bat, grimm and the cat can fix it (Translation)

Veela Nest

Harry hit the nail on the head with Paradise. The whole second room was overflowing with large terrariums. and in each lived an animal or two. It looked like they were all comfortable. No wonder with this equipment. Only every animal's heart could beat faster.
there were lizards, all kinds of beetles, frogs and magical leaf jumpers. It was a mix between a frog and a lizard. And also a very special animal.
"Hey, Gabrielle?"
"Yes?"
"You said you only had animals that you had caught?"
Little Veela nodded to Harry:
“So it is, there is nothing bought in here. From snails to lizards, I collected them all myself. some I release again, others I keep. Depending on how comfortable you feel here. "
Harry's face slowly darkened:
“In that case I would like to know how this tree snake got to England? It's much too cold for them here. "
“It fell right at my feet. And yes, the little one was already very cold. Fleur and I had to heat a stone with our fire and put it on it, otherwise it would have frozen to death. There was no way she was born here. at least not in the great outdoors, someone has left it to its fate. "
"Who does that?" Draco said indignantly.
Ron turned to Harry:
“I would also like to get my hands on those people, that's cruelty to animals. harry, can you ask her? "
The teenagers' expressions lit up that Harry's ability would give them a really good chance of finding the culprit.
"Yes, please", Gabrielle also begged.
“All right, but then Beast and Oskar should go to one of you. Not that the snake gets frightened. "
The book and the little dragon followed nicely and changed places. beast was busy with Schnapp-Zu and Oskar climbed on Luna.

Harry went to the terrarium with the little green tree snake.
-Hello, my name is Harry.
actually the boy felt foolish to say his name in front of a snake, he didn't even know whether these animals could do anything with names. But somehow he had to start. and he didn't want to fall into the house with the door that was too rude for him. Snakes had feelings too.
The snake had just blinked lazily at him at first. But when she heard that he could speak to her, she became curious.
-Good afternoon, man. I don't know what a name is.
“We humans give ourselves different names in order to be able to distinguish ourselves from one another. We then also address each other with it. Then we don't always have to say human.
The snake nodded:
"I understand, and what are the names of the other people behind you? -
Harry was surprised by the snake's curiosity, but pleased too.
-The little blonde girl with the amazing blue eyes is Gabrielle. the taller blonde girl who carries my kite on her shoulder is called Luna. Oh yes, blonde means light. The girl with the straight blonde hair is Daphne and next to it is Astoria with the dark hair. then there is Hermione with the bushy hair and Ginny with the red head. As far as everything is understood?
-The hair is what you wear on your head? -
-Oh, yes, sorry, I should have explained that beforehand.
-Nothing. who are the males?
Harry had to grin at the name. But of course he also introduced the guys:
“This is Neville, he's standing in front of the frogs. The one with the red hair is called Ron and the one with the blond one is Draco.
again the snake nodded.
-Say we asked ourselves who was so mean and let a snake free at these temperatures? -
The little tree snake hissed angrily:
-Someone I was apparently getting bored of. first he begged his tall people to get me. Well, I didn't understand a word, but I got the meaning very well. In the beginning he also took good care of me, gave me food and cleaned my cage. but at some point I saw him less and less. His tall people started hissing with him and I was the reason.
-Why this?-
-Because he didn't want to bother with me anymore. I felt that he didn't like that I wasn't entertaining him. And at some point he left me on the edge of this large crowd. As if I no longer had the right to be with him. Then I'm in the forest. In the beginning it was still possible but over time it got colder and colder. Especially in the evening.
I am a tree snake I live on trees and move by jumping from one tree to the next. but since it got too cold I couldn't jump far. I missed the tree. And so I ended up in front of the little girl you named Gabrielle.
-And the parents, the tall people, weren't they looking for you at all? - Harry wanted to know indignantly.
The snake shook its head:
“For them I was apparently just a toy to keep their young occupied. I never got any food from them either.
Why are you the only one talking to me?
-Because only I can speak snake language. That's why Gabrielle asked me to ask about your past. she likes animals, you will be fine with her.
-I noticed that already. She also takes good care of the feed.
-Hey, the other animals are their friends too, you won't get them to eat- Harry explained the animal immediately.
the snake made a sound that could only be described as giggling:
-I noticed that, but I don't understand. For me most of it is food. However, I get other food. she gives me mice that are already dead and then she sprinkles something in their mouths. What's this?-
The snake nodded towards a small can that was standing next to its terrarium.
Harry took it and read what it said:
-These are vitamins that keep you healthy.
-They take really good care of me. Tell the little bird man that I thank her. Without her I would no longer be alive. And I'm fine.
-You know she can turn into a bird? - Harry was amazed at that.
The snake just nodded:
-And, will you give her my thanks? -
- I'll do it - the boy promised.

Harry turned around and translated the conversation, for those already impatiently waiting.
"Have you discussed all of this in such a short time?" Draco wanted to know.
"Was it short?"
Everyone else nodded.
"Well, I never know how fast the time flies when I speak Parseltongue."
Gabrielle came right up to the snake glass.
“I have a few questions. Would you translate again? "
Harry nodded:
"Gladly."
“I wanted to know whether the snake was male or female? Then I would like to know if she wants a name? And whether she would mind if I took her out sometimes. It feels so nice. "
again Harry translated all questions dutifully. And the snake readily gave information.
Harry turned back to Gabrielle:
“Well, it's a her and she would appreciate a name. And you can take them out too. but she asks you to keep it nice and warm. She liked the stone very much. "
Gabrielle grinned:
“Then I'll call you Jade, you are such a beautiful color. And a stone will always be preheated for you too. if you ever want to be out with me, then I'll make sure that you will always have it warm in my pocket. And at some point we will find the bastard who exposed you and then I'll light his ass on fire. "
harry translated again and the snake nodded and agreed.

-Are you actually a magical snake? -
-Yes, but I'm still very young. My skills will only show up over the next few years. My previous person didn't want to wait that long. Presumably that's why I was abandoned.
-That's really not okay. May I caress you?-
In response, Jade stretched out and lifted her head to the lid of the terrarium.
Harry stretched out his hand carefully and let the animal sniff at him first. Only then did he gently rub her head.
-You feel really great. I'm sure you and Gabrielle will become best friends.
-I hope that too.-
After Gabrielle had cuddled a little with Jade, they left the room again. The animals also wanted to have their peace and quiet.

"How long will it be before you have reached your full Veela powers?" Harry wanted to know.
Gabrielle shrugged:
“With Fleur it took until her seventeenth birthday. But she never got full strength. her hair does not flutter and her bird shape is also different from other of our kind. She also cannot use her charm as much. So I can't tell you that. It's different for everyone. Why do you want to know that?"
“Because Jade said that her magical powers will only show in the next few years. I thought that maybe she could become your confidante. "
Gabrielle bounced up and down wildly:
"That would be great. and if I really become as strong as Fleur claims, then Jade will always be able to be with me because then I can be like a little stove for her. "
The teenagers grinned. It was nice when the little one was happy.
but then they all looked at Harry, waiting.
"What?"
"You promised," Astoria reminded him.
“Oh yes, there was something. Okay, but only because I like you all. "
In the next second a little sand tomcat stood in front of them.
immediately the girls' hearts flew to him. And the boys really wanted to stroke him too.
"You're the cutest kitten I've ever seen," Draco admitted.
Harry let his friends pass him from arm to arm. as a hangover he didn't mind, in this form he really enjoyed the pats. Must be because of his animal instincts. Sirius had felt the same way back then.
That was how they passed the time until dinner.
Harry turned back and they went into the hall together. Not knowing what to expect there ..