Sergei considers the goldfish to be his friend. What details in the story reveal the conflict with eachother?

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Hagrid

Sergei considers the goldfish to be his friend. From the statement, it
is shown that Sergei has trust issues with other beings (May it be a human or
animal). He may have a dreadful experience in the past that prevents him from befriending
others. And he made an exception with the goldfish because he found out that
the goldfish will not leave him even if he is troubled.