After walking a little way, Su Er glanced back at the two "adults" who had sat back down on the stone bench. Even from where he was, he could still hear Hagrid's deep voice, filled with joy.
Good luck, Hagrid.
Su Er silently offered him that wish.
He took the jar from Hermione, with the beetle still struggling to escape its "prison" inside, and casually tucked it into his pocket, which had an Undetectable Extension Charm cast on it.
Although the charm was temporary and would only last a few hours, he was in no hurry to put Rita Skeeter "on trial" right away.
The two strolled until they found a deserted path and sat down on a bench carved with roses, finally finding some space to be alone.
"What did you say to Hagrid just now?" Unable to contain her curiosity, Hermione asked, "And what was that beetle?"
"I just reminded Hagrid to avoid certain subjects when he talked." Su Er turned to look at Hermione and reached out to tuck a loose strand of fine hair behind her ear, revealing a delicate, pink-tinged earlobe.
Hermione's cheeks reddened a little, but she did not turn her curious gaze away.
"As for that beetle..." A smile touched Su Er's lips. "Take a guess."
You want me to guess? Hermione tilted her head cutely, her brows drawing together unconsciously. It was a little habit of hers; whenever she thought, a slight crease appeared between her brows.
Su Er reached out and gently smoothed it away. "I'll give you a little hint-Transfiguration."
"An Animagus!" Hermione was a very clever girl and found the answer almost immediately. "That beetle is an Animagus!"
"Exactly." Su Er nodded with a smile.
"But there are only seven Animagi certified by the Ministry of Magic, and none