Chapter 506 Baby

“…”

Bagman was speechless for a moment, then explained: “The goblins probably thought you were too young, so they looked down on you. In fact, after seeing you, Fish, defeat the dragon, the goblins regretted their decision, and they just pestered me to go back on their word.”

He smacked his lips and sighed: “They actually agreed to reduce the amount of compensation by half to cancel the bet on the Triwizard Tournament. This is incredible for those stingy goblins.” He paused, and immediately said: “Of course, I didn’t agree.”

In fact, if Bagman didn’t owe the goblins too much money, he would probably have agreed if he didn’t have to reduce it by half.

Because although Fish won the first event by a crushing victory, his intention to deliberately increase the difficulty for himself still made Bagman feel terrified, so if possible, he would rather be safe.

It’s a pity… he owes too much…

“What about us?!” The twins listened for a long time and found that Bagman never mentioned them, so they couldn’t help but stare and asked.

"Yes! What about the money you owe George and Fred?!"

(`ω)

Fisch also waved his fist to defend the twins.

"If the Triwizard Tournament is a complete success, I can get a lot of bonus!" Bagman hurriedly explained to the two: "Although I can't pay off the debt completely, it is enough to pay you back the principal! I will also slowly make up for the compensation later! My salary at the Ministry of Magic is still considerable!"

Then he looked at Rita Skeeter and pleaded: "Don't report this matter. If I am dismissed because of the exposure of the matter, those goblins will definitely take the opportunity to regret it!"

Skeeter thought about it and decided to agree temporarily.

Because she knew that if Bagman and the goblins' gambling game was reimbursed because of her report, Bagman would definitely be finished, but she would definitely be hated by the Ministry of Magic, which was not comparable to her previous reporting of some officials' privacy and fabrication.

Although Rita Skeeter liked to make a big news, she actually knew very well what she could write and what she couldn't write.

Of course, after the Triwizard Tournament was over and the bet between Bagman and the goblins was settled, she would have no problem reporting it.

As for what would happen to Bagman at that time, she was too lazy to think about it.

The twins were still thinking about Bagman getting his money back after getting the prize money, so naturally they would not report him.

The only person who might leak the secret was Fitch, but the cat was not very interested in this matter, so as long as no one talked to him about this topic, he basically would not think about it, and most of the time, Hermione was watching the cat.

After Bagman's matter was resolved, it was late, so after saying goodbye to Rita Skeeter, Fitch and Hermione left the Three Broomsticks with the twins...

This made Skeeter very unhappy. Fitch's interview was over again, all because of that guy Bagman!

After the Triwizard Tournament was over, she must expose Bagman's deception of the goblins!

"Your funds are in trouble because you used them for betting, meow?"

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On the way back to Hogwarts, Fish suddenly remembered the funds problem mentioned by the twins before, and immediately asked curiously.

"Uh... yes..." George and Fred scratched their cheeks awkwardly and replied.

"No wonder Minerva said gambling is a bad behavior and Fish is not allowed to participate, meow."

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Mao Mao nodded thoughtfully.

The twins, who were used as negative examples, looked at each other and sighed helplessly.

The following days were relatively normal. Hagrid's identity as a half-blood giant did not cause much opposition like Lupin.

Because most of the parents of Hogwarts students also graduated from Hogwarts, they are still familiar with Hagrid, and naturally do not think he will be a dangerous person... Although Hagrid is indeed a little nervous in some aspects.

After the Slytherin group found that it had no effect after making a fuss for a while, they calmed down. Even Malfoy was too lazy to use this to provoke Harry...

Because Hagrid was not fired, and he did not hide in his room like he did at the beginning, Malfoy found that using this to provoke Harry was not as effective as saying "Potter stinks".

The three warriors also jumped into the Black Lake from time to time to swim two laps, just like during the holidays. Even Harry, encouraged by Ron, did not practice secretly at night, but jumped into the Black Lake like Fleur and Krum in front of a crowd of people.

Of course, when the three warriors were swimming, they did not use the means they prepared for diving.

As the three warriors entered the water more and more times, and even competed together for several times, everyone gradually realized that, except for Firth, who was too lazy to go into the water because of the cold weather, their water ability should be Krum, Fleur, and Harry from strong to weak.

And Harry's water ability was overwhelmingly bad. Fleur, who ranked second, could easily pull away from him by a long distance in more than ten seconds.

Then some Gryffindor students who were good at swimming couldn't stand it anymore. Although they hoped that Fish would win, they didn't want to see Harry embarrassed, so they jumped into the lake to teach Harry how to swim.

The students of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang were not to be outdone, and they all joined their own warriors in sparring.

As a result, this gradually became a trend. Recently, a group of students can often be seen jumping into the cold lake during their spare time, shouting and splashing around with the warriors in the water.

Of course, Fish remained unmoved. He spent most of his time with Hermione, curled up by the fireplace like a cat, and lived a very comfortable life.

As I said...

Only a fool would go into the water in such cold weather!

Time quickly came to February 23rd. Tomorrow is the second competition event of the Triwizard Tournament. Since no one has wasted much time in the past three months, even Harry looks confident.

During this period, with the help of others, his swimming was finally not so bad. Coupled with the already proficient Bubble Head Curse and some spells that are more effective against underwater creatures, Harry felt that he should have no problem completing the project.

As for the ranking of the competition, it can only be left to fate.

"Fish, you are not prepared at all, is it really okay?"

Harry even had the mind to care about the cat at this time.

The twins also looked nervously at Fish, who was lying on Hermione's lap and enjoying his girlfriend's combing. After all, their money was closely tied to the cat's victory.

"Meow~"

(=ω=)

Fish responded lazily, shook his tail gently, and then turned over so that Hermione could comb the other side.

Seeing Fish like this, the twins felt much more at ease, and Harry thought about it, took out the "Guide to Medieval Witchcraft" that he had borrowed from the library before, and started to read it carefully.

As time got later, other Gryffindor students returned to the common room before curfew, and the person combing Fish's hair changed from Hermione to other girls.

Suddenly, Fish jumped off Angelina's lap and ran to the portrait hole... Fred on the side secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Minerva~"

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The cat, who had regained his human form, immediately jumped into the arms of Professor McGonagall who had just entered.

"Why are you here, meow?"

"I'm not here to see you," Professor McGonagall pinched Fish's cat ears, then looked around the common room, "Just right, you two are here," she pointed at Hermione and Ron with her finger and said, "Hermione, Weasley, you two come with me."

"Why are you looking for Hermione at this time, meow? Fish is going to go out with her later!"

(`ω)

The cat protested unhappily.

"The game will start tomorrow, you stay in the dormitory tonight and rest well, don't go anywhere!"

Professor McGonagall knocked Fish's head and scolded.

"Meow!"

∑(`Д)

Fish wanted to argue with her, but Professor McGonagall didn't have the time.

"Okay, I have something to do with Hermione and Weasley!"

Professor McGonagall impatiently drove the cat aside, and then left with the uneasy Hermione and Ron.

"Eh——"

(`)

Fish made a face at the closed portrait hole. He would not listen to him. When Hermione came back, they would go out for a night outing.

As a result...

It was eleven o'clock in the evening, but Hermione still hadn't come back. Ron hadn't come back either.

"Oh... Fish seems to know meow..."

∑(ΦДΦ)

The cat, who was getting a little impatient waiting, suddenly realized and said to Harry who was still reading a book: "The 'baby' mentioned in that song, could it be referring to Hermione and Ron?"

Then the cat scratched his head in confusion.

"From what Fish saw on TV, it seems that only parents to their children, or lovers, would call each other 'baby' meow? It seems that there is no problem for Hermione to be Fish's 'baby', but what about you and Ron, Harry?"

(ω)

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Recommendation ticket monthly ticket

Cold...Lying down all day...

Fortunately, I didn't have a fever, otherwise I might have to be taken to quarantine for observation.