Chapter 473: The Strong Hermione
Snape frowned slightly. Why was it Hermione who came and not Alvin?
Seeing what was on his mind, Hermione explained. "Alvin asked me to solve the problem. I am in charge of everything here."
Hearing her say that, Snape nodded silently, wisely choosing not to ask more.
He should not speculate too much on the boss's thoughts.
"The Acromantula demanded that the students completely withdraw from the Forbidden Forest in the future and demanded the dismissal of Professor Delacour."
His face was very ugly, and this group of magical creatures was a little aggressive.
Hermione was taken aback.
No wonder the atmosphere at the scene was so tense, the two sides confronted each other, and if they were not careful, they would start a big battle.
Glancing at the group of magical creatures of various shapes, Hermione talks to them.
"Who among you is in charge?"
The magical creatures that can appear here have certain wisdom and can naturally understand her words.
They looked at each other, and the Centaur stepped forward.
Centaurs are very intelligent and have their own civilization, especially in Astrology.
However, they are very arrogant and never admit that they are one of the magical creatures.
"Humanity sent a foal like you to negotiate with us?"
Foal, that's what they call underage wizards.
"Professor Firenze, hello."
Hermione politely said hello first. This Centaur was Firenze, who temporarily acted for last semester's Divination class.
After Umbridge expelled Trelawney, Dumbledore invited him. Still, at the end of the semester, he returned to his tribe.
"Thank you for your contribution to Hogwarts last semester. The Centaur has always maintained a good cooperative relationship with us. Why do you want to come out this time?"
Hermione has always been respectful to Professors, even though she has never taken a Divination class.
Firenze's tall body walked in front of Hermione and looked at her. Snape quietly leaked out his wand, ready to cast a spell at any time.
He couldn't let Hermione lose the slightest here.
But obviously, he thought too much. Firenze only came to them out of negotiation etiquette.
"Foals, Veela's lessons have seriously affected the tranquillity of the Forbidden Forest, and this is not a place you humans can walk freely."
Hermione retorted. "The Forbidden Forest is the Forbidden Forest belonging to Hogwarts. As the owners of this place, do we not even have the right to enter?"
Firenze said blankly. "For more than a thousand years, the school rule of Hogwarts is that students are not allowed to step into the Forbidden Forest. There is nothing wrong with this."
"Besides, Dumbledore also signed a contract with us before to ensure the interests of the creatures in the Forbidden Forest. You are now breaking your promise."
Hermione was slightly surprised but didn't expect Dumbledore to be involved. "What contract?"
"The Centaurs will lend a helping hand in times of distress at Hogwarts, and he is responsible for keeping the Forbidden Forest peaceful."
The students whispered that they really didn't know about it.
In the past, they thought Dumbledore's repeated emphasis on not entering the Forbidden Forest was for their safety. Still, they did not expect that there was another deep meaning.
"Professor Dumbledore has left, and his promises are only valid for his term."
Firenze was angry, and his forelegs kept stamping on the ground.
"Foals, are you humans breaking the contract?"
For a time, the magical creatures behind him all looked at Hermione. As long as she answered incorrectly, they would attack.
Not to be outdone, Snape and Lily pointed their wands at Firenze. Although the little wizards behind them were nervous, no one flinched.
Hermione didn't panic and said word by word. "Alvin Gaunt."
This name seemed to possess magical power, and the Centaurs' movements froze, and Firenze couldn't help but take a few steps back.
The name of Alvin is a nightmare for the Centaurs, who have performed more than one Divination since he rose like a comet.
But each time the result surprised them, the disaster star in troubled times, the unparalleled savior, two completely different hexagrams appeared in one person simultaneously.
This is simply a challenge to their worldview.
In the end, they could not observe the fate of Alvin at all, and even Ronan, who was in charge of Divination, was attacked and is still lying half-dead in the tribe.
A triumphant smile appeared on Hermione's face. "I brought his will, and this matter is too small to deserve his presence. But if you need it, I can call him too."
"No! No need!"
Firenze, like a frightened foal, stopped Hermione in a panic.
If Gaunt came here, Mars over the Forbidden Forest would be brighter than the moon.
In Centaur Astrology, Mars represents war and disaster.
In their eyes, Alvin is simply a disaster star.
"Foals, you won. We will not pursue this matter."
Firenze said in frustration. Aragog roared in dissatisfaction but was stopped by the rest of the Centaurs.
But Hermione is still dissatisfied. "You misunderstood. You do not solve this matter without pursuing it. We have to investigate the matter of the Acromantula group hurting the little wizard."
"Humans,
do not be arrogant!"
Aragog couldn't bear it any longer and was about to rush forward with his huge forelimbs raised.
At this moment, a bright red light erupted from the castle, rising into the sky.
The huge movement could be heard even in the Forbidden Forest.
As a result, everyone present saw a bolide cut through the sky and hit Aragog, who wanted to attack Hermione.
Boom!
The smoke and dust were everywhere, Aragog's figure disappeared directly, and the ground was also scorched black.
"Glup~"
The sound of swallowing saliva appeared involuntarily, although no one saw it. Still, everyone knew who made this attack.
Especially in the magical creatures' camp, quite a few creatures have escaped when the situation is not good.
Even those who stayed on the scene were shivering, fearing they would be smashed to pieces.
Firenze smiled wryly. He knew that today's negotiation had no suspense at all.