SPOILER!!: helpful healer
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Originally Posted by
Stefan 
River nodded with a grin as he sidestepped to allow Roscoe and Bumi to approach Junia. Roscoe was quick to put his head on her lap, and Bumi was content to rest his head on her feet and continue his nap.
"The fact that you want to be of help, is enough for your grandfather to be proud. I'm sure of it." River sat in his chair and folded his hands on top of his desk as he urged Ms Botros to continue. Each and every student that came for his advice had a different reason as to why they wanted to become Healers. Some were curious about life itself, the others wanted more challenge simply because they are too smart for their own good, but it was rare to find a person so young who'd sacrifice so much time studying just to help other people in the future. River felt honored to come across such soul today.
"First and foremost, you need to have an excellent academic credential, starting with your O.W.L.s. You have to have an 'EE' grade in Potions, Herbology, Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Transfiguration. If you can manage to get more than five OWLs, the better." River sat back and tapped his table in thought, "It would also be beneficial to you if you start learning Healing magic early on, to help you with your NEWTs. It's what I did at least." he said in a thoughtful tone, trying to remember what he did years ago. "Also, I think it's only fair to mention that I've offered Mr Levi Kenning and Torrance Spades to assist me here in the Hospital Wing during their free time. I wouldn't mind if you wish to join us." River continued, tilting his head to the side grinning. The two had been a bad mix when he called them that one time. They managed to pull through, however, it didn't save River from the Gryffindor drama in the end.
Junia smiled warmly at the dogs, her hand moving to pet Roscoe gently on the head as her gaze shifted to Healer Reed. They'd helped to quell the last bit of her nervousness, Roscoe and Bumi had. The fifth year couldn't help but wonder if that was one of the many reasons they were kept around the wing. Keeping patients calm had to be quite beneficial to healing and making it easier to care for them.
As the courses she'd need to excel in were rattled off, the brunette found that the corner of her mouth twitched upwards. She'd already taken a liking to Herbology and Defense in her time here, so those were two subjects mentioned that she didn't have to worry too much about. Transfiguration, though... Well, it challenged her. It did not come naturally and though she was usually able to produce when it came time to do so, it took great effort on her part. Looks like she'd be spending just a little more time studying that for O.W.L.s then Sky might've allotted on their study schedules.
Wait, what?
"I could really come in and assist you here?" The Slytherin perked up some, intrigued.
"I'd love that, Healer Reed. I-well, it's my O.W.L year and I know I'll have lots of studying to do, but I'll find the time. I want to. Thank you for offering." It made her feel special in some way, like she'd earned his trust enough for him to offer. That meant a lot, considering she came from a big family who did great things. Feeling special when surrounded with a group like that didn't happen often, even if the people around her tried to make it so. It was just hard not to feel overlooked.
"Do you think maybe there's a book I could borrow on those healing spells you were mentioning?"