Filch roared and rushed towards Argus, and the moment he saw Mrs. Norris.
He was stunned!
“My Mrs. Norris has become so beautiful!”
He couldn’t believe that the cat that had been with him for so many years seemed to have changed its body after just a few minutes of not seeing it.
If he hadn’t seen Mrs. Norris’s deep green pupils, Filch almost thought that this was a pet that Argus brought from the outside world.
“Mr. Filch, Mrs. Norris is indeed a beautiful cat.”
“You… what did you call me?”
Filch suspected that his ears were hallucinating.
He had been in Hogwarts for so long, and apart from all kinds of strange and ugly nicknames, he had never heard the little wizard call him anything else!
Even if the professor called him, it was just for formality.
Not from the heart!
But Argus was different. There was no boredom or contempt in his eyes when he looked at him!
It was exactly the same as looking at other wizards!
This made him feel unprecedented but long-awaited respect.
“Mr. Filch, if you mind this name, I can change it to something else.”
“No, no! Just this one!”
Filch was afraid that Argus would give him all kinds of nicknames like other little wizards, so he shook his head.
“That’s good. As for Mrs. Norris, I suggest you pay attention to her hygiene.”
“If possible, try to feed her more fruits.”
Argus had raised a cat for a while in his previous life, so he had some experience in raising cats.
He wanted to ask Mrs. Norris to get vaccinated and eat some nutritious cat food.
Thinking that this was the wizarding world, he changed his words.
Filch was silent for a while and nodded.
“I’ll pay attention.”
He took out an oil lamp from his office and picked up Mrs. Norris.
“Let’s go, I’ll take you to the Forbidden Forest.”
Seeing the thin wizard robe on Argus, he hesitated for a moment.
He spoke stiffly.
“The Forbidden Forest is not like a castle. You’d better wear more clothes when you go back.”
“Hagrid is an experienced guard. As long as you follow him well, there will be no danger.”
“Thank you for your reminder, Mr. Filch. I have put on clothes under my wizard robe in advance.”
Argus did not refuse the other party’s kindness and responded with a smile.
He sent Argus all the way to the outside of the Forbidden Forest.
Hagrid was already waiting here.
Seeing the two coming, he waved the light in his hand.
“Hey, Argus, this way!”
“Go!” Filch did not leave after saying that, until he saw Argus walk to Hagrid, he took Mrs. Norris back.
…
The Forbidden Forest at night was filled with a thick layer of fog.
The twisted trees were winding and crawling, and some strange noises came from time to time.
The roar from the depths of the Forbidden Forest was even more creepy.
“Woof woof!”
Argus heard the barking and noticed that a puppy was sniffing around him.
“Don’t be afraid, this is Fang! Although it’s small, it’s a good helper!”
“Let’s go, we just need to go around the outside of the Forbidden Forest. The little guys inside don’t like people disturbing them.”
Hagrid walked in front with a lamp, and his huge body blocked the view tightly.
Argus was relieved.
From Hagrid’s words, it can be judged that there has been no unicorn injury in the Forbidden Forest.
It proves that Voldemort’s target is still on the Philosopher’s Stone.
Without Voldemort, this trip to the Forbidden Forest can be said to be more than half safe.
“Be careful, Argus!”
“The road here is not easy to walk.”
As soon as the voice fell, a strange noise came from under the tree on the left.
Fang, who was exploring the way ahead just now, whimpered a few times and got behind Hagrid happily.
The atmosphere at the scene was a bit weird.
Hagrid had just finished praising Fang for being a good helper, but…
“Fang is just a little timid.”
Hagrid explained awkwardly and walked towards the tree that made the sound.
Argus drew out his wand, his face full of alertness.
“Argus, come and see!”
“It’s the Moon Beast!”
“You’re so lucky!”
As soon as Hagrid passed by, he waved his hands excitedly, motioning Argus to come over.
Moon Beast!
There is such a good thing in the Forbidden Forest!
Argus took a few quick steps forward.
Several pairs of large light green eyes blinked, huddled and stared at Argus and the others.
“Look, what a beautiful little fellow!”
“It’s a pity that I didn’t bring any tools. If their feces are collected before sunrise, it can make plants grow tall and big.”
When it comes to magical animals, Hagrid suddenly became interested and patiently explained to Argus.
“They are very shy and may only come out during a full moon.”
“Don’t bother them. I’ll take you back to the lounge after the patrol.”Hagrid brushed off the dirt on his body and continued patrolling the Forbidden Forest with Argus.
With Hagrid blocking the way in front and Fangy clearing the way.
The whole journey was smooth.
“Hagrid, don’t you feel bored patrolling the Forbidden Forest alone?”
Argus didn’t want to make the atmosphere between the two too awkward, so he started looking for a topic.
“It was a little bit at the beginning.”
“Later, I got used to it slowly, and there were so many cute little guys in the Forbidden Forest to keep me company.”
Hagrid replied carelessly.
Argus sometimes felt that Hagrid’s life was hard.
As a half-giant, he couldn’t fit in with the giants, and wizards were unwilling to accept him.
He finally met Dumbledore and was admitted to Hogwarts.
But he was framed by Voldemort again.
His parents were missing, and he only had one younger brother, Grawp, and he couldn’t communicate with him.
He stayed at the hunting ground all day, and there might not be anyone to chat with him for several days.
No wonder Argus came and made him so happy.
Time passed in a flash.
Before they knew it, the two had finished their trip to the Forbidden Forest tonight and were on their way back.
“I really wish you could come and accompany me every day!”
As they were about to leave the Forbidden Forest, Hagrid sighed.
Argus smiled: “If I put me in detention every day, Professor Snape would have trouble with me.”
“That’s not what I meant!”
“I know, I’ll come and accompany you more often when I have time.”
Just as the two were about to leave, footsteps suddenly came from behind.
Very hurried, and, not like ordinary creatures!
Hagrid protected Argus behind him almost instantly, and Argus also took out his wand and was ready.
The figure gradually emerged.
The upper body of a human being, but with four horse hooves.
“It’s you, Firenze.”
Hagrid breathed a sigh of relief, patted Argus on the shoulder, and signaled him to relax.
“Let me introduce you. This is Argus, Argus Grindelwald, my friend.”
“Hello, little wizard.”
Firenze was one of the few centaurs who was rational with wizards. He put down his bow and arrow and greeted Argus.
“By the way, Firenze, why are you here?”
“Aren’t you usually patrolling in the depths now?”
Firenze’s sapphire eyes stared straight at Argus.
“For him!”
