The big black dog's skeleton is very large, just like the legendary Black Shack that scorched the earth wherever it passed.
But there is no pungent smell of sulfur on its body, and its hair has no luster at all. Only its eyes are the same yellow.
After cleaning and treatment, Vincent squatted in front of the big head with his tongue sticking out.
It looks a lot like a Scottish Deerhound, maybe it's a genetic mutation that turned it black.
There are many legends about black dogs in the UK, including Black Shack, Dog Devil, Flanders Old Red Eye, etc.
People generally believe that black dogs are a symbol of evil and are monsters that will bring misfortune when they appear.
This black Scottish deerhound, which was too tired to move, was probably abandoned because of its coat color, and lived in Hogsmeade where it met some superstitious wizards.
Evil? Misfortune?
Damn it! The black dog is clearly an expert at guarding the house and warding off evil spirits!
Vincent is not superstitious, nor does he believe in Western things.
Dogs are not allowed in Hogwarts Castle, but you can take them home if you learn to follow them in advance.
No, he is the school director.
Hagrid can raise his teeth in the Forbidden Forest, which can enrich biological diversity.
The big black dog seemed frightened by his eyes and struggled to stand up.
"Want to eat meat? Want to make new friends?"
It froze for a moment, then began to struggle again.
Vincent was a little embarrassed.
It's not safe to stay in Hogsmeade, and our current relationship isn't good enough to go back.
Take your time and get it some food.
When he stood up, the big black dog stopped struggling.
When the black and white vortex appeared, it jumped up again as if it was frightened.
Ten minutes later, Vincent came back with pies and steaks bought from the Three Broomsticks pub.
He was wearing a black robe and a hood. The big black dog seemed to recognize who it was by the smell. He looked up and then lay down again.
There was no reaction when I walked over. There was trust but I still remained vigilant.
For stray dogs, this is the best situation.
Vincent lifted the transformation spell and said, "Eat, I bought a lot."
The pies and steaks were low in fat and salt, and the hungry black dog finished them in a few seconds.
Losing weight and overeating suddenly can cause many diseases.
For the sake of its health, no matter how hungry it is, don’t feed it too much at once.
What's more, this big black dog is very proud and will lie down quietly after eating.
It was still raining outside, Vincent yawned and sat next to it.
The time on the watch is almost early in the morning, but the freshman dinner has just started at Hogwarts Castle.
He reached out and stroked the big black dog's head, then closed his eyes and dozed off unconsciously.
When I woke up, the big black dog was still there, but he had changed his position and was lying in another corner.
It's almost 1am, so it's a good time to go back.
Vincent stretched, stood up and walked towards the big black dog.
"I'm going back. I'll bring some new friends over to see you when I have time."
He did not choose to apparate into the secret passage, but turned around and slowly walked out of the cave entrance.
The big black dog raised his head slightly and looked at his back as if hesitating about something.
There are two choices before it.
One, continue to stay in the cave.
Two, follow me.
"Woof woof!" The big black dog suddenly got up and ran towards the entrance of the cave.
Maybe the pies and steaks were delicious, or maybe it thought the other person was a good person, so it finally chose to follow him.
Vincent stopped at the entrance of the cave, half squatting and spreading his hands.
The big black dog also stopped listening, but did not jump into his arms.
"Well, trust needs to be accumulated little by little."
The alder wand was pointed at it, casting a waterproofing charm.
The rain fell on the invisible film, and Vincent turned around to find it following quietly behind him.
He had to follow him even in the rain, and it seemed that he was very reluctant to let him go.
Follow a path outside the village to an abandoned cabin.
Opening up the dusty old carpet, there was a wooden trap door underneath.
The secret passage inside leads to the statue of Gregory the Toady on the sixth floor of the castle.
Although there is the prefects' bathroom next to it, Myrtle often stays there and not many students go there.
2 a.m., 9 p.m. in reality.
After waiting for a few minutes, Vincent opened the entrance to the statue in front of him.
He had returned to the dormitory 5 hours ago, and now he only needed to ensure that the big black dog was not discovered.
The corridor is empty, and the dinner party may not be over yet.
The big black dog quietly followed him to a window.
Facing an unfamiliar environment, it not only showed no curiosity, but was very cautious.
Stray dogs are suspicious, cautious, and extremely wary.
They have been injured and experienced the cruelty of life, and they always want to have a caring owner and a home that can protect them from wind and rain.
"Don't scream, otherwise I will have to go into the principal's office to drink tea again."
Regardless of whether it understood or not, Vincent turned the open window into a rope.
Apply a shock-absorbing spell to both yourself and the big black dog, and give your hands a general protection.
After completing all preparations, squat down and look into its big, cloudy yellow eyes.
He tentatively reached out and hugged her, without resisting, and then used a little more force.
It weighs about the same as the two little witches, and can be held with one hand when placed on the shoulder.
Vincent stood on the windowsill, threw the rope down and patted the big black dog on the back.
"Don't be afraid, it will be over soon."
Hold the big black dog tightly with your right hand, and slightly loosen your left hand holding the rope.
He jumped from the window sill and held on to the rope tightly before landing.
All the protection offsets the friction, and the shock-absorbing spell greatly reduces the shaking.
He was well prepared and the big black dog didn't bark.
Noisy sounds came from the direction of the auditorium, and the dinner was indeed not over yet.
Vincent walked towards the Forbidden Forest with confidence.
The big black dog didn't hesitate or be afraid, and followed him quietly as before.
When passing by Hagrid's hut, I could faintly hear a crackling sound.
There was a smell of rotten fish and shrimp floating in the air, probably some kind of aquatic magical creature used for teaching.
I walked through tall trees and came to a cave. Not long after I stood there, a "hissing" sound came from inside.
A huge black shadow emerged from the hole, and the big black dog bared its teeth and roared.
"Don't be afraid, this is my friend."
Vincent knelt down and stroked its back.
When Jomgander poked his head out, the big black dog that had stopped barking lay down, curled up and shivered.
This is an instinctive fear from living things.
"Look, it's okay." Vincent reached out and touched Jomgander's big face.
"You will be neighbors from now on, so you must get along well."
"Hiss—" Jomgand agreed.
The big black dog stood up carefully.
The fact that it didn't escape immediately proved that there was already trust between it and Vincent.
As the relationship deepens, it will definitely come out of the shadows.
"Jomgande, this is Xiaohei."
He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that the big black dog with his head turned away didn't like this name.
"Xiao Hei?"
Totally unreasonable.
If you are dark, you cannot be called Xiaobai.
And it has the same name as Luo Fu’s nine-tailed fox.
"Biscuits? Pies? Steaks?"
Vincent pulled its head back and said, "Forget it, let's call it Xiao Hei."
Jomgander rolled his eyes, and Xiao Hei followed suit.
In terms of naming, he was as simple and direct as ever.