Chapter 17: Search for the Dragon

As Exams were near the teachers were on edge and giving everyone extra homework that include Snape who had started putting a lot of work on certain Slytherin students who showed an interest in Potion which caused Edwin and Theodore to spend more time in the room of requirement studying and trying to learn what each ingredient is used for.

Edwin was about to start practicing transfiguration on the bowie knife with a serrated spine that Doc had given him for Christmas

" Edwin, Draco been asking around for you," Theodore said, " He said something about a dragon and what are you doing with a knife "

" What a Dragon ?" Edwin got up from the table with a smile " Are you sure... did he say a Dragon?"

" Yeah, I'm sure... Draco said Potter has a Dragon in Hagrid hut " Theodore said

" See ya later," Edwin said as he got up and head to the door in a hurry as he left the room of requirement Theodore shout " you left your knife "

" keep it for me I'll collect it later " Edwin replied and went to Hagrid hut, on the Hogwarts castle ground The hut looked as though it separates the forbidden forest form the castle ground the wooden hut was only a few meters away from the forbidden forest and has a now growing pumpkin patch

When Edwin walked through the pumpkin patch but when he approached the hut a big Dog rushed out of Hagrid hut and started to bark and someone shouts " quite fang Harry is that you " Hagrid came out of the hut and his faced looked shocked as he saw Edwin " Oh dear " Hagrid said " what can I do for ya "

Edwin didn't know how to start a conversation with Hagrid he wonders should he come out and just ask to see the Dragon or try talking and hope Hagrid brings it up by accident Edwin Ended up staring at Hagrid for a while " Hagrid I heard you have a dragon can I please see it " Edwin said as be clasp his hand and started to beg

" I have no idea whut yer talkin' about, " Hagrid said " Now be gone with ya"

" Draco saw it and told me... please let me see it," Edwin said " please I won't tell anyone else "

sweat started to appear on Hagrid face " I don't have a Dragon I keep tell ya " Hagrid said " yer could even come in And check "

" Alright," Edwin said as he entered the hut and saw Ham and other meat hanging from the ceiling the hut was big to Edwin but could be considered small to a giant of a man the hut looked bit comfy Edwin looked around Hagrid hut but couldn't find the Dragon, taking a break Edwin sat down and saw large green eggshell with vine-like texture surfing the shell. " see there is no dragon here now go along," Hagrid said

" but isn't that a Dragon eggshell," Edwin asked

" no-no it's um um an enlarged chicken yeah an enlarged chicken egg," Hagrid said " I like my eggs big "

" but it's green I don't think you should be eating that, " Edwin said as he facepalms himself " Hagrid for the last time already know that you have a dragon so can you just show me... I just want to see and maybe touch it that's all "

Hagrid looked as though he was trying to make a decision whether or not to show Edwin the dragon " ya really just want to see Norbit" Hagrid said

" yeah it's a bloody Dragon who wouldn't wanna see it and maybe take out a picture or two for my family" Edwin smirked

Hagrid hesitate for a moment " yer see I don't have Norbert anymore and I don't know where he is ya gotta ask Harry " Hagrid said " I had to give him up (sniff) because of yer friend Draco sniff "

" Sorry about that Hagrid," Edwin said " I could take out a picture with you and him if you want "

" really that would be great," Hagrid said with excitement and a bit of tear in his eyes ' ya know for a Slytherin I don't think yer not so bad "

"Thanks, I guess"

Edwin with the goal of seeing a real dragon set off to find Hermione because Edwin didn't think Harry or Ron would show him the dragon or mention anything about it, Edwin arrived at the library to look for her Hermione when he found her she was reading a book about dragons and how to care for them care.

" interested in dragons are we," Edwin asked

" yeah their interesting creatures they can grow extremely fast and breath fire as soon as they are born "

" Hermione, I know that Harry hide a dragon somewhere and I want to see it... and before you deny it I talked to Hagrid before coming here "

" I would have to talk to Harry," Hermione said as she shut her book " follow me there are at the grand hall eating instead of studying you could believe that "

" Yes "

Edwin and Hermione went into the grand hall and sat at the Gryffindor table which caused all the students at the table to glare at Edwin

" What is he doing here " Ron hissed

" He knows about Norbert, " Hermione said " and want to see it"

" Draco told you didn't he " Harry hissed

" umm kinda but Hagrid send me to you three " Edwin stated " so can I see him "

" We have to discuss this wait here," Harry said and was about leave before being stopped by Ron " why should we leave it's our table "

" Yeah, I'll be on my way. call me when you're finished discussing" Edwin said

after a short amount of time the three finish discussing the matter " meet us by the music room at 11'o' clock, we'll bring Norbert there " Harry said

" and I'll be bringing a friend and a camera " Edwin stated

" you never said anything about a camera and friend," Hermione said

" my friend in case those two tried to get revenge the camera is to take out a picture to show my family" Edwin stated before smiling " I could lend everyone so they could take out pictures "

" Alright," Harry Said " as long as you promise to not tell anyone about the dragon"

" I promise I won't say anything about Norbit "

Edwin went straight to the room of requirement and told Theodore that they were going to see a dragon and not to tell anyone else and continue practicing on transfiguration unroll it was time for Yasbel to reach home from school and used the vanishing cabinet to get home

Edwin waited by Yasbel door since was running later than usual when Yasbel came he she was shocked that Edwin was there " What are you doing here aren't you supposed to be far away " Yasbel asked

" yeah yeah I need to borrow the camera I got you for Christmas and the potion," Edwin said

" why ?"

" I found a dragon and I want to take out some picture with friends," Edwin said

" a real Dragon ?" Yasbel shout in excitement " Can I go with you please"

" you can't... entering and exiting Hogwarts during the school year is nearly impossible without death or life treating incident or a parent call a child home and plus we don't know if your a witch yet so I don't think you could "

" fine but if it turns out that I am a witch you're going to owe me big time, " Yasble said " and you could have come for the new year we had a party and uncle John came "

" try to stay out of trouble," Ysabel said. as she went and collect the camera " here is it and I want a picture of the dragon too "

" yeah bye "

Edwin took the camera and it was fully working but the potion was nearly finished when the time had reach Edwin and Theodore left for the music room where Harry, Ron, and Hermione were already waiting after seeing that no one was behind Edwin and Theodore they brought out the baby dragon.

Norbert was an emerald green dragon who was spitting fire when Edwin saw Norbert he couldn't keep his eyes away " can I keep him " Edwin said

" you can't it's a dragon, not a cat" Theodore stated

"well let's save the memory then" Edwin took out Yasbel's camera and starting to take pictures of Norbert

" I hope he burns the camera" Ron Hissed

"let's take out the picture," Edwin said everyone had a turn sitting near Norbert or standing taking out pictures at first Harry was refusing to but after everyone had taken out the picture he chooses to partake, the last picture was a group photo.

"Everyone gets ready it's on a timer," Edwin said as he hurried back into position near Theodore the on they left Hermione, Ron, and Harry right and Norbert at the center the picture had come out good.

A week had passed by and Edwin would. ask Harry or Hermione to see Norbert but he had gotten too big to move around every night and with Ron getting bitten they didn't want to take the chance and allow him out.

Edwin was reading when Draco approach him " I need favor those idiots fell asleep and. I want you to follow me to tell Professor McGonagall about the Dragon "

Can't you leave it alone? " Edwin asked

" No I cannot " Draco replied

Edwin and Draco made their way to Professor Mcgonagall office on their way Edwin tried his best to convince Draco to let it go because he knew it wouldn't end well for anyone but Norbert.

" what are you two doing out of bed ?"

" Professor McGonagall Harry has a Dragon and is taking it up to the astronomy tower," Draco said

" if you are lying you'll be in trouble," Professor McGonagall said " follow me"

walking down the dark corridor Edwin could only think of new outcomes. when they arrived Professor Mcgonagall shut" Miss Granger, Mr. Potter, Mr. Longbottom what are you doing out after hours"

Draco was snickering in the corner near Edwin when Hermione tried to defend her self. Professor McGonagall shout " I don't want to hear anything I can't believe it Griffindoors out after Mis Granger I expected better, as much as it pains me better fifty points from Griffndoor each"

" and Fifty points from Slytherin and Two weeks detection for each of you "

Draco snickering was cut short by Professor Mcgonagall " Professor did hear you say each"

" Yes Mr. Malfoy, they only reason I'm not taking a hundred points from Slytherin is that you came to me and each of you goes to bed"

After a long since Draco spoke " Don't worry Edwin Slytherin is still in the lead"

Edwin looked at Draco a and slap was sounded through the courier Edwin had to slap Draco behind the head " next time I say something is a bad idea listen"

Draco tried to Defend himself "But Griffindoor lost more points than us" without any indication Edwin slap Draco behind the head again " listen next time "