Chapter 947 Pets and the New Era

"Greet party?"

"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 at most until nine o'clock -"

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 because Professor Dumbledore and others did not want outside adult wizards to stay or hang out in the castle for too long for the safety of Hogwarts, 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 subject and added softly thoughtfully, glancing at the little Luwei that Luna was holding in her 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 welcoming family that is close to nature and embraces the world. We hope that tonight's party can reflect some of this. The characteristics of the academy...the plant decoration is 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 guest?"

"That's right, the professors at Hogwarts 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 dormitory to secretly raise them. Xiaolu Wei 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, and the Sniff... Well, forget about the 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. 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 You have to give it a try, uh... Of course, I personally support it."

"Dad, forget it, don't hold on - I know that you can't completely make the decision in many cases."

Looking at his father with a troubled expression, Cedric Diggory tugged on the man's clothes and moved his lips slightly to make 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 Office of Aliens, the Office of Beasts and the Office of Ghosts. And Amos Diggory is just the director of the Beast's office.

Above him there is 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 had made drastic changes in the Department for the Management and Control of Magical Creatures, the rights and restrictions of this department could be said to be completely magical. 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 ears, 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, and 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. That’s the thing—perhaps with the reform process of the new curriculum standards, we should also try to relax restrictions and give young wizards in school more opportunities to get along with magical animals outside the classroom.”

"So, do you think we can have those friends come to the lounge to play tonight tonight?"

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. After entering Hufflepuff, the subsequent things will be much easier to handle.

Compared with the danger-ridden and open-air Hogwarts Forbidden Forest, the Hufflepuff dungeons are obviously more suitable for the life of small magical animals.

"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? , let me explain it."

"Great! We can keep magical animals in the dormitory!"

Hannah cheered excitedly. She had long wanted to have some pets in the dormitory.

After all, Elena had food reserves and braised food, Luna had the "Crooked-Horned 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 to keep a Niffler, a 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 keep his bottom line, otherwise the Hufflepuff student dormitory may become a large magical zoo by next weekend. He will never underestimate everyone's knowledge of magical animals. strong interest.

"Eh? Is it just Hufflepuff? What about us-"

At this moment, Hermione, Luna and others sitting on the edge reacted belatedly.

It sounds like all the happiness belongs to Hufflepuff, and 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, stuck out her tongue, made a face at Hermione and Luna, and said proudly.

"In the whole of Hogwarts, Hufflepuff is the only one with an entrance to the dungeon. 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 offended 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, and 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 Penello, Streep, and Angelina have perfectly verified her theory of action - as little angels with the power to blow hair, if some of her little wishes are not fulfilled, Ginny will Some have the means to cause trouble.

After 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 with boys, they are obviously closer to each other - the advantage of 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, a sly glint 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—— By the way, you have to keep this matter of Pu Rong Rong 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, and observed the surrounding environment with some vigilance, and began to negotiate in a low voice without turning his head.

Compared to the Weasley family, which has many children, his sources of intelligence at Hogwarts are too few.

If he could find such a reliable partner, it would be a great deal to grant some privileges, let alone Pu Rong Rong, even slightly troublesome magical animals. He still hoped to know more about his son's condition. , lest when Cedric brings his girlfriend to the door, he and his wife still know nothing about the "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 on the other side of the sea.

Although from the bottom of his heart, he still thought that Miss Acmore would be more suitable for Cedric, but it didn't matter. Apart from Ginny Weasley, he could also ask Mrs. Acmore in a sideways way later. Listen to what her daughter said about Qiu Zhang.

Compared to what he learned from Cedric, a straight-faced person, Amos still believed in the true image of Qiu Zhang in the mouths of his classmates.

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Great!