The Truth About Sirius Black

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Harry scrambled out of the fence and sat on the ground, gasping for breath.

Hagrid took a few steps forward, nimbly tied an iron chain around Buckbeak's neck, and firmly tied it to a stake.

Afterward, Hagrid hurriedly ran towards Harry, "Are you all right, Harry!" Hagrid asked nervously.

Harry quickly stood up, touched his entire body, and finally exhaled, ensuring he wasn't injured.

"This experience was really exciting." Harry struggled to find a more neutral word.

"Let's go back; this fence doesn't look very strong," said Ron worriedly.

Everyone unanimously agreed with Ron and hurried back to Hagrid's cabin.

Harry sat on the sofa, picked up a glass of water on the coffee table, and took sips to suppress his shock.

"How do you guys feel about the first class I will arrange?" Hagrid asked nervously.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione looked at each other, not knowing what to say to Hagrid.

"I have to say, Hagrid, the Hippogriff is unsuitable for teaching students," Ethan said seriously.

"I admit that a little accident has just happened--" said Hagrid.

"Little accident?" Ron exclaimed, interrupting Hagrid.

"That monster almost ate Harry!"

"It was an accident!" Hagrid also tried to defend Buckbeak.

"Hagrid! Hippogriffs are rated as XXX-level creatures because of this! They are very uncontrollable! Even adult wizards would be hurt! Not to mention students!" Ethan warned Hagrid earnestly.

"But--but--" Hagrid wanted to explain something.

"Hagrid! Do you know what would happen if there was another accident? Not only would students be injured, you could be expelled from Hogwarts! Even Buckbeak would be executed by the Ministry of Magic!"

Ethan reminded Hagrid in a severe tone.

After listening to Ethan's warning, Hagrid finally realized how serious the consequences would be if an accident happened. He couldn't even imagine the scene of the Ministry of Magic's execution of Buckbeak.

At Ethan's bitter advice, Hagrid finally promised not to use the dangerous hippogriff for his class.

This made everyone present breathe a sigh of relief.

"But what am I supposed to teach?" Hagrid said frustratedly.

"I know there are a lot of unicorns in the Forbidden Forest, Hagrid." Ethan enticed Hagrid, "Unicorns are perfect for your first class."

"Unicorns?" Hagrid thought for a moment. "Unicorns are fine too, but they will never be a hippogriff!"

"Unicorns will be great for us, Hagrid," Hermione said.

"But a Hippogriff is too much."

"Okay!" Hagrid nodded.

"I'll go to the Forbidden Forest to discuss the unicorns with the centaurs. What a pity I paid a lot for the hippogriff!"

Hagrid waved his hand and told him how hard it was for him to get Buckbeak. He bought Buckbeak through hard work from a Hungarian wizard.

At this point, Harry coughed twice, reminding everyone that the primary purpose of their visit today was to obtain detailed information about Sirius Black.

Hermione and Ron finally remembered their primary purpose at Harry's reminder.

The situation quickly staggered under the deliberate arrangement of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ethan, and Hagrid.

Ethan and Hagrid soon became drunk. They dunked barrel after barrel of beer.

After everyone appreciated Professor Ethan's unique dance, the three praised Ethan's dancing.

Under the crowd's applause, Ethan plunged into the sofa with contentment and fell asleep.

And Hagrid also staggered and was about to fall asleep.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione looked at each other and thought it was time.

"Hagrid, do you know anything about Sirius Black?" Harry asked quietly.

"Of course I do!" Hagrid scratched his stomach.

"But I can't tell you, Harry! Dumbledore won't let me tell you!"

"Hagrid! You have to tell me! Please!" Harry became anxious; he didn't expect Hagrid's mouth to be so tight.

"Wait, Harry!" Hermione patted Harry on the arm and told him to step back.

"Hagrid, Harry's gone, can you tell me about Sirius Black?" Hermione said softly.

Hagrid carefully identified Hermione's face with drunken eyes, and after confirming that it was not Harry in front of him, he said.

"I can tell you! But you have to promise not to tell Harry!" Harry and Hermione looked at each other and nodded.

"I won't tell Harry, Hagrid," Hermione assured Hagrid.

"Anyway, Harry can hear it directly," Hermione thought.

"Sirius Black used to be best friends with Harry's father!" Hagrid said.

Harry's eyes widened in disbelief. He never expected his father to have such a relationship with that vicious murderer.

"They had a perfect relationship, like a pair of brothers! Just like Fred and George!"

Harry, Ron, and Hermione looked at each other, waiting for Hagrid to continue.

Hagrid burped and continued, "When James and Lily married, Sirius Black was their best man. Later, Sirius Black even became Harry's godfather!"

Harry began to tremble. He had no idea that Sirius Black had such a good relationship with his father and that the crazy murderer was his godfather.

"That's why Dumbledore didn't let everyone tell Harry about it. If Harry knew how sad he would be!" Hagrid exclaimed.

"So, how did Sirius Black betray Harry's parents?" Hermione asked cautiously, turning her head to confirm Harry's emotions.

"At that time, the You-Know-Who had been chasing after Lily and James. They decided to hide in a secret place. They used a magic spell to hide themselves, the Fidelius Charm!"

"As long as they were under a magic spell, You-Know-Who should have never been able to find them. The magic spell is strong but requires a Secret Keeper, and only he would remember where the hideout was."

"Harry's parents chose Sirius Black to be the Keeper?" Hermione asked, her voice trembling.

"Yeah," Hagrid said regretfully.

"Sirius Black was their most trusted person! "

"Lily and James were exposed a week after the Fidelius Charm went into effect! Voldemort broke into their house, and then," Hagrid couldn't help but cover his face.

"Only the Secret Keeper should know that address," Hermione murmured.

"Yes! Sirius betrayed Lily and James! He helped Voldemort kill his best friend and his wife! Even nearly killed his godson!" Hagrid thumped the sofa angrily.

"Fortunately, Voldemort lost to Harry. He was seriously injured. He was later arrested and sent to Azkaban for life!"

Hagrid finally couldn't resist the drink and fell asleep.

Harry stood up, flushed with anger, and panting heavily, rushed out of Hagrid's cabin.