I had to think of what kind of creature they were going to study. I had a great idea tonight. Hagrid is in for a surprise!

Chapter 4: Hagrid's Class

Breakfast was quick that morning, for few wanted to be around when the muggle visitors were shoveling their food in their mouths. A few brave ones stuck around, though, Harry, Ron, and Hermione among them.

Later, the Z Warriors followed Harry and the Gryffindors to Hagrid's hut, where they would attend Hagrid's class, The Care of Magical Creatures. Goten and Trunks noticed Draco Malfoy and his fellow Slytherins were also there.

"We share several classes with the Slytherins," Hermione explained. There was a tone of distaste as she spoke.

"Oh," Goten replied. "Okay."

As they gathered at the entrance of the hut, Hagrid stepped out, ready for the day's lesson.

"We got somethin' special today," the giant man smiled. "It's under 'eavy guard, but we 'ave an expert with us, so tha Ministry o' Magic okay'd it. Follow me." Hagrid led out to the field near his hut.

Out in the field was a very HUGE box-like thing, covered with a tarp of some kind. All around it were wizards and witches with wands and other equipment, ready to keep the creature at bay, should it be necessary.

A young man with red hair approached them. At once, Ron, Fred, George, and Ginny recognized him, to their great surprise.

"Charlie?!?" Ron gasped.

"Hello, little bro!" the older youth answered.

"Charlie Weasly?" Harry blinked. "Don't you study dragons in Romania?

"Yes..."

"That means..." Ron's eyes went wide. Charlie grinned and walked back to the "box" and pulled the tarp away. Inside was a huge dragon, black, with black ridges down its back.

"A Norwegian Ridgeback!" Harry gasped.

"Hagrid," Ron said. "Wasn't that the same breed as...?"

"Norbert," the giant finished for him, clearly remembering the small dragon he had hatched in Harry, Ron, and Hermione's first year.

"'Norbert'?" Goku asked. "Who's 'Norbert'?"

"When Harry, Ron, and I were in our first year at Hogwarts, Hagrid had a dragon egg that he won in a pub. We were there when it hatched, but then Dumbledore had to send it away. To Romania, where Ron's brother, Charlie, works with dragons."

"I thought that a little visit with Norbert wouldn't hurt, Hagrid," Charlie said. "And, as long as he was under heavy guard, the Ministry of Magic agreed. Father helped convince them of that."

With that, the lesson got underway.

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Later, the Gryffindors and the Slytherins had Herbology with Proffesor Sprout in Greenhouse Three.

Prof. Sprout seemed to be looking for something. She checked her plants several times, but never seemed to find whatever it was she was looking for.

"Is everything alright, Prof. Sprout?" Hermione asked.

"It seems that I have misplaced today's lesson..." the teacher muttered. "Now, where did I put that wolfsbane..." After another fruitless search, she announced, "It looks like we might have to cancel Herbology class for today..."

All but Hermione looked elated at the thought. But Goku stepped up and handed her a handful of beans.

"What are these?" Prof. Sprout asked. "Beside beans, that is."

"Those are Senzu Beans," Goku answered. "They are very special."

"What kind of magic do they have?" the teacher asked.

"If someone is injured, or low on energy, or sick, one Senzu Bean will heal or revive them."

"Since you seem to know so much about these beans," Prof. Sprout suggested, "perhaps you should teach this lesson. I will learning, as well."

"Well..." Goku sweatdropped, nervously scratching the back of his head. "If it will help you...Okay."

Prof. Sprout smiled and stepped aside, allowing Goku to take the place at the head of the class.

"These Senzu Beans are rare," Goku began. "The only place where they can be found in plenty is at Korin's Tower, above Kami's Lookout, high above the Earth. But it takes a lot of effort to climb to the Lookout, not to mention the Tower. A handful of these beans --about ten-- can cure any disease, or heal any wound. One can restore a person's energy."

"Planting the beans are simple: Just treat them like regular beans." He demonstrated by planting the beans as if they were any other kind. "The main difference between the Senzu Beans and regular beans, is that they grow very fast. Korin says that --depending on the planting method, and the care they receive-- Senzu Beans grow anywhere from instantly, to up to five days. Any longer than five days, and you've done something wrong. Harvest the beans like any other kind of beans, and put them in a clean, dry container. Earthenware containers are great for storing the Senzu Beans. And that's it."

"Wonderful!" Prof. Sprout smiled. "Now, let's allow the students each plant a Senzu Bean and see how much they've learned."

"Let's see how many I have..." Goku suggested. He counted the beans in the pouch he carried. "Hmmmm...only about seven."

"I've got some," Krillin put in. He checked his pouch. "I've got five..."

"Great!" Goku grinned. "Everyone, check your Senzu Bean pouches. Maybe we can put enough together for most of the class. And if any of the bean vines grow instantly, we'll have more to pass around soon enough."

The Z Warriors came up with enough for about half the Herbology class. Bulma handed a bean to Prof. Sprout, to allow her to plant one along with the class.

Among the ones that received a Senzu Bean to plant was Harry, Hermione, Ron, Nerville, and Draco. Together, the class planted the beans, each wondering if theirs would be the ones that grew instantly.

Surprisingly, it was Ron's bean that was the first to pop out of the soil. But the Weasley's had their own garden back in the Burrow, so naturally, Ron was a good gardener. Not far behind was Hermione's, and then Harry's.

Neville stared at the bean he planted, looking forlornly at the little hole.

"What's wrong?" Goku asked the boy, kindly.

"It's not growin'," was the answer.

"Remember what I said," Goku told him. "'Instantly to five days. If it comes in within those five days, it means you did well. Don't worry."

"I'll keep an eye on them, Mister Longbottom," Prof. Sprout promised. This seemed to cheer the boy up.

The end of the class came --for once-- too soon for the students. They enjoyed having Goku and the other visitors teach them something, even if it was just about beans. The students talked about the special class all the way back to the castle, and on through supper, and later --in their Common Rooms-- on until bedtime.

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Next: Chapter 5: Who Will Teach DADA? The reason for the Z Warriors' visit to Hogwarts is finally revealed.