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Originally Posted by Mordred  Mordred took the time to look and memorize the names of the higher ups inside the area, seeing that there was a huge chance that he will be working with them soon. Getting in the Ministry would be a tough challenge for the young man, but he was determined to land a position in the Creatures Department to work alongside his former professor, William Williamson.
Mordred returned William’s grin with his own, and added a nod to acknowledge his mini-speech. Yep, he was one of those students who was lucky enough to be under his tutelage during his short stint at Hogwarts. It was a short one, but it had a very strong impact on the young man. Who would have thought that he’d pursue Dragonology over being an Auror?
The former Slytherin retrieved his own dragonhide gloves and donned it as William proceeded with some friendly reminders. Tucking his hands behind him, Mordred listened to his former professor as he asked questions. Well, would you look at that? It feels like he’s back in Hogwarts, only this time, he’s with overgrown students. “Mordred Mordaunt.” Future dragonlord, thank you. “One can use a Placement Charm to apply the dragon’s harness around its body,” though they do have to work as a group to do that, yeah? “I’m not sure though, as to why a particular dragon, Bunny, would need a harness, but in general, it is used by dragonkeepers to ride on the dragon's back and safely observe the beast while in flight.” Mordred wasn’t sure if it’s common practice in other reserves to ride a dragon, but it is being done in Russia. Not as much as he wants to, though. Quote:
Originally Posted by AmbiguouslyMe Tiberius smiled. "That's probably it," he said with a nod. "I won't be on campus this fall, but should be back in the spring. Perhaps I'll see you around."
But now they were getting instructions, so with quick nod of the head, Tiberius moved over toward the group that would work with Bunny.
Tiberius pulled his gloves from his back pocket and slipped them on quickly. He watched particularly carefully how the man offered direction and instruction. Tiberius had been told he'd be expected to teach a section when he returned to Cairo, and so he was making mental notes about teaching style in addition to anything that would help him survive his fieldwork. So the man had taught at Hogwarts... interesting. It had clearly been after he'd left.
So far, the instructions had seemed similar to those Tiberius had observed with most creatures of a more dangerous persuasion. Quiet. Slow.
"Tiberius Pryce," he offered by way of introduction. "Advanced studies at Cairo, though first time with dragons" he added, providing some context to why someone his age was at what was clearly an introductory seminar.
But when it came to the question, Tiberius kept silent. It was more important for the others to interact. He would observe. Quote:
Originally Posted by Awarlesta Black Bryce followed Mr. Williamson's (or Willy?) instructions, sliding on his dragonhide gloves. Most of the people here seemed to know the leader from somewhere. Maybe he taught at their uni or something. He turned his head to the man introducing himself as Mordred Mordaunt, nodding in acknowledgement that he made the mental note, and listened to what his response was. Right, he was. Placement charm was the way to go when putting on a harness on practically anything, yeah? "Er...Bryce Taylor, sir." He spoke up after his peer did, raising a hand halfway. "I agree with Mr. Mordaunt's response, here, but could a levitation spell work just as well?" Just for info, you know? Quote:
Originally Posted by Syd Jake was here. He was. Just running a bit late... but that happened sometimes. He was a busy man and had quite a few things to do around this place, and he had simply lost track of time. But anyway - he was here. He made his way over to the group as quietly as he could, trying not to attract attention to himself, and stepped up beside Colin.
It seemed like he hadn't missed much, anyway. They were talking about why dragons needed a harness, or something. So they're less likely to eat you, Jake thought, but he kept quiet and instead scanned the crowd of students (they were all students, right? He couldn't remember every application now that he was trying to). He recognized a few familiar faces before turning his attention to Williamson, who seemed to be commanding most of the seminar-goers attention. Quote:
Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo Oh so they were working with him--er William?? No complaints here at all. Freya simply sidled closer to the man, closer than she'd first been standing and she might have gotten even closer after he mentioned having worked in Romania. She and Felix visited there over the summer, it was brilliant. Did he know people there even now?? People who'd be taking interns for maybe the winter or summer? Yes? YES?
"Freya Sanders." She offered, slipping her dragon hide gloves on. "Bunny'll need a harness so it'll be safer to work around her and that guy will have a harder time making us dragon bait." Some people could do that all on their own. The harness was for the best.
"The younger they are the easier it should be the harness them, so long as they still have that appearance of domestication.".....Appearance, considering you couldn't really domesticate them. It was after they fully grew into their scales and felt BIG and GROWN that you had to really put your back into it...and a couple fingers....toes too depending on how dense you turned out to be around creatures.
Would everyone get dragons eggs as a parting 'thanks for participating'? She would suggest that. Quote:
Originally Posted by Lilfox06 Chris gave Ella a little nudge and thumbs up before heading over to the dragon named Bunny. Horrible choice of name. Although, Chris did appreciate the irony. "Chris." he said introducing himself with a very slow wave. No sudden movements, right? "Third year at Edinburgh specializing in domestication of creatures and creature behavior." Which mostly involved him making faces and taking them on walks.
And being awesome. He was 'specially good at that too. But now was not the time for the New Yorker to brag about that. He'd save that for later. Or perhaps let everyone figure it out on their own. It didn't take Sunshine over there very long to figure it out.
"So it doesn't get away." he suggested in reference to the harness question. "Unless Bunny here likes long walks along the cavern halls, which is another possibility." Just sayin'. Bunny could like walks if she wanted to. He didn't judge.
"Okay, yes, you're all on the right track," William was pleased as a sunbathing kneazle that his former student had answered first and most correctly. "One of you said something about domestication... Freya, was it?" He gave her a nod. "Bunny here has been with Gringotts so long that she is about as close as it gets to a domesticated dragon. And since we can't take her outside the bank, she has to get her exercise somehow. Thus... the need for a harness."
He stepped back into the gloom, lighting up his wand to point at the well-worn harness just to the side. Only a little light was needed to see it, and again, they did not want to disturb the dragon by having everyone light up their wands at once.
"Now, out in the field, as those of you who have been working with dragons know, we generally use ropes and chains, those kind of restraints to capture dragons. ESPECIALLY dragons who are on the attack. But with Bunny, we should be able to get along fine with a harness and some leashes, or maybe even reins for a ride." He glanced at the two whispering Gringotts workers to see if they even had permission to do that.
But for now, back to the students. "Tiberius," that had been the older lad's name, yes? "Why don't you and.... Bryce do me a faovr and try to lift the harness onto Bunny? I prefer the placement charm but if you're more confident with levitation, then by all means, have at it." He took a step away from the harness to allow the young men room to operate. Heh. Go on then.
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