Chapter 57 - The Giant.

A man walked around the school's corridor.

Ezekiel walked around as the cat followed from behind, which had made the owner of the cat get extremely angry with himself even to the point of wanting to fight, and ending in getting unconscious before he could do anything. Although he didn't mind the cat following, he gave it a good bath before letting follow.

One week and one day have passed since he arrived in Hogwarts, not any teacher has approached him, though it is normal as Dumbledore probably introduced him as a caretaker, same as Argus Filch but that does not matter as time goes on everything will be slowly introduced to himself.

Today he decided to take a trip outside the school, towards someone he saw but has yet to speak to, Rubeus Hagrid who has great knowledge about the magical beasts and also has taken care few of his own.

"Meoww" suddenly the cat saw Ezekiel walking towards outside and ran away, probably as it prefers inside the school.

Getting towards the small wooden hut which is situated on the edge of the famously known, Forbidden Forest, he knocked the door.

*Knock, knock, knock*

Soon the door opened and a man of higher near 8,7 ft opened the door and looked down at the handsome man.

Hagrid: "Yes, can I help you?".

Ezekiel looked at the man, who is known with the term of a half-blood in the Wizarding world, half Muggle from father's part, half Giant from mother part.

Ezekiel: "Yes, my name is Ezekiel new in Hogwarts, and I was wondering if you have any magical creatures, or if could tell me where to find them within the Forest".

Hagrid: "Ohh hahaha, yes I have quite many creatures".

Ezekiel: "So the Three-headed Dogs, must also been taken care of by you?".

Hagrid: "You mean Fluffy, yes but before Professor Dumbledore asked me for guarding the vault...I shouldn't have said that, I shouldn't have said that", as he looked awkwardly towards Ezekiel.

Ezekiel: "Yes, well it doesn't matter, how about you tell me about the Forest and I keep it as a secret?".

Hagrid: "Oooh, well okay, but you must keep it a secret", while inviting towards the inside of his house.

Hagrid: "Have a seat, do you want some tea?" as he went for a cup for himself.

Ezekiel: "No thank you, well to begin with let me re-introduce myself. Name is Ezekiel Kosmos, a traveler".

Hagrid: "Well it is nice to meet you Ezekiel, as you know I am Hagrid, Rubeus Hagrid, so what do you want to know about the Forest?" as he slowly drank his tea.

Ezekiel: "Why don't we start with Centaurs, and Unicorns".

Hagrid: "You know quite a lot to be new in Hogwarts, you wouldn't be a Dark Wizard, or a spy?" while taking one his hands on his umbrella.

Ezekiel: "Worry not Hagrid, my purpose is simply to communicate and learn more about them".

Hagrid nodded, "Since you know about the Centaurs, and Unicorn might as well tell you a little about them anyway".

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3 Hour later.

Although he wants to see the philosopher's stone, he remains patient as he knows that there is probably some reason to be in some hidden place in Hogwarts instead of being in the hands of Dumbledore, who is also known as the strongest wizard of this era.

Through his conversation with him, Ezekiel enjoyed the company of a simple-minded person, as he does not like to deal with people of political thinking as they have too much of hypocrisy and lies within their words. Sometimes is better to relax the mind from getting all the information around himself.

*Knock, knock, knock*

Suddenly the door was knocked, and Ezekiel knew who it might be, but remained seated.

Hagrid: "Wait a minute Ezekiel", as he went towards the door.

Opening the door, there were three kids standing while in-front was a boy with a scar on his forehead, Harry Potter. Staying in the school, Ezekiel was once again reminded of all the kids of the orphanage, as he unfortunately couldn't get to see them grow up, but he knew in the future in some way he would find his way back.

Hagrid: "Harry, Hermione and Ron come in, come in" while looking around and closing the door.

Harry: "Hagrid, what are you doing?" as he walked like he owns the house.

Hermione and Ron followed Harry after greeting Harry, suddenly Hermione who saw Ezekiel sitting ran up to him, while exclaiming, "Ezekiel!".

Ezekiel: "How are you Hermione?".

Hermione blushed, which went unnoticed by all because of the fire and she happily responded, "I feel fantastic, how about you?".

"Good" responded Ezekiel as he observed Harry's scar, after all he saw there seems to be another soul within the scar, which is also known for being the legendary scar of Harry Potter who defeated and survived from the Dark Lord Voldemort.

Ron whispered in Harry's ear, "he is looking at you".

Harry nodded, "I know".

Hagrid: "Well don't be whispering here, Ezekiel see this is Harry, this is Ron, and as you know her, she is Hermione".

Ezekiel: "It is nice to meet you boys".

Harry: "It is nice to meet you too sir".

Ron responded nervously: "Yes it-is, sir".

Ezekiel understood that due to his always cold face, which shows sometimes to almost never emotions, the kids tend to get nervous or even scared, but he won't change as through his journey, a lot has been seen and his contact with humans has decreased to the point of only when necessary or not losing humanity. But his affinity towards all living organism, helps in such situations, apart from his perfect body and face.

Hagrid: "Do you three want some tea?" while pouring some without waiting for their answers.

Harry was about to respond but it was too late, same for other two.

Ezekiel: "Harry, does the scar ever pain you?".

Everyone suddenly went silent.

Harry smiled, "well sometimes but it's just a little sting".

Ezekiel nodded, and continued in his silent state, while the three talked again.