#128 - Chapter 128 Forbidden Forest Development Plan
“Headmaster Dumbledore, the answer to the first question is actually very simple.”
Sebastian puffed out his chest, recommending himself.
“I hope Hogwarts can establish a deep partnership with Swan Alchemy, outsourcing the development of the Forbidden Forest to Swan Alchemy.”
“Swan Alchemy can specifically assign several employees to come over and sign a magical agreement with Hogwarts, specifically responsible for the development of the Forbidden Forest.”
“As for the various items collected, they will be purchased by Swan Alchemy.”
“If you have concerns, you can also send a professional to guide the collection of items, what do you think?”
So that's it...
This would indeed solve the employee problem and ensure a stable purchasing channel.
Moreover, Hogwarts would not have to pay these employees' salaries.
In terms of reputation, Swan Alchemy is also trustworthy.
Furthermore, a special magical contract can be signed, so there's no fear of the employees playing any tricks.
It seems like this plan is not bad.
Dumbledore stroked his beard, not immediately expressing his opinion, but instead asked Sebastian.
“What about the centaurs? You should know that centaurs are somewhat stubborn and not so easy to talk to.”
Centaurs?
To be honest, besides Firenze, Sebastian didn't have much affection for these magical creatures living in the Forbidden Forest.
This group of centaurs arrived here thousands of years ago and, under the protection of Hufflepuff, were able to settle in the Forbidden Forest and multiply to this day.
However, although they live on Hogwarts' territory, they haven't paid any rent for so many years, and even directly regard the Forbidden Forest as their territory, prohibiting Hogwarts teachers and students from entering it.
You should know that the land deed of Hogwarts has always included the Forbidden Forest. The deed clearly states that the Forbidden Forest is an inseparable part of Hogwarts.
This is like taking in a homeless person, but the homeless person occupies the magpie's nest and directly considers the house to be his own.
In the eyes of Sebastian, a capitalist, this behavior is tantamount to occupying and encroaching, which is absolutely unforgivable.
Although Sebastian is usually very kind and patient, that is all towards wizards.
He doesn't have so much patience for these magical creatures.
Therefore, Sebastian only has one attitude towards the centaurs, and that is that the rent that should be paid must be paid.
Thinking of this, Sebastian looked into Dumbledore's eyes and said firmly.
“No matter how difficult these centaurs are to talk to, they must give way in the face of Hogwarts' interests.”
“Of course, I don't want any bloodshed, so on my way to the centaur tribe, you can come along and remain invisible on the side.”
“In case it really gets to the point of no return, you can show yourself, and we can play the good cop and bad cop to ensure the smooth progress of the negotiations.”
Seeing Dumbledore fall into deep thought, Sebastian increased his efforts and continued to persuade him.
“Headmaster, for the sake of the students, for the sake of Hogwarts, I sincerely hope you can agree to this plan.”
Dumbledore's fingers tapped lightly on the table unconsciously, making a subtle tapping sound.
His eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a thoughtful expression.
With the rhythm of the tapping, his thoughts raced, analyzing every detail of Sebastian's suggestion, weighing the pros and cons and possible consequences.
On the other side, after hearing Sebastian's determined words, Professor McGonagall's lips moved.
She really wanted to persuade Sebastian not to be too tough when facing the centaurs.
After all, based on her understanding of Sebastian, if the centaurs didn't cooperate, being driven out of the Forbidden Forest would be the best outcome they could get.
As for the worst outcome...
However, thinking of the children's eager eyes in the Pensieve just now, Professor McGonagall couldn't say anything to stop him.
She pursed her lips, and her eyes gradually became firm.
Now is not the time for womanly kindness. Just like Sebastian said, everything is for the children.
If Dumbledore is unwilling, then she can accompany Sebastian to the centaur tribe.
After a long time, Dumbledore sighed softly, raised his head, and looked at Sebastian.
“Sebastian, for the sake of the students, I agree to your plan.”
“Then, when do you plan to start the first step of the plan, to negotiate with the magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest?”
Sebastian grinned, looked at the high-hanging sun outside the window, and said happily.
“Of course, this kind of thing should be done sooner rather than later. It's still early, I'm going to the Forbidden Forest to negotiate with the magical creatures now.”
“By the way,” Sebastian looked at Dumbledore, “Headmaster, please give Hagrid a task now, so that he can temporarily leave Hogwarts today.”
“As far as I know, he has some friends in the Forbidden Forest, and I'm worried that Hagrid won't accept my approach.”
After speaking, Sebastian waved goodbye to the two professors and walked towards the Forbidden Forest.
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Sebastian stood at the edge of the Forbidden Forest, completely unleashing his magical perception.
Inch by inch, meter by meter.
Soon, the entire Forbidden Forest was under his magical perception, and the distribution of the magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest clearly appeared in his mind.
He smiled slightly, and his thick magic gradually boiled, and then vented towards the Forbidden Forest, declaring his arrival to the Forbidden Forest like a giant dragon.
In order to prevent the magical creatures from being frightened and running away, Sebastian stretched out his wand and cast an emotion spell on himself.
“Benevolent Surge!”
In an instant, the vented magic was no longer overbearing, but full of kindness, making the magical creatures unable to help but want to get close.
In this way, the magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest can both feel that Sebastian is powerful and not easy to mess with, so they can put down their airs and communicate well.
And after perceiving Sebastian's kindness, it will make the communication between the two sides smoother.
After preparing, Sebastian smiled slightly, and in order from easy to difficult, walked towards the territory of the Flower Fairies.
Slowly, Sebastian walked through the territories of one magical creature after another.
After friendly exchanges between the two sides, the magical creatures generously expressed their acceptance of Sebastian's exchange conditions.
Because Sebastian is a man, the unicorn herd is not very interested in Sebastian.
However, under Sebastian's kind attitude, they still agreed to Sebastian's request to arrange female employees to groom their hair.
After negotiating with most of the magical creatures, Sebastian canceled the emotion magic and calmed down the boiling magic.
He stretched out his wand, cast a Disillusionment Charm and a Silencing Charm on himself, and then took out a bottle of potion and dripped two drops on his body to cover up the smell on his body.
Before going to the centaur tribe, he needed to find a magical creature to kill the chicken to warn the monkey.
After arriving at the territory of the Acromantulas, Sebastian canceled the magic on his body.
Listening to the clicking sounds in the bushes, he grinned and shouted loudly at a hemispherical spider web.
“Aragog, come out and meet me!”
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