At this moment, Hagrid finally came to his senses, strode to the fence, and fixed his gaze on Draco and Hermione, as well as the Hippogriff beside them.
A radiant smile gradually spread across his face, "Children, do you see that? This is the true Fantastic Beasts affinity!"
Then, he exclaimed to the two in the enclosure, " Draco, Hermione, you two are amazing!"
" The Hippogriff is notoriously arrogant. Let alone attacking it directly, even I have to bow respectfully and wait for a return bow every time I get close."
"The fact that you were able to get them to lower their guard so quickly, and even approach them willingly, is not only a testament to your friendliness, but also proof that you genuinely respect them!"
Buckbeak seemed to understand, letting out a clear chirp at Hagrid and nuzzling Draco's palm, as if agreeing with him.
Hagrid, watching the two getting along well with Buckbeak and the others in the enclosure, clapped his hands and roared excitedly:
"Since they listen to you so much, you can have them take you for a ride and experience what it's like to ride Hippogriff!"
"Wait a moment."
As he spoke, Draco turned and walked straight to a large tree beside the paddock. All the students in the class followed him, curious about what he was going to do.
Draco bent down and pulled out several buckets covered with burlap from behind the tree. The buckets were so tightly sealed that the students couldn't see what was inside.
This was merely a prop he had prepared to conceal his animal language communication and the System Space.
He walked back carrying the buckets, casually handed two buckets to Hagrid, then shoved one into Hermione's hands, while keeping the remaining bucket for himself.
Hagrid lifted the burlap sack and peeked inside, instantly realizing what was happening. He chuckled gruffly and patted Draco on the shoulder:
"So they were dead moles! You little rascal, you even prepared snacks for them beforehand!"
"If you want a horse to run, you have to feed it; you can't expect them to work for free," Draco said.
After saying that, he turned to look at Buckbeak and the other Hippogriff in the enclosure and shook the bucket in his hand.
He called out loudly, "There are snacks here! Whoever is willing to fly with us will get some!"
Upon hearing this, the students outside the fence immediately realized what was going on and began to whisper among themselves.
It turned out that what Draco meant by "having discussed it beforehand" was preparing snacks in advance, which made perfect sense to everyone.
The Hippogriff in the enclosure perked up instantly at the smell of the dead mole.
Their original calm and proud demeanor vanished, and they stretched their necks to get closer, their orange eyes filled with eagerness, their wings fluttering slightly.
They were jostling each other and almost came to blows on the spot.
"Hey, hey, everyone has some, don't fight over it!" Hagrid shouted anxiously when he saw this.
Fearing that the monsters might hurt each other, he quickly grabbed the bucket and went over to distribute snacks to them one by one, finally managing to calm the restless beasts down.
Once the Hippogriff all peacefully eating their snacks,
Hagrid looked at Draco with a mix of helplessness and amusement, shaking his head and saying, " Draco, you've set a bad precedent! From Buckbeak and the others will probably only bow and salute, and won't cooperate unless they get food!"
Draco finished feeding the mole in his hand, dusted off the crumbs, and said matter-of-factly, "This is fine. Flying with students is a high-risk job anyway."
"High risk naturally comes with high reward. Once they get the benefits, they're more attentive, aren't they?"
Hagrid was taken aback by what he said, thought about it carefully, and realized it actually made sense. He scratched his head and laughed heartily.
"You're right! These gluttons will definitely behave once they have snacks, making your flights much safer!"
After the Hippogriff finished its snacks, Draco flipped and leaped onto Buckbeak's back.
He then reached out a hand to Hermione, Hermione gently took his hand and sat steadily in front of him, her hands tightly gripping the mane in front of her.
"Hold on tight," Draco whispered, then patted Buckbeak's neck and telepathically communicated with him, "Fly us a bit, but be careful."
Buckbeak let out a clear, melodious cry, and its enormous wings suddenly spread out, creating a strong gust of wind that sent dust and grass clippings flying.
With a powerful push of its legs, it lifted the two people into the air, instantly soaring into the sky.
Sunlight shone on them, Hippogriff cut through the cool breeze.
Draco tightened his grip on Hermione's waist, deliberately slowing his pace to match Buckbeak's rhythm as they hovered slowly above the paddock.
Hermione tilted her head slightly, her hair blowing in the wind and brushing against Draco's hand. She looked at the shrunken lawn and cottage at her feet, and at her classmates looking up at her.
To demonstrate the flying abilities of the Hippogriff to his classmates, Draco gently gestured to Buckbeak.
The giant beast understood immediately, and suddenly flapped its wings and soared into the sky, carrying the two of them over the castle's spire.
Then it suddenly swooped down, gliding close to the grass, its wingtips almost brushing against the tender green blades.
Hermione wasn't afraid at all; instead, she smiled and raised her hand, feeling the wind flowing through her fingers.
The two also interacted in mid-air from time to time. Draco raised his hand to brush her messy hair aside, and Hermione turned her head and smiled at him. The scene was so beautiful that it made one's heart flutter.
The girls on the ground went absolutely crazy when they saw it.
"Oh my god—they're such a perfect match! Flying through the sky! This is more beautiful than any romance story!"
"Look how gently Draco protects Hermione, it's unbelievable!"
"That's great!"
The other Hippogriff, and several magnificent beasts soared through the sky above the enclosure, their feathers and manes shimmering in the sunlight.
Sometimes they fly side by side, sometimes they crisscross and circle, like a spectacular aerial performance.
The students outside the fence were completely stunned.
With their heads tilted back, mouths slightly open, and eyes fixed intently on the sky, the Care of Magical Creatures became incredibly novel and interesting.
"My goodness, it's flying so steadily!"
" The Hippogriff is so cool! This lesson was amazing!"
I really want to ride it and fly around in it too!
Hagrid stood by the fence, his face flushed with laughter, clapping his large hands incessantly, watching the two figures in mid-air, and muttering in a gruff voice:
"That's fantastic! Those two teaching assistants were amazing; they made this lesson so engaging. These kids can finally really enjoy the fun of Fantastic Beasts!"
Buckbeak, carrying Draco and Hermione, finally landed slowly in the center of the paddock.
With its wings folded and head bowed obediently, the two jumped off the beast's back, their hair slightly disheveled, and smiles still lingering on their faces.
The students erupted in cheers, their eyes filled with admiration and adoration as they looked at the two men. They had completely fallen in love with this unique Care of Magical Creatures.