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Darrin Bailey burst out laughing as he closed the book in front of him. Currently, he was sitting in the Middle Courtyard under a small tree within the shade. The book he was reading was called The Fourth Riddle. It was a long novel about a boy who got caught in the middle of a family feud. No one knew why the two families hated each other and the boy, who was from the outside of the fight, came into the house unaware of the chaos. He found a riddle under his bed about the family's history and that started his journey to getting to the bottom of the chaos. Darrin was about halfway through the book and he was laughing at how serious and mysterious the part was. He just wasn't very good at being "serious" during books. Especially when he was under a lot of stress. 

And he was under a lot of stress recently. He had been studying all month. Almost non-stop. He needed to get amazing grades on his NEWT test if he wanted to become the Curse Breaker that he wanted to be. Right now he was releasing some stress with the book he was reading. Why wasn't he out with friends you ask? He was just letting off some steam. He could feel his shoulders were really tense and he was becoming a little on edge with some of his friends when he did have some free time. If he didn't get some relax time to himself he was going to blow up on someone and he knew it. 

But now he was done with the chapter he was reading and a couple hours had passed by. He needed to do something else. Something active. After a bit of alone time, he had gained his energy back and was ready to go run around the lake a couple times. 

is a minute of happiness you never get back.

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“Now, now,” The giant man chuckled, slightly leaning backward to avoid the big tentacles trying to pull him into a big hug from under the water. “Aren’ yeh hyper today?” The squid waved a few arms onto the surface happily, splashing water. Then, the tentacles were held still for the gamekeeper to tickle them. “How’ve yeh been, old friend?” Hagrid spoke to it as if it was a human being. People might be amazed to see it, but the huge mollusc understood what he was saying. It made joyful ‘pop’ sounds with the suckers, arms started waving again.

The giant squid of the Black Lake had been there even before he ever came to this school. Probably, it was the most ancient creature around, unless the Merpeople came first. He quickly became friend with the sea creature shortly after he started attending Hogwarts. As a matter of fact, it was his first friend ever. The reason they quickly founded a bond with each other was because of the similarities between the two. They were both very big in size and intimidating in looks but their personalities were the exact opposite. Hagrid was kind-hearted and loving toward people. The squid was friendly and helpful. Twice a week, Hagrid would pay the lovely creature a visit. Sometimes for check-up to see up it was doing well. Sometimes just to hang out. Mean kids used to make fun of him for talking to the squid back then. He was not ashamed by that. In his simple mind of an eleven year old boy, the animal must have been so lonely. Not that he changed his mind now. It was the only one of its kind in the lake so he wanted to keep it some company.

Rubeus picked up a not-so-small chum bucket he brought with him. “Here, got a little somethin’ fer yeh.” The squid clapped its tentacles cheerfully, like a kid waiting for a treat. Hagrid smiled. He chose a big one among the fishes and wagged it before the sea monster like something alluring.

“Try ‘n catch it if yeh can.” The man chuckled, throwing it with a lot of strength. It was one of the games he liked playing with this friend of his, beside the all-time-famous hand wrestling of course. With a loud splash of water, the squid’s arms pushed it backward with incredible speed. Within a few seconds, it caught up to the still-flying fish and raised a tentacle, catching the food in midair. Quickly, the ’snack’ was finished and the squid swam back, awaiting another from Hagger.

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Run around the lake was what Darrin did. His werewolf reflexes gave him the ability to dodge and parkour as much as he liked without hurting anyone or breaking anything. It had been awhile since he had been able to just let off some steam with a good chase. Too bad he wasn't competing with anyone. It would have made his day much more exciting. But he knew that Elliot was probably off studying with that Slytherin girl, and his usual friends were either at Hogsmead, helping with the relief work, or getting ready for the NEWT ball. So he raced himself.

And he was racing alright. His feet were almost flying off the ground. He didn't run very often, but he had so much energy at the moment and he loved feeling the wind in his hair. When he reached the side of the lake where Hagrid was talking to the squid, Darrin had to skid to a stop to keep from running into the older, larger man. In the process he lost his footing and tripped over the side of the lake. Hastily he tossed his book over on dry ground before his body was engulfed in the black color of the lake. 

He held his breathe tightly as his head was under the water. He frowned at the quick and sudden chill of the new world around him. It was the end of winter and of course he had to go and throw himself in the lake. Wonderful. 

He forced his head above water and took a deep breathe, loving the feeling of fresh air once again coursing through his lungs. He stumbled back onto the bank where Hagrid was waiting. His entire body shivering like a crazy chihuahua. He could feel the chill. His robes and hair was wet. 

Dear me.... Look at what you've done to yourself Darrin. He went to grab his wand, but remembered that he had left it in his bunk in the common room. With his teeth chattering and his fingers shaking Darrin held his arms around his chest and body and then looked up at Hagrid. "A-aftern-n-noon, H-Hagrid. S-sttttupid idea... Huh? Ssssorry for almosssst r-running int-t-to you..." Despite his chill, Darrin couldn't help his smile from spreading across his face. For a seventh year boy, his behavior had been quite childish.  

is a minute of happiness you never get back.

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He was about to throw the third fish when he heard a funny sound. Upon turning, he could only catch a glimpse of a person falling into the still-freezing water. He was literally panicking, Hagrid was. He ran closer to the spot where the bubbles were coming up. The squid too, was ready to rescue whoever just tripped into the lake. Then, Hagrid was relieved to see the boy emerging to the surface. Students at this school never ceased to scare him. The majority of them were playful and active children, which was also why there were accidents every day. Whether in the classroom or on the ground floor, potion gone wrong or spell casting disasters, some of them just bound to get into trouble. He didn’t hate them though. When he was a student here, he caused so many troubles too, such as bringing wild animals into the dormitory, sneaking food out of the Great Hall for them… The professors had a lot of trouble with him.

“Yeh okay? “ The ground keeper helped the shaking boy out of the lake, and shook his head sympathetically when it looked like the kid had forgotten to bring his wand. He took off his large moleskin coat and warped it around the poor young man. “Should’ta bin that careless, boy. Tha’ will keep yeh warm fer now.” He said warmly, like how he always talked to other students (except most of the the Slytherins, those spoiled brats).

Now that nothing went horribly wrong, the giant squid began poking him on the head with a tentacle to remind him about the food. But Hagrid ignored it for now, he had better help the kid dry up, or the cold wind would be harmful for his health. He couldn’t do any magic though. His umbrella was left in the hut, for he had no need for it. Fortunately, his hut was not that far away from the lake. “It’s no good stayin’ out here like this. Come. I’ll take yeh to my hut. Some fire and hot tea will help a lot.” Pushing the tentacle away from his head for the second time, he suggested.

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As Hagrid helped him out of the water and rested his coat on his shoulders, Darrin smiled and excepted the heavy article gladly."Yea... t'was a stupid idea wasn't it." He chuckled lightly with a bright-hearted smile on his face and wrapped the coat around his freezing body, robes and all. He looked around him to make sure no one was around and felt a little disappointed when there wasn't. It would have been nice if his clumsiness gave someone a good laugh. The action had only brought worry to Hagrid and that made him feel aweful.

"Hagrid, I'm sorry I worried you. t'wasn't my intention." As he spoke he picked up his book from the swampy ground and slipped it into one of the big pockets of Hagrid's coat. He followed the half giant when he suggested that they go to his hut for some tea. His expression switched to excitement when Hagrid mentioned tea. Darrin loved tea, and having tea with Hagrid was something that the young man wouldn't let get out of his reach.

"I would be honored to have tea with you Hagrid!" He had always admired Hagrid to be an amazing friend and companion to those who come in contact with him. Darrin regretted never having taken Hagrid's Care of Magical Creatures Class. He would have really enjoyed taking the class and learning about the different creatures in the Magical world. But he was working hard to keep his grades high in the classes he needed to take to become a Curse Breaker. Assuming he would make it that far. 

is a minute of happiness you never get back.

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On the way, he picked up the bucket and poured the remaining fishes into the lake for the giant squid. “It’s alright.” Hagrid smiled, gently patting the young man’s back. Fortunately for the boy, he remembered how strong he was and thus, tried not to accidentally pat too hard. Sometimes he unintentionally make people fall when he tried to comfort them. “Good ter see yeh youngsters so energetic in this time o’ year.” He intended to say ‘in this time of war’ but decided not to. He did not want to mention what was going on in the outside world right now. During these hard times, the children should just focus on their normal life. It would be a crime ruining this boy’s happy mood. After all it was already tough enough to be a werewolf.

He rarely spoke to the boy to be honest. Yet, he still remembered his name was Darrin Bailey. The school was full of students so it was not possible for him to know all of them. However, it was rare to have a student with lycanthropy in school. It was like several cases before, none of other students knew but all the teachers were informed, just in case things went out of control. Compared to Remus many years ago, this boy was doing much better, being optimistic and all.

He led the shivering boy into the hut and told him to sit on a chair while he went to put the water kettle hanging in the fireplace. He lit the fire by pointing the tip of his pink umbrella on the wood log inside. “Tea will be up in a while. Yeh better sit closer to the fire. Yeh clothes ‘ll dry up in no time.” He turned to Darrin with his usual kind-hearted smile. Then, the half-giant moved to the stove and placed some rock cakes he made on a plate. “Figures yeh migh’ want some cakes while yeh wai’.” He put it on the table, offering it to Darrin.

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