Toby always felt spoiled for choice when he came down to the creature housing; the sheer number of creatures he could visit was almost overwhelming, and more often than not he ended up saying hello to practically every creature.

Today he had a different purpose for coming down here, but of course that didn't mean he wasn't absolutely going to give some of his the creatures a little attention, at least while he waited for Dakest. Upon getting to the creature housing a few minutes early, the Hufflepuff beelined for the fairies. He wanted to see the Hippogriffs too and check on Monty and maybe say hi to the nifflers (especially George) and just visit ALL THE CREATURES... but fairies got his attention first.

"Hey guys," Toby whispered, speaking specifically to his own as he opened up the enclosure to let the four of them out, before closing it again behind them. He eyed their wings as he did so, taking note of how they looked; more than once he'd come to visit only to find he had some very unhappy wingless fairies. Those were usually the times Toby got his sulk on. But NOPE. All okay. He let them flit around him and perch on his outstretched hands. "I'm here to protect you, y'know."

True story. He was like an actual proper Protector again.