Ch146- Ash

Ch146- Ash

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Opening the note Hedwig had brought, Harry's attention was momentarily diverted from the issue of owl snacks to the pressing matter at hand. The note which simply read, "It hatches." Alarmed and curious, Harry rushed to Hagrid's hut to witness the hatching of the dragon egg.

Hagrid greeted him, looking flushed and excited. "It’s nearly out," he ushered Harry inside. The egg lay on the table, its shell marked by deep cracks. Something stirred within, a soft clicking noise emanating from it. Both Harry and Hagrid drew their chairs up to the table, watching with bated breath. Suddenly, there was a scraping sound, and the egg split open. A baby dragon, rather ungraceful in its first moments, flopped onto the table. It wasn't exactly pretty, resembling a crumpled, black umbrella. Its disproportionately large spiny wings flapped weakly beside its skinny, jet-black body, which ended in a long snout with wide nostrils. Tiny stubs of horns adorned its head, above which bulged a pair of orange eyes. The creature sneezed, and from its nostrils shot a couple of sparks. "Isn’t he beautiful?" Hagrid murmured, reaching out to stroke the dragon's head. It snapped at his fingers, revealing pointed little fangs. Hagrid, undeterred and beaming with pride, said, "Bless him, look, he knows his mummy!"

Harry, bemused by Hagrid's affection for the creature, asked, "Hagrid, how fast do Norwegian Ridgebacks grow, exactly?" Hagrid, rubbing his beard thoughtfully, replied, "Pretty fast, so long as they're fed proper." Sighing, Harry shook his head, "You cannot keep it here, Hagrid. Not only will it be dangerous for the students, but it will also implicate you and the Headmaster." Harry's mention of Dumbledore seemed to strike a chord with Hagrid, who looked torn. "Where else can I take him?" Hagrid asked, his voice laced with concern.

Harry thought for a while then said, "If you trust me, I have a place to take it." Hagrid looked hesitant. On one hand, he didn't want to part with the creature; on the other, he knew it was not feasible to keep a dragon in his hut. "Where?" Hagrid asked, his eyebrows knitting together in a mix of curiosity and concern.

Harry thought for a moment, then explained, "An isolated ecosystem with various flora and fauna. It will be a fitting choice for it, don't worry." He spoke with the confidence of someone who had explored the possibilities offered by his unique technological companion.

Hagrid mulled over this for a minute, then asked again, with a hint of worry creeping into his voice, "He will not be in danger, will he?" His concern was palpable; the dragon, albeit newly hatched, had already begun to carve a place in his heart.

Harry smiled reassuringly, "Don't worry. I know the overlord of the place, and I will ask it to protect this little thing." His words were meant to assuage Hagrid's fears, to ensure him that the dragon would be in safe hands, or claws, as the case may be.

Harry chuckled at Nigel's observation, his voice low to ensure only the two of them were privy to the conversation. "Ash is a cool name, Nigel. It promises a fiery retribution."

Nigel's retort came with a blend of dry amusement, "Whatever helps you sleep at night, Master Harry. Though, one might argue, naming a dragon 'Ash' after it has caused an inferno seems a tad redundant."

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For those who don’t know yet, my name is Asher. I was often teased and called ‘Ash’ in my younger days. So, yeah. Anyway, it’s nice to meet you all!

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