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Harry thought for a moment and said, "Maybe... it just happens to be feeling unwell."
"Then it's quite good at choosing the right time."
Kyle picked up the tea on the table and took a sip, then said to Hermione, "I think you must have bought the book before school started."
"Yes, when I first went to Diagon Alley." Hermione frowned and said, "What's the problem?"
Kyle spread his hands and said, "In fact, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has been revised many times. I guess the people at Flourish and Blotts gave you the previous version."
As he spoke, he took out his book and handed it to Hermione.
"You can see for yourself."
After Hermione took it, she quickly turned to the page about dragons.
Just like what Kyle said, that's exactly what was written on it.
Looking at the publication dates, the two books were published more than 50 years apart.
"This is too much..." Hermione said angrily, "This is cheating, how could they do this!"
"This is normal. Newt has revised it so many times, but the cover has never changed. If you don't open it and look at it, it's hard to tell whether it is the latest version or not."
"Plus, there were a lot of people buying books before school started, so the clerk probably didn't notice that he had picked up the wrong one."
Hermione remembered that when she went to Flourish and Blotts, all the textbooks needed for Hogwarts were placed at the door, except for the box containing Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which was empty.
Moreover, the shop assistants were very busy at that time, and the book in her hand was found by herself from the corner of the bookshelf.
"Oh, damn!"
Hermione got even angrier, but this time it was at herself.
She found that the content in Kyle's book was obviously much more detailed. If she had known, she would have waited a little longer.
"If you really care about it, you can take it to Flourish and Blotts to exchange it during the holidays. I think they will agree." Kyle said with a smile.
Fifty years ago was the peak period of Newt's creation. Sometimes the newly revised version would be overturned and rewritten within a few days, so there were not many old books in stock at that time.
These books are of little use to ordinary people, but it is different for those bookstores. In order to show off their rich collection of books, they usually display a complete set of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".
"no need!"
Hermione returned the book to Kyle, "It doesn't cost much anyway. I decided to buy another one later."
After saying that, she sat back on the stool next to her.
It was too hot in front of the fireplace. Since Kyle had already found the dragon eggs, there was no need to go back and suffer.
Harry and Ron followed.
Without them blocking his view, Kyle could see the big black egg hidden under the kettle at a glance.
"Norwegian Ridgeback?"
"That's right." At this time, Hagrid walked in.
After closing the door, he said excitedly, "How is it? It's rare, right?"
Kyle nodded.
The Norwegian Ridgeback is second only to the Hungarian Horntail and the Australian White Eye, and is indeed rare.
……
On his way to find the rowan tree, Hagrid kept looking back at his hut.
"You should go back and take care of the dragon eggs. I know the way, so you don't have to go with me."
Hagrid shook his head firmly, "No, I can't let you go to the Forbidden Forest alone!"
"Okay then, I'll try to pick it faster." Kyle sighed in disappointment.
"But then again, how did you buy the dragon eggs?"
"I didn't buy it, I won it," said Hagrid. "I'm really lucky. A few days ago, someone who often drinks with me came to me and said that there was a man in the village playing cards with others with a dragon egg. He asked if I was interested."
"So you went to Hogsmeade?"
"I didn't want to go. You know, the Forbidden Forest has been in turmoil recently, but those are dragon eggs..." Hagrid lowered his voice and said excitedly, "That man was too stupid. I just used a little trick to trick him."
Kyle looked at the smug Hagrid, raised his eyebrows, and said nothing.
Being tricked by Hagrid... that speaks volumes.
"But what are your plans after it hatches?" Kyle asked.
"Oh, I've been reading." Hagrid turned his head and looked back at his hut.
"After it hatches, feed it a bucket of chicken blood brandy every half hour."
"Then you have to be careful," Kyle said. "Norwegian Ridgebacks are not a quiet species. They are as aggressive as Hungarian Horntails. It's impossible not to be discovered."
"Um...yeah, I'll be careful." Hagrid responded vaguely.
When he thought about the fact that he would be able to raise a dragon soon, why would he care about anything else?
"In that case." Kyle patted Hagrid's arm and said meaningfully, "If you need any help in the future, just let me know. Don't hesitate to ask."
The fire dragon grows very fast, and it only takes one month for it to surpass the current Lu Wei.
Kyle decided that he would take the time to expand the box when he returned.
……
The two of them came to the vicinity of the Moon Madness's lair. The mountain pear trees here were the best growing ones nearby.
Kyle walked over and examined the trunks of the rowan trees carefully, while Hagrid stood guard absent-mindedly by the side.
His mind was always on the dragon eggs in the cottage. He was worried whether the fire in the fireplace would go out, and whether Harry and the others would break the dragon eggs.
This made him look more and more nervous. He couldn't help but look back and wished he could go back immediately.
On the other side, Kyle looked around and soon found two young and less lush mountain pear trees.
This is the most suitable choice. It is much easier to transplant and is more likely to survive.
……
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 212 Ron's Illusion
After memorizing the location of the two mountain pear trees, Kyle did not stay any longer. He found Hagrid who was looking at the cabin with a bundle of branches he picked up.
"Oh... have you picked it so soon?" Hagrid turned his head and said falteringly, "I wasn't thinking about dragon eggs, it's just that something ran over there just now... maybe it was a cat raccoon." son."
"There are still Kneazles in the Forbidden Forest?"
"Yes."
Seeing that Kyle believed him, Hagrid breathed a sigh of relief and said, "In fact, there are quite a few Kneazles in the Forbidden Forest, but they rarely show up in front of wizards. Even I only see them once in a while.
You should know that these magical animals are very smart and very vigilant. If they want to hide, no one can find them. "
Kyle nodded. The Kneazle was indeed very smart.
Newt had always believed that they, like cats and panthers, had innate Legilimency abilities, but that these abilities were more complex and not part of any known magic.
But one thing is certain, you can never hide your intentions from a Kneazle, because they can easily see where your heart lies.
Subconsciously, Kyle thought of his own Tom, who ate and slept, slept and ate, and could turn his belly over with just his hand...
How should I put it? That guy is definitely an outlier among cats and leopards, just like a husky among wolves. His main feature is to be different.
When they returned to the cabin, Hagrid enthusiastically invited Kyle to come in and sit for a while.
"Maybe next time, Hagrid." Kyle shook his head and said, "I have to finish my homework quickly and take advantage of the holiday to deal with these branches.
By the way, remember to write me a letter on the day the dragon eggs hatch. I have helped Newt take care of baby dragons before, so I have some experience in this area."
"That's great..." Hagrid blurted out, and then coughed quickly and said, "No, I mean, of course it's possible, if you have time!"
"Don't worry about that. I'm sure I'll have time." Kyle waved his hand and walked towards the castle.
Hagrid turned and went back to the cabin.
In the room, Harry, Ron and Hermione were waiting anxiously. When they saw Hagrid coming back, they hurried over.
"Where's Kyle..." Harry asked.
"Oh, he has other things to do, and has gone back to the castle." Hagrid took off the bow and arrow on his shoulder and hung it on the wall, "I think you guys should go back to do your homework instead of pestering me here to ask questions about Professor Snape.
I guarantee you that he will never try to steal the Philosopher's Stone."
"But……"
Harry wanted to say something else, but Hermione spoke first: "Is what Kyle is going to do related to those pear branches? Also, what is the amulet you mentioned before?"
"This..."
Hagrid thought for a moment and said, "I remember it was a wooden sculpture about the size of a gold Galleon, and it seemed to be called something... a pass symbol... I don't remember the name, but the meaning must be correct.
That thing was so popular at Hogwarts last year that almost everyone had one."
"Pass the exam..." Harry and Ron's eyes lit up and they asked eagerly:
"Can that thing really help people pass the test?"
"How much!"
"You two..." Hermione said angrily, "If you want to pass the exam, read more books instead of relying on that amulet.
Also, can you use your brains to think about it, if that thing can really make everyone pass the exam, how could Professor McGonagall allow it to appear in Hogwarts... This is cheating!"
"Maybe Professor McGonagall doesn't know..." Ron retorted.
Harry nodded in agreement. "Or maybe the professors didn't consider it as a cheating method at all. After all, as Hagrid said just now, it only appeared last year, so it's only been a short time."
"You...hum!"
Hermione was so angry that she snorted coldly and ignored the two people. She turned her head and said, "Hagrid, do you think that amulet can really make everyone pass the exam?"
"Of course that's impossible." Hagrid said with a smile, "Even last year, many people got P (fail), and there were also quite a few D (terrible) and T (troll).
Hermione is right. If you want to pass the exam, you have to read more books. This is the only way."