This was what Harry and the other two were thinking at the moment.
"Now that you've asked your questions, it's my turn. Tell me, what does Dumbledore want with me?"
Chu Yang's question startled the trio once again.
Hermione asked in surprise, "How did you know?"
Chu Yang replied, "Dumbledore wouldn't tell you about my encounter with Voldemort for no reason."
Hermione then realized she had just let it slip and awkwardly chuckled.
Harry took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Dumbledore hopes you can stay in the Forbidden Forest with me for a while."
What's in the Forbidden Forest?
There are War Trees mutated from the Whomping Willow, and a Unicorn tribe that worships Chu Yang as a god.
There's also Firenze, the centaur who has a very close relationship with Chu Yang, and behind him, the centaur tribe that holds goodwill towards Chu Yang.
These three forces, when united, can sweep through everything in the Forbidden Forest.
This is his home ground.
Dumbledore asking Chu Yang to stay with Harry in the Forbidden Forest implies that he hopes Chu Yang can protect Harry.
This old man, over a hundred years old, had finally made up his mind to confront Voldemort head-on.
However, before destroying the soul fragments within his body, Harry was Voldemort's only chance to turn the tables.
Staying at Hogwarts, Harry would become a target for Death Eaters.
But staying in the Forbidden Forest would not only be safer but also disperse the Death Eaters' forces.
Actually, from Chu Yang's perspective, it would be more efficient if he just took the War Tree and pushed through directly.
However, Dumbledore still treated him as a student.
Having Chu Yang solely responsible for Harry's safety was already his bottom line.
"It seems the camping gear I bought not long ago will come in handy."
Chu Yang smiled and nodded.
"That's truly great."
Harry also managed a smile amidst his awkwardness.
"I'm really good at pitching tents! George and Fred taught me when we watched Quidditch matches!"
Ron was eager to try, as if he were truly going camping in the wild.
"Why are you so excited? Dumbledore said it's Chu Yang and Harry going to the Forbidden Forest, not us!"
Hermione glared at Ron exasperatedly.
"One more person means one more force to protect Harry, isn't that right?"
Ron retorted self-righteously.
"It's not one more force to protect Harry, but one more person to drag Chu Yang down!"
Hermione reached out to grab Ron's ear, but he deftly dodged her.
"Dumbledore said Chu Yang can summon Unicorns, don't you want to see a Unicorn?"
Ron whispered in Hermione's ear, acting a bit like a imp.
For girls, Unicorns are an irresistible presence. What girl would refuse to ride on a Unicorn, strolling under the Gekko?
Hermione's attitude immediately became less resolute.
She mumbled, "The Forbidden Forest is dark and scary, and with just Harry and him, they'll definitely be scared. It's different with more people..."
Ron gave her a thumbs up.
As they chatted, they arrived at Hagrid's hut. Hermione stepped forward and knocked on the door knocker.
Thump thump thump.
Hagrid opened the door, peeking out, his face mysterious. "Come in."
The warm fireplace chased away the severe cold of the deep night, and a wave of warmth spread through everyone.
Chu Yang looked around, asking, "Isn't Dumbledore here?"
"He has more important things to do!" Hagrid brought out several cups of hot tea from the kitchen and handed them to the children.
"That's almost your catchphrase now." Ron mimicked Hagrid's tone, teasing, "Every time we ask about Dumbledore, you say that."
Hagrid's eyes widened, and he bellowed, "You have no idea how important the things Dumbledore is doing are! He's currently..."
"Hagrid!"
Chu Yang quickly spoke up.
"Oh! Merlin's beard!" Realizing he had almost blurted out something, Hagrid gave Chu Yang a grateful look.
"In fact, we know what Dumbledore is doing. We gave him that book about Horcruxes."
Ron looked at Hagrid smugly, "It's just that we don't know where those things are."
Hagrid quickly stepped forward and clapped a hand over his mouth. The grease and dirt on his hand almost made Ron vomit.
While the two were bickering, Hermione turned to Chu Yang and said, "You don't know what a Horcrux is, do you?"
Chu Yang smiled and nodded.
"There's something you don't know?" Hermione was a little excited. Being able to show off her knowledge in front of Chu Yang was probably the happiest thing for her at school.
So, Hermione began to recount the entire process of how she found the Horcrux clues from a book titled 'Hogwarts' Old Stories You Don't Know About'.
The young lady's eyes sparkled like stars in the night sky, and after she finished speaking, she stared at Chu Yang with hopeful eyes.
Chu Yang understood and immediately praised, "Hermione, you are so smart!"
Hermione's cheeks flushed slightly, and she held her head high with pride.
"How can you say that! We discovered it together!"
Ron broke free from Hagrid, eagerly pulling Harry, who looked embarrassed.
Chu Yang said helplessly, "Alright, the witty and brave Mr. Ron."
Ron nodded with satisfaction, "Exactly, you have good taste!"
Harry, embarrassed by him, quietly turned his head away, pretending not to know him.
"Children, quiet down. We're about to leave for the Forbidden Forest soon."
Hagrid pressed his hands down, signaling everyone to be quieter.
"Hagrid, can I know how many Horcruxes Dumbledore has found so far?" Chu Yang asked casually.
Hagrid shook his head and said, "Sorry, I can't tell you the exact number, but there are still two left to be found."
In terms of difficulty, it's most likely the Gaunt ring and Slytherin's locket.
A moment later, Hagrid led everyone deeper into the Forbidden Forest.
They stopped in front of a lake.
There was a small wooden cabin there.
"Alright, this is it." Hagrid gleefully introduced his creation to everyone.
The cabin wasn't large, but it was more than enough for four people. However, the interior was quite simple, with hardly any decent furniture apart from the beds and a warm stove.
Under Hermione's astonished gaze, Chu Yang pulled out a small handbag and began to empty its contents.
Tents, sleeping bags, camping lights, outdoor folding tables and chairs, a toolbox, hanging ropes, various carabiners, a first-aid kit, and pots, pans, and bowls, and so on.
As more and more items tumbled out of the handbag, the other four gasped, utterly astonished.
"Are you moving house?"
Hermione swallowed.
"It's not that much stuff."
Chu Yang looked down, checking for any missing items.
Learning Apparition had a clear advantage: he could freely travel between the magical and non-magical worlds.
"I have to admit, it's more comprehensive than what I prepared." To cover his embarrassment, Hagrid cleared his throat and asked Chu Yang curiously, "Are you very interested in camping?"
Chu Yang nodded, "Since the orphanage, I've lived in groups for too long. If I have the chance, I hope to have more time to myself."
Ron enthusiastically circled the camping gear. His father's work was closely related to the Muggle world, so he often encountered such things.
Harry whispered, "I remember McGonagall saying that the Undetectable Extension Charm is forbidden for personal belongings..."
Chu Yang chuckled, "If everything were done according to the Ministry of Magic's regulations, then the joy that magic brings us would be much less."
Hermione quickly nodded, "I agree!"
Harry fell into thought.
93. Chapter 93: Forbidden Forest, Unicorn, and Visitors [Seeking continued reads, monthly votes]
93.
"Alright, it's time to go, Ron, don't touch Harry's things!"
The night grew deeper, and the temperature became even colder, so Hagrid had no choice but to urge Ron and Hermione to leave.
He had no idea that both of them wanted to stay.
Ron looked at Hermione in a panic. Her eyes darted around, looking mischievous.
"Hagrid, how long will it take Chu Yang and Harry to pack all this stuff by themselves?"
"We should help them pack before we leave. That's basic etiquette for gentlemen and ladies."
Hermione pulled on Hagrid's clothes, trying to persuade him.
Hagrid looked up at the camping gear scattered on the ground.