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Beauden watched as the permission slips disappeared into Professor Paton's bag, barely able to keep himself from bouncing on his heels. A Portkey to Scamander Zoo? He'd taken Portkeys a few times before, but it still had that thrilling rush every time, especially when it led somewhere as exciting as this. Not to mention, there were two Qilins waiting for them on the other end!
As Professor Paton held up the Muggle hula hoop, Beauden stepped forward eagerly, gripping a spot on the hoop. He braced himself for that familiar tug, and just as expected, it yanked him forward, making his stomach flip as colours and sounds blurred together.
The world finally steadied, and he hit the ground like a tumbleweed. Beauden blinked, taking in their new surroundings. They were in the Far East Temple section of the zoo, surrounded by a peaceful garden of winding paths. He took a deep breath, feeling the cool, slightly humid air fill his lungs. It was a stark contrast to the snowy landscape back at Hogwarts, and he could feel his excitement building even more.
"Feeling great, Professor," he replied to Paton's check-in, not minding the slight nausea he was feeling. As they began their walk down the winding paths, he made sure to stay close to the group. Within moments, however, he did start to fall behind. He couldn't resist letting his eyes wander, already craning his neck to see if he could spot any hint of the Qilins or any other creature housed there.
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