Chapter 250: Crookshanks the Kindhearted
Sirius transformed into a black dog, moving slowly and cautiously deep into the Forbidden Forest.
The Forbidden Forest was filled with an eerie atmosphere in the evening. The ground was covered with thick dead leaves and branches, and every step Sirius took made a slight rustling sound under his feet.
He kept cursing in his mind as he walked.
What happened to the new town of Hogsmeade?
There is a rule that all pet dogs must wear pet tags, be on a leash, and have a cage in their mouths.
As for stray dogs, they are not allowed in!
I couldn't even find something to eat.
Those patrolling Aurors are all bastards. They keep saying how lucky they are and that they will take me to some stray pet adoption center.
They say that once you get there you won’t have to wander around anymore and there will be endless dog food to eat.
But who would have thought that when you go there, stray cats and dogs have to be sterilized first? !
Fortunately, I was smart and slipped away when I felt something was wrong.
Otherwise, his whole life's reputation would be ruined.
Although Sirius cursed in his heart, he remained alert.
He knew that there were countless dangers lurking here - from giant acromantula to centaurs, and that trouble could come if one was not careful.
If the noise is too loud, it may even alarm the professors in the school.
Therefore, he walked very lightly, with his eyes extremely bright, always scanning the surrounding environment.
His nose twitched slightly, sniffing every strange smell in the air.
As he approached the edge of the forbidden forest, the trees around him began to thin out and the light gradually became brighter. However, just when he wanted to breathe a sigh of relief, a slight sound of footsteps came from not far away.
Slowly, a large ginger cat appeared in front of him.
Its fur is fluffy and soft, and it has a weird, round face, as if it had been flattened by hitting a wall.
There was a small metal nameplate around its neck that looked like the pet tags Muggles put on their pets.
Sirius stared at the cat, feeling a little stunned.
How can there be such an ugly cat!
Sirius bared his teeth at the large cat, trying to scare it away.
Unexpectedly, this ugly big cat not only did not show any fear, but walked towards him in a friendly manner, with its eyes slightly narrowed, as if expressing some kind of closeness.
"Meow--"
Sirius was stunned, he seemed to understand what the big cat meant.
His body changed and he turned back into a human. He squatted down and asked the big cat, "Do you want to help me?"
The big cat nodded, meowed softly, and nuzzled Sirius's outstretched hand.
Now Sirius became interested.
This big cat is so smart, it must have some knuckleduster bloodline.
My luck finally turned and I met a kind cat.
He rubbed the big cat's head, then carefully turned over the metal plate on the big cat's neck, and it was clearly written on it.
Crookshanks - Hermione Granger's pet cat
Certification issued by Hogwarts Logistics Department】
Hogwarts Logistics Department?
When did the new department open in the school?
I've never heard of it.
How come it's the same as Hogsmeade, even pets have to have nameplates? !
Sirius tried to take the nameplate off the big cat's neck and take a closer look, only to discover that the rope connected to the nameplate was a special alchemical item that could not be untied without a specific method.
The slightest tug and the big cat would swat him impatiently with its paw.
There was no choice but for Sirius to let go and try his best to appear friendly.
"Crookshanks, have you ever seen a giant rat with a missing finger in school?"
“Meow—(I’ve seen it).”
"Great, can you catch it or take me to find it?"
Crookshanks nodded and tapped the ground with his large paw, as if signaling Sirius to follow him.
Sirius excited.
My luck has really improved.
I originally just wanted to explore the route, but unexpectedly I met a friendly big cat.
With the help of this big cat, Peter's mouse could not escape from his hand at all.
He changed back into the form of a black dog and walked forward behind the big cat.
The big ginger cat seemed to be familiar with its surroundings. It jumped lightly in front, looking back from time to time, as if to confirm whether Sirius was following.
A cat and a dog quickly shuttled through the woods and gradually approached the edge of the forbidden forest.
Looking at the Hogwarts Castle outside the Forbidden Forest, Sirius' heart beat faster and faster.
As it was getting dark, I could sneak into the castle under the cover of night.
If we're lucky, we can catch Peter tonight.
Thinking of this, Sirius couldn't help but quicken his pace.
However, the moment he emerged from the forbidden forest, shrill alarms sounded directly from several large trees.
Damn!
Why is there an alarm here?!
Sirius reacted quickly, turning around and preparing to dive back into the depths of the Forbidden Forest.
His movements were extremely swift, and he suddenly exerted force on his limbs and lunged forward.
However, before he took two steps, he felt his whole body stiffen and he fell to the ground.
not good!
This is the effect of the petrification spell.
Could it be that this is a trap set for me?
Did the big cat lead itself into the trap on purpose?
hateful!
I was too impulsive to actually believe a big cat of unknown origin.
Now it’s all over, I’m done for.
At this moment, a sharp voice sounded: "It's okay, it's just a level three alarm. The intruder is a big dog. We just need to turn off the alarm and drive it away."
"Wait a minute Mary, we clearly saw Sirius Black's name on the map in the monitoring room just now. I think we should tell Professor Swann."
"Well, this way, Professor Swann will know that we are working hard to maintain the safety of the campus."
"Mary, go find Professor Swann. I'll stay here and watch this big dog."
Listening to the conversation between the two, Sirius, who was lying on the ground, gradually reacted.
Was I attacked by a house-elf? !
No wonder he was able to do it, and it appeared behind him silently.
These damned fellows, who gave them the guts to attack wizards.
Sirius was filled with indignation, completely forgetting that in the eyes of the house-elf, he was just an ordinary big black dog.
Who is so cunning as to let house-elves maintain the safety of the campus?
What a good job of selecting the right people for the right positions. In the entire Hogwarts, these little creatures are the only ones who can Apparate, and their mobility is beyond reproach.
Not only that, these little things are extremely concealed.
No matter who comes, no one can prevent it!
and many more......
Who were they going to call?
Professor Swann?
——That disgusting stinky swan?!
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