Another story of fate

Chapter 18

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Friends enlightened Nesta on what happened to Harry that night. Now no one had any doubts - Voldemort was back and he needed the Philosopher's Stone. Hermione zealously argued that as long as Dumbledore was around, her friends were not in danger. Nesta was extremely doubtful. She was confident in the power of the great wizard but was afraid that he might not be in time or not at all aware of the threat.

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The time of the exams ran without a trace, catching the weakest. The group passed all the subjects and enjoyed the immense freedom. The teachers allowed students to walk in the accessible corners of the castle at any time, so the children had picnics or lay under the trees in the courtyard, hiding from the eternal sun.

“I was told that the annual exams at Hogwarts are incredibly difficult but they turned out to be quite enjoyable.” - Hermione bragged.

The group decided to visit Hagrid. After the incident in the Dark Forest, he was not himself, reproached himself for allowing the students to suffer.

"Speak for yourself!" - Ron muttered. - "Is everything all right Harry?"

Potter walked silently beside Lupin, grimacing in pain, holding his forehead.

"My scar... It just burns!" - complained the Chosen One.

Nes put her hand on his shoulder in support. She, too, had been plagued by nightmares and misgivings lately.

"Has this happened before?" - the girl asked.

"Not so much." - Harry replied, wincing.

"Should we get you to the infirmary?" - Weasley worried about his friend.

"I think it's a warning..." - Potter said quietly.

"It means danger is coming." - Nesta thought for him.

The friends went out of the gate and they had a view of Hagrid's hut. The half-giant sat on the steps and played an intricate melody on the flute. The sounds went up and down, causing either unshakable joy or vague sadness.
Harry suddenly stopped with a jerk.

"Well, of course!" - the boy exclaimed.

"What happened?" - Granger was alarmed.

"Didn't you find it strange that Hagrid dreamed of a dragon for so long and then a stranger appears who has one?"

"Wait, really..." - Lupin wondered. - "Who walks around with dragon eggs in their pockets?"

Harry rushed forward. Children could hardly keep up with the friend.

“Why didn't I figure it out earlier!” - he exclaimed.

As soon as they got to the hut, Potter snapped up questions at their older friend:

“Hagrid! Who gave you the dragon egg? What did he look like?"

"I dont know. I didn't see his face, he was wearing a hood." - not suspecting anything, replied Rubeus.

"Well, you probably talked to him?" - clarified Nesta.

The giant pondered.

“He asked who I had been taken care of before. I reassured him that after the Fluffy, the dragon won't cause much trouble."

Nesta and Harry looked at each other meaningfully. That's not good...

"Was he interested in Fluffy?" - asked the Chosen One.

“Of course he was interested in Fluffy! You don't often see a three-headed dog, even if you are a trader." - Hagrid smiled proudly. - “I told him that any animal… the main thing is to know how to calm it down. Here, Fluffy, for example.  As soon as you turn on the music, he falls asleep!"