Chapter 205: Hermione’s Intuition
"Amazing," Madam Pomfrey said, glancing at Hagrid, who had just asked to be discharged from the hospital. She turned to Kyle with a look of astonishment.
She had only intended for Kyle to help lift Hagrid's spirits a bit, but she hadn't expected him to go this far. Hagrid had been so stubbornly resistant, refusing to listen to anyone even when he was on the verge of collapse. Now he was actually begging to be discharged!
This was almost too good to be true...
"Poppy, is that all right?" Hagrid asked again when Madam Pomfrey didn't respond. "Someone has to guard the Forbidden Forest, and I need to get back there quickly."
"You may leave, but I need to check you over one more time," she said with a firm tone.
Although she knew the potion Dumbledore had sent was extremely potent, and Hagrid's resilience meant he'd likely be fine even if he left immediately, she still needed to perform a final examination. It was a necessary procedure for everyone.
Setting down the large wooden bucket she held, she turned to gather her tools for the checkup.
"You may not believe this, but I've always been a little scared of her," Hagrid murmured to Kyle. "More than ten years now. Every time I come here, my legs start shaking."
"I understand..." Kyle replied with a knowing smile.
When he was a child, even the Magical Creatures seemed wary whenever he helped Newt with their potions. Even now, years later, a Crup would still bolt with its tail between its legs at the sight of him.
Madam Pomfrey's inspection didn't take long and was soon completed. By the time they exited the Hospital Wing, it was nearly noon.