Chapter 646: A Letter to Newt
"What did she mean by that?"
After Umbridge had left, Hagrid turned to Kyle with a puzzled expression. "And why did you say I should trust the Ministry of Magic? You know I ought to trust Dumbledore, not them."
"I know," Kyle said with a nod. "But if we want to avoid trouble, we have to say that for now."
"What trouble could possibly come from a Ministry witch?" Hagrid asked dismissively, clearly unconcerned.
"Umbridge has the authority to fire professors," Kyle reminded him. "If she decides a professor is unfit, she can have them removed."
Hagrid chuckled, shaking his head. "Yer jokin', Kyle. That's impossible. No one can fire a Hogwarts professor just like that—except Dumbledore. Not even Fudge could manage it. And no matter what you say, I'll never betray Dumbledore, not even pretend to. If she wants to make trouble for me because of it, well, let her."
Kyle wasn't surprised by Hagrid's response. He had expected as much. Hagrid's unwavering loyalty to Dumbledore was well known, and he never hesitated to show it, regardless of the risks it might bring.
As Kyle considered what to say next, the sound of footsteps echoed from outside. This time, it was more than one person, the shuffling chaotic and hurried.
Bang, bang, bang! The door trembled under a series of loud knocks.
"Hagrid, it's us!" Harry's voice called out excitedly from the other side.
Hagrid's face lit up. Having so many visitors so soon after his return clearly warmed his heart. He stood and opened the door wide.