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Chapter 400, Chapter 398: Pukchi in the Forbidden Forest (Thanks to Silver Alliance for Rainy Night in the Deep Winter)

Sheen returned dejectedly.

But after a few seconds, his furrowed brows slowly relaxed.

It doesn't matter if he can find Ms. Ravenclaw again next time.

The important thing is that he got the answer.

The air was cold, and the moon was still high in the sky.

Only a faint grayish-green tinge appeared on the distant horizon, indicating that dawn was gradually approaching.

As Sheen walked out of the Ravenclaw common room and looked at the Ravenclaw portrait again, he felt a sense of disorientation.

Even stranger than sending away ghosts occurred: talking to the dead souls.

In fact, he still had many questions.

For example, why was Ravenclaw chosen as his successor? Was there any special selection process involved?
For example, what magic does that old Ravenclaw book possess? Sheen clearly saw the words "The Book of Ghosts" appear on it.

But that's alright. He has plenty of time to explore the mysteries of magic, and what's even more delightful is that he happens to be good at it.

Sheen has so much to do this weekend.

Several distinctive features are easily spotted on the planning map:
[Practice Legilimency magic in the cellar], [Create a cheap "telephone"], [Master the art of making cat and leopard cookies]...

But none of these are as important as what he has to do now.

He stepped into the corridor, where a thin layer of white frost covered the ground.

Brightly colored flowers left over from Valentine's Day were stuck in the armor on both sides.

It seemed too early; not only were the young wizards still asleep, but the ghosts also didn't seem to have started moving around yet.

Sheehan conjured up a cushion in the corner where Ms. Gray often came from and sat there reading for a while.

After a long time, Ms. Grey still did not float over.

Just then, a huge red exclamation mark appeared on the planning map.

So Sheen packed his books and prepared to head to the Forbidden Forest.

It was very cold, and the young wizards were all wearing gloves.

As Sheen passed through the fourth-floor corridor, he was slightly surprised to find that the black cat statue was draped with a scarf, and there were some little wizards praying happily beside it.

He had been planning to pass by quickly, but suddenly stopped.

He watched as the young wizards shared desserts and chatted about interesting stories next to the black cat statue, rubbing together steaming grapefruit juice to ward off the chill.

The Castle Cat Club seems to have become more than just a simple club; it's connected to the lives of young wizards, like a ball of yarn.

Sheen suddenly understood something and changed his mind again.

He decided that next time, perhaps he could look at the club members' dreams.

For example, how did Minister Hannah come up with the idea for this club?

……

The snow outside the castle was soft, the woods were all white, and the trees looked as if they had been sprinkled with cotton wool.

The snowflakes swirled slowly in the air, finally landing on Sheen's slightly flushed face and melting.

“Sheen—”

Hagrid was waving from afar, and behind him, smoke was rising from the chimney of Hagrid's hut.

Good morning, Hagrid.

Sheen also raised his hand.

"Oh my gosh—I have some great news for you! Come in and tell me—"

Hagrid swept his arm around Sheehan and sent him tumbling into the house.

"Dumbledore agreed—I knew it would be like this: drink a cup of pear stewed with dragon milk, Fenrir of Hufflepuff taught me that—he agreed, I knew it would be like this, next semester you'll be the teaching assistant for Magical Creatures Protection."

As Hagrid spoke, he brought Sheen a cup of hot, sweet-looking drink.

Becoming a teaching assistant was also a novel experience for Sheen.

He nodded, his cheeks becoming slightly rosier as he entered the house.

“Yes, yes, I heard, yes, Mr. Scamander said… I’m in contact with him… You have a special magical creature…”

Hagrid seemed embarrassed and a little awkward.

"Cat Leopard?"

Sheen appeared to be asking a question, but he had already confirmed it.

"Merlin! He really is a cat-leopard!"

Hagrid exclaimed. "Sorry, Hagrid, I have to ask Ifar."

Sheen pondered for a second.

"You can communicate with it?!"

Hagrid suddenly slammed his hand on the table.

"Oh, I'm sorry..."

Hagrid reluctantly withdrew his hand.

"I'm leaving Hogwarts for the Ministry of Magic soon, and I heard they're considering dropping the charges. Oh, it's all thanks to you!"

A genuine smile spread across Sheen's face.

He knew about this; Rita said the Hogwarts professors had put in a lot of effort.

Of course, Headmaster Dumbledore is perhaps the most crucial figure.

"So, you might have to help me manage the Forbidden Forest. But be careful. Norber may have come back; I saw many... spider corpses before."

Hagrid stammered, then thought again and realized that the matter seemed too dangerous.

For a little wizard.

"I'll help, um... can I get someone to help me?"

Sheen agreed.

Just in time, Ifa hasn't been out and about for a long time.

As for managing the Forbidden Forest, Sheen has excellent options.

For example, the butler, Pukchi.

"Oh, Sheen! Of course!"

Hagrid's eyes immediately welled up with tears.

He suddenly felt annoyed—he had actually left such a dangerous forbidden forest to the little wizard!
It wasn't until he saw Bai Yi transform into a fire dragon and frolic in the Forbidden Forest that he gradually remembered something.

In the Forbidden Forest, the Thestrals were so frightened that they flew into the sky; the Bowtruckle clung tightly to a large tree, trying to make itself invisible; a group of centaurs came following the sound, and after seeing the familiar fire dragon, they glanced at Sheen in the hut with strange eyes before disappearing into the forest.

"Bai Yi".

Sheen called out, and Bai Yi, who had melted a patch of snow, reluctantly returned.

"I think... everything's alright."

Hagrid said sullenly.

He seemed to have found the culprit behind the death of the eight-eyed giant spider, and after a brief period of frustration, he became excited again.

"Well then, here's the cabin key. Goodbye, Sheen."

Hagrid handed the key to Sheehan with peace of mind and then walked out of the cabin.

Sheen saw a motorcycle belching black smoke before disappearing into the horizon.

Hagrid is about to be completely exonerated, and not just at Hogwarts.

Thinking about this interesting thing, Sheen opened the Wizard's Book.

……

Butler Pukchi really liked the vast forest, and Sheen left Bai Yi with Butler Pukchi.

Walking through the snow, looking up, every window of Hogwarts Castle seemed to be glowing with warm light.

In the distance, Sheen spotted a familiar figure. He raised his hand, and his flying broom shot out like lightning.

A dozen seconds later, Sheen appeared not far from the Ravenclaw Tower.

Opposite him was a door to a corridor, and at the end of the corridor, Ms. Grey drifted further and further away.

"Ms. Ravenclaw."

Sheen said.

“Green…”

Ms. Gray spoke softly.

　Thank you to the Silver Alliance on a rainy winter night.

　　Thank you for your support!

　　Because there are no drafts available, Lu will add five extra chapters tomorrow and the day after.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)