Hairy Crabs and the Magical Menagerie
"Department of Magical Creature Management and Control?"
I remember now!
This is Slytherin dog!
They only associate with wizards and are extremely vicious towards Muggle!
Add to that a set of steel teeth that can bite through iron like bones, unless you live in a pure wizarding community like Hogsmeade, or have a manor.
Then don't keep it.
This is a scam used by the Department of Magical Creature Management and Control to swindle money.
Any wizard who wants to raise it needs to be tested, and both testing and purchase require payment. If it fails, there is no refund.
"And every Flobberworm has to have its extra tail removed, which is so cruel!" said Ernie.
However, he was looking at Neville when he said this.
It's clearly not about seeking justice for these puppies or exposing a scam.
It was purely a personal grudge.
Neville's parents made it into the Daily Prophet when they regained consciousness.
Their return to the Ministry of Magic was also widely publicized as a positive example for the Ministry of Magic.
Combined with Hagrid's strange behavior just now.
Ernie believes this is a political act.
Neville is the straight man.
So he stepped forward to sabotage the effort.
Hermione noticed this too. "Ryan, Ernie also likes Hannah?"
"Obviously, but things won't go the way he wants. Look at Hagrid." Ryan gestured with his chin.
"Ernie! Its name is Flobberworm."
"Don't use our school's name!" (Ryan raised an eyebrow. If Hagrid hadn't met Draco yet, he probably wouldn't have said that. Hagrid might even have secretly approved.)
"The policy has changed now."
The Department of Magical Creature Management and Control and the Muggle Liaison Office have a partnership.
The Flobberworm breed will be registered in the Muggle world in the future.
Yes, that's supposedly scientific too.
It could be said that it was because the twins merged.
They were supposed to develop into two puppies, but for some reason, they did not divide normally inside the dog's body, resulting in deformed puppies.
Therefore, they will no longer need to have their tails removed.
And that test has also been changed.
It's no longer about testing a dog's obedience.
It's not a test of your magical skills.
If you know a simple Petrification Curse, you can pass the test.
The Flobberworm is also very affordable; as an easy-to-care-for Care of Magical Creatures, it only costs 1 Galleons.
Now, almost everyone could see Hagrid's purpose—to advertise for Flobberworm.
However, no one paid much attention to this.
Except for Ernie.
He glared at Neville fiercely before walking to the other side of the woods.
Justin and Dudley's place.
However, Hagrid didn't seem to have finished speaking.
"There's one thing to be careful about. Just like raising Augurey, they might have Hairy Crab on them."
This drew gasps of surprise from many students from wizarding families.
For example, Anthony was about to write a letter to the Department of Magical Creature Management and Control after class to order one, but he immediately changed his mind.
In response to the questions raised by Dudley and the Muggle- born wizards, Hagrid said, "The Hairy Crab is a very small parasite."
It looks like a crab, has long teeth, and is only one-twentieth of an inch long.
They are drawn by magic and can often be found in the fur of Flobberworm and the feathers of Augurey.
They would ruin magical items like wands and cauldrons, gnawing on the wand cores or feasting on the potions left on the cauldrons.
When magic is not available, Hairy Crab will destroy Muggle appliances from the inside out.
This is why Muggle appliances can suddenly malfunction.
"Chasing magic?"
"But why aren't they on wizards and other Care of Magical Creatures?" Lisa asked.
"Because the Augurey and the Flobberworm do not possess the same magical abilities as other Care of Magical Creatures."
The magic on them is more like a permanent state, and it does not cause changes in the magical magnetic field.
The fire-breathing of the Fire Crab and the flight of the Hippogriff that we learned about before are similar to the magic we cast, causing changes in the magical magnetic field.
"And Hairy Crab that haven't consumed enough magical substances to expand are unable to withstand the changes in the magical magnetic field."
Susan, the true straight man, quickly followed up with an advertisement. "The Hairy Crab that has swelled up due to eating magical substances needs to be dealt with by the staff of the Pest Advisory of the Department of Magical Creature Management and Control!"
"Is that you?" It was Ernie.
He looked at Susan in surprise.
He thought it was Neville.
Hagrid quickly stepped forward and said, "Alright, Ernie, let's get back to the main topic."
Currently, Hairy Crab can be treated with commonly available chemicals.
As long as you take precautions to deworm before adopting Crup, there shouldn't be any problems.
Moreover, the Flobberworm itself was bred by the Department of Magical Creature Management and Control.
Before being sold, staff at the Pest Advisory will handle the pests.
So, after class...
Hagrid was surrounded by students who wanted to order Crup.
Ryan looked at Hermione eyes were sparkling with excitement.
Ryan, a staunch cat lover, suggested, "How about we go for a stroll in Diagon Alley now?"
Then, before Hermione could answer.
He pulled Hermione across a gray membrane and they appeared on the streets of Diagon Alley.
A very small shop appeared directly opposite the two of them.
This is a shop located on the south side of Diagon Alley.
While its surroundings were decorated like a futuristic world, it stubbornly retained its original appearance.
The sign above the door has two peeling, gilded characters that read: Magical Menagerie.
Just like Ollivander's Wand Shop.
"Who are you?" Hermione belatedly realized.
The sudden shock of leaving school made Hermione's face flush.
"Hermione, I think it's better for you to choose a ridiculous racist dog."
"Why don't you take a good look and see if there's a pet that's more suitable for you?" Ryan shrugged.
Enter the store.
It looks just as narrow inside as it does outside.
No spells were cast to expand the space.
Cages were hanging on every inch of the wall.
The shop was smelly and noisy because the small creatures in the cages were making all sorts of noises.
However, the cages no longer contain the usual cats and dogs.
The animals sold here are all quite strange: Two-Headed Tailless Salamander, poisonous orange snails, large turtles with shells studded with jewels, glossy, intelligent black mice, owls, ravens, cats and toads of various colors, Puffskein, Transforming Rabbit, and so on.
The most eye-catching one here is undoubtedly the Transforming Rabbit.
It looks like an ordinary white rabbit that's just a little chubby, constantly transforming into a silk top hat and then back again, making loud popping sounds.
Upon seeing the two enter, the witch behind the counter quickly said, "These are Transforming Rabbit."
They will remember the first Transfiguration object they see after they are born.
This is the top hat I saw on my husband's head.
However, she immediately hesitated, noticing Ryan and Hermione's attire. "Hogwarts students? You—"
When she shifted her focus from her clothing to Ryan's face, she immediately stopped.
You misheard me!
I have no husband!
Merlin's beard!
"I haven't put on makeup yet!" She pulled out her wand and displayed the most advanced makeup magic she had ever performed, while asking, "What's your name?"
My name is Melina.