Chapter 573
Hagrid Transformation Operation
Chapter 573 Hagrid Transformation Operation
[Our special correspondent Rita Skeeter reports:
Recently, two tourists found a body that had died mysteriously on the edge of Glenarve Forest. The deceased had a haggard face, a shriveled body, and lost teeth, and looked like a 100-year-old Muggle man.
The body was identified as Irene Custer, 32, a villager living near the forest. It was understood that Ms. Custer was walking near the village 48 hours before the body was found, and no one had seen her since.
Matilda Horne, a wizard famous for her ability to break curses, pointed out that the condition of the body indicated that the poor Muggle lady most likely died as a result of some dark magic experiments, and it was not ruled out that it was related to the dark wizards who had previously attacked the World Cup camp.
The Ministry of Magic has sent Aurors to investigate, and Mr. Rufus Scrimgeour refuses to reveal any clues. Of course, it is possible that they did not get any clues. 】
Vader: “…”
It was a serious news report at the beginning, but in the end, it couldn't help but mock the Ministry of Magic. This writing style is indeed Rita Skeeter's.
He flipped through the newspaper, but there were no more detailed reports at the back. There was only the Ministry of Magic spokesman secretly accusing the Irish Minister of Magic of not being able to add and subtract two-digit numbers, the latest new products launched in Diagon Alley, a scholar recommending a magic book, and so on.
Wade put down the newspaper and sent a message to Rita Skeeter in the Friends Book, asking for specific details - because Rita often had to "infiltrate and investigate", it was difficult for the Communication Pea to contact her, and the Friends Book was more efficient.
For similar reasons, after the launch of Communication Pea, the sales of Friends' Account declined slightly, but the impact was not as great as they had expected.
On the other hand, products like the anti-curse vest are not bought by many people due to their high prices. The biggest customers are basically Aurors from the Ministries of Magic of various countries, a small number are from the Wizarding Party, and some sneaky wizards who are unwilling to reveal their true identities.
When there are no dark wizards threatening people's lives, most people would rather spend their limited funds on products that bring happiness and comfort, such as puppets, soft light badges, and daydream quills.
"Hey, Wade, why are you still reading the newspaper?"
Hermione took the Daily Prophet from Wade, put her hands on the table and asked, "You haven't forgotten your plans for today, have you?"
"Plan?" Wade was still pondering various data in his mind and did not react for a while.
"Have you forgotten? We..." Hermione suddenly noticed that there were several Beauxbatons students at the other end of the long table, and hurriedly lowered her voice and said, "A plan to help Hagrid transform his image!"
……
The huge game keeper sat on his low stool like a trapped animal, holding his large water cup in his hand as if it were a life-saving straw.
Under the scrutiny of the blonde girl, he blushed and muttered, "I don't need anything fancy... I mean, I think it's fine the way I am..."
"Really?" Michael asked, flicking an artichoke from the vase on the table (the so-called vase was actually another of Hagrid's bumpy thick tin cups). "I thought you were going to put this flower on your clothes!"
Hagrid, who really wanted to do this: "..."
"Honestly, Hagrid," said Harry earnestly, "if you want to woo Madame Maxime, you really have to make a small change in your image."
Hagrid's face turned even redder. "I... who said I was going to pursue Olympe..."
"Olympe?" Ron said, raising his voice. "All names?"
Hagrid: "..."
"Okay!" Astoria, who was brought by Daphne, said with her arms folded, "It's not shameful to want to make yourself a better person just because you like someone! Hagrid, be frank!" She was a rare Slytherin who was favored by Hagrid. She was sitting on a stool next to the fireplace, holding a rock cake in both hands, trying to grind off a piece with her teeth.
Harry and his friends knew that the biscuits made by Hagrid were as hard as rocks, and they were full of admiration for Astoria's behavior.
Daphne, on the other hand, looked at her sister, who had nothing to do with elegance. She showed a patient expression several times, and finally took a deep breath, turned her eyes away, and chose to ignore it.
Then she saw Hagrid - his thick hair and beard were like a natural landscape, and he exuded an unbearable strange smell.
Daphne: “…”
Seeing that Hagrid was still arguing with Harry and the others about whether or not to touch his carefully groomed appearance, Daphne silently took out a pair of glittering silver scissors from her small handbag.
"Okay, enough arguing."
Daphne raised her chin, looked at Hagrid and asked, "Professor Hagrid, do you want Madame Maxime to smile at you? Do you want her eyes to stay on you? Do you want to go on a date with her?"
"I don't listen to arguments. I only accept two answers - yes or no!"
Wade and the others looked at her in surprise. In everyone's impression, Daphne had always been Pansy's little follower, taciturn. They didn't expect that she had such a strong side.
Hagrid: "...I...I do have an idea."
"That's all." Daphne said, "Leave this man to me! You..." She turned her eyes to the crowd and gave orders, "Throw out the garbage in this room and clean it up."
"Ah? Still need to clean up?" Hagrid said blankly: "I cleaned it very well!"
Daphne waved her hand: "Don't trust your judgment too much!"
She looked at Hermione and Astoria and asked, "Do you like being guests in this environment?"
Hermione tried to help Hagrid maintain his dignity: "Actually... Hagrid has done his best..."
Astoria gnashed her teeth on the biscuit while mumbling, "If it's Professor Hagrid, of course it's fine. The important thing is to be with friends. But if it's a romantic relationship, of course not!"
"Astoria..." Hagrid looked at his little friend in shock, his eyes drooping.
"Tell me the truth, Hagrid." Astoria shook her legs and said, "I don't want to lie to you."
"Thank you for your honesty, then?" Hagrid said hesitantly.
"You're welcome." Astoria put down the rock cake, jumped off the stool, and said, "Let me help with the clothes... Who brought Mrs. Rael's polish?"
Wade pulled a large bottle from his pocket and asked, "I have homemade cleaning agents for all kinds of situations. Do you need them?"
"Wow!" Astoria stared at the big bottle with wide eyes and asked, "You... you cast a traceless extension spell on your pocket?"
(End of this chapter)