It turns out that bathing a bunch of fire crabs really doesn't take a lot of hands. But it also requires manpower.
Something happened to the Rune Snake. Professor Keltborn and Hagrid strongly requested to go to the Forbidden Forest to investigate. They needed to confirm the situation in the Forbidden Forest and see what the Rune Snake was killed by.
Are they other powerful magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest, or something new that has broken into the Forbidden Forest.
As the guardians of the Forbidden Forest and the magical biologists, they all wanted to check the situation.
But since Professor Keltborn was older, Professor Ulysses, who became the Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts and also knew a lot about magical creatures, went with Hagrid.
As for Noah who was brought here, he needs to give a bath to the new fire crabs together with Professor Keltburn.
Noah: “…”
Well, it was his fault, he didn't expect that the rune snake would cause trouble later.
Because the professors still have classes, the time for investigating and bathing the fire crabs is scheduled after dinner.
Although Hagrid kept mumbling why he wanted to call Slytherin over, he had no choice but to compromise in the end. He still respects other professors.
So after dinner, Noah reported in front of the cabin on time.
At this time, Professor Ulysses was putting on his cloak. The Forbidden Forest was relatively humid and cold at night, and there were overgrown weeds and branches. He could only use personal defense magic and a thick-skinned man like Hagrid. Guys don't need any other protection.
Seeing Noah coming, Professor Ulysses raised his hand to greet him while buttoning the collar of his gray-brown cloak.
Next to him, Hagrid was comforting his dog.
The seemingly ferocious dog suddenly whimpered and hid behind Hagrid's legs when Noah was approaching, trying to block itself with its owner's huge body.
So when Noah came over Hagrid was glaring at him accusingly.
Noah ignored him, but Professor Ulysses, who was arranging things at the side, patted Noah on the shoulder: "Although I really want to take you to see it, Principal Dumbledore will not allow it."
There was genuine regret on his face, and Noah even saw the hint.
Noah: "..." Give up, I can't go to the Forbidden Forest to violate school rules.
After seeing off Hagrid and Professor Ulysses, Professor Keltburn waved to Noah: "Noah, come here quickly."
As he spoke, he winked and showed a smile that only a bad boy would have: "Come and take a look, a group of beautiful little guys have arrived today."
Noah followed him: "Professor, are these fire crabs?"
"Ah, a friend of mine bought them from Muggles. These little guys were smuggled as commodities, and my friend discovered them and bought them."
Fire crabs are magical creatures with various gorgeous gems on their shells. Their tails can shoot out flames, but their gorgeous and expensive appearance has attracted a lot of people's attention.
In the early days, these little guys were almost hunted to extinction by Muggles. It was not until wizards protected the coastline where they lived that the little guys recovered.
Fire crabs are allowed to be exported as pets with a license, but they are also closely guarded.
Not only Muggles are interested in their shells, but wizards are also, especially some wizards who regard the shells of fire crabs as some kind of unique treasure.
"These little guys were tortured so much that their beautiful shells were injured," Keltborn couldn't help complaining, "Those Muggle traders should..."
His voice suddenly stopped, causing Noah to look up subconsciously.
In front of them, the sand pit where the fire crabs had been temporarily placed had been turned upside down. Only one fire crab was left lying on the bottom of the pit, waving its eight claws and trying to turn over.
As for the rest...
Noah glanced around the sand pit. There were still some traces on the soft sand, and he could see that they were running in all directions.
There are actually eight of them! Now all seven are missing!
Noah subconsciously looked to his side. Professor Kettleburn was completely stunned, looking like he was so shocked that he had not yet reacted.
He didn't know what hit him so hard.
"Professor, let's find them separately." Noah took out his wand, "They should not have gone far yet."
Only then did Professor Keltburn react and nodded.
Noah identified the traces and quickly chased in one direction.
Hope those little ones didn't get too far.
Noah was chasing the little guys who approached the castle first, hoping to chase them back before they were discovered by other little wizards.
A faint glimmer appeared in his silver-gray eyes, and the detection magic had been turned on.
Soon he found the first fire crab that escaped. The gems on the shell reflected beautiful light in the setting sun, which was very obvious in this open area.
Great, I found one.
Noah walked in. This extremely expensive-looking crab was curling up its claws to disguise itself as a stone covered with gems, and seemed to be sleeping.
Strange, according to their habits, fire crabs like to live near water.
Noah approached slowly, fearing to scare it.
But this is hardly a little guy... This thing is half a meter tall when curled up.
Noah had already walked to it, but the big guy still didn't react. There were just some fine cracks on the shell of the gem, and some light marks on the gem.
But the dazzling place is still very beautiful, no wonder it is so sought after.
Noah confirmed that the big guy had no other reaction and began to think about how to send this guy back.
There were two running in the direction he was chasing. Since they were coming towards the castle, he took the lead in chasing them.
Unexpectedly, I only found one, and it was motionless.
He looked around. This was an open space where flying lessons were usually held, and they had just had dinner, so there were not many people here.
It seems that I can't find anyone to help, so I have to rely on myself.
Noah took out his magic wand: "Clear water is like a spring."
A gurgling stream of water emerged from the tip of the wand and poured onto the fire crab.
The "heap of gems" that had been motionless shook slightly, and its eight claws stretched out to support the body of this big guy.
It looked with two dark eyes and noticed Noah who was watering it.
But what it gave back was its long scorpion-like tail, and the nozzle at the tip of the tail was ready to aim at Noah.
"It's really vicious." Noah stopped releasing magic, and Keya, who felt provoked, poked his head out of his collar, spitting out snakes and staring at the fire crab with disbelief.
After a brief confrontation for a second, when Noah was about to cast a stun spell, the fire crab suddenly retracted its tail and looked at Noah obediently.
