold once again.
"Roar!" The monster quickly pounced from the shadowy depths. As it approached, the chains binding it tightened, pulling it to the ground. It then nimbly flipped over and leaped up, roaring at everyone.
"Merlin's beard!" the young wizards exclaimed in unison.
Even Lockhart and Snape gasped in surprise.
The magical creature in front of me is absolutely hideous!
A thick, semi-transparent scorpion tail grows from the back of the lion's body, and a humanoid head sits atop its neck!
That head that looked like a human head could only be described as humanoid; its eyes, nose, and ears were like a human's, but its mouth had three rows of sharp teeth, similar to those of a shark.
This head has red hair and a thick beard, with the thick fur extending all the way to the lion's body, mixed in with all the lion's mane, making it look incredibly disgusting.
"A sphinx with a man's head, a lion's body, and a scorpion's tail!" Snape's expression turned grave. "Its hide is said to be able to defend against almost any spell, and is even more valuable than dragon hide!"
Hagrid nodded sadly. "Yes, humans are always so cruel. Because of this characteristic, they hunt large numbers of animals to make leather armor and wizard robes for defensive magic. Nowadays, there are very few man-headed sphinxes left."
Lockhart looked at Snape with a strange expression. "You know this thing?"
Snape glanced at the grieving Hagrid and replied in a low voice, "Yes, the tail of this animal is the best ingredient for both deadly poisons and antidotes."
understood.
Lohat nodded.
"This sphinx is in heat right now, and it looks very uncomfortable. I can't find a lioness to breed with it," Hagrid said sadly. "Living all alone in this world, like a monster that no one can accept..."
Lockhart clearly understood what Hagrid meant. He was about to offer some words of comfort, but before he could decide what to say, Hagrid continued.
"So I brought it here. It's too cold here; it's not suitable for it to live in at all. Maybe it will feel the warmth brought by the fire crab here."
Hagrid sincerely explained his ideas for hybridizing and breeding magical animals to everyone.
Unlike Lockhart's idea of concocting special mating potions or forcibly forcing intercourse, he actually created opportunities for interspecies mating based on the characteristics of animals.
There seems to be a deep understanding of the magical properties of magical creatures themselves.
Lockhart could sense that the reason this sphinx was roaring so fiercely was somewhat insincere, as if it was begging Hagrid to let it go. The cold here was causing it great pain, and it even lowered its expectations to crave some warmth, even if it was just a little bit.
"You actually plan to crossbreed this thing with a fire crab?" Snape was completely stunned as he listened. "Fire crabs are food for sphinxes!"
Hagrid nodded, but his expression remained puzzled. "Yeah, what's wrong?"
"!!!" The young wizards listening in were all stunned.