Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 169, Section 167: The Carnivorous Slug

The position of school board member was originally something Dudley intended to secure. The significance of this position goes beyond just being a school board member; with this status, Dudley would also have a voice in the Ministry of Magic.

After all, every family has a few children and a few relatives.

There are only a handful of magic schools in all of Europe. Where else can you go if you don't come to Hogwarts?

Moreover, Dali only paid a negligible amount of money to secure the position of school board member.

He has plenty of money, whether it's pounds or gallons, he can't even count them all. The situation in the Muggle world is excellent, and he's already bought up everything around him on the other side of the world. As for the Wizarding World, it goes without saying. Not to mention that "Dragonlance Chronicles" has made him a fortune, the Wizarding Cards have given him a steady stream of income, and even the venom from those eight-eyed spiders in the Forbidden Forest is enough to make him incredibly rich and worry-free. One ounce costs a hundred gallons.

He is now preparing to further upgrade the Wizarding Cards and bring the Muggle world's "The Lord of the Rings" to the Wizarding world, since they are all his creations anyway. Of course, Dudley's plan also includes another groundbreaking product.

The next step... even movies and related merchandise.

Dudley came from an age of entertainment to the death, and he was well aware of the influence these things could have.

Let's give these boring wizards, who have so little entertainment, a little shock.

Therefore, both logically and emotionally, Dudley needed the position of head of the Board of Directors. Although the British Ministry of Magic was useless, it also had its advantages. As long as you had money and status, it would be much easier to do many things.

Of course, Dudley didn't forget that Harry taking back the Potter family's shampoo business was also part of his plan.

The Potter family practically monopolizes the entire wizarding shampoo industry, so how could they only have a small Garon family fortune?

That little bit of Galleons isn't even enough for him to earn in a week.

So here's the question: Where did the money go?

Incidentally, Dudley has already started to purchase a property in the wizarding world, and the location has been chosen, near the Potter family's old house.

This was one of his obsessions: whether in the wizarding world or the world of ordinary people, one must have at least one house.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Outside Hogwarts Castle, near the Forbidden Forest, at the hut where the Forbidden Forest Guardian is located.

With the Chamber of Secrets now completely resolved, Hagrid has returned from the Ministry of Magic and is currently carrying a huge box in front of Dudley.

"Dali, these are the things you want."

Hagrid patted the box, and the force of his pat made it creak.

"Catching these slimy, sticky things is really difficult. They almost ruined my vegetable garden before, destroying countless cabbages and pumpkins. I've tried many methods, but I still can't get rid of these nasty little guys."

"They always come back after being killed for a short while."

"They have no natural enemies; even the goblins, who are not picky eaters, don't want to eat them."

Hagrid kept rambling on and on, but he was only describing the contents of the box.

It included lifestyle habits and precautions, but unfortunately, it was all scattered and disjointed, leaving listeners somewhat confused.

The box contained a swarm of carnivorous slugs, or carnivorous slugs.

This is a creature that exists in both the world of ordinary people and the world of wizards.

In the ordinary human world, carnivorous slugs feed on earthworms and other slugs. They are only larger and more brightly colored than ordinary slugs and pose no harm to humans. However, carnivorous slugs in the wizarding world are different. They are much larger and have a wider range of food sources. Small magical creatures such as fluffy slugs are among their diets, and they can also be aggressive towards humans.

Their teeth are just as sharp as those of piranhas.

Moreover, they are not picky eaters and will eat almost anything, including vegetables grown at Hogwarts. Hagrid even bought a potion to repel carnivorous slugs, which had some effect, but not much.

The main reason is that this thing has extremely strong vitality and, crucially, a fast reproductive ability.

Yes, her reproductive ability is comparable to that of a vixen.

Hagrid asked curiously, "By the way, what do you need these things for?"

"Let's do some experiments."

Dudley gave a brief reply, gently lifted the lid, and began to check the condition of the carnivorous slugs in the box.

The carnivorous slugs Hagrid caught were all unusually large and in excellent condition; they were currently gathered together, trying to gnaw through the box.

These little guys have really sharp teeth.

"Potion? It must be a potion. Only this course uses these disgusting and troublesome little creatures. But I've heard that carnivorous slugs are unstable and not suitable ingredients for potions."

Whenever the topic turns to magical creatures, Hagrid transforms into a master of chatter, capable of talking non-stop for an entire day.

Seeing that Dudley hadn't responded and was focused on the group of carnivorous slugs, Hagrid scratched his head awkwardly and remained silent for a while.

"Dullie, I heard from Dumbledore that if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been released so quickly. You completely solved the problem of the Chamber of Secrets, you found the truth, and you punished the murderer."

Hagrid spoke haltingly and stammeringly for a long time, and when Dudley looked at him, he finally said in an awkward tone:

"I...I meant to say thank you."

"I treated you and your family so badly, and now you're still willing to help me. I... I really don't know how to repay you."

You could tell he wasn't good at thanking people.

"It's nothing, Hagrid, it was just a small favor."

Dudley waved his hand, saying that rescuing Hagrid was just a side effect.

The more casually he acted, the more guilty Hagrid felt.

It's hard to imagine that Hagrid and Voldemort were classmates at Hogwarts.

He doesn't look like it either. Hagrid looks to be at most forty years old.

In fact, Hagrid is now over 60 years old and almost 70.

The same applies to Voldemort.

Dudley looked at the uneasy Hagrid, paused, and said, "Actually, there is something I need to ask you."

"Really? Really?"

Hagrid's eyes lit up when he heard that he was needed, but quickly dimmed again: "But I don't know anything about you. You're so amazing, so outstanding. I've heard from others that you might be the best student at Hogwarts. I mean, I probably can't help you."

"Don't underestimate yourself."

Dali waved his hand: "Everyone has their own expertise, and you are much better than me in this area."

"Really? I mean, am I that good? Just tell me what you need, as long as I can do it."

Hagrid thumped his chest, making a sound like he was beating a drum.

"How to breed amazing creatures of different species."

(End of this chapter)