Chapter 388: Newt's Life Experiences

Chapter 388: Newt's Life Experiences

Felix was just about to start introducing himself when, all of a sudden, a black shadow darted out from the tent. It scampered up Newt's leg and settled onto his shoulder, one hand on its hip and the other pointing at Felix.

"Squeak! Squeak!" excitedly squealed the Niffler, its little voice high-pitched.

Even Harry could tell – this Niffler was reporting something.

"Oh, Pickett," Newt soothed, "It's good to be curious, my friend. You really should read the section about you in my 'Fantastic Beasts' book. And if you could read, I'd send you letters every year..."

Pickett looked at Newt in disbelief.

Newt exchanged a glance with it. "Have you had your medicine yet? I brought a portion..."

"Squeak!"

Pickett let out a mournful cry and leaped from Newt's shoulder into Felix's arms, hiding its head, causing the onlookers to stifle their laughter.

"Alright, ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce to you, Mr. Newt Scamander, the most renowned magizoologist of our time." Felix, holding Pickett, smiled as he continued, "Mr. Scamander arrived earlier this morning, thanks to the persuasion of Headmaster Dumbledore, who convinced him to leave behind a precious memory, to endure within Hogwarts... If the history of the school is ever chronicled in the future, today will surely be a noteworthy entry."

Newt looked a bit uncomfortable as he stared at Felix, his expression mirroring that of the memory he had left behind.

The glint of knowledge admiration sparkled in Hermione's eyes, and she couldn't wait to share, "Mr. Newt Scamander, we've written to you – Ron, Harry, and I," she gestured to the two beside her, "about Hagrid's Buckbeak! He's still in the Forbidden Forest, living with his family!"

Newt looked at Hermione, then at the slightly shorter figures of Harry and Ron, and at Cedric, Colin, and Roger standing nearby, all of them staring at him intently. He realized he had become the center of attention.

He said gently, "Miss Granger, is it? Oh... I simply did what I believed was right... I'm glad for it, too."

They gathered around a rudimentary wooden table at the campsite, the texture of the wood grain on the table's surface clearly visible. Newt's memory gave a quiet apology, "Excuse me," and promptly vanished.

Newt himself blinked and looked with a hint of longing at the spot where the memory had disappeared. When he turned back, he noticed everyone was looking at him with slight surprise. Clearing his throat, he continued, "Well, let's begin officially... Dumbledore told me to leave a memory behind and trust him with the rest... but, before I departed, I felt it necessary to have this moment with you all."

"My journeys have taken me across five continents. I've visited the lairs of beasts, the dens of subterranean creatures, and the nests of flying creatures. I've observed the peculiar habits of magical creatures in over a hundred countries, experienced their abilities firsthand, earned their trust. Occasionally, I've had to use a Travel Flask to chase them off."

"Travel, Travel Flask...?" Roger Davies chuckled, adjusting his hair, "Did you encounter a group of migrating gnomes?"

Others also seemed amused.

But Newt answered Davies with seriousness, "No, a herd of Graphorns."

"What's that?" Harry asked.

"It was a wonderful time, carefree and full of anticipation for tomorrow. I traveled through the dark forests of Africa, witnessing precious scenes like Nundu hatching from their eggs; I waded through the bright deserts of Egypt, chasing the legends of the Sphinx; I wandered to the untouched green lakes of Ireland, draping Water Horse with water lilies; I traversed the winding European mountains, witnessing Mountain Trolls attempting to tame Erumpents in a comical show..."

"It wasn't until 1927 that I completed the first edition of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,' which quickly became a bestseller."

"Like a textbook at Hogwarts!" Roger Davies exclaimed.

"My mom used it as a bedtime story to put me to sleep... but it had the opposite effect." Cedric said, eliciting good-natured chuckles from those around.

...

"Children." Newt prepared to conclude today's conversation.

"My initial intention was simply to make more people aware of the unique features of magical creatures living alongside us and to improve their lives a bit. At that time, there were prejudices against these creatures, and for centuries, debates about the boundaries between animals and humans have raged... It was during my continuous travels that I began to contemplate the relationship between animals and humans more deeply. If there's something from my experiences that I urgently want to convey to you, it's that only through communication and understanding can we bridge the gap."

Newt stood up, adjusting his blue coat.

"Mr. Scamander, are you really deciding not to stay for a day or two?" Felix tried to persuade.

"I'm a bit worried about Tina... She's at home alone, taking care of the magical creatures in the basement. It's not an easy task." Newt said, "I've left all my knowledge about magical creatures behind. He'll stand in for me, telling you everything about dragons."

"Good luck with your tasks ahead," he said, donning his hat and addressing the six champions.

They reciprocated in a jumble, and then Hermione asked, "Mr. Scamander, when you first knew you'd be facing dragons, how did you feel? Were you afraid?"

"Afraid?"

"Meaning worried, too excited to sleep," Hermione clarified.

"My perspective might not fit yours, but in my view, worry just means enduring suffering again. And both then and now, we're facing dragons in a relatively safe environment, so we can relax a bit... I hope that helps, Miss Granger." Newt answered earnestly.

As he prepared to leave, he saw his memory concealed in the mist, behind him a host of magical creatures.

The past vividly returned, his eyes slightly moistened, and he let out a soft breath. With that, he bid farewell and left Room 7.

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