[HP] Astringent

Vanessa was eating breakfast sleepily, and she kept changing her sitting position, trying to relieve the pain in her lower back.In addition to these, she also regretted a little, because she understood what Malfoy left behind.Umbridge, with Fudge's approval, has greater powers.Not only did she confiscate Harry's gun, but she also punished Harry, Fred and George with a suspension.When Gryffindor was faced with a shortage of players, it was a deadly act to kindly mention how the Slytherin team could improve.

Vanessa visited Hagrid while Snape was in class and brought some baskets of wool.Hagrid asks Vanessa to teach him how to knit.He and Maxim visited the giant's territory at the request of Dumbledore, but everything was not going well. They finally established a trust relationship with the old giant leader, but the giant was defeated by the young giant supported by the Death Eaters , their plan to seek the help of the giants fell through.But Hagrid accidentally found his half-brother.Vanessa happened to be preparing to give Snape a Christmas present, so she readily agreed to his invitation.The two made a pot of tea, sat by the warm window, and weaved all afternoon, which was also very pleasant.

"What magical animals did you prepare for the students in the first class you returned to?" Vanessa asked Hermione insinuatingly at Hermione's request - Hermione was afraid that he would be made things difficult by Umbridge.

Hagrid replied excitedly: "You must never have imagined that I want to show them Thestrals!"

"This is good, I like it very much." Vanessa breathed a sigh of relief, but she suggested tactfully, "Let me also attend the first class, I am looking forward to the Thestrals so much. We are like the third grade The same, we must be able to cooperate tacitly!"

Hagrid hesitated for a moment, he was not someone who would go deep into the reasons, so he readily agreed.Vanessa felt that she could give Hermione a satisfactory answer.It's just that with her help, Hagrid may get rid of the bad luck of being placed in the hospital for probation, but he will be included in Umbridge's blacklist forever.Anyway, she doesn't care, and it's not like no one is raising her, so she can spare more energy on the affairs of the Order of the Phoenix.

On the day of class, Hagrid took everyone to a place with dense forests and as dark as dusk, and there was not a single snow on the ground.Hagrid dropped the half cow to the ground with a snort, took two steps back, and turned to face the whole class.Many people used tree trunks as cover and looked around nervously.Vanessa noticed Kent's appearance, and chuckled lightly: "Mr. Kent, at least you can believe that I won't let Hagrid come here." Kent's shoulders relaxed half a bit, and his hands were still tightly gripping his wand.

"Come closer, come closer," said Hagrid encouragingly, "they'll be attracted by the smell of meat, but I'll call 'em because they like to hear it's me." He made a weird, shrill cry .

One minute passed, and there was movement in the woods.A pair of bright white eyes gradually enlarged, followed by a dragon-like face, neck, and skeletonized body, and a huge winged black horse emerged from the darkness.It lowered its head and bit the dead cow with its fangs.Then several horses came out of the woods and gathered around the food.

When the last Thestral, which was slightly smaller but still strong, came out, Vanessa recognized it immediately.This was exactly the one she had encountered for two years in a row.It also recognized Vanessa at a glance, walked over with its long tail swung, and arched Vanessa's hand with its head. Vanessa gently stroked the tip of his wet nose: "Long time no see, little one." It doesn't know whether to eat meat or play with Vanessa, it runs over and back, very busy.

Hagrid smiled at Vanessa, and then asked excitedly: "Who has seen it now, raise your hand."

Afterwards, Harry and Neville held up a few people in the interior.But more invisible students were horrified to find that the beef was disappearing little by little, leaving only white bones.

"What?" Parvati asked fearfully.

"Thestrals," said Hagrid patiently, "don't be afraid, they won't hurt you. Can anyone tell me why some people can see it and others can't?"

Hermione raised her hand: "Only those who have seen death can see it."

"Very well, ten points from Gryffindor."

Just when the atmosphere was getting better, Umbridge came to make trouble again. She used the special slow tone when talking to foreigners or mentally retarded, and started to ask questions with dancing strokes.Vanessa stared at her back in annoyance.

She saw that Harry led many Gryffindors to try to contact the Thestrals, but there was no movement from Slytherin.She beckoned Malfoy to come over.Malfoy hesitated, but chose to obey the order.

The little creature familiar to Vanessa sat down at Vanessa's feet after eating and drinking, and Malfoy also came over.

"Can't you see thestrals, Mr. Malfoy?"

"Yes."

"Lucky boy." She made an envious expression, "I really hope you never see it."

She pulled his wrist: "Relax, just imagine you're going to pet a dog or your owl right now."

Malfoy slowly opened his palm and let Vanessa lead him, placing him on a bony body.He was startled at first, but after realizing that it was a breathing and warm body, he calmed down.Vanessa encouraged: "Many people are afraid when facing what they cannot see, but you have to learn to observe the world with your heart, not just your eyes." She led him to stroke the fur of thestrals.The little thing leaned its head on Vanessa's lap, it was so cute as hell.

"This is the Thestral?" Malfoy's expression was still a little dazed.

"Yes, they pull the carriages at Hogwarts, aren't they very capable?" Vanessa said, "You can try to praise them."

Malfoy couldn't have good things to say, and Vanessa wasn't counting on him.But he has already taken the initiative to lick the wings of thestrals.Vanessa quickly winked at Hagrid, and Hagrid said excitedly, "Look at how well Mr. Malfoy has done, five points for Slytherin." Malfoy's face turned red instantly, and he glanced at his mouth.

Umbridge had interviewed Neville and Parkinson, and had written a bunch of false prejudices on the clipboard.She walked to Malfoy's side: "Do you think Hagrid's class satisfies you?" She glanced at Vanessa with disdain, "Don't be afraid, you can report your opinion to any teacher."

Malfoy lowered his head, his gray-blue eyes rolled down: "I have nothing to comment on." Umbridge kept pushing and wanted to ask something more, Malfoy turned to the other side of thestrals and ignored him. .

Vanessa was a little relieved to see him like this, the hard work she put in was rewarding after all, you know that Slytherin is not so easy to tame.

In the gray world, a dark figure gradually drifted away. Vanessa recognized Snape at a glance, and looked back happily.Malfoy glanced at her quietly again.Vanessa knew that Snape was going to tell her to go back to the castle—she couldn't stay outside for too long as the weather turned cold.

"I'm going back." She turned her head to Malfoy and asked Malfoy, "Mr. Malfoy, would you like to help the invisible students experience this magical creature?"

Before he could answer, Kendy stood nearby and said, "I thought we were more familiar, and you would ask me for help."

Vanessa joked: "I've already given you too many opportunities to perform in my class, so let me get in touch with other little snakes."

Looking at the increasingly clear figure in the distance, Malfoy nodded.Vanessa patted the little Thestral on the head, handed it to Malfoy with confidence, greeted Hagrid quietly, and walked briskly towards the man in the distance.

Ron asked Harry and Hermione curiously: "Why is Professor Snape here again? Is it my illusion, I always feel that it is very easy to bump into him recently."

Malfoy, who was helping Parkinson find the place where thestrals were lying on their stomachs, gave them a contemptuous look and sneered when he heard this.

"None of your business, Malfoy!" Ron warned, shaking his fist.

Hermione took his arm: "Don't pay attention to him, Ron."

"You don't know yet?" Malfoy said contemptuously.

"Know what?" Harry asked.

Malfoy took another look into the distance, Vanessa's fiery red hair was especially noticeable in the foggy weather.She stopped in front of Snape, said something cheerfully, and the two walked towards the castle together.

Malfoy moved his lips, and finally sneered: "I'm too lazy to talk to people who can't think with their brains."

"What do you mean!"

Harry and Ron immediately glared.Hermione held back the two impulsive boys, looked at him thoughtfully, and chose to remain silent.With an inscrutable smile on Malfoy's lips, he led the other Slytherins into the Thestrals.

The author has something to say:

Guess who can see through Vanessa and the professor XD

PS I hesitated for a long time, but decided to clean up Malfoy.

Mainly because of the part 19 years later in the original book, Malfoy chose Astoria as his wife who didn't insist on pure blood views, but in fact he wasn't too bad after all.

I also feel that education is very important in the growth stage of children.Slytherin's moral education is seriously lacking. In fact, it has been missing since the professor.But Vanessa is the type who is pretty scumbag in small things (emotions), but not bad in big things. She can catch up with the professor, so she is still good at dealing with Slytherin.It is impossible for a person to really beautify the other half to think that his shortcomings are also advantages.Vanessa knew the professor well, and she knew all his flaws.So she can't sit idly by.She knew that the professor was really not good at educating children for various reasons, so it was reasonable for her to help the professor discipline the children on her own.