This Is No Ordinary Poacher-We Must Strike Hard!

After a collective vote by everyone in the Dueling Club, they unanimously decided to ban Seamus from using explosive spells in the Room of Requirement.

This guy is really weird; he can't understand other spells, but he can master Exploding Charm instantly...

"I can't imagine what the consequences would be if you used it on a person, Seamus," Ron said, his throat dry.

But Harry also noticed that Seamus's Exploding Charm was only scary in terms of sound and visual effects; in reality, it was not as powerful as that of an adult wizard—note, an adult wizard.

Even so, it is definitely top-tier for a first-year wizard.

Even a hundred years ago, this level of skill would have impressed Sebastian.

Seamus expressed his regret, saying that he could only practice Disarming Charm repeatedly, trying to change the Exploding Hand into the Exploding Wand.

"You guys are amazing..." Neville said enviously. "I'm so stupid, I can't even use Charms properly. Hermione has been teaching me for so long, but I still can't figure it out."

"Everyone has their own strengths, Neville," Harry said. "I think you have a good talent for Herbology. Look how well you've taken care of that Chinese chomping cabbage that Sprout gave me. It even bit Quirrell on the forehead and wouldn't let go."

"But that's just for growing plants, it doesn't help with the duel at all," Neville said, squatting on the ground, somewhat dejected.

"Who said that, Neville?" Harry laughed, sat down next to Neville, and said softly, "Actually, magical plants can also help wizards fight. Think about it, when you're fighting an enemy, if you throw ten Chinese chomping cabbage —believe me, most wizards would have a hard time escaping."

"Really?" Neville's eyes reddened.

"Of course it's true. There's more than just Chinese chomping cabbage that can help wizards in battle... Look, there's another plant called Mandrake — Hermione." Harry turned to look at Hermione.

Hermione understood and said to Neville, "The book says that when Mandrake is pulled out, its human-shaped roots emit a deafening scream that can cause dizziness or even death."

"Yeah, yeah," Harry chuckled, trying to reassure Neville. "You see, what would happen if you suddenly pulled out a screaming Mandrake in the middle of a battle? Or... recorded a Howler from the Mandrake?"

As Harry spoke, Neville's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"Harry, you're right." Neville's eyes gradually hardened. "I think I should take your advice. Actually, I really like Herbology too."

"At the same time, don't neglect your Charms practice." Harry patted Neville on the shoulder. "After all, Charms are the foundation of our wizarding profession."

After being comforted by Harry's words, Neville regained his spirits and began practicing Charms again.

Neville was only able to cast the Disarming Charm when Harry was about to go to Hagrid for punishment—and it was only working intermittently.

Harry was quite satisfied with the result, after all, Neville wasn't exactly a naturally gifted player.

Harry also gave the seeds to Neville, asking him to be responsible for planting and cultivating these Chinese chomping cabbage.

Before going to the Forbidden Forest, Harry also took out Darkie's wand.

Because of the Flashback Charm, it's easy for someone to detect what Charms you've used when you use your own wand.

So bring Darkie's wand, just in case.

That way, when you encounter danger in the Forbidden Forest, you can use some Harmless Minor Curses, right?

He put his wand away and walked out of the Gryffindor Common Room.

Ron and the others were waiting for Harry in the Entrance hall. When Harry came down, Ron went up to him and said, "Harry, let us take you there."

"No need, it's so cold, go back and rest," Harry said.

"It's so late now, I don't think you should go into the Forbidden Forest," Neville said softly. "I've heard Grandma say that anything can be found in the Forbidden Forest, even Werewolf..."

"No, I have to go find Professor Dumbledore!" Hermione turned and headed up the stairs.

Ron grabbed her and said, "Headmaster Dumbledore might not be in his Headmaster's Office right now, and even if Headmaster's Office, he might not accept your request—besides, have you forgotten that Harry can even defeat Troll? I think you should be more worried about Werewolf than Harry."

"Oh, thank you, Ronald," Hermione said sarcastically. "Your best friend is going to the Forbidden Forest, and you still have the nerve to joke around!"

"Harry, Ron, Hermione?" Hagrid's voice came from outside the door. He bent down and walked into the Entrance hall, where he saw two more people. "Oh, and Seamus and Neville too, you're all here..."

The five children looked up and saw Hagrid, tall and imposing, with a huge stone bow on his back and a full quiver of arrows hanging from his shoulder. His tall and majestic figure greatly increased their sense of security.

"Thank goodness Hagrid is here," Hermione muttered softly, then said to Harry, "We'll head back now. You and Hagrid must be careful, and if you encounter any danger, remember to run away as fast as you can."

"Okay, Hermione." Harry smiled at him, said goodbye to the others, and then turned and left with Hagrid.

"Filch didn't want to pick you up, so I came instead," Hagrid said to Harry on the way. "That old codger... don't bother with him, he's afraid of you now, he's always bullying the weak and fearing the strong... it's good, since the fall of the Dark Lord, the school has been reorganized, many rules have disappeared, Filch, the superintendent, has lost the right to punish students—I heard that Ron's father, Arthur, still has whip marks from when he was whipped by the then superintendent Lyon Pringle."

"You know about this too?" Harry asked with interest. He knew that Hogwarts school administrators had the right to physically punish students, but the school administrators a hundred years ago seemed to be less willing to discipline their class.

"Molly often talks about this to discipline her kids—and as you've seen, it doesn't seem to be very effective," Hagrid said with a chuckle. "Look, their Twins are still just as unruly as ever."

Harry recalled the Weasley twins ' usual behavior and nodded in agreement.

"Really."

"Okay, we should go inwards."

The two reached the edge of the Forbidden Forest. Hagrid held his lantern high, pointing to a narrow path that gradually disappeared into the depths of the forest. "Look, do you see that silvery-white blood on the ground? That's Unicorn Blood. A Unicorn in the Forbidden Forest has been injured. This is the second time this week—no one here would harm such a sacred and noble creature, except for poachers. We should find that poor Unicorn and relieve its suffering."

Poachers?

Harry was subtly excited, his eyes Winky.

Those who dare to harm Unicorn are no ordinary poachers; we must take strong action!

He gave a harmless smile.

"Then why not find the poacher and relieve his suffering?"

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