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A seeker of balance! Well, well, well. She and Jace would get along really well...in principle at least. His nephew had always sought balance, but he had trouble actually doing it. He was in deep absolutes, that Ravenclaw. If it wasn't hard-core studying, it was hard-core Kendo training. It seemed that there was no in-between for that child. "It's good to see you explore your options, Miss Holden. You are not afraid to venture into new things such as Hogwarts." he said tucking his hands behind, rolling the red ball in his hand. "You will soon find out that your brother isn't kidding with his unbelievable stories. I came to realize that when I first stepped into Hogwarts, and realized that my brother wasn't pulling my leg." he said, nodding. "I was in Ravenclaw until my 5th year. I transferred out to Castelobruxo as an exchange student, and eventually found my calling as a Healer there." he continued, as he momentarily gazed at the grounds where a few students streamed out from the halls and plopped carelessly on the grass, perhaps trying to get as much sun as possible before the winter season.
River let out a chuckle as he looked at Olivia amused. "You know that classic show?" he said nodding his head and looked at his dogs who were now asking for belly rubs. "It was Jace's idea, actually. He thought the King was a clever and cunning one." the Healer momentarily looked at Bumi and grinned. "I'd say, Bumi is a clever dog." Roscoe? Not so much, but he's a dependable one. "You can put it that way, since me and my dogs have volunteered for the Brazilian Ministry during the summer months. We would venture out to rescue lost witches and wizards out in the mountains or help Aurors one way or another." he continued tossing the ball up and down the air. "We'd often visit the beaches there as well. Roscoe and Bumi are great swimmers and they've dragged muggles back to shore whenever they sense imminent danger." Could Olivia tell that he's super proud of his fur babies?
River sat on the ground, stretching his long legs on the grass and chuckled along as he watched Olivia with Roscoe and Bumi. The Healer watched Bumi poke his snout against Olivia's shin, and ankles. "I guess that's the case. Bumi can smell them from your clothing." At least his fur baby wasn't nipping at her ankles. "What breed is Mr. Bennet?" River was curious.
Glancing up at the Healer, she stayed silent, listening to him talk about the unbelievable stories that his older brother had shared with him too. It was nice to hear that someone had a similar experience to her. When he informed her that he was a Ravenclaw, something clicked and it all made sense. She could see him in that house. Calm, collected, brilliant. It seemed like a perfect match. She smiled. "
I can't wait to experience those unbelievable events." She had always been the first to try something new. Castlebruxo? Olivia tilted her head a little as she continued patting Roscoe. "
Did you ever think that you'd end up back at Hogwarts?" She wondered if that had been his game plan all along though sometimes improvisation was needed.
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That's fantastic!" Olivia beamed and had to hold herself back from chuckling a little at his question. Oh please. Did she know that show? Ha! Please, she almost knew every line to some episodes. AND she LOVED it. She had always loved the storyline and the detail put into every character. "
It's a great show. I used to watch it on Sunday mornings back at home when I was the first one up," she said. Sometimes her brothers would join her. Most of the time, it would be her and Mr. Bennett as Simon was off at Hogwarts. Her jaw dropped and she gaped when he spoke about how he took his dogs to find lost witches and wizards in the mountains. That was so cool. "
That's amazing! Awesome job, Roscoe and Bumi. You guys are fantastic," she said scratching between Roscoe's ears. Yes, you are fantastic. And then she realized that she hadn't even given Healer Reed any credit. Whoops! She turned to glance at him and smiled. "
You're also fantastic too! Training your dogs to do such incredible things" She was fairly certain at this point that Healer Reed was a superhero with all he did.
Watching Bumi sniff her ankles made her chuckle. "
Yes, I do have dogs at home. Well a dog and a Crup," she said to Bumi as if answering an unspoken question. Ah. Healer Reed had asked an actual question now. Right. "
Mr. Bennet is a very affectionate Australian Shepard. He's a medium size dog that likes to slobber all over your new pair of jeans. He can be a menace at times but he's a nice one. He's also much smaller than Bumi and Roscoe ... though he doesn't believe he's that small." She chuckled. More scratches for both of them.