"Just the usual eating, drinking, and playing some games..."
Cedric explained casually, looking at his friends around him with some embarrassment.
"Well, this is my dad, Amos Diggory. He works in the Department for the Management of Magical Creatures. He heard that we are holding an event tonight, so he wanted to ask if he could help out a little bit.
It should be okay, right? If it’s not very suitable, it doesn’t matter.”
As Cedric spoke, he turned his head and looked at Elena, who was sitting in an armchair not far away.
They had returned to the warm Hufflepuff common room and began to discuss how to prepare for today's party.
Along with them were the little wizards from the freshman team and a certain chef lady.
This is not surprising. After all, whether it is banquet food, approval of cross-college social activities, or arrangements for medium-sized parties, these are all within Elena's scope of responsibilities. Her opinions are no less weighted than those of the deans.
She even talks better than the principal in the kitchen.
"This is against the rules, Digory... Off-campus guests can only stay until nine o'clock at most."
Elena said with a serious face, her young face showing a calmness that was inconsistent with her age.
Different from the press conference, the tickets issued by Hogwarts on weekends are only for watching the games, and you usually have to leave after the three meals.
This is not because she deliberately made things difficult, but for the safety of Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledore and others did not want outside adult wizards to stay in the castle and hang out for too long. During the school period, the castle should try not to
Become a noisy public tourist venue.
"Uh, okay, it's time for me to go back... Said, you flew pretty well today."
Amos Diggory touched his nose and looked around at the little guys, feeling that his presence was a bit unnecessary.
But it’s not that he didn’t get any new information today. For example, he discovered a new “alternative daughter-in-law” target. The little Chinese Ravenclaw witch named Qiu Zhang seems to be good, and Cedry
The way he looks, he should be a little tempted.
The only regret is that I can't spend more time with my son.
Tickets for the Hogwarts Quidditch Spectacle were not that easy to get, and he spent a lot of gold galleons on the two tickets this month.
And the most important thing is that in many cases, ticket qualifications are even more valuable than gold galleons. The temptation of Hogwarts delicacies alone is enough for the officials of the Ministry of Magic to distribute this quota as a welfare. His next visit
It will be at least after Christmas.
"However, if it is you, Mr. Diggory, there is no compromise."
Elena changed the topic and added softly thoughtfully, glancing at the little braised in Luna's arms.
"Let me tell you in advance, I am not doing anything selfish because you are Cedric's father. Hufflepuff House has always been a warm and warm family that is close to nature and embraces the world. We hope that tonight's party can reflect some of the characteristics of the house.
... Plant decorations are okay, but if it involves some 'special guests' about magical animals, it may be best to have professional official personnel coordinate and control the scene."
"Huh? Fantastic beasts... special guests?"
"That's right, the Hogwarts professors have never allowed everyone to bring magical animals back to the dormitory because there have been many accidents before..."
Elena shrugged her shoulders. Since Hagrid and Newt were expelled, the school has banned students from bringing magical animals back to the dormitories to secretly raise them. Little Lo-Mei still managed to pass through the back door as a Hogwarts police dog.
And it's still in the name of the castle administrator.
"There are many beautiful friends in the Forbidden Forest, such as the little unicorn, the Bowtruckle, Sniff... Well, forget about Sniff, but I think we might be able to invite phoenixes, fairies, and goblins to come over and play, Si
Professor Kamander should have many lovely companions there."
Elena casually counted some of her favorite animals with her fingers, raised her head expectantly, and looked at Mr. Diggory.
"You know Hufflepuff's dungeon. We plan to redevelop the area below this semester, but it's still too deserted inside now."
"If it's just a party, then there's no big problem. I can approve it directly."
Amos Diggory frowned, his expression hesitant, and he hesitated in distress under the gazes of the young wizards.
"But... Helga's dungeon? Do you plan to raise magical animals there? This is not an easy thing. The Ministry of Magic and the Hogwarts School Board have always had disputes on this issue. I
I have to give it a try, eh... of course, I personally support it."
"Dad, forget it, don't insist on it. I know that you can't completely make the decision in many cases."
Looking at his father with a tangled expression, Cedric Diggory tugged on the man's clothes and moved his lips slightly, making a sound like a mosquito.
The Department for the Management and Control of Magical Creatures is the second largest department in the Ministry of Magic. It is divided into three departments, each department is responsible for a major category of creatures: the Alien Office, the Beast Office and the Ghost Office. And Amos Dee
Gorey is just the director of the Beast Office.
Above him are a director, a deputy director, and a number of senior officials from the Ministry of Magic.
Cedric knew very well that his father was not as happy at work as he was outside. Ever since Newt Scamander made drastic reforms in the Department for the Management and Control of Magical Creatures, the rights and restrictions of this department could be said to be unprecedented in magic.
The second most complicated part.
"Of course! Well, I mean, if it's some safe and interesting magical creatures, there should be no problem at all."
Hearing the whisper of persuasion in his ear, Amos Diggory suddenly raised his voice and spoke in a rough voice.
"The Ministry of Magic still has many questions about magical beasts and Hogwarts. The one-size-fits-all approach is obviously ill-considered. Yes, it is normal for students at Hogwarts to raise some harmless and interesting little creatures.
The thing is, perhaps with the reform process of the new curriculum standards, we should also try to loosen restrictions and give the little wizards in school more opportunities to get along with magical animals outside of the classroom."
"So, do you think we can let those friends come to the lounge to play tonight at the party?"
Elena asked quickly with bright eyes. She had been coveting Newt Scamander's animal companions for a long time. Now she finally found an opportunity to raise magical animals in the school. As long as those cute little guys live there
Once you enter Hufflepuff, things will be much easier to handle later on.
Compared to the danger-ridden and rough-and-tumble Forbidden Forest of Hogwarts, Hufflepuff dungeons are obviously more suitable for small magical animals to live in.
"Of course, but you have to pay attention to safety. My personal suggestion is not to invite the Bowtruckle."
Amos Diggory puffed out his belly, looked around at the little wizards who were looking at him eagerly, and said with a friendly smile.
"Although Bowtruckles are relatively docile, they are still dangerous if provoked. However, there is no problem with unicorns, fairies, and goblins. I will provide an explanation to the ministry afterwards. Where are the professors?
, I can explain it."
"Great! We can raise magical animals in the dormitory!"
Hannah cheered excitedly. She had long wanted to keep some pets in the dormitory.
After all, Elena had food reserves and braised food, Luna had the "Snorlax", but she and Hermione had nothing.
Although the little guys in the Diagon Alley pet shop are very cute, Hannah always feels that she has not found the ones she particularly likes. However, since she went to Professor Scamander's house last summer, she has already thought about the pet she wants.
She wants a sniffy, furry, and clever one.
"Ahem, it's not in the dormitory. To be precise, it should be in Helga's dungeon."
Cedric coughed helplessly and corrected himself somewhat inappropriately.
As the prefect of Hufflepuff, Cedric must stick to the bottom line, otherwise the Hufflepuff student dormitory may become a large magical zoo by the next weekend. He will never underestimate everyone's knowledge of magical animals.
of strong interest.
"Eh? Is it just Hufflepuff? What about us?"
At this moment, Hermione, Luna and others who were sitting next to them reacted belatedly.
It sounds like all the happiness belongs to Hufflepuff. The Gryffindors and Ravenclaws who live in the tower still have no choice.
"No way, who told you that the dormitories of Gryffindor and Ravenclaw houses are on the tower?"
Hannah spread her hands and stuck out her tongue, made a face towards Hermione and Luna, and said proudly.
"Only Hufflepuff's entrance to the dungeon in Hogwarts. We can create a comfortable, independent environment close to nature for those magical animals. You are welcome to come and play more. Of course, you can also leave your pets there.
On my side, I’ll consider it…”
"Hmph, forget it, I've thought about it. I'll get a cat next semester."
Hermione raised her eyebrows, not at all irritated by Hannah's superficial provocation.
Luna's expression is also quite calm. Not to mention that she has an owl, and most of the magical creatures she wants to raise are difficult to appear in Hogwarts Castle. Tie Hanhan's low-level ridicule is only irritating at best.
Let’s talk about the freshmen who have just entered the school.
For example, Ginny, Irina and others have begun to seriously consider fostering pets in the future.
However, the two people's thinking paths are slightly different.
As the shadow prefect of Slytherin House, Irina was thinking more about how to raise some obedient, smart magical animals in the black lake outside that were not easily caught and eaten by mermaids and giant squids, while Jin
Ni here is another way of thinking...
If Cedric and Qiu Zhang officially start dating later, maybe there will be another target to exploit?
After all, this semester, Penelo, Streep, and Angelina have perfectly verified her theory of action. As little angels with the power of hairdressing, if her little wishes are not fulfilled, Ginny has many means.
Go and cause trouble.
After several months of hard training, the girls on the Hogwarts freshman team have long since become best friends.
And Qiu Zhang, the oldest sister in the team, naturally has several more sisters.
Compared to boys, they obviously have the advantage of being closer to each other than best friends. This is the taming technique taught by Elena's eldest sister.
Glancing at Cedric Diggory, who was discussing the details of tonight's social party with Elena by the fire, Ginny raised her eyebrows, walked lightly to Mr. Diggory not far away, and patted him quietly.
He patted his middle-aged father on the shoulder.
"Hush, Mr. Diggory, are you worried about Cedric finding a girlfriend?"
Ginny whispered mysteriously, with a cunning light in her eyes.
"From the looks of it now, he should be with Qiu... If you allow me to raise a velvet or something, and help me find a regular breeder, then I can help you keep an eye on Cedric's progress, right?
,Purong Rong, you have to keep this matter a secret from my father..."
"Oh? Is it really that Chinese girl? The matter in Pu Rong Rong is simple, but I still want to know."
Amos Diggory was startled at first, looked at his surroundings with caution, and began to negotiate in a low voice without turning his head.
Compared to the Weasley family, which has many children, his sources of information at Hogwarts are too few.
If he could find such a reliable partner, it would be a great deal to open some privileges, let alone Pu Rong Rong, even slightly troublesome magical animals. He still hoped to know more about his son's condition, so as not to
When Cedric brought his girlfriend to the door, he and his wife knew nothing about their "future daughter-in-law" and future "in-laws."
but……
A Chinese wizard family?
Amos Diggory frowned slightly. It seemed that he would have to learn more about the customs and world beyond the sea.