Chapter 100: A Place Beyond Memory
"Why aren't we moving...?" Hagrid noticed Kyle had stopped and turned around, asking, "Did you spot something?"
Kyle was lost in thought and didn't answer immediately. Hagrid, curious, followed his gaze and soon noticed the Mooncalves dancing in the distance.
"Oh, that's what caught your attention," he said, understanding. "Yes, their dance really is something special. But we're... well, since it's a rare sight, we can head back to the castle a bit later if you want."
Though anxious, Hagrid didn't press Kyle to hurry, seeing how captivated he was. With Hogwarts' curfew in place, young wizards were normally forbidden from leaving the common room after 10 p.m., so he figured Kyle didn't often get the chance to see something like this.
"No, Hagrid, let's stick to business. We should get back quickly." Kyle shook himself out of his thoughts and continued walking toward the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
As he walked past Hagrid, he suddenly asked, "By the way, did you come to the Forbidden Forest before Christmas?"
"Before Christmas?" Hagrid repeated, puzzled. "Why do you ask?"
"It's nothing," Kyle replied. "I was just curious. Do you need to come to the Forbidden Forest every day?"
"No, not every day—maybe twice a week," Hagrid said, thinking it over. "As for before Christmas... I don't recall anything out of the ordinary. I think it's been the same."