Guantou plans to take Crookshanks on his daily patrols.
It has changed its appearance, but Crookshanks can still recognize it by its scent.
What a clever little brother.
Crookshanks jumped down from the rock, approached the Guantou, and curiously sniffed the delicate cane.
This cane is actually the original magic wand that the Guantou used to make.
Although it no longer needs a wand to cast spells, as a wizard cat, it just doesn't feel quite right without a stick in its hand.
"Meow."
Guantou gently tapped Crookshanks's head with its cane, signaling it to follow.
Crookshanks flicked its tail and obediently followed behind.
The hierarchical relationship between them is obvious at a glance.
Two cats walked one after the other along the shore of the Black Lake.
At this time of year, Hogwarts is in early spring. Winter has just ended, and although the temperature is beginning to rise, it is still cold.
There weren't many people outside the castle. Occasionally, a few students wrapped in thick robes would pass by, and they couldn't help but take a second look at the Guantou goods.
The Guantou didn't bother them at all; they even seemed to enjoy it.
The two cats continued on their way.
When they reached an open area, Guantou noticed two silver-haired figures standing out on the shore of the lake not far away, seemingly taking a walk.
One of them it recognized was Phoebe Delacour, a friend of its master.
What are they doing here?
Since the Guantou weren't of any particular importance, he leisurely led Crookshanks closer.
Phoebe saw it too.
"Ah!" she exclaimed softly, "You're Morris's cat, aren't you?"
The Guantou stopped, gently lifted its hat brim with its paw, and nodded politely.
That was a gentlemanly act, absolutely perfect.
Phoebe looked at it strangely and asked, "Why have you become like this?"
The last time she saw the Guantou, it was just an ordinary black cat. How come it's now not only standing up and walking on two legs, but also wearing such conspicuous clothes?
"Meow."
The Guantou made a sound.
Unlike Morris, Phoebe could not possibly guess its thoughts just from its calls.
"Did Morris cast a spell on you?" she asked tentatively.
The Guantou food nodded, then shook its head, then straightened its back and raised its chin.
Phoebe felt somewhat helpless.
She had absolutely no idea what the cat in front of her was trying to express.
Gabrielle watched curiously for a while, then couldn't help but tug at Phoebe's sleeve and ask, "What breed of cat is that?"
Upon hearing this question, Phoebe looked down at the Guantou and fell into deep thought.
Is it an ordinary cat? Or Fantastic Beasts?
Just then, a dark shadow swiftly approached in the water.
The Guantou twitched its ears, noticing something amiss first.
"Meow!" he called out as a reminder.
But it's a bit late.
Suddenly, the surface of the Black Lake exploded, and a large spray of icy water pelted them head-on.
Phoebe instinctively turned to protect Gabrielle.
Just when she thought she was about to be drenched, a transparent barrier unfolded in front of them, blocking all the water.
She snapped out of her daze, turned her head, and noticed that the cane in Guantou's hand was glowing faintly.
"You—" Phoebe exclaimed in surprise, "This is magic?"
Guantou nodded slightly, put away its cane, and used its paw to straighten its hat, which had been blown askew by the wind.
Crookshanks grumbled in dissatisfaction from the side.
It was soaked through; the magic of the Guantou had covered the Delacour sisters, but it had missed.
Seeing this, the Guantou picked up its cane again and cast a Drying Charm on its little cat.
Phoebe looked into the lake and noticed that the dark figure had disappeared. She frowned slightly.
In fact, she had already guessed the culprit—it must have been Giant Squid that had just splashed water on them.
Strangely, she had heard that the Giant Squid at Hogwarts were usually very docile, so why would they splash water on them for no reason?
Just as Phoebe was wondering what was going on, a familiar voice came from behind her.
"It's best to stay away from my cat by the lake."
Phoebe turned around and saw Morris walking towards her unhurriedly, holding a book in his hand.
" The Guantou angered the Giant Squid in Black Lake." Morris approached, glanced down at the black cat, and said helplessly, "The day before yesterday, while the Giant Squid was sunbathing on the shallows, it tied a knot in its tentacles. The Giant Squid is still angry about it."
"Why would it do that?" Phoebe felt her mind was going a little slow.
Morris shrugged and didn't answer.
What else could it be?
Because of the skin.
Since the Guantou's magical abilities improved by leaps and bounds, its audacity has also grown, and its mischievous heart has continued to expand.
"Hello." Gabrielle smiled and greeted Morris.
She had met Morris several times before, so she wasn't unfamiliar with him.
Handsome older brothers always win the favor of young girls, especially since Morris is her sister's good friend.
Morris nodded slightly to Gabrielle and took out a few pear-shaped hard candies from his pocket, handing them to her.
He didn't know what Gabrielle liked, but giving a child candy was never a bad idea.
"Thank you." Gabrielle took the candy, her eyes lighting up immediately.
Phoebe's gaze shifted from her sister to the book in Morris's hand.
The book's cover was dark blue, and it had no title.
"What's that?" Phoebe asked curiously.
A photo album.
Morris said, turning the pages of the book to show Phoebe.
What comes into view is a moving photograph.
The photo shows a blue planet suspended in darkness. The outlines of the continents on the planet are clearly visible, and it is covered by a thin layer of clouds.
"This is the planet we stand on, Earth," Morris explained.
Phoebe stared at the photo for a while before looking up. "Where did you get this?"
From her perspective, this photo is magical.
To take such a photo, the photographer would have to fly off this planet.
This is almost impossible.
Morris smiled slightly, not rushing to answer, but instead taking a crystal ball out of his pocket.
" The Surveillance Crystal Ball," he explained. "You should know what that is, right? They used it to transmit the game footage during the second match."
Phoebe nodded.
Morris held the crystal ball in his palm, and a clear image gradually emerged inside.
A blue planet floats in the darkness, almost identical to the photo in the album, but this is not a photograph; it is a live video feed.
"I sent the other one, which was paired with it, into space and took pictures of what was on it," Morris said proudly. "Isn't it beautiful?"
The word "beautiful" is too simplistic.
"It's beautiful," Phoebe said, her eyes filled with awe. "It's truly beautiful."
Morris's smile brightened even more.