The Mightiest Badger at Hogwarts

In terms of jungle hunting, Link is definitely second only to Hagrid in the entire Hogwarts.

There is no other reason.

It's just family origins.

Hermione, Harry and others also knew this.

Therefore, hearing Link speak with such murderous intent, Harry's heart immediately lifted.

"Link," Harry said anxiously, "You're not going to kill Grawp for the truth, are you? He is Hagrid's younger brother...half-father."

Link didn't speak, but gave Harry a smiling look.

This made Harry a little unsure whether Link acquiesced or if he just made a joke with them.

He wanted to continue asking, but he heard Emily say from the side:

"Are you talking about the giant that Hagrid brought into the Forbidden Forest? Why do you have to find him?"

"Because Umbridge's volunteers have been looking for him. We must try our best to stop whatever they want to do. This is the essence of struggle." Link spoke this time, "What's more, if he is It will be very troublesome if Umbridge finds it first. Hagrid, the culprit who brought the giants into the Forbidden Forest, will definitely be fired by then."

Emily nodded upon hearing this.

She was not worried about Link at all, because since Link was willing to tell the matter, it meant that he was completely sure.

"It's not just that! She also wants to use this to attack Link!"

Hermione said suddenly next.

Link looked sideways and saw the worry on his face and said with a smile:

"It doesn't matter, she won't succeed."

Link spoke loudly, but he still couldn't clear away the worry on the faces of Harry and the other three.

They had been frightened by Umbridge's frequent dismissal and execution methods during this period. From the beginning, they didn't pay attention to Umbridge at all, but now they regarded Umbridge like a tiger.

This amused Link.

However, he did not continue to explain and led everyone directly to the Forbidden Forest.

……

The Forbidden Forest in winter is far more beautiful than in other seasons.

Due to the cover of trees, although there is snow here, it is not deep.

All the extra snowflakes turned into silver and covered the trees and plants.

The sun shines down from the sparse canopy of trees, shining on the black and white snow and then reflecting out, illuminating the entire forest. The trees covered with silver are like crystals, as beautiful as the human world.

It's a pity that Harry didn't feel the slightest appreciation for such a fairyland.

Because there was an error in his judgment.

Hagrid had indeed left many marks around the path before, but after so many days of snow cover and animal activities, those marks had long since disappeared.

How confident he was before, he was so embarrassed now.

After leading Link and the others for a while through the snow, Harry finally stopped, turned around and stammered:

"Yes... I'm sorry, Link, we seem... um, we seem to be lost."

When talking about the latter part, Harry felt that his face was so hot that it was about to burn up. He wanted to just bury his head in the snow and suffocate himself to death.

In fact, from the perspective of others, his current appearance is not much different from when he was burned.

His head and face were already covered with sweat.

The thick water vapor floated out from above his head despite the obstruction of the plush hat, and formed a line of smoke in the air, which was very spectacular.

Hermione was in a similar state.

But unlike Harry, she was angry.

Seeing Harry's cowardly appearance, Hermione wanted to go up and punch him twice. You must know that this matter is related to Hagrid's life!

"Hermione, don't embarrass Harry anymore." Link said, "I have an alternative."

As soon as these words came out, Ron immediately became energetic, widened his eyes and exclaimed:

"Alternative plan? Link, as expected of you, you are so thoughtful!"

Link didn't answer. He couldn't say that he didn't expect much help from Harry and the others from the beginning, right?

Shaking his head, Link took out a wooden handmade whistle from his pocket, put it in his mouth and blew hard, but no sound came out, which made Hermione and others a little confused.

Just when they were confused, a series of crunching sounds on the snow sounded from a distance.

"Is it a centaur?!"

Si Gefen was the first to discover the source of the noise in the distance and couldn't help but shout out.

The rarity of centaurs in the magical world is not much less than that of fire dragons, especially since these creatures are used to living in seclusion, so even if they exist in the Forbidden Forest, this is the first time for Si Gefen and the others to see them.

A total of three centaurs carrying bows and arrows and holding wooden spears galloped around the dense forest and appeared in front of Link and the others.

They look closer to the Mongoloid race, but their noses are longer and more collapsed, giving them a stronger beastly look.

Even in such a cold weather, they only wore a dirty leather jacket, and their horse-shaped lower bodies were naked without a single thread, making people feel cold just looking at them.

"Dear Lord Venus, I didn't expect you and your companions to be here so soon."

The leading centaur saluted Link very respectfully, which shocked Harry and others.

Because they had been in contact with centaurs earlier because of Hagrid, and judging from their experience, the centaurs in the Forbidden Forest were so proud that they seemed to be born with some kind of superiority over wizards. They have a sense of superiority, and because they are usually taller than wizards, it has become their habit to look at people through their nostrils.

But now the attitude of these three centaurs was strangely respectful.

Especially, they actually called Link the Morning Star?

Harry still vaguely remembered that this seemed to be the most noble star in centaur image worship, right?

How could it be used on Link?

This made Harry and the others unable to figure it out.

What they don't know is that the reason why the centaurs respect Link so much is because Link had a fight with Voldemort's ghost in Riddle's diary a few years ago.

That battle directly caused the destruction of nearly one-fifth of the Forbidden Forest. All animals in the Forbidden Forest were terrified, and the centaurs were no exception.

Therefore, when Link approached the centaurs again, the centaurs, who originally respected fate, did not even have the slightest idea of ​​resistance and simply obeyed.

As for the title of Morning Star, it was completely given to Link by the centaur elders in order to conceal the truth about their true nature. Judging from the facts, this is quite effective.

And since they have become the most noble being in people's beliefs, Link naturally will not be polite to his 'believers', and directly waved his hand and said:

"Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and lead the way, let's go find that giant!"

The three horsemen all looked at each other, their faces full of surprise. The two front hooves of the leading horseman knelt down and said:

"Thank you! Dear Lord Morning Star! You have finally set your sights on your loyal people! You must kill that damn demon this time!"

Link nodded perfunctorily, obviously not paying attention.

But Harry on the side was shocked when he heard this and couldn't help but said

"Are you really planning to kill Grawp? How is this allowed?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were focused on Harry, and the centaurs looked even worse. I believe that if Link hadn't been present, they would have started to complain.

Link's casual expression became serious, and he stared at Harry and asked:

"why not?"

"Because that's Hagrid's younger brother...even though he's only a half-brother..."

Harry answered instinctively, but after he finished speaking, his voice suddenly weakened and his head lowered.

"Do you know where the Forbidden Forest of Hogwarts is?" Link said expressionlessly, "This is the largest magical creature reserve in the entire country! The ecological system here has been complicated by countless experts. It was built after the deduction. In theory, any creature that wants to be released into the Forbidden Forest must undergo strict inspection, because once biological invasion occurs, the fragile ecosystem here will be destroyed!"

Link took a deep breath, turned his eyes in the direction of Hogwarts Castle and continued:

"From this point of view, Hagrid, the gamekeeper, is incompetent! He stuffed the Acromantula into the Forbidden Forest to breed more than ten years ago, so that this dangerous reptile can only be found in the Forbidden Forest. Flooding, almost causing other weaker creatures to become extinct.

Now he has brought another giant in!

Don't you know that creatures like giants have no natural enemies in the Forbidden Forest?

Coupled with their astonishing appetite, if they are not cleaned up in time, there will probably not be many living creatures left in the Forbidden Forest in a few years!

Most importantly, dangerous evil creatures like giants also threaten the lives of students!

Umbridge's judgment about Hagrid was actually not wrong at all. He should be imprisoned in Azkaban for causing such a big crisis to Hogwarts and the Forbidden Forest! "

Harry's face was pale, without even a trace of blood.

Link's stern questioning made him not know how to answer.

Because from the bottom of his heart, Harry agreed with Link's conclusion.

Hagrid did go a bit too far.

Sometimes even Harry himself couldn't understand what Hagrid was thinking.

He is obviously a man who loves magical animals to the point of madness.

In ordinary life, he would not even crush the ash snake born in the magic bonfire.

The concept of loving magical animals is also constantly being instilled in students during class.

But Hagrid did such a stupid thing...

Yes, stupid.

Harry could only use this word to describe Hagrid now.

After all, anyone who can do such a thing is either stupid or bad.

Link ignored Harry and the other three who were obviously stunned by fright, nor did he pay attention to the centaurs who were moved to tears by his words. They turned to the side and remained silent, acting like wooden figures. Newland and Skeffen said:

"Okay, now that we have a guide, the main work will be left to you two."

After hearing this, Newland and Si Gefen looked at each other, both a little shocked.

Because from what Link said, it seemed like he wanted the two of them to deal with that giant?

This was simply the worst news they had heard in the past two months.

That's a giant!

"History of Magic - The Second Wizarding War" clearly records that the battle loss ratio between Aurors and giants at that time reached an astonishing 5 to 1!

Even the extremely elite Aurors at that time had to fight 5 for 1 against a giant. So, could these two students who had not yet graduated from Hogwarts really be able to deal with that giant?

Newland and Skeffen couldn't understand this at all.

After exchanging glances with each other, the two of them gritted their teeth and nodded towards Link.

Looking at this entangled look of being clearly scared to death but unable to refuse, Link shook his head repeatedly and said:

"Can't you trust me more? How could I let you die? Take it!"

As he spoke, Link reached out and took off four bottles of magic potion from the belt on his waist and threw them over.

Newland and Si Gefen hurriedly took two bottles each, and then became confused again.

Because as the top outstanding graduates of Hogwarts, both of them have taken the NEWT Potions course. They are not familiar with most potions on the market, but they definitely know them all.

But the two bottles of red and blue potion in their hands had no markings at all, and from the appearance, they did not look like any kind of potion they knew.

At this moment, Link was heard explaining softly:

"The names of these two bottles of potions are "The Secret Potion of Fighting God's Roar" and "Elixir of Mental Stimulation". They are the enhancement potions in ancient potions. Drink them before the battle. I believe that the giant should I am no longer your opponent.”

"Yes, Lord Foley!"*2

Upon hearing this, Newland and Si Gefen agreed, and their eyes changed when they looked at the potion in their hands.

They also know how precious ancient potions are.

If nothing else, the fact that Link could give them such a precious thing was enough to prove how much Link valued them.

The two happily put away the potion, thinking that they would not drink all the potion in a while, but at least leave some residue to study.

This has nothing to do with interests, just curiosity about ancient knowledge.

But looking at their overjoyed looks, Emily shook her head.

Since a long time ago, every time Link made or obtained a potion, he would always give Emily a copy. In his words, this was called being prepared.

This is true of the Fortune Elixir, and it is also true of other messy magic potions.

The relationship between her and Link has not deteriorated, so Emily feels that if these two so-called ancient potions are really useful, Link should send them to her as soon as possible.

But this time she didn't receive any news about these two magic potions.

Well, the truth of the matter is obvious.

The "Secret Medicine of Fighting God's Roar" and "Psychic Stimulating Elixir" must have some unknown side effects, and Newland and Si Gefen were the medicines that Link used to test.

After thinking about this clearly, Emily looked at Newland and Si Gefen with pity in her eyes.