95 Chapter 95: Cookies!
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"Charles, thank you," she said with as much gratitude as she could manage.
"Don't thank me yet? She still has to leave by the end of the week."
Nodding, Hermione agreed, "Ron is going to write to his brother in Romania. He works at a dragon's reserve so we're hoping he will take the dragon."
"Good."
Looking at the usually vicious reptile become putty in his hands, Hermione could help but feel jealous, "She's really taken a liking to you." Thinking back on it, she was also held in those arms. She might have been distracted at the time, but she could still recall how big and firm that felt as they wrapped around her.
"You think?" Charles said with a boyish smile, that made him appear more handsome than usual.
"Y-yeah, I've never seen her this affectionate before. Usually she tries to bite anyone that gets close," she explained, extending a hand toward the small dragon only to have it snap at her fingers. "See," she said exasperated.
Holding her up to his face, the boy received a lick on the cheek, "Aww, she doesn't seem so bad. Does she have a name?"
"No, Hagrid hasn't decided yet," she said looking at the little pest who was rubbing her face against his. If she didn't know any better, she could almost swear it was giving her a superior look.
"Well this is as good a time as any. Let's see, her scales kind of remind me of clay so… how about Pandora. Myth has it that she was crafted from clay. What do you think?" he said asking the dragon, getting a happy growl, "Pandora it is."
Hermione gave a large yawn at this moment.
"Why don't I take Pandora to Hagrid so you can go back to your room for some sleep," he suggested.
"No, you've already done more than enough."
"I insist, it looks like you'll collapse any second now, and I'd rather you not do it while walking down the stairs."
For a second it looked like she was going to decline but sleep sounded too appealing at the moment, "Okay, thanks."
"Don't worry about it," he said dismissively.
"No," she said, reaching out to take his hand, "thank you, for everything. For what you're doing for us… for me."
The two looked at each other for several seconds before Charles gave her a charming smile and squeezed her hand, "What can I say, Hogwarts just wouldn't be the same without my rival."
It was this moment that Hermione finally realized something. She, Hermione Jean Granger, was in love with Charles Bell.
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"That's amazing," I complimented the half-giant as he finished telling me the story of how he tamed the herd of Thestrals.
"Ah, 'twas nothing," the large man said with a blush, "they're gentle creatures, but people judge them because of their appearance."
I gave a sympathetic nod, "People fear what they don't understand."
"Would you like another biscuit?" Hagrid said, offering me a plate of those rock cookies.
Smiling, I took one, "Don't mind if I do."
"What is happening right now?" Ron muttered from the sidelines, sounding confused.
"How can he eat those things?" Harry whispered in shock.
Hermione was equally mystified, "They just clicked I guess."
Ignoring them I took a bite from the cookie and looked around the room.
[Hagrid's Rock Cookies- Rank: Ordinary
Description: A failed attempt at culinary art. Eating one will temporarily boost your strength at the cost of your health. Can also be used as an improvised weapon or a paperweight.
Effect: +1 STR, -1 Vit
Duration: 1 minute]
"If you want, I can fireproof this house," I offered as I ran a finger over a scorch mark on the table, "just until Pandora leaves."
Hagrid gave a sigh of relief, "I'd appreciate it. Lately she's been really fussy."
"It's probably because she's starting to develop her fire organs," I said gesturing to where my tonsils were located, "Norwegian Ridgebacks are known to develop their fire breath the fastest, typically within 2-3 months of their birth."
"Where'd you learn that," Hagrid asked curiously.
"The Ravenclaw's Personal Library has an encyclopedia on dragons," I explained, causing Hermione to let out a sad whimper at the mention of the library, "Once I knew what breed of dragon Pandora was, I did some research on their habits."
Just then Pandora, who was laying on my lap, sneezed giving off light orange sparks. Rubbing her chin, I looked at the larger man, "You might want to start adding more magnesium in her diet."
"Oh, I'll get right on that," he said, extending a hand toward her.
Pandora looked at it cautiously before giving his fingers a lick.
Hagrid looked like he could melt in happiness at the moment.
Taking out my pocket watch, the one Hermione had gifted me for Christmas, I gave a low whistle, "Oh boy, time sure flies by, better start now if I want to make it back before they start quiz night without me."
"You have quiz night?" Hermione said longingly.
"Yep, I need to start reviewing with the exams so close."
Getting up I hand the completely docile dragon to the giant man who held her as if she were made of glass.
Using my wand, I got to casting the Flame-Freezing Charm on everything in the house.
Once I was finished, I put away my wand and retrieved my bag. "Well I should get going, it was nice talking with you Hagrid."
"You too Charles, please come and visit whenever you want, Pandora would appreciate it," he said holding a restless Pandora who looked like she wanted to follow me.
"I'll be sure to drop by to talk more about magical creatures," I told him before walking over to the plate of cookies and dumping the entire thing in my bookbag, "Just going to take some for the road."
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