Old Man Newt had a very open-minded attitude. At over ninety years old, he wasn't going to let a little thing like this ruin his mood.
The four of them chatted and laughed. Old Man Newt did most of the talking, while Klein and Hagrid listened.
It had to be said: the old man was remarkably knowledgeable, and some of his unique perspectives often resonated with Klein.
Hagrid listened from the side, feeling as if his horizons had been broadened. He was a hands-on, free-range animal keeper, so he only found these theories amusing.
"Let me show you something."
At the end of their conversation, the old man eagerly pulled a bundle of rolled-up papers from his pocket.
Klein's eyes lit up.
"What's this?"
He looked curiously at the bundle of papers and couldn't help asking.
"A little research of no great importance. Take a look. If it can be of any help to you, that would be wonderful."
Old Man Newt smiled and generously handed Klein the draft of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2.
Klein didn't stand on ceremony. He began reading it from beginning to end.
Magu Pigeons, Feathered Serpents, Three-Headed Dogs...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2 wasn't just a supplement to the first book. It also documented the unique habits of many magical creatures in a different way.
This level of expertise made him the "Professor Oak" of the wizarding world!
"Remarkable."
Klein praised him sincerely.
Old Man Newt had taken the study of magical creatures to its absolute limit.
"Still, it's not enough."
The old man, however, showed no pride at all. Instead, he looked regretful.
After a pause, his eyes brightened again.
"I know you must have plenty of unique methods of your own. How about it? Care to