Originally Posted by Cassirin

"It came from the Forest, it seems," Tate gave the girl a sideways glance. It wasn't precisely a stupid question, since they obviously didn't have hippogriffs wandering the grounds normally, but based on the reactions of her peers, he would think it quite obvious that everyone was equally surprised to see it.

"You are welcome to visit Williamson's hut to let him know, but don't run... back away slowly. And if he isn't at his hut, return here and let me know... slowly."



"He does seem confused." Tate had worked with hippogriffs when he was a boy, although not much since, and he remembered them being a bit arrogant, if a creature could be called such. Certainly not jumpy and cowed. Ill or lost or unhappy... an animal out of sorts was worse than just encountering an animal.



"Step back from that creature, young miss. You see a professor and several prefects being cautious and keeping their distance, but you somehow believe you are better matched against such a dangerous animal? That's bold. I suggest you stand down and keep your wits about you, and if you and your mate here want to continue chatting, you shouldn't do it while facing down danger." Honestly, Williamson needed an entire class about Encountering Dangerous Animals and What Not To Do.

"So long as it isn't acting aggressive, I think we ought to wait on Williamson."