#165 - Chapter 165 Luna
Before Sebastian even reached the Thestral's territory, he was drawn in by an ethereal song.
The song, accompanied by the rustling of leaves, drifted on the breeze through the woods, gently entering his ears.
"Hogwarts, Hogwarts, please teach us something worth knowing..."
This is...
The Hogwarts school song!
This melody is so special, making people feel relaxed after listening to it.
For a moment, Sebastian slowed his pace, not wanting to interrupt such a beautiful melody with his presence.
It seems this little one is definitely Luna.
During this year's Sorting Ceremony, Sebastian paid special attention to this original character he liked.
That ethereal, clear voice is unique in Hogwarts, or rather, in the magical world.
However, he never imagined that Luna's friendship with the Thestrals would begin so early.
Actually, before coming, Sebastian had already guessed that the little one in the Forbidden Forest was Luna, based on the characteristics described by the centaur.
Therefore, he wasn't too worried, because if it was Luna, she definitely wouldn't encounter any danger. In the original story, she often played with the Thestrals.
Slowly, Sebastian arrived at the Thestral's territory.
The trees here were very dense, with only a few rays of sunlight filtering through the gaps in the leaves, scattering onto the forest floor.
What came into view was a little girl with golden hair, sitting among the Thestrals, holding a small Thestral cub in her arms.
The Thestrals seemed to like Luna very much, constantly surrounding her and gently nuzzling her with their heads.
Luna didn't feel scared at all by these magical creatures with their terrifying appearance.
She gently extended her right hand, softly stroking the Thestrals' black manes.
At the same time, her left hand kept stroking the cub's neck. The little Thestral made comfortable noises in her arms, obviously enjoying Luna's touch.
Compared to the Sorting Ceremony, Luna wasn't wearing her Hogwarts school uniform now, but rather ordinary clothes.
She had her wand tucked behind her ear, with dirigible plum earrings dangling from her ears, and a necklace made of butterbeer corks around her neck.
From afar, she exuded a unique sense of fashion and relaxation.
Because Sebastian moved very quietly, Luna didn't notice his arrival until now, still singing and playing with the Thestrals.
Only now did Sebastian understand why Luna was able to gain the affection of magical creatures.
In his magical perception, Luna had been constantly releasing pure and warm kindness to her surroundings.
This kindness was pure and strong, radiating to every inch of space around her.
It seemed to penetrate all defenses, allowing those sensitive magical creatures to let down their guard and gather around Luna.
That's why, when Sebastian arrived, he was able to see such a harmonious scene.
Sebastian had only seen this kind of affinity for magical creatures in one other person before, and that was Grandpa Newt.
Sebastian pondered for a moment, Luna and Grandpa Newt did have many similarities.
The same pure heart, the same love for magical creatures, the same ability to attract magical creatures.
No wonder Luna later became a magizoologist in the original story.
But...
Thinking carefully, Luna and Grandpa Newt were still different.
Grandpa Newt's talent was an extreme affinity for magical creatures.
And Luna was able to do this because of her extreme talent in emotional understanding.
She seemed to be born with the ability to sense the emotions of the creatures around her and respond to them.
It seems that Luna was indeed rightly sorted into Ravenclaw, her talent is too similar to that of Ms. Ravenclaw.
"...we shall try and learn, until we are dust."
As the last line of the song finished, a Thestral next to Luna gently neighed twice, seemingly reminding her that someone had arrived.
Luna gently stroked the Thestral that neighed, smiled, and turned to look in Sebastian's direction.
Then, she raised her arm and waved to Sebastian.
"Professor Swann, have you come to see these lovely friends too?"
"Miss Lovegood," Sebastian raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Can you understand the Thestrals' neighs?"
"No, I can't understand them," Luna shook her head, the cork necklace around her neck swaying with her movements.
"I can only roughly sense that its meaning is to remind me that someone has arrived."
Able to sense the consciousness of magical creatures.
It seems that Luna is indeed a natural magizoologist.
Sebastian took two steps forward and said to Luna with a smile.
"Miss Lovegood, how do you know about Thestrals? I remember that first-year students don't have any magical creature-related courses."
"I have a copy of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' at home. I especially like that book, and I know all the magical creatures in the book."
"Then aren't you afraid of Thestrals? You know, Thestrals have a rather unique appearance."
"No, I'm not," Luna shook her head with a smile, "Why should I be afraid of them?"
"They are very friendly. Originally, I came to the Forbidden Forest to look for Crumple-Horned Snorkacks, but I was enthusiastically kept here by the Thestrals on the way."
"Now, we are very good friends."
"Their appearance is very unique, but doesn't that look cool?"
"I read in the book that many people can't see Thestrals and think that Thestrals don't exist."
"However, I can feel that my mother is with me. With her help, I can see the Thestrals and make friends with them."
"This feeling of having my mother by my side makes me feel very happy."
Hearing this, Sebastian's heart sank slightly, and an indescribable feeling arose.
Poor little Luna.
Originally, she was born into a family full of whimsy and love.
Her father, Xenophilius Lovegood, is the editor of 'The Quibbler' magazine, and her mother, Pandora Lovegood, was a talented magical researcher.
However, when Luna was nine years old, her mother, Pandora, unfortunately died in a magical experiment.
This sudden tragedy plunged her into deep sorrow.
In order to help her out of her grief, her father did his best to give Luna an environment full of love and care.
Under her father's love, she began to look at everything around her in a unique way.
She believes that her mother is still with her in another world, and firmly believes that those unique magical creatures can also bring comfort and strength.
Suddenly, Sebastian realized that Luna's two shoes were different.
Could it be that just one week after school started.
Luna's classmates started bullying her?
Did they hide her shoes, or did they throw them away?
Sebastian tried to calm his emotions and said to Luna with a smile.
"Miss Lovegood, I also believe that your mother has always been with you."
"By the way, can you tell me."
"Why are you wearing two different shoes?"
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