On her way to go to where Eirwen was, Zara bumped into another student. Just a slight bump, no injuries or falling. "Oh, I'm so sorry," she said in shock to the boy. "I wasn't really looking at where I was going," Zara admitted. Yeah she was too busy looking for her owl to even pay attention to the path where she was walking.

Oakey felt someone walk right into him Oof he blurted out. The girl that had walked into him apologized for doing so. No need to say sorry Oakey told the girl If it was you standing where I was I'd have walked into you too. Oakey gave here big smile It happens to me all the time

Oakey still had a mess of owl poop in his hair and he really wanted to wash it off in the bathroom, but why not make a new friend first.

AH THE POOP!

Uum... Uuum. You didn't get any poop on you when you bumped into me did you? I have a pretty mean owl and he likes to say hello like this. Oakey patted his hair where the poop lye showing her what he meant. I'm Oakey by the way he unknowingly held out his now poop covered hand to her ready to shake.

What did he mean by it happens to him all the time? Zara felt all guilty all over again and bowed to him several times, "I'm really sorry. Sorry."

Poop? What poop? She looked up at his hair. Oohh. Cool. "Awesome, where's this owl? I think I wanna meet him," she grinned. Yeah that sure would be an extraordinary meeting. Hihih. Oh what was wrong with Zara?

"Zara. Danielle Zara Griffiths," she smiled as she shook his hand. Oohh poop. On her hand. Zara blinked. Was she supposed to be amazed at this? Happy? Mad? Sad? She looked at her hand, then back at Oakey. "I am honored to be blessed by your handshake," she chuckled a bit, holding her hand up for him to see. Well, now that one part of her body was with the owl poop, might as well risk her hair as well since a shower would follow next.

What No! You don't want to meet that Jerk of a bird Oakey said in retaliation of her wanting to meet the bird. He didn't want Valentine harming anybody but him.

That's a long name he thought to himself. But if that's what she wants to be called, so be it. Then there came the handshake...had he just given her his poop-covered hand o_O?!? and was she honored and blessed by it O_o?!?

She wasn't part house-elf was she?(first the bowing, then the handshake). She's taller than he is...just slightly.

Oh perfect, Valentine came swooping down and landed rather hard on Oakey's shoulder. He was still holding the rubber mouse in his beak that Oakey gave a moment ago. Valentine pecked Oakey on the ear then looked back at the girl as if he were saying why haven't you introduced me!?

Oh well it couldn't be helped. Zaradaniellezaragriffiths that was a mouth-full. This is Valentine the Jerk Owl. *Peck,Peck* OW! I mean the elegant and stunning Eagle Owl

"Ohh, just call me Zara," she said, smiling. Yeah, her full name was too...full.

Then an owl came and landed on Oakey's shoulder. OOHHHH. Was that his owl? Of course it is. It couldn't be some other owl right? "Hai there Valentine." She was about to pet the owl, but realized that her hand was covered with its poop. She switched hands and used her clean hand instead and stroked its feathers. "Hello," she continued on petting the owl. Aww, this made her miss Eirwen. Really where was she?

Chuckling a bit, Zara grinned at Oakey. "Stunning indeed," she nodded. Was Valentine a girl or a boy? Judging by the name it seemed a girl, but she really can't be sure. Should she ask? "She..or he is a very majestic owl," well it was true. Except for the fact that she..or he has actually pooped on her/his master's head.

"Is it okay if I go visit my owl too? Just a couple of minutes, I'll be back here in a heartbeat," Zara said. She really missed Eirwen.

Oh! I guess Valentine was a girly name, good he deserves it. He gave Valentine a sinister look but the owl had caught on and pecked him again!

She's a boy Oakey couldn't help but say this but Valentine didn't like it *PECK*PECK*PECK*
OW!OW!OW! He's a Boy! He's a Boy!

Oh! your owl sure go ahead!
*PECK*
GAH! WHAT NOW!
*PECK*
JERK!
*PECK*
JERK!
*PECK*
etc...

ooc...this will go on for a while. They have such a lovely relationship.

She's a boy.. Zara chuckled a bit but stopped immediately as the owl kept on, er, pecking on the Hufflepuff. Uh oh, not good. "Erm, any idea how he'd stop? I'm sooo sorry for asking the question. Really, I'm sorry," she kept on bowing in apology. Stupid Zara, why did you have to ask it now? She was pouting a bit, but seeing as this wouldn't really help and probably Oakey'd feel bad, she stopped too.

She bit her lip instead, searching frantically for something to do that can help.

No No It's Fine.
*PECK*
He did this the last time too.
*PECK*
He'll stop in about an hour
*PECK*
I just need to learn to not insult him
*PECK*
He's very sensitive
*PECK*PECK*PECK*
OW!OW!
I mean he's Emotionless
*PECK*
WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO SAY!
...
...
See he stopped
*PECK*

Sorry as she was for the pecking that Oakey was receiving from his own owl, Zara couldn't help but chuckle a bit. This time the bit her lip so as not to laugh. "I think you shouldn't speak, if that helps," she said, face smiling, still trying to stop laughing.

Okay now she was serious, she tried searching for a solution to the owl's owner-pecking when suddenly Eirwen came flying towards her. Immediately, Zara's face was all smiles as she held out her hand for Eirwen to land on. "Ohh you're here! I'm so sorry I haven't come sooner," she told her owl, using her other hand to stroke it. She had missed her beautiful snowy owl for such a while. Remembering that they had an audience, she faced Oakey and Valentine, and grinned, "This is Eirwen, my friend. I mean, my owl."

Reaching in her pockets, she took out some owl treats and on her palm, they now lay as Eirwen began to feed on them.

Valentine had stopped his eyes seemed to be transfixed on the snowy owl perched on Zaradaniellezaragryffiths' hand. Oakey also starred a bit. Valentine released himself from Oakey. and flew over to the Gryffindor landing on her shoulder.

Valentine didn't seem to care that he had intruded on the two girls. At least he thought her owl was a girl...it made sense to Oakey.

Oakey stood up and put a fist into the palm of his other hand. Valentine had fallen in love at first sight of Eirwen.

Awww Wittle Vawentine is in love.

Oakey should have listened to Zaradaniellezaragryffith it's probably better to stay quiet.

Valentine flew right back over pecked Oakey on the head then flew back to Zaradaniellezaragryffiths' shoulder.

Ow!

Whoah! Zara's eyes widened a bit and blinked several times as she realized that there were two owls on her. What? Was it because she had food? Nah, there was food everywhere. Is there something special about the owl treats on her palm? It didn't seem so since Valentine wasn't really feeding on them. He was just there..on her shoulder. She looked at Oakey, searching for some kind of message as to what she would do. Stay calm, Zara. Yes, just let things happen and don't move. Ever.

Then Oakey spoke again. Zara chuckled a bit as Valentine went back to his head and pecked it. Wait? Did he say love? Zara blinked in amusement, wow. Well, it was better than speaking. Don't want Valentine to go pecking on her next. Then Valentine went back on her shoulder. All the time Eirwen took a look at the other owl on Zara's shoulder, then went back to eating the owl treats. After she was done eating, she looked at Valentine. Then at Zara. And finally at Oakey...whose head was still with that--well you know what it is.

Zara smiled and talked to Eirwen, "Eirwen, this is Valentine here. Go say hi to him." Eirwen tilted her head a bit to the left as she looked at Valentine. Then switched and tilted to the right next after a few seconds of staring. She seemed to be..observing? Oh well, who knew how owls communicated anyway?

Zara turned to Oakey and smiled. "Well, well, well. What is it we have here?" She said, referring to the two owls who seemed to enjoy making Zara as a stand. Really, they can go fly somewhere else and talk now. Zara needed a bathe. Yeah she had to shower now. She looked at her shoulder then at her hand where the owls were in hopes of understanding what exchange was happening between the two.

When Eirwen tilted her head left then right Valentine did the same.
when Zaradaniellezaragryffiths commented on the love birds Valentine hadn't pecked at her.

Oakey laughed a little at how funny Zaradaniellezaragryffiths looked as an owl stand.

Guess he's a chivalrous owl Oakey said, Zara, maybe we should leave them be. We need to get cleaned up. referring to the poop they were covered in.

*ahem* Griffiths. *ahem*

Zara sighed, when were these owls planning to find another place to meet and do something. They just can't stare at each other like this all day while they were on Zara.

"I wish I could do that, Oakey. They won't leave me," she complained. Zara really liked the idea of a hot bath or shower maybe. But these owls think she must be some kind of little owl stand.

She began to move her arm a bit, "Eirwen, it was nice to see you. But I think you should go meet your new friend somewhere else. And NOT on ME." She smiled though she emphasized the words very clearly hoping she'd understand. The owl didn't move an inch at all. She was still staring.

GAHHHHHHHHH. Someone save Zara. Now. Looking at Oakey, "I told you so. Maybe if you could get Valentine off me?" But Zara could see it now. Lots of pulling the owl away from her shoulder and its feet clinging on to her clothes. "Or maybe not."

She was still wearing her uniform. No need to send Eirwen back home to ask for a spare uniform since this one got ripped by an owl. Nuh-uh. No way.

Kimalia walked into the Owlery to deliver her letter for her brother, Dennis. Her first walk in came with an unpleasant smell of Owl droppings, but that vanished when she looked at all the Owls surrounding her. "Hmm, I don't have one of my own, I should ask for one next term." She walked up a relatively young looking owl. "Hello." She reached out to pet it only for it to try to peck at her finger. "Woah there, I won't hurt you." She said gently until it lost it's glare. Assuming it was safe to touch, she ran her fingers through it's soft feathers. "I'm new at this, so I'm going to try my best here." She saw it lift it's leg to allow her to attach the letter. "It's to my brother, Dennis Fanster in Canada." She smiled at the owl once it's face took one of concentration. "Take care and go the safest way." She watched it soar away from her. She didn't know the owl's name, but she felt an attachment to it. Whoever it's owner is was very lucky.

Adrianna smiled and strolled in and immediately spotted her owl, Ria. "Hey, girl" she said as the reddish-brown owl landed on her arm. Adrianna's neon orange-painted nails scratched Ria's head lightly.

Selina ran up the stairs to the owlery to met Hermes. She had to get a post to her father as soon as possible. She knew he was in training for the season, but this was important. Aung Jennette had been awol for a few weeks and she needed to talk to her, "Hermes!" The tawny owl flew down and met her hand.

Adrianna stroked an owl and turned at the sound of an unfamiliar voice. She stepped up and smiled. "Hi, I'm Adrianna, second year Slytherin" she said, offering her owl-free hand to the girl.

Selina was mid attaching her letter to Hermes' leg when she heard a voice across the way in the owlery call to her. She turned around to see the source of the voice and noticed that it was a girl who looked around her age. Smiling warmly at the girl she called across the room, "Selina Skylar, Second Year Gryffindor. Pleasure to meet you."

AH OH UMM! RIGHT GET Valentine off of Zaradaniellezaragriffiths.
What would work should he insult Valentine again, no not after he was happy meeting the girl of his dreams. Oakey looked to the floor and saw that Valentine had dropped the rubber mouse that Oakey had gotten him a moment ago. Oakey grabbed it and then proceeded to squeeze it.

The tiny rubber mouse started to make squeeking noises with each grip that Oakey tightened on it. Valentine had adverted his attention to the mouse and darted over to Oakey.

Oakey ducked and threw the toy into the air where Valentine seized it and perched himself on a post.

Sorry about that Zara Oakey apologized.

Georgiana made her way to the Owlery, carrying a letter on her left hand. A letter for Rachel, her sister. That basically said how was everyone, that she missed all of them and other stuff. She finally reached the Owlery, looking around for her owl until she finally spotted him. "There you are!" she said grinning, as her owl flew towards her and sat on her arm. She petted him and said "How's my cute Noel?" she said and took a treat from her robes "Here you go!". "Good boy" she gave him a kiss on the head. What? she loved her owl "Now, take this to Rachel and have a safe trip" she ordered him. Noel hooted and took the letter, he opened his wings and flew away.

Hayley hurriedly went up to the Owlery to meet Tawny, oh has she longed to see him. When she arrived, she look around searching for her owl... Though it didn't work cause mostly all the owls look the same. "Taaaaawnnyyyy...?" No response.. Hmm...

Rose walked up to the Owlery and went to look for Hazel... 'Hello, girl!' Rose cooed as she walked up to her. Hazel nipped her affectionally. 'You got back from your delivery then, alright!' Rose smoothed her owl, then left. 'Bye, Hazel!'

She watched as Oakey picked up that rubber mouse from the floor, it probably belonged to Valentine. Next thing she knew, Valentine was off her shoulder, rubber mouse in its mouth and Eirwen flying around. Okay, she was free. "Nice thinking, Oakey," she smiled gratefully. Alright, time for a bath. "Think we should leave 'em alone?"

If there was one place Brielle could spend hours in, it was the owlery--aside from the library, that is. "Havelock!" she shouted in glee as soon as she stepped into the room. She spotted him immediately, the bright yellow feathers that almost glittered when the sun shone on them. "How've you been, boy?" she whispered, as he flew down to her shoulder. She was answered by his affectionate nip.

"You misse--" a loud ruffle of feathers from her right turned Brielle's head and she saw another owl looking down. It wasn't looking at her though, but it's sharp eyes were concentrated to another girl who seemed to be looking for her... owl? "Hey there, is there anything wrong?" she smiled, approaching the black haired girl.

That would be a marvelous idea Oakey said to Zaradaniellezaragriffiths.

Oakey put his (non-poop covered) hand out to her Come on then, we need to get cleaned up