Chapter 333: Hogwarts Learning Panel Chapter 141

They only come to me to rest occasionally... but I reckon they should be here soon, you have to follow me closely."

Hagrid was wearing that mole-skin coat, and the big hound Fang stood at his feet, seeming unable to wait to set off.

The two stepped slowly into the Forbidden Forest.

The Forbidden Forest is located on the west side of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry grounds. Just as its name indicates, Hogwarts students are usually not allowed to enter the Forbidden Forest.

Only in special circumstances, such as being punished with detention for violating school rules or attending Care of Magical Creatures classes, are students allowed to enter the Forbidden Forest.

Now, Jia Siting was honestly violating school rules.

In the Forbidden Forest, the trees are dense, blocking the sunlight, and it is dim even during the day.

Jia Siting and Hagrid passed a stream where a large amount of yew, oak, and grass grew.

All the way, Jia Siting was thinking about what magical creature Hagrid was talking about. There are too many magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest—unicorns, werewolves, centaur colonies, Aragog and his family, etc., all live here.

Hagrid also said they would only rest here for a while, so what could it be?

Arriving at a place where chains were placed, Hagrid sighed "Oh my":

"It seems they didn't come, so it's tomorrow. Tomorrow we will meet at the same place."

When Hagrid was embarrassed, he wanted to pat Jia Siting on the shoulder, but Jia Siting dodged silently.

Then the two looked at each other like this.

"Sorry."

Hagrid rubbed his hands.

Jia Siting vaguely remembered that Fang was patted unconsciously by Hagrid last time and almost stuck out his tongue.

"Can you tell me what it is?"

Jia Siting asked.

"Oh, of course, haven't I told you? It's a Hippogriff."

Hagrid stretched out his hand wrapped in mole skin, and then gestured,

"They have the body, hind legs, and tail of a horse, but their front legs, wings, and head are like an eagle. Their beautiful beaks are the color of steel, and their bright, large eyes are orange.

The eagle claws on the front legs, ha! They are a full half-foot long... if you get a copy of 'The Monster Book of Monsters,' you will definitely be surprised by them!"

Jia Siting knew that Hagrid raised Hippogriffs in the Forbidden Forest, but that was a third-year thing.

But he didn't expect Hagrid to be making efforts when he was in the first year?

Although it was different from what Jia Siting thought, the Hippogriff Hagrid was going to introduce was not to be underestimated either.

The second magical creature cookie was settled, Jia Siting thought. Although Hippogriffs are dangerous, they are undoubtedly loyal after being tamed.

Jia Siting had forgotten the taming method, but Hagrid would obviously tell him.

"I plan to keep a few this year... but now, you should leave. If Professor McGonagall finds us—"

Hagrid muttered while walking toward the outside of the Forbidden Forest with Jia Siting. Suddenly, the sound of horses came from afar,

"Hurry up, Jia Siting, walk faster, I forgot to feed the Thestrals—"

Hagrid seemed a bit panicked.

He was in no danger alone in the Forbidden Forest, and nothing would happen even if he encountered any sudden situation. But now he had to soothe the hungry Thestrals and send Jia Siting out of the Forbidden Forest, so he was a bit flustered for a while.

"Thestrals, I read about them in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,' I can go with you, Hagrid."

An unexpected joy, Jia Siting thought. Thestrals are creatures used by Hogwarts as transportation, and they are also a kind of magical creature.

The third magical creature cookie was also settled...

With six 【Expert】 level magical creature cookies, Jia Siting could unlock a new title.

"You with me? Oh, what a good idea! But you probably can't see them, so you'll just stand with Fang."

Hagrid struggled for two seconds, then praised.

The two walked for about ten minutes and came to a place with dense trees, dark as dusk, without any snow on the ground.

Hagrid whistled, and Jia Siting saw it—a huge, reptile-like horse with wings.

It spread its tough black wings like a pterosaur and flew out of the bushes suddenly, like a strange giant bird. It circled a large circle and then suddenly fell in front of Hagrid.

When it was eating beef, Hagrid was still soothing Jia Siting:

"Don't be afraid, the Thestral is a magical creature. If you see raw meat suddenly disappear, it's because it went into its stomach. Just pretend it's invisible."

Jia Siting watched quietly until Hagrid noticed something wrong. He moved the Thestral's head to the left, and Jia Siting's gaze shifted slightly; he moved it to the right, and Jia Siting still stared at those hollow eyes.

"You... see it?"

Hagrid asked in disbelief.

Jia Siting nodded.

Hagrid was at a loss, and after a while asked:

"Only those who have witnessed death can see Thestrals. Whose death did you witness?"

This question made Jia Siting a bit unsure of how to answer. The deaths he had witnessed were more than just a few.

"A friend, he died silently, and no one cared about him. And some others, they were even less cared about.

No tombstone, no funeral. Even the names on the registration form were filled out wrong... Can I help feed the Thestrals?"

Jia Siting answered a little, and then, while Hagrid was stunned, took the raw meat and went to feed the Thestrals.

The Thestral is a magical creature that is very gentle after being tamed. If you can ignore its appearance, it is actually very easy to get along with.

【You harvested the magical creature Thestral (Wu Wu) with a skilled standard, proficiency +10】

【You harvested the magical creature Thestral (Wu Wu) with a skilled standard, proficiency +10】

【Thestral Wu Wu: Slightly close (10/300)】

Wu Wu?

The Thestrals in the Forbidden Forest initially only had one stallion and five mares. Wu Wu was the first one born in this forest—and also Hagrid's favorite.

No wonder it was the first to eat beef...

Wu Wu rubbed Jia Siting's hand, and Jia Siting asked:

"Hagrid, can I help feed it in the future?" ===== CHAPTER 334 =====