Hogwarts: This fairy tale is too eerie

"Gurgle!!"

Louie, the three-headed dog, stood on end and growled menacingly at the three animal skulls!

"Merlin's beard!" Hagrid gasped, staring in shock at the three skulls. "What...what are those things?!"

He clenched his fists involuntarily, feeling a chill run down his spine!

The air in the room seemed even colder, and the candlelight in the corridor seemed to have dimmed a bit.

This...this is pure black magic!

Why would such a thing exist in the holy Hogwarts?!

Hagrid's pupils dilated in shock. Instinctively, he raised his hand to protect Thor, slowly backing away, thinking:

Thor must be terrified.

No matter what, he's just a freshman!

Hagrid's smooth, unwrinkled mind automatically ignored the strangeness about Thor, and he felt a sense of glorious responsibility welling up from the bottom of his heart!

—Louis, I'm leaving this to you!

"Thor! Don't be afraid, I'll get you out of here!"

Hagrid roared and, amidst the bewildered stares of Fulvi the Cerberus, grabbed Thor—

It couldn't be moved.

Thor, who was just a moment ago as light as a chick, now seemed to weigh a ton!

Dark magic, like tentacles, was firmly embedded in the ground, causing Thor's robes to flutter wildly.

"Mr. Hagrid."

An elegant, calm voice, devoid of any "fear," rang out.

Thor looked up, met Hagrid's bewildered gaze, and a smile that could only be described as insane spread across his face:

Why are you running?

"……what?"

Hagrid was stunned. He looked into Thor's misty gray eyes and suddenly shivered!

Because in those gray eyes, there was no fear or terror that ordinary people feel when facing strange things.

Yes, there is only the joy of a child seeing a sparkling gem!

In an instant, a feeling even more terrifying than that eerie skull surged up Hagrid's spine to the top of his head!

"Tick-tock tick-tock!"

The rapid, sharp ticking of the pocket watch echoed throughout the restricted area.

Thor spoke up with amusement:

"Aren't you happy, Mr. Hagrid? Look how lucky we are!"

Thor pointed at the three animal skeletons, his eyes filled with excitement and joy!

"If we find the last member of this adorable band, they'll be happy to play music for us!"

"Then we can put on the best concert for lonely Lou Williams!"

Lou Williams: ? ? ?

It suddenly looked up, its three pairs of eyes glancing at the eerie skull, then at Thor, and all three pairs of eyes revealed a human-like shock!

Who is the concert for?

me?

"Roar, roar—!"

The three enormous heads roared furiously, trying to swallow the evil demon that was trying to harm it whole!

Daddy, look at him—

Hagrid: "My God! Thor, what a kind and warm-hearted boy you are!"

Lou Williams: ?

Wang?

Hagrid's face was flushed, his eyes were moist, and he took out a dirty handkerchief from his pocket and blew his nose hard, looking at Thor with emotion!

He choked up as he said:

"I can't believe that even now, you're still thinking about my poor little darling! Still thinking about helping it out of its predicament and rescuing it from its dire situation!"

"Waaaah! Thank you, Thor!"

Hagrid opened his arms and hugged Thor tightly, crying out:

"And I... I actually found you strange, weird... I'm so wicked!!"

Thor was buried in Hagrid's thick, rough beard and smelled a mixture of sausage and earthy odors.

An exaggerated shout that makes your ears ring is a rude act that would never be seen at the Greene family mansion.

The steaming heat rose up like a bright sun, instantly dispelling the chill emanating from the illusion.

"..."

Thor blinked, the fervor that had surged within him from the discovery of the new fantasy entity subsiding slightly.

Hmm, this feels so unfamiliar.

But it doesn't feel bad.

Thor's eyes crinkled into a smile. He patted the simple, half-giant's thick arm, took a step back, and chuckled.

"As expected, Mr. Hagrid understands me. You must also think these fantastical beings are quite adorable, right?"

"Hahaha……"

Hagrid scratched his head, chuckled dryly, and his eyes darted around as if he were having a seizure.

At that moment, Thor suddenly felt a piercing gaze.

He turned his head and saw the eerie glow of three small animal skeletons.

The cold light burning in the hollow eye sockets stared at him without blinking, a deathly silence, devoid of the exaggerated joy of the song just now.

It was as if they were gazing at something they did not possess.

"...I will find the last member for you, esteemed Bremen Band."

With a bang, Thor conjured his top hat, solemnly pinning it to his front, his gray eyes fixed unblinkingly on the small animal skeletons.

He raised the corners of his mouth and said gently but firmly:

"Similarly, I will free you from suffering, and I will restore peace and happiness to you."

—Are these merely entities conjured up from stories? None of his business?

He couldn't agree with that.

Thor's eyes sparkled, revealing a deep love deep within them!

Even if you are just characters in a story, even if your background and experiences are written in ink, he still wants to bring peace and happiness to these beings.

Let's return to those beautiful fairy tales!

"Librarian, Saul Green, assures you." Saul bowed deeply, as if receiving the most important guest.

however.

The skulls of the three small animals remained unmoved.

He stared coldly at Thor with a mocking gaze emanating from the dark, worn sockets of his eyes.

It seems they've been hurt and betrayed too many times, and they're tired of hearing this kind of promise.

A few seconds later.

The lead meow grinned and sang loudly in an exaggerated voice:

Great! We'll be waiting for you here!

[When you find our fourth lost companion, the grand concert will begin!]

The feigned elation, laced with malice and mockery, made Hagrid frown and instinctively feel somewhat uncomfortable.

He began to worry whether bringing Saul here was a mistake.

After all, there are extremely precious magic stones placed below.

But Hagrid thought about it again.

What if this is also part of Dumbledore's plan?

So, I felt relieved again.

The night is deep.

Thor gave a polite bow and then left with Hagrid.

The gold pocket watch could guide him; the fourth band member he was looking for wasn't here.

"Crunch."

The wooden door closed, and the lock fell back down.

The mystery and darkness of this room were completely sealed in silence.

Meows, woofs, and gurgles silently watched the closed door.

Suddenly, the lead cat grinned, and its skull jaw clicked softly as it sang:

How foolish... to actually think we'd sing for him, meow...

"Oh! Of course it can sing!" the chicken clucked. "But—"

"That will be the last note he hears in this world," the dog barked, its voice both excited and somber.

The faint moonlight filtered through the narrow window opening at the top and into the room.

Three small, thin figures were projected in front of the three small skulls.

Holding hands, their thin skirts swayed gently, and above their heads were three animal masks: a cat, a dog, and a chicken.

next second.

"Splash!"

The little animals fell to the ground, the light in their eye sockets faded, and they turned back into ordinary skeletons.

Ah... in that beautiful little house of my dreams, let's sing forever...

A faint, sweet singing voice echoed.

Only the three-headed dog huddled alone in the corner, staring with its two large, copper-bell-shaped eyes.

—Now, forget about listening to music, I can't even sleep well.

……

A few days later, on Thursday.

In the school clinic.

"I'm really okay!"

Hermione rolled out of bed and, like a nimble little deer, hopped away from Head Nurse Madam Pomfrey's "clutches," her face full of terror!

—There's actually something more terrifying than Thor in this world! He's actually preventing her from studying!!

She wouldn't even let Saul bring her notes!

Absolutely terrifying!

"Thor must have been focusing all his attention on his studies all this time!" Hermione thought anxiously, sweeping down the corridor like a gust of wind.

"Nothing can stop Thor! My God, I might just meet a super-evolved Thor!!"

At that moment, Hermione spotted a tall and handsome figure in the crowd.

Her cheeks flushed instantly, and her heart pounded—Hermione realized she'd run too fast, so she stopped, panting, fanning herself with her hand, and hurried over, waving and stiffly calling out:

"Hey! Saul! I'm discharged from the hospital!"

Thor stopped and looked at Hermione with surprise, then smiled:

"Congratulations on your discharge, Hermione. I was so worried about you. You're just in time for your first flying lesson."

"Hehe~" Hermione smiled, revealing two small dimples, and asked expectantly, "What have you been up to lately? Have you learned any new magic?"

—He must be studying hard, after all, every strand of Thor's hair shines with the light of wisdom!

Hermione thought with a sparkle in her eyes.

"Yes, I've been very busy lately," Thor laughed heartily. "I'm preparing a concert for a very cute and lovable big dog."

......ah?