Just after noon, the sun shines through the clouds, reflecting mottled light and shadow on the grass outside the window.
Newt Scamander was sitting at the dining table in the living room, looking at the parchment spread out in front of him. He didn't know where to start for a moment. Tina had already taken the children to the national team's Quidditch pitch.
He has at least two or three hours left.
The idea of "borrowing a dog" from Dumbledore was not Newt's whim.
You know, the three-headed dog is not an ordinary creature that you can encounter. After so many years, even Newt Scamander has never personally raised this legendary creature, which was the favorite companion of ancient wizards.
As for Elena's incident, it was not so much that he really needed a reliable guard, but rather that he took the opportunity to use this as an excuse to get such a magical creature from Dumbledore and study it at close range.
Fan——Even so, Newt was still a little hesitant on how to word the letter asking for the three-headed dog.
After all... he has never been good at asking for something...
Newt glanced at the feeding chart hanging by the door, thought slowly and wrote:
"Dear Professor Dumbledore:
"After taking a careful inventory of the animals that are still being raised at home, in order to better teach and take care of the students you sent here, I think I need to add some necessary security measures and teaching aids here."
Yes, magic guards and one of the teaching goals, that's a pretty reasonable excuse.
On the one hand, three-headed dogs were originally the best choice for ancient wizards to guard treasures; on the other hand, three-headed dogs that have been tamed by wizards are very suitable for use as assistants to wizards, both in terms of intelligence and loyalty.
action.
"If your previous description is not an exaggeration, then what you sent to my house is actually a Hungarian Horntail with a hybrid Veela appearance, and a heart comparable to that of a Gringotts elf. I am not completely sure whether she is still alive.
Before carrying 'that person's' will for revenge, I need a reliable guard to temporarily block the passage to the animal area."
Newt Scamander's logic became smoother and clearer, and his quill moved rapidly.
"Not long ago, I heard from a friend that there was a domesticated adult three-headed dog in Hogwarts Castle. I hope you can temporarily send it to me during this period, so that it can serve as a guard and teaching object.
At the same time, it’s considered compensation.”
To be honest, he had been tricked many times by Dumbledore and the wizarding world, so he was no stranger to the word compensation.
But after so many years of struggling in the pit, Newt has become more and more skilled in dealing with various troubles, and has gradually learned how to claim some reasonable compensation within certain limits - and, although he
Because I am obsessed with the world of magical animals, I don’t like to interact with people, but raising magical animals requires a lot of resources.
Now in his nineties, Newt Scamander is no longer the shy, innocent boy he once was.
After pondering for a few seconds, Newt thought about it and added a few more words.
"Don't worry, I don't intend to possess this big dog. I just want to update some of the missing information in the Fantastic Beasts Illustrated Book of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In short, as long as you can convince Mr. Hagrid to give this three-headed dog
Lend it to me temporarily for a month, and the 'lodging arrangement' for this time will be written off, and I will not have any complaints from now on."
Newt Scamander suddenly stopped writing. He vaguely felt that some shadow was approaching.
But after he thought about it carefully, there didn't seem to be many problems.
The only 'borrowed' three-headed dog that may have a problem, if it is really difficult to tame or is dangerous, Professor Dumbledore will naturally reject it directly - as a well-known top wizard in the world of magical animals, even if he has previously
He had no experience raising a three-headed dog, but Newt didn't have much doubt about whether he could control the big dog.
Maybe it's because I made a fuss out of a molehill this time?
However, in view of the lessons he has learned since getting to know Albus Dumbledore, Newt doesn't think there is anything wrong with being a little more cautious about Elena - Dumbledore has tricked him over the years.
There are quite a few times.
"Finally, I have another question. Did you secretly promise anything strange to that child?
"Your student and friend, Newt Scamander."
After putting down the quill and reading it from the beginning, Newt took out his wand and tapped it lightly on the parchment. The paper automatically floated and folded, and then pulled the blank parchment below to expand into an envelope and wrap the letter paper.
After carefully tapping the envelope a few times and casting the unique tracking magic mark that he and Dumbledore had in private contact, Newt walked to the owl loft at the top of the tree house and found an owl.
The little guy shivering in the corner.
It was only then that Newt discovered the first strange change after Elena came -
I don’t know why, but all the owls in his house were more or less nervous at this time. Most of the owls that were supposed to be resting woke up, huddled together in fear, and cooed uneasily.
Voice.
Is this... the suppressive power of hybrid Veela over birds?
Even the pure-blooded Veela's enraged form is probably nothing more than this. I don't know to what extent that little white-haired dumpling has strengthened its own blood magic power. Just staying in the room for a while can produce such an effect.
Effect.
Newt sighed secretly, calmed the panicked little owl a little, and tied the letter to the other person's talon.
After finally receiving a letter delivery mission that allowed him to travel far away, the owl rubbed the back of Newt's hand with rare intimacy, made a cooing sound of unknown meaning, and then quickly flapped its wings and flew towards the distant sky.
Watching the owl messenger gradually blending into the sky, Newt breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little relieved.
It's just a month to take care of a little mixed-blood Veela. If you can get a chance to raise a rare three-headed dog, this exchange seems acceptable if you think about it carefully. "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" has not updated a new animal illustration for a long time.
"Three-headed dog, I really hope Professor Dumbledore can agree..."
Newt murmured something in a low voice, roughly appeasing the other owls in the owl loft.
Immediately afterwards, he took out his pocket watch and checked the time, and quickly walked downstairs.
At this time, there was still a lot of time before Tina and the little girls came back. Newt Scamander was going to quickly go to the "Underground Magic Zoo" to finish feeding his animals, and by the way, he would also put in place every cage and fence.
Check them all.
In addition, you may also need to clear out a small space for daily living for the upcoming three-headed dog.
Of course, the premise is that Professor Dumbledore is willing to temporarily lend him the rare three-headed dog to raise for a period of time. In fact, Newt himself is not very sure whether this can be successful - in short, give it a try
It's good after all.
…………
Meanwhile, Bournemouth beach stretches to its end.
The Jurassic Coast is the name of this long coastline.
Meandering for more than 150 kilometers from East Devon to Dorset, this is the most spectacular coastline in the UK and one of the most amazing natural landscapes in the world. It is the only place that can show the history of the earth for nearly 200 million years.
Traces of prehistoric history are left everywhere on the beaches, seabed, cliffs, sea stacks and stone arches along the coast, including many fossils left by prehistoric animals and plants, and even dinosaur footprints.
For Newt Scamander, there are still traces of many magical animals that have disappeared.
This is one of the reasons why he chose to live in seclusion in Bournemouth with his wife.
However, for most people in the wizarding world, in addition to the value of magical animal research and the charming landscape of nature, there is another more well-known landmark venue -
The Quidditch training base for the British wizarding national team, the location of the Jurassic Quidditch Stadium.
The clear waves wash over the beach. The soft golden sand makes people want to take off their shoes and run on it. The sea breeze carries a hint of summer intoxication, which makes people feel intoxicated and comfortable.
Under the guidance of Tina Scamander, Elena and the three of them took broomsticks and passed through the barriers set up by the Ministry of Magic. They chatted along the long coastline and headed towards the huge and majestic place not far away.
walk to the stadium.
That is the place where the legendary British Quidditch geniuses gathered and carried the hope of the British wizarding world.