Get Up!

Flitwick had been quite pleased to see Manus. He had only finalized how to train Manus last night, and today, he happened to run into him when there was no Charms class.

However, as Flitwick asked his question, he naturally noticed the broomstick in Manus's hand—after all, this Broomstick, which was much larger than Manus despite Manus being nearly as tall as a graduate, had far too strong a presence.

It was hard to ignore even if one wanted to.

"Professor, I was just about to visit Hagrid."

Although Manus found it strange that Flitwick had stopped him, he answered honestly.

"Hagrid?"

Flitwick usually paid little attention to this colleague with such a low presence, nor did he specifically keep track of Manus's school life, so he had no idea Manus was actually acquainted with him.

Over the past many years, many young wizards had gone all the way through graduation without necessarily knowing Hagrid's name.

"So this is..."

Understanding flashed through Flitwick's eyes. So it was for Hagrid. Then there was nothing strange about this unusually massive broomstick.

"Yes. Hagrid said that his size left him with very few travel options. I happened to be making Broomsticks before, so I made one for Hagrid too—the Oak Wood used for Raven's Feather was brought out of the Forbidden Forest by Hagrid."

"I see. Then... please convey my greetings and thanks as well."

After thinking it over, Flitwick still chose not to go himself. It was neither a major nor a trivial matter, but they had not been acquainted before. If he went over specially only to run out of things to say after two sentences, it would just be more awkward.

"After that... if you have time before dinner today, remember to come by my office."

Hm?

"Yes, Professor."

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