"HAGRID!" yelled Harry, trying to engolf Rubeus Hagrid in a hug, which was nothing compared to what the gigantic Hagrid was returning.
Ron and Hermione also joined in on the hug, making it an ultimate hug.
Once everyone felt they could go through the next minute without hugging, they separated and sat down at the scrawny table in the center of the room.
"So, am I allowed ter ask how yer been doin?" Hagrid asked.
Harry smiled and exchanged looks with Ron and Hermione who were also grinning. They had all missed their big friend.
"Yep, I s'pose so." Harry replied, grinning ear to ear.
Hagrid was grinning, or at least it looked like it from under his bushy beard. But his eyes were serious. "Good, I need ter know."
Harry smiled and said they were all fine. Hagrid nodded, understanding that this was all they could honestly tell him.
"So, Hagrid, are you still teaching?" Hermione asked, trying to lighten the mood.
Hagrid smiled at this, "Yep, just got inter Blast-Ended Skrewts, we did. I 'member how much yer lot liked 'em."
The three winced and exchanged looks, then Ron piped up, "Yep, we sure did."
Hermione stepped on his foot under the table, but Hagrid just laughed. "I knew yer lot hated the things, but I think maybe these ones are better, their stinger things are smaller, but they seem to be bitin' ta bit harder."
The three smiled.
Same old Hagrid.
After visiting with Hagrid for about 2 more hours, the three Apparated back to their hotel.
At least they were let out of their cage today.
Back to researching on Voldemort's Horcruxes...
Though their location was perfect for it.
He Hee Heee, hoped you liked it. I missed Hagrid!