Snakes at Hogwarts

In the dark forest, Harry couldn't help but look around. He had been in this state of panic since Hagrid left after looking for the dazzling red mark in the sky.

Looking at the dark forest, the thin little boy swallowed involuntarily. He only felt that the tangled branches looked like a monster with teeth and claws under the cover of night.

They surround him, as if they will attack at any moment and tear him into pieces.

Fortunately, he is not alone.

"They'll be fine, right?" Harry couldn't help but ask. His eyes couldn't help but look to the side. At the edge of the dense forest, two strange humanoid creatures were standing.

Their torsos, arms, and heads are human-like, but below the waist they have the contrasting appearance of a horse!

Harry had never seen such a magical creature. According to Hagrid, this creature is called a centaur. It seems to be an intelligent race with a long history like humans.

"Mars is unusually bright tonight, but it does not obscure the brilliance of Mercury."

One of the centaurs with red hair and a red beard looked up at the sky, and then answered solemnly.

The color of the centaur's fur seems to correspond to their hair. He has a bright reddish-brown body and a long red tail, which is currently hanging on the ground and flapping casually.

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ah?What?

What Mercury and Mars?

Although he couldn't see his expression, Harry knew that his face must be full of confusion.

Mars is extremely bright, but doesn't it cover up the brilliance of Mercury?

Can anyone tell me what this means?

Although Hogwarts also offers astronomy classes for first-year wizards to learn about the stars that are constantly rotating in the sky.

However, to be honest, most young wizards, including Harry, have little interest in this seemingly non-magical course.

Children of this age always like novel and fun things. In contrast, they prefer courses like Charms or Transfiguration where they can wave the wand and intuitively feel the charm of magic.

Although Professor McGonagall is very strict and often gives them a lot of homework after class.

However, it is obviously not very interesting to use a telescope to observe the stars in the astronomical tower at night when the cold wind blows.

Not to mention, they are only in the first grade now, and they haven't even recognized all the planets yet, so naturally they can't know what each planet indicates.

Thinking of this, Harry looked at the red centaur with pleading eyes. There stood the centaur's companion, a centaur with black hair and a black body who looked stronger.

Maybe he can kindly explain it?

Harry thought.

"Well, he's right." After saying this, the black-haired centaur stopped talking to Harry.

He looked up at the sky to himself, as if there was some kind of treasure hidden behind the almost dark curtain.

This concise and concise answer made Harry completely give up. Until this moment, Harry finally understood Hagrid's words, "You never get a straight answer from centaurs."

Also, "These centaurs know a lot of things, but they always keep it secret." What does it mean?

It is really difficult to communicate normally with these nagging creatures.

...

Unlike the Andros team that was attacked by a troll, under the leadership of Hagrid, Harry did not encounter any dangerous creatures.

Not to mention Voldemort, the path on the left was so quiet that there wasn't even a bigger vixen.

Along the way, they met nothing except the two centaurs who were familiar with Hagrid and suddenly emerged from the forest.

If Andros, who was already unconscious, knew what happened to them, he might be so angry that he would steal his body from Hagrid's arms.

Why is it that only the team with Ron is so unlucky!

Harry, isn't he supposed to be Voldemort's attractor in human form?

...

They had just exchanged a few words with the centaurs who suddenly appeared, and then Hagrid noticed the distress signal that was still shining in the sky.

At the same time, the roar of the giant monster also came over.

Of course, Harry didn't recognize what kind of creature it was, and just thought it was a very dangerous unknown monster.

After all, the roar could not be called friendly in any way, and Hagrid's bearded face suddenly became tense.

After entrusting Harry to the care of the two centaurs, Hagrid sputtered through the low bushes and has not yet returned.

Without even thinking about it, Lobach and Ron must be in trouble.

Harry suddenly became nervous. He was very worried about something happening to Ron. After all, that was the first friend the savior made.

Harry leaned sideways and paid careful attention to the movements in the Forbidden Forest. He felt that his hearing must be much sharper than usual now. The monster's roar continued. This seemed to be a good thing?

At least it means that Ron and the others are probably still alive?

Harry thought wildly.

After almost five minutes, he finally heard Hagrid's voice again. The voice gradually became clearer from far away to nearer.

With a crackling sound, Hagrid emerged from the woods again. His face was full of panic and he was holding someone in his arms.

Merlin, is that Andros?

Harry had never thought that this little wizard who was far better than them would actually become like this. The latter collapsed in Hagrid's arms and seemed to have completely lost consciousness.

"Bain! Ronan! Come here and help me!" Hagrid shouted loudly towards the two centaurs.

"Hagrid, what happened?" Ronan, the centaur with red hair, asked, his low and sad voice very recognizable.

It seems that this reddish-brown centaur is more talkative than its companions, or perhaps less hostile to the wizard.

Yes, most centaurs are quite hostile to wizards, because arrogant wizards often regard centaurs as talking beasts with intelligence similar to humans.

This is something that no horse person can accept.

This kind of creature has extremely strong self-esteem and is very proud of its own race. If it encounters any creature that dares to slander or speak ill of them, the centaurs will attack at any cost.

Although they do not use wands, it does not mean that centaurs do not know magic. They have a magic system that is very different from wizards. In addition, centaurs are also very good at using bows and arrows. They seem to be natural mounted archers.

However, they generally do not choose to attack the little wizard unless their endurance reaches the limit.

According to horse people's tradition, these babies, or foals, should be properly protected.

This may also be the reason why Hagrid chose to rescue like a centaur.

"The two of them encountered a giant monster, and this little guy held it back alone and used all his magic power to do so."

Placing Andros gently on a piece of comfortable grass, Hagrid explained in a low voice. He took a few steps back to make enough space for the two centaurs.

Hagrid knew that although these centaurs were chattering all day long, they were very good at magical healing.

"Yes, this child has exhausted all the magic power in his body." Ronan lay on the grass and checked the unconscious Andros.

"Now his body is like a completely dry well. The magic power has dried up and there is no new output. He must have overdrawn too much magic power at once. Now there are tiny wounds everywhere in his body."

"Hagrid, where is Ron?" Harry asked, quietly holding Hagrid's hand. He might not have even noticed that there was a tremor in his voice.

Why did Hagrid only bring back Andros, could it be?

"Don't worry, Harry, they just got separated. I think Ron ran back." Hagrid comforted Harry in a low voice.

"Overdrawn the magic power in the body? Humans are always so reckless." Bain's voice was mixed with sarcasm.

"They do things without regard for the consequences, and that's been the case since ancient times."

"This is not stupid. If he hadn't done this, he would have been killed by the troll long ago!" Hagrid retorted angrily.

"Then why do you allow two foals that are not yet adults to patrol the Forbidden Forest?"

"This is indeed my negligence. Is there any way you can save this child? I know you are very good at magical treatment."

Harry stared at the face of the centaur named Bain. He immediately knew that Hagrid had said the wrong thing, because the latter raised his head angrily and stamped on the ground hard, as if what Hagrid said was extremely unpleasant. The same swear words.

"We are not slaves of humans! You have no right to order the centaurs to do anything to humans!" Bain roared angrily.

"I have no orders, I'm just asking for your help."

"Help? Centaurs have never had to help humans! We are a unique race!"

"Calm down, Bain." Ronan stood up from the grass. He first softly comforted his companion, and then looked at Hagrid with an apologetic look.

It seems that this centaur is much calmer than its companions.

"I'm very sorry, Hagrid. Although I want to help, but unless permission is obtained from the big leader, centaurs cannot display their knowledge and magic in front of humans. We think this is a very severe act of betrayal."

"Then let's go to the centaurs camp, and I will personally convince Margery!" Hagrid shouted unconvinced.

"Don't get excited, Hagrid, you won't succeed."

"As you can see, Bain does not trust humans. Almost all centaurs have this view. We believe that showing the magic of centaurs to humans will eventually lead to the entire group being enslaved by humans."

"You might as well go back to the castle if you have this time. This little pony is not seriously injured. Your human magic can also heal it."

"Really?" Hagrid looked doubtful.

"Of course, centaurs never lie!" Feeling Hagrid's suspicion, Bain spat angrily.

"On the contrary, you humans have always been full of lies and false promises."