William began to walk away. He was finished with the hippogriff but to his surprise, it was still there waiting for him as if he didn't want him to leave. William realized that he had some more bugs in his bag, so he walked back and offered the rest of them to the hippogriff. He was amazed at how much it could eat, it must have been really hungry. William bowed to the hippogriff once again, and made sure to keep eye contact the whole time. The hippogriff bowed and came forward once again as if it wanted to be petted once again. William reached out and stroked the hippogriff lightly on the head. He was surprised that it would allow him to touch it, but he was happy.