Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 221, page 219: It's the Boggart, the Boggart who was transformed into a Dementor by the Confusion Charm.

Crookshan skipped and hopped ahead, leading the way with a smug air, while the big black dog followed dejectedly behind.

Ever since losing to this little cat, it comes to find me every few days.

Yes, it lost, it lost to a kitten.

And no matter where he hides, as long as he's at Hogwarts, the kitten will eventually find him.

Left with no other choice, he could only faithfully fulfill his duty as a follower.

It still can't understand why it lost to such a tiny creature, nor can it understand why the other's strength is so terrifying and its speed so incredible.

It looked like it could pin the other to the ground with one swipe of its paw, but it was the other who pinned it to the ground with one swipe of its paw and couldn't get up.

The big black dog followed Crookshanks all the way to the top of one of the separate towers in Hogwarts Castle, which is the "Owl House" - originally the roosting place of the owls.

But today, there are not only owls here, but also many other kinds of animals.

Toads, cats, mice, etc., but the most common are owls.

These are all Hogwarts' pets.

Draco's pet eagle owl, Harry's pet Hedwig, and Neville's pet Raffer were all prominently featured.

When Crook Mountain appeared, the pets all made way for it, just like subjects welcoming the arrival of a king.

Crookshanks, head held high and chest puffed out, arrogantly led his big black dog to sit in the main seat. This cat was destined to be a ranger.

As they passed by, the pets all stared at the big black dog with curious eyes.

The big black dog kept its head as low as possible.

This is the first time in its life that it has been surrounded by a group of pets.

After making a few calls, Crookshan pulled out a bag from somewhere.

The moment the bag appeared, all the pets' eyes were glued to it, each one seemingly staring with golden light.

There seems to be something very interesting inside.

When Crookshan opened the bag, the big black dog saw what was inside.

A bag of pet food.

Fantastic Animal Food (Perfect): Suitable for mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.

The moment the bag was opened, the pets began to get restless, looking eager to snatch it. But after Crookshan let out a meow, they all quieted down.

"It's just a bag of pet food; I thought it was something special."

The big black dog didn't think much of it; he had seen these ordinary brown granules before in a pet store.

Although it's quite hungry now, it won't eat any pet food.

Crookshank, carrying a bag, began distributing food to the other pets.

Don't be fooled by its small size; it seems to have an endless supply. Even after pouring some in front of each pet, the food in the bag shows no signs of decreasing.

A bowl was naturally piled high in front of the big black dog.

He refused to eat this stuff, preferring to rummage through the kitchen garbage rather than eat it.

"They really treat me like a little brother."

The big black dog thought to itself.

Thinking this to himself, the big black dog involuntarily lowered his head and took a small bite.

"It's good to just pretend."

It cannot leave Hogwarts yet and must stay here. As long as it can catch that traitor, it would be willing to eat anything, even 'shit', let alone some pet food.

However, the moment the tongue touches the rations

It was stunned.

This taste.

"Wonderful!"

Deep within the black dog's soul, it seemed as if someone was shouting with rolled-up eyes.

It smells so good!

This is the best thing it has eaten in decades.

He swallowed it quickly and started the second bite.

Once you start eating, you just can't stop.

It started eating heartily, and in no time it had finished off all the food in front of it, even licking the plate clean of the crumbs.

After finishing the meal, he licked his lips as if he still wanted more.

I'm even looking forward to when I'll get to eat it next.

But soon, immense guilt filled the big black dog's heart.

"What are you doing, Sirius?"

"Your objective is to capture Peter, that damned traitor!"

"No, I can't keep going down this path of depravity!"

The big black dog's gaze grew more determined, and then it looked toward Crook Mountain.

Crookshan felt the big black dog's gaze and, thinking it hadn't eaten enough, asked.

"Meow (Would you like some more?)?"

The big black dog paused for a moment, then nodded vigorously.

You need to be well-fed to have the energy to grab people.

After enjoying a delicious meal, it seized an opportunity to extract the password to the common room from Gryffindor's pets.

If it were the fat lady guarding the door, it would be difficult for him to enter the Gryffindor common room, but since it was Sir Cadogan guarding the door, it was too easy. This guy wouldn't care who gave the password.

When the little wizards all went to class in the morning

This is a golden opportunity.

Want to play together?

"want!"

When the other pets made a request, the black dog, in a great mood, readily agreed and happily mingled with the group of pets.

The next day, one by one, the young wizards of Gryffindor emerged from the common room, yawning and rubbing their eyes. A few who had overslept hurriedly grabbed their textbooks and rushed out of their bedrooms.

During Defense Against the Dark Arts class, Professor Lupin looked on with a hint of helplessness as he watched the silvery filaments shooting from the tips of the young wizards' wands.

Even with his personal instruction, the students' learning progress was truly frustrating.

Learning advanced spells requires not only hard work and guidance from renowned teachers, but also a certain amount of talent.

This is why professors at magic schools rarely teach advanced spell knowledge.

"Professor, I think you need a teaching aid."

Dudley believed that talent issues could be compensated for in other ways, and he considered the best way to learn to be through practical experience.

"Teaching aids?" Professor Lupin's first thought was Dementors.

But now, with the relationship between Dementors and wizards at rock bottom due to Quidditch matches having plummeted, Lupin simply doesn't have the nerve to hire others as sparring partners.

"I happen to have a teaching aid here."

As they spoke, a flash of white light appeared, and a sinister, chilling aura spread out, gradually revealing a monster draped in a tattered cloak.

"Dementors!"

Lupin picked up his wand and looked at the object with a wary expression.

Dudley shook his head, saying firmly and forcefully, "No, it's a Boggart."

Lupin was taken aback, thinking he had mistaken the creature for someone else. He then carefully examined it and found that it did not have any Boggart characteristics at all; it was indeed a Dementor.

"Boggart!" Dudley emphasized again.

Hearing Dudley's confident reply, Lupin asked again, somewhat unsure of himself. Based on his years of experience dealing with dark creatures, he was certain.

Isn't this obviously a Dementor?

Dudley answered for the third time, still with great certainty: "It's a Boggart, a Boggart who was transformed into a Dementor by the Confusion Charm."

(End of this chapter)