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92. Roland's birthday part 1

When Harry came home that day, he searched all the books about sheep and goats he could find. He also wanted to know about these animals if his cousin was so interested. then there was also conversation when they next saw each other.
Severus let him have two hours before he answered.
"Harry."
The boy looked up.
"Yes?"
"Did not you want to tell me about goblin behaviors? I really do not want to embarrass myself. "
the vampire counseler laid aside the book he was reading. Then he turned completely to his husband.
"As I said, that's not all. You already learned an important rule. "
"Oh yes, which ones?" Severus did not know what that could be.
"Think, you'll remember it again."
"Do you mean that goblins only lend or give away the things they make, and not sell?"
Harry shook his head.
"No, you already knew that. I mean the salutation. "
Now it dawned on the Potions master.
"You mean that I call them all the knight title?"
"Except for the women who would be offended if you did that. You call that Lady, please? "Harry grinned.
Severus nodded.
"Understandable. What else?"
"All these greetings and the talk of gold, forget it. They only do that because the sorcerers expect them and because they find it funny. But no goblin thinks only of gold, that's just an invention of the people. And this misconception came only because the goblins no longer wanted to be stolen from the ministry. "
severus nodded again.
"That's just understandable that they fought for their rights. Unfortunately, many magical beings have had to do that over the years. Some still have to. "
Harry snorted.
"And they think Muggles are primitive. You are not better yourself. what gives wizards the right to be better? "
His husband shrugged. Unfortunately, he could not answer.
"And otherwise, is there something very important that I should not disregard?"
"Yes, goblins love all creatures that live underground. after all, they come from there themselves. This also means worms, rodents and all kinds of cave dwellers. Magical or not. A leprechaun would never come up with a worm to bait while fishing, they have too much respect for all these creatures. "
severus scratched his temple thoughtfully.
"I understand why they like these beings, but why this respect?"
"Because it's hard to live and survive in such conditions. Especially since people started to build down. So cellar, tunnel and stuff like that. Try to run away from a drill if you are a mole. Through such actions, the goblins themselves have been evicted from many Muggles. And that without the people was aware of it. "

Somehow, that made sense. For a long time kobolds had been suppressed by the sorcerers, so it was clear that they had retreated to other areas. Severus nodded again.

"Are there any special forms of behavior at the table?"
"Yeah, do not talk with your mouth full," Harry grinned.
"Do I look like Ron Weasley?"countered Severus.
"Good argument. The table manners are the same. But it will not give very bright light. It is not dark but not as bright as in the big hall. Kobolds are used to darkness and feel comfortable there. "
Severus looked worriedly at his husband.
"Will not that be bad for you?"
The vampire killer shook his head.
"It's not that dark, either. But thanks for the concern. Otherwise there is not much left. That with the greeting falls away with you anyway. You can not move your ears after all. "
Severus grinned.
"That would look pretty stupid, too."
"Oh yes, something else. Do not eat biscuits. They are rock hard. Just like Hagrid's, the same goes for the bread. Everything else should be fine. But I'm sure Lady Ronja will tell you what you can eat and what not. "
"Who is Ronja?"
"Rolo's mother and Sir Gribock's wife."
"And you know her?"
Harry nodded.
"What about the gift for the little one? You said you would take care of it. "
The boy smiled.
"I have, we just have to pick it up. we'll do that on the way to Gringotts, we'll meet Gogol. "
"Well. Come on, let's visit your monsters, they'll miss you. "

So they went to the conservatory. And Severus was right. Harry's entire flock of animals came up to him. but Hedwig, of course, welcomed him from her nest.
"I'll be my beauty right away."
Harry stroked his friends. Hedgehog climbed back onto his head, Teeth sitting on his shoulder Frog on the other. fawkes flew around him and Yuki was in his arms. So Harry went to the nest where his owl was sitting.
"And, is the egg already there?"
Hedwig slid sideways. Below her lay an egg with a beautiful salmon-colored shell.
Harry did not touch it. for that he stroked Hedwig gently over the plumage.
"That looks great. If you need something then just send Fawkes to me. In order?"
Hedwig swooped again and rubbed Harry's caressing hand.
"Fawkes, you take good care of my beauty. woe I hear complaints, "Harry threatened the phoenix playful. He gave a soft note and then sat down next to his companion.