"Think about it, Hermione, the responsibility of the Dangerous Creatures Committee is to deal with injuries caused by dangerous creatures and to execute punishments for them." Ivan continued, "We can't prove that Buckbeak is innocent, it did attack Malfoy, even if it has a valid reason, we can prove that the hippogriff is not dangerous."
"You mean..." Hermione mused.
"According to the classification of dangerous creatures in the book "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", hippogriffs are very low in danger, and they can be tamed by wizards. This kind of docile animal is not under the management of the Committee for Disposal of Dangerous Creatures " Ivan opened the book and turned to the page introducing the author, "Also, we can solve this matter from the perspective of protecting rare species, Mr. Scamander may provide us with some help."
"Mr. Scamander?!"
Hermione took the "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" handed over by Ivan, and frowned at the author's introduction above:
The author of the book, Mr. Newt Scamander, is currently the most prestigious magical biologist in the magic world. He graduated from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1915. Researcher of the Bureau of Restriction, Director of the Werewolf Registration Office, Director of the Department of Management and Control of Magical Creatures, etc.
Mr. Newt Scamander spent 30 years traveling around the world on five continents, recording the shapes and habits of 75 kinds of magical creatures known in the magic world. "Where" collects data, and the book has been revised and printed in its fifty-second edition.
Under his leadership, the Ministry of Magic established the Werewolf Registration Office in 1947; the Prohibition of Feeding for Experimental Purposes was amended in 1965, which effectively curbed the prevalence of new untamable animals in Britain.
Due to his contribution to the study of magical animals and magical zoology, Mr. Newt Scamman was awarded the title of second-level magician of the Merlin Sir Order in 1979; Work.
"As the former director of the Department of Management and Control of Magical Creatures, Mr. Scamander has a very large influence on the Committee on the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures, definitely much greater than Lucius Malfoy." Ivan explained, "and he is The president of the Society for the Protection of Magical Creatures, we just need to write a letter to tell him about Buckbeak, and I believe he will help us."
Ivan's idea was very feasible. He and Hermione sent a letter to Mr. Newt Scamander that night, and received a reply during breakfast the next day.
"Ivan, take a look at what's written on it." Hermione said excitedly, "Mr. Scamander said in his reply that he is very supportive of our idea. He is willing to save Buckbeak. He said that his mother Once a hippogriff breeder, he had a lot of contact with these animals as a child."
Ivan took the letter and saw Newt Scamander wrote on it: Due to excessive hunting, the number of hippogriffs has decreased sharply in the past hundred years, and he has been worried about this matter. Therefore, he agreed to revise and perfect the article written by Ivan on the protection of Hippogriff and sign it. In addition, he will also come forward to contact the Committee on the Handling of Dangerous Creatures and ask them to handle the case as carefully as possible.
Next, things started to look good.
Due to Mr. Newt Scamander's relationship, the "Daily Prophet" successfully published the article on the introduction and protection of Hippogriff written by Ivan and Hermione.
It recorded in detail the habits of the Hippogriff, its current living conditions, and everyone's knowledge of this animal, etc., and it also gave a complete account of Buckbeak's attack on Malfoy.
In the next few days, many readers wrote to them and Hagrid, expressing their willingness to support them. Everyone even launched a "Save Buckbeak" campaign for this, and formally petitioned the Ministry of Magic on this incident, asking the Ministry of Magic to pardon Buckbeak, and many people participated in it.
Public opinion continued to ferment, causing great pressure on the Ministry of Magic.
The school board and the Hazardous Creatures Committee wrote Hager three consecutive letters, saying that out of an abundance of caution, Buckbeak's attack on students would be re-investigated until the hearing.
Judging from the current situation, Buckbeak has a high chance of being found not guilty.
With so many people's attention, even if Lucius Malfoy wanted to make trouble, he had to be worried.
Hagrid gradually recovered, and he appeared in the castle more and more times, and he was happy every day.
Ivan and Hermione also felt a lot more relaxed, and with Harry's continuous efforts, the tension between them and Ron also eased.
At the very least, Ron could sit with them again now, instead of wandering around the castle alone with Banban like some time ago.
Two weeks before the end of term, the sky suddenly cleared to a blinding egg white and the muddy grounds were covered in a shiny frost one morning.
As Christmas approaches, the festive atmosphere in the castle is getting stronger.
Charms teacher Professor Flitwick has been adorning his classroom with shimmering lights that are actually little fairies with wings constantly fluttering.
The students are happily discussing holiday plans, most of them heading home for Christmas thanks to Sirius Black.
In fact, except for Ivan, Harry, Ron and Hermione, almost all other Gryffindor students are going home.
Alvin was about to implement his plan, Ron said he couldn't bear to spend two weeks with Percy, and Hermione insisted that she go to the library.
Although the three of them had their own reasons, it moved Harry very much. He thought that the three of them stayed at Hogwarts for Christmas must be to accompany him.
In the last week of term, students from the third year and above can go to Hogsmeade village again.
Everyone was happy and the whole breakfast table was discussing shopping for Christmas presents.
"Ron, where is Harry? Why hasn't he come for breakfast yet?" Hermione asked a little strangely.
"He's still in the dormitory. As you know, he can't go to Hogsmeade." Ron said to himself, his voice a little stiff, "He borrowed a copy of "Sorting Broomsticks" from Wood, and it seems that he is going to take the Time is spent on it."
"This is so pitiful!" Ivan recalled Harry's disappointed expression in the common room before going to bed last night, and said uncertainly, "Maybe I can take Harry to Hogward through the secret passage, I have walked through that secret passage many times in the past year, so there should be no problem."
"This won't work, Ivan!" Hermione spread jam on her bread and said firmly, "This year's situation is different from last year. There are so many dementors at the entrance. Besides, if Sirius Black knows that It's a secret way."
"But... ... "
"Don't worry, Ron and I will buy you Christmas presents. The candies I brought you last time, which flavor do you like?" Hermione said with a smile, "My dad and mom like honey dukes sweets very much." Maomaoya mints bought there!"
"If you can, give me some oranges..."
Before Ivan finished speaking, he saw Harry hurrying into the auditorium with his schoolbag in his hand. He ignored Malfoy, who was jokingly playing him falling off his broomstick at the door, and walked straight towards them. Come on, look happy.
"Guys, look at this, Fred and George just gave me..."
Harry carefully pulled out a large, square, old piece of parchment from under the cloak, with nothing written on it.
"Harry, what is this?" Hermione asked strangely.
Before Harry could speak, Ron whispered, "The Marauder's Map!"
I don't know if it's an illusion, but his dull and monotonous voice seems to be full of surprises.