Chapter 271 Help (Modified)

Although it was only the first day of school, Allen still maintained his own pace of life, going to the library after dinner to enrich himself.

The library that had just started school was relatively deserted, with only a few scattered people scattered in the huge library.

After politely saying hello to Mrs. Irma Pince, the librarian of Hogwarts, Ellen saw Hermione Granger buried in the high pile of books at a glance.

From Allen's point of view, the disheveled Hermione looked like a fluffy cat, rubbing its head back and forth among the piles of books.

He couldn't help showing a smile, and walked straight to Hermione's side.

"Hermione, can I sit down?" Allen asked.

"Of course, please feel free." Hermione looked up and smiled when she saw that it was Allen.

Allen looked at Hermione in surprise, her eyes were red and swollen, obviously from crying. His eyes were bloodshot and his face was pale and haggard.

"Didn't you take a good rest this holiday?" Allen couldn't help lowering his voice, "I remember that you finished all your homework before the holiday!"

Allen's eyes slid over the books stacked high on the table.

"The Prohibition of Animal Breeding Experiments, Prohibited Trade Items, Wizengamot Charter of Rights..."

Allen flipped through these gray files one by one, and instantly understood why Hermione was busy.

Allen looked at Hermione and admired him from the bottom of his heart. Although the girl on the opposite side sometimes seems to be domineering, and is easily flustered in the face of emergencies, and sometimes even a little complacent, but she has a strong logical thinking and is quick-witted and intelligent. She likes to study academics, and she is lazy and indifferent to others. Unlike Winclaw, she has a fearsome patience and action, and is so kind that sometimes people feel a little bit like a saint... As long as she believes that it is the right thing, she will immediately take action and work hard to complete it. Work hard - like now, start trying to prepare Hagrid's defense by himself for Hagrid's hippogriff.

"You want to help Hagrid win the lawsuit against the Dangerous Animals Committee?" Alan asked, but his tone was very certain.

Hermione's eyes showed a gleam of admiration: "Alan, you guessed the reason of the matter at once. Yes, I want to help Hagrid so that he can successfully defend Buckbeak."

"Where's Harry and Ron?" Allen didn't forget that the reason Hermione refused to go on vacation with him was because she wanted to be with Harry.

Hermione bit her lip, and her eyes turned red. She felt that Harry and Ron might never want to be friends with her because of the Firebolt. The female roommates in the dormitory didn't really like her, and although Ginny got along well during the holidays, she was not in the same grade after all... Now, the only one who can be called a friend seems to be Alan!

The strength and defense she maintained were all wiped out when she met Alan's caring eyes.

"Ah, it's my fault, I shouldn't mention them. Based on what I know about Harry and Ron, these two guys obviously won't have the patience to read such a boring tome." Allen patted his head high Books stacked high.

"Hermione, you are really the most diligent and patient little witch I have ever seen." Allen praised.

"Alan, I'm just a little clever, and I haven't figured it out until now." Hermione wiped the corners of her eyes and said embarrassedly.

"Well, Hermione, I think, would you like to hear my friend's thoughts?" Allen hesitated, organizing his words.

It seems that Hermione has been busy with Hagrid's affairs throughout the holiday. Will what he will say next make her sad? However, he couldn't bear to watch Hermione work so hard, but what he got in the end was an unsatisfactory result.

"Of course, Alan, I'd love to hear your thoughts. You are the smartest, wisest, and most knowledgeable little wizard I've ever met." Hermione laughed with a relaxed expression, showing her two front teeth.

She seemed to realize it all at once, and hurriedly covered her mouth with her hands.

Allen felt that Hermione like this was very cute, and the hesitation just now flew out of the sky, and he joked: "It's not because I'm the first in grade, you just say that."

"Of course not." Hermione felt that chatting with Allen was always so relaxed and pleasant, which was completely different from the feeling when she was with Harry and Ron. Harry and Ron were always in need of her push, her help - and they were particularly impatient with her for it, but Ellen was always there to help her.

"Actually, Hermione, I think it's very unwise for you to spend so much energy on these files." Allen said seriously.

Hermione raised her head and listened carefully. She restrained her desire to argue. She knew that Allen was not a random person.

"First of all, you are not proficient in various laws and regulations; second, even if you spend a lot of energy to understand these rules and regulations, you may not be able to write a touching defense..." Allen looked at Looking at Hermione's expression, she found that she was looking at him intently, without a trace of hurt.

So, Allen continued: "Third, even if your defense is very delicate, can you ensure that Hagrid fully remembers these words and expresses them clearly when he is emotional?"

Obviously, Allen knew that Hagrid, who had giant blood, was weak in controlling emotions.

Hermione thought about Alan's words seriously. Although it didn't sound good, the truth in it was irrefutable.

"Hermione, you're so busy, I'm afraid it won't do you any good except exhaust yourself," Allen said.

"Then what can I do? I don't know how to help Hagrid." Hermione was a little sad, she just wanted to do her best to help her friend.

Allen comforted him softly: "Actually, you have done a good job, at least you should be much better than Harry and Ron."

"But, it's still useless, isn't it?" Hermione bit her lip, she didn't know what else she could do to help Hagrid besides looking up information and writing a defense draft.

"Maybe, we can hire a defense lawyer for Hagrid." Allen suggested.

"That's a good idea!" Hermione's eyes lit up. The full-time lawyer could not only help Hagrid complete his defense draft, but also accompany Hagrid to face the Committee for Disposal of Dangerous Animals in court.

"However, this may require a lot of money, Hagrid... probably doesn't have that much money." Hermione worried again.

"I think, as a friend, I am willing to help Hagrid to tide over this difficulty." Allen touched his nose and said generously.

"Oh, Alan, you are so kind. I also have some Galleons here, although not many, but... Hermione is a little ashamed, she knows that her little Galleons may be worth a few days even to hire a lawyer Neither is enough.

"Of course, just do your best." Allen blinked, and didn't rashly reject the little witch's kindness. At this time, it is much better to let the other party participate together than Draco's style. "However, Harry and Ron, you don't need to tell them. You know Ron's family background. Although Harry has money, the money still needs to support him until graduation, and Dumbledore probably won't agree. Leigh spends his money on this."

Hermione nodded, she felt that Allen was very considerate.

The next day, the school resumed classes. On this cold, wet January morning, the last thing anyone wanted was to be on the grounds for two hours.

Unexpectedly, in order to make them happy, Hagrid made a bonfire full of salamanders.

This class was very interesting. The students collected firewood and leaves to keep the fire burning. Those lizards who like flames jumped around in the crackling firewood.