A Magical Journey Starting from Hogwarts
Chapter 317

Buckbeak's Execution-Who Says I Didn't Save Him?

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Aaron took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and went to Professor Trelawney.

"Let's begin, let me see what you can see," Professor Trelawney said with great interest.

Aaron focused his attention on the Crystal Ball, and as the layers of mist were cleared away, he came to his senses after a moment, his expression becoming particularly strange.

"Professor, I see a weak patient in my mind."

"The patient? What kind of patient?"

"He was in the dark, and I couldn't see what he looked like."

It was clear that the weakness was extraordinary; "clinging to life" wouldn't be an exaggeration.

Professor Trelawney paused for a moment, then looked at Aaron with surprise. "Gaius, you have the aptitude for Divination, but it will take some time before you can make accurate Prophecy."

My Heavenly Eye tells me that your Prophecy is correct, but there are some differences between it and what you want.

Aaron scratched his head sheepishly. He wanted to know where Sirius Black Black, the murderer of Harry's parents, was. He hadn't expected to see this scene.

"I will practice more, Professor."

"Practice is essential," Professor Trelawney suddenly said. "But more importantly, it's about the method. I suggest you start with small things and don't aim too high."

Aaron was silent for a moment, then nodded heavily.

Professor Trelawney smiled with satisfaction, then took out his notebook. "Your grades are the best in the third year."

Aaron waved his hand sheepishly and left the classroom on his own.

Before, he might have cared about the results of the Divination, but now he is more concerned about Professor Trelawney's Prophecy.

If Voldemort really does return, then he must prepare in advance.

At his peak, Voldemort was a powerful archmage, only a step away from the Saint Realm. With his current strength, he might have a hard time escaping unscathed if he faced the Dark Lord at his peak.

Besides becoming stronger, I still need to find a way to have one or two more trump cards up my sleeve, otherwise I won't be able to sleep peacefully.

Upon further reflection, Aaron realized that he didn't seem to need to worry too much.

After all, there was a particularly conspicuous shield in front of him. As long as Harry Potter didn't die, Voldemort wouldn't target him for the time being.

Moreover, Albus Dumbledore still going strong; at worst, he can just stay in Hogwarts and not go out. He doesn't believe Voldemort would dare to break into the school.

When all else fails, he has no choice but to lock himself in his house.

With Gaius Castle's defensive capabilities, not even Voldemort, let alone Salazar Slytherin resurrected, could do anything to him.

Thinking this way, Aaron felt much more at ease.

There's still some time before Voldemort is resurrected, and besides, there are tall people to hold up the sky if it falls.

As long as Dumbledore alive, Hogwarts will be safe, and he will have enough space to Sign-in in.

Caw! Caw! Caw!

Just then, the cawing of crows rang in my ears, followed by a particularly piercing sound, like a cat's claws scratching at glass.

Aaron followed the sound and saw a burly man dressed in pure black clothes polishing a huge blade from a stone.

Executioner?

Aaron frowned as he looked at the burly man.

Hagrid has most likely lost the case again, and it's a complete defeat. Buckbeak's execution date is probably just around the corner.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Aaron silently made a decision and led Abei toward the Forbidden Forest.

When he arrived at Hagrid's Hut, he knocked on the door several times before Hagrid opened it.

"Aaron, what are you doing here?" Hagrid asked in a low voice.

"To be honest, I don't really care whether Buckbeak lives or dies, it's just..."

Well, knowing me is a blessing you've earned in eight lifetimes.

I personally felt that you might need a little help today, so I came over.

Upon hearing this, Hagrid pursed his lips, his voice trembling as he choked back sobs.

He was about to give Aaron a hug when Aaron stopped him with his hand.

"Don't come any closer. If you had changed into something cleaner, it would be fine, but you're dressed too sloppily," Aaron said with some disdain, then looked at Hagrid, "How many times have you cried?"

"I don't know." Hagrid opened the window and looked at the Hippogriff to the pumpkin patch outside. "Buckbeak has been sentenced to death, Dumbledore couldn't save it."

Malfoy arranged for McNeil to carry out the execution; Fudge and representatives from the Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures would also be present.

"Is it really necessary?" Aaron's lips twitched slightly. "It's just a Fantastic Beasts, yet even the Minister for Magic was invited to witness its execution."

"He was on his way to Hogwarts to check on Black's situation when he was dragged here to be a witness," Hagrid said bitterly. "You shouldn't have stayed here; this match would be a nightmare for a little Warlock like you."

Upon hearing this, Aaron scoffed.

Beheading a Fantastic Beasts might be disgusting to others, but it's a small matter to him.

To be honest, the number of lives that executioner killed was probably more than his.

"No, you have to leave." Hagrid was about to say something when he heard a knock on the door.

Aaron was worried that Hagrid would cry if he saw Fudge and the others, so he opened the door for him, but there was no one outside.

Aaron frowned slightly, then sighed, "Harry, Sirius Black hasn't been caught yet. Do you know how dangerous it would be for you to come out of the castle at this time?"

"I know I had to come at this time," Harry said cautiously. "Let us in first."

"Me, us?" Aaron suddenly felt a headache coming on. "Hermione, you promised me you'd keep an eye on Harry, is that your promise?"

"I only promised not to let him go to Hogsmeade Village," Hermione said somewhat guiltily. "I'm sorry, Hagrid really needs comforting right now."

Aaron rolled his eyes in exasperation, took a step back, let them in, and then closed the door.

"Why are you all here too?" Hagrid said, trembling.

"We've come to keep you company, Hagrid," Hermione said, somewhat reluctantly.

"No, you have to go back." Hagrid's attitude was much firmer. "Especially you, Harry. Dumbledore will be coming to keep me company during that moment."

Besides him, Fudge will also come.

If they find out you're here, you'll be in big trouble.

"We have Invisibility Cloak," Ron said. "They won't be able to detect us."

"Come on, give me a break!"

Don't forget what was revealed last year: Invisibility Cloak could fool Fudge, could it also fool Dumbledore?

"You're right, you should leave now!"

But before you leave, Ron, you must take this with you.

Hagrid opened a box and took a mouse out of it.

"Scabbers, you're still alive." Ron happily took his pet, but it looked much thinner and had lost a lot of weight.

"Look after your pet, Ron."

"Looks like you'll have to apologize to me," Hermione scoffed.

"We'll talk about the apology later." Aaron looked out the window. "They're here."

Dumbledore's beard Winky in the setting sun, followed by the Minister for Magic, members of the Committee on the Handling of Dangerous Objects, and Executioner McNeil, who carried a gleaming axe blade.

"You guys get out of here quickly," Hagrid said anxiously. "We can't let them find out you're here. Get out of here!"

Actually, I stayed because...

Before Aaron could speak, Hagrid pushed him toward the back door. "We've got enough trouble already. I can't drag you all into this. Go on."

Aaron:...

The four of them went out through the back door and walked along the sloping lawn toward the castle.

They went up to a high place and looked at it from afar.

Hagrid and the others came out of the hut. Dumbledore and Fudge were talking about something, while the executioner took his axe and headed towards the pumpkin patch.

Their view was blocked by a wall, but they could still clearly hear a muffled thud and see crows flying in all directions.

Harry and Ron turned pale. Although they hadn't seen Buckbeak's head fall to the ground, they could imagine the scene. Fear instantly overwhelmed them, and their stomachs churned.

Hermione leaned her head on Aaron's shoulder and sobbed, "I can't believe they really did it."

She pounded Aaron's chest repeatedly, saying, "Ai Ai, you can save it."

If you just ask, Malfoy will definitely give you that favor.

"I'm also helpless; there are some things I can't bring myself to do," Aaron said in a deep voice. "There are countless wrongful convictions like Buckbeak's. I can't possibly ask someone to turn a blind eye to a Fantastic Beasts I've only met once. That would be making a mountain out of a molehill."

Also, don't jump to conclusions too quickly. Who says I couldn't save it?

Hermione paused for a moment, about to ask something, when Ron next to her let out a cry of pain.

"Ouch!" Ron released his mouse, revealing a small tooth mark on his index finger from which bright red blood dripped.

"Scabbers, it bit me."

Scabbers seemed to be frightened by something and ran away quickly into the distance. Ron, its owner, immediately chased after it.

Harry and Hermione didn't think much of it and chased after them. Since they couldn't run fast while wearing the Invisibility Cloak, they took Invisibility Cloak off and gave chase at full speed.

Aaron glanced at the setting the Sun, sighed, and followed.

He didn't want to get involved in this mess from the bottom of his heart, but Professor Trelawney's Prophecy forced him to.

He will return tonight. Tonight, the one who betrayed his friend, the one who became a murderer, will break free of his chains, and innocent blood will flow...

This was Prophecy she made unconsciously, with an accuracy rate of 99%.

This means that Sirius Black Black will target Harry Potter tonight, and he will most likely be defeated, suffer no losses, and may even be able to escape unscathed.

It was almost dark, and waiting for Harry Potter was like waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump, which was much better than him searching for people with his Compass.

Moreover, there are many people and eyes in the castle, and someone might discover the secret of the Compass. If that happens, things will get complicated, Dumbledore might even have to talk to him.

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