[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-389":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hogwarts Learning Panel",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2250627,4210,"Chapter 389: Wizard Sean's Forbidden Forest","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-389",389,"\u003Cp>Walking across the lush green lawn, one could see the Forbidden Forest dark and shadowy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The treetops rustled, and beech leaves scattered snowflakes in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small owl flew past the smoke rising from Hagrid’s chimney, heading toward the castle, then vanished around the owlery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean lowered his head slightly and saw Hagrid digging vigorously in front of his hut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He roughly understood what Hagrid was doing—it must be clearing land to grow vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked in excellent spirits:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his face flushed red, eyes lowered to his massive hands, a broad smile hidden behind his wild, tangled black beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every now and then he glanced at the owls landing on his windowsill, then rushed over to unfold the newspapers they dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading just one line, his beard would begin to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hogwarts Gamekeeper Exonerated: A Wizard’s Terrifying Past!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the headline of the most daring newspaper; no wizard in the magical community could ignore such a title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the eye-catching headline, the article’s content was unexpectedly intricate and dramatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting from Hogwarts’ ancient secrets, to the thrilling investigations of several young wizards—the article used only a few subheadings to hold attention:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient Secrets… Echoes in the Hallway… Bloodstained Sword… Spiders on the Run… Shocking Truth…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the article did not name the young wizards involved, the house points added were unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hagrid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid jerked his head up, saw Wizard Sean and the others, and immediately dropped his hoe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s you—come in, quickly—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So everyone stepped inside Hagrid’s hut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, thank you, I don’t even know how to say it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid rubbed his hands, frantically pouring pumpkin juice for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That terrible person, who hid in Hogwarts for so long—I never imagined… only Wizard Sean, oh, and Headmaster Dumbledore would know the full truth… Now it’s settled, perfect, everyone knows… I always thought it didn’t matter…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face bore a long-absent sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, it’s nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron spoke, likely to ease the growing silence in the hut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps. After all, the greatest danger was resolved from the start.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione said with implication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew what she meant: if Wizard Sean hadn’t discovered the Basilisk and unbelievably defeated it, it was unimaginable how much damage the inhuman Voldemort might have inflicted on Hogwarts with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione thought: perhaps many would have been petrified by the Basilisk, and the wrongly accused Hagrid would have been arrested again; worse still, Headmaster Dumbledore might have been temporarily suspended due to these terrifying attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Hogwarts would have truly fallen into grave danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wizard Sean, could you come here for a moment…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid was always outwardly rough but inwardly tender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his hug didn’t dislocate Wizard Sean’s ribs, Wizard Sean wouldn’t mind such displays of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, Wizard Sean clearly couldn’t avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Hagrid crouch down, and then something damp touched his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid held himself tightly in check; Wizard Sean could feel his restraint, his careful, fleeting touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid said, wiping his eyes, then gradually burst into joyful excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He insisted everyone stay for afternoon tea, then picked up his hoe and headed to the vegetable patch to pick pumpkins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid added as he walked toward the pumpkin patch,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor Dumbledore told me some wonderful news—for next term… I don’t even know how to express my excitement, but you’ll find out soon—oh, this is all thanks to you, truly amazing…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What wonderful news?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron asked with full curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, it’s not fully confirmed yet, but you’ll know next term.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid strolled off, humming a tune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s happening next term?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked thoroughly puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wizard Sean had a rough idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Kettleburn, the Care of Magical Creatures teacher, would retire next term, according to the old professor, to enjoy more time with his aching limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Headmaster Dumbledore would happily announce that the one filling his position would be none other than Rubeus Hagrid, who agreed to take on the teaching role alongside his duties as Gamekeeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to overstate how important becoming a teacher was to Hagrid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always felt deep belonging to Hogwarts; becoming a professor was likely the best honor he could ever receive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Hagrid had never been a fully qualified wizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was expelled from Hogwarts in third year over a false accusation; only recently had he been cleared, gaining this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wizard Sean, could you come with me for a moment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid suddenly said, wearing a shy smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid everyone’s intense curiosity, Wizard Sean nodded and walked into the vegetable patch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I can’t hide it from you—I know how hard you worked for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve helped me so much…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid said, radiant with joy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor Dumbledore said Professor Kettleburn will retire before next term… he wants me, me to… ”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations, Hagrid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean smiled,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, what can I help you with?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, oh, is it that obvious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid scratched his head sheepishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean smiled, saying nothing, but his eyes clearly conveyed: “It’s fine, go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Hagrid feel Wizard Sean resembled Dumbledore more and more—though of course, Hagrid no longer believed the rumors that Wizard Sean would one day surpass Dumbledore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, well, I’m sorry to trouble you. You see, now that I’m a professor, becoming a professor…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid wore a sweet smile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be so busy, Merlin, just look at your parents—they never stop moving!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that word, Wizard Sean’s gaze flickered, but he chose to keep listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, you see, I can’t find anyone to help manage the Forbidden Forest—many of the lovely creatures are still babies and need care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only you can help. Of course, I won’t ask you to spend much time—only when I’m truly swamped, I hope you’ll still come to help—through this magical map.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid held up the map, earnestly pleading,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re willing, I’ll apply to Professor Dumbledore for you to become an assistant in Care of Magical Creatures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His joy was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>",1000,"2026-06-19T10:00:41.888Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","26a802e144a05d1d0b8fe29276f5b8fbfd3d35e46213a866e1a6edea93136c5b","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-390","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-388",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]