That er, thing, was impressive! And, it could talk! Raising her hand, she suggested. "Well, maybe Mr. um, Henry, is the lake's representative. He can speak english, and the merpeople and other creatures can't right? So he could be their spokes person, letting us on land know if they need anything in the lake."

DIDTHEGIANTSQUIDJUSTTALKED?

He couldn't believe his ear. The Giant Squid just talked. He never know that creature can talk. No one ever mentioned it to him. Messer looked around the class and saw most students have the same shock expression like he was so that mean he was not alone.

He raised his hand up in the air "Since they share the same house maybe they're come up with an agreement to respect each other in order to maintain environmental balance in the lake."

Whaaat? The squid it.. it talked!

Desiree was in shock, her mouth might even have been hanging open slightly. She rubbed her eyes making sure it was really Mr. Henry. It was. Since when did squids talk? even giant magical pink ones.. That was definitely something you didn't see every day.. I mean how did he even learn how to talk??

She was still trying to wrap her mid around a talking squid.. but Desiree giggled when the squid knocked the Professor in the back of the head, he seemed kindof friendly, you know if you could call a giant talking squid friendly..

She thought about the question and listened to a few other students answers while adding a line to her notes, struggling a little without a desk.

She raised her hand not quite sure what she was going to say, but deciding to just go with it, "I think it could be a lot like what some people said, Mr. Henry is like their leader.. It could almost be like a whole underwater government." well their version of a government anyway, "He protects them and they all work together for food, and they all look for him to guidance..?" or something like that.

It made sense, it was either that or he ate everyone else, he was the top of the food chain after all. But Desiree didn't like that idea.. she liked to think he was a friendly squid.

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Eino waved enthusiastically as the giant squid popped up to the surface, completely unaware that the giant squid had spoken. He had never doubted that it couldn't anyway, so he wasn't surprised. A sudden question popped in Eino's head, but he hesitated to raise his arm because the professor was speaking. By the time the man concluded his speech, Eino was torn between replying to his question or ask his previous question. He would do both.

"Professor," Eino began after raising his hand high in the air and receiving permission to speak, "Sir Bartholomew Henry doesn't appear to be a harmful creature, since it has a track record of helping students who fall in the lake. According to those actions, I would suspect he is generally a docile and mild creature, with no intent to harm other creatures, other than to fill his belly with succulent fishes."

The boy paused for air, then proceeded. "But... then, does this make him a candidate for the 'being' classification? Professor Scabior explained that the classification is based on the creature's or being's intelligence and their ability to understand and follow our laws. Sir Bartholomew Henry can speak, so that puts him at some level of intelligence. However, this shouldn't be enough because Sphinxes can also speak. The difference between them is that Sir Bartholomew Henry is not hostile towards people, as Sphinxes are known to be. In addition to that, he does, I supposed, as much as a giant squid can, follow our laws. He doesn't expose himself to muggles, for example, and he doesn't seem dangerous to anyone. So, what prevents him from being categorized as a being?" He would understand if the squid couldn't speak, he supposed. Plus, didn't hags eat children? They were even more dangerous than Sir Bartholomew Henry!

"He's not a harmful creature, that's right," Williamson agreed with the student who raised his hand. Still didn't know the albino-like kid's name though. "This DOES make him a candidate for the 'being' classification, as Da--- Professor Scabior said, EXCELLENT point!" he nearly applauded for the boy right then and there.

But. "The real question is: Does Bartholomew Henry WANT the classification of 'being,' since both merpeople and centaurs have refused it in the past? And what's more, are the rumors that Mr. Henry is actually Godric Gryffindor in animagus form true?"

He winked at the students and turned toward the Giant Squid, bowing deeply toward him. "What are your thoughts on these questions, Sir Squid?"

After listening attentively to the professor, Eino gasped and changed his blank stare to a slightly more alarmed one. "How very rude of me!" Eino exclaimed in response to Professor Williamson's elaboration on the matter. "I do apologize for the lack of consideration, Sir Bartholomew Henry, sir." The boy said apologetically at the the squid, hoping that wouldn't hinder his chances to collect a sample of his ink in order to study its potential magical properties. All in good time. Eino didn't believe the Godric Gryffindor rumor, but he turned all of his attention to the giant squid, eager to hear what he had to say about his own classification.

Alyssa heard what the Professor had to say and wondered what Mr. Henry would prefer his classification to be. She was surprised when the Professor raised the rumor about the fact that Mr. Henry could possibly be Godric Gryffindor in animagus form. She had heard that rumor before but didn't dare ask it out loud. It definitely would be interesting to hear whether Mr. Henry was indeed one of the great founders of Hogwarts.

Bartholomew Henry took it upon himself to directly answer all the students who were addressing him, either directly or indirectly. He would have preferred the former, but did not mind the latter. This was a school of education after all, yes?

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Kurumi jumped and waved at the Giant Squid when he spoke up again. Merlin, she didn't know he could do that! Brilliant.

Seriously...could she hug him? Please?

"Are you...their leader? Sort of like the president of the Black Lake?" she asked him directly, her hand high in the air. Because that would be super neat! Her other idea was that he ate them...but she didn't want to think about that.

"No." The squid flicked a tentacle in annoyance. "They do not have elections down below. They are autocratic."

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Did that squid just talk! How could a squid talk. I mean if it was by magic then he could understand. He thought to himself what in the world is going on here. Was it charmed or something? "They interact with with the giant squid by not attacking him." He didn't know what to say! He thought that might be it. Well it was worth a shot.

"They do not attack me because they respect me," he informed the Huffler. "Or they fear me." As they should.

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Points off of Gryffindor and Ravenclaw? Selena definitely liked that. Selena smirked at that however, there was a voice. SQUID. SQUID. SPEAKS. WHAT?! What was the world coming to?! Since when did the Giant Squid... talk?! When did it even start surfacing anyways because it seemed like every time Sel went looking for it, the squid was never around. She giggled as the squid smacked the professor though, and quickly silenced herself - what if the professor took points off from Slytherin for her laughing at him?! That would just be bad.

"They live together, so maybe they all work together somehow? And all creatures are connected some way by like... a food web... so maybe Mister Squid eats some of them?" Selena offered. It would make sense. Or maybe the Giant Squid... ate... students?!

"The food chain is a part of every ecosystem, yes, but I do not have a taste of dark creatures or sentient beings, Miss Slytherin." Bartholomew Henry's tone was stern as he stared at the girl with his giant squiddy eyes.

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Just a bit after she had given her answer, the Giant Squid suddenly appeared.

And..And it..talked?!

O__________________o

Was it just her imagination? No, clearly it wasn't.. Because now, their Care of Magical Creatures was entertaining that question. And poor Professor, the Mr. Henry literally smacked him in the back of his head.

Raising her hand once more, she answered. "Errr--maybe they interact with it," she looked at the Giant Squid, "By err--gestures?" Don't they all like have some kind of communication means to understand each other. "And just by..respecting each other's rights." The question was, did they even have rights?

"We respect each other and our territories. Yes." Ravenclaw. Figured.

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Sierra smirked in amusement. Those tentacles--they were an interesting thing to have, yup. She wondered if the squid would smack a few people for her, too, if she asked nicely. What was his name again? Bart? Barty? Hey, you! Not knowing how to address him, and figuring 'Squid' wouldn't come across the right way, she just cleared her throat and looked in his direction.

"Do you get to smack them around them, too?" she asked the squid. You know, here a smack, there a smack, everywhere a smack, smack? "I've heard that you've saved a few people from this lake--so do you save them from the grindylows and merpeople? Do they listen to you, hmm?" Are you 'THE MAN' when it comes to this lake, Mr. Squid?! "Or, maybe you just all interact together in some way..."

The squid let out a low chuckle that sounded like wet feet squishing into soft carpet at this one's answer. "If they are not getting along or are causing problems for the rest of the lake, yes, I do occasionally act as a peacekeeper." If he could smile, he would be smiling right now. "They do listen to me."

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Of all his interactions and knowledge concerning the giant squid, never had a TALKING giant squid entered his mind. And to slap Professor Williamson? That squid's got guts! Punny!

Keefer raised both hands. Unsure of if he should address the squid or the human, he just spoke generically. "Well, squids are awesome creatures, large and powerful. So I would assume that smaller creatures like grindylows and lobalugs would live in fear and reverence." So what if he was sorta buttering up the squid? He didn't want to get slapped in the head. "The Merpeople, as intelligent Beings, would likely have formed a peaceable relationship. At least, that's what I would do. Both parties can be beneficial to the other somehow, I'm sure."

"Correct!" Except on one thing. "Merpeople are, according to the Ministry, still beasts. Do not forget."

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Well, well, well.. First Ravenclaw and Gryffindor got more points taken away, then her along with other students got praised for their answers, and now.. There was Professor Williamson soaking head to toe with his clothes hugging him. Kimalia couldn't stop the rare blush creeping on her and had to stare back at the overly friendly Squid.

"Well, since they share the same home area, I can imagine they make compromises." Then she tilted her head in wonder, "Is er, Mr.Henry- Hopefully that was the Squid's name, if not, oops. Just don't slap poor Kimalia! "like the king of the lake? Making negotiations and stuff with them?" It was a thought.

"I do rule the lake," the Squid allowed a note of pride to color his low, dulcet tones. "But I am not a negotiator." He was far above such a simple human role.

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Pam beamed at the Squid excitedly. "Are you some sort of translator? Can you communicate with both underwater creatures, and those on land?" If so, that would be epicly neat. She would love to be able to talk to some merpeople.

"I am NOT a translator!" How offensive! Barty started creeping back into the depths of the lake upon hearing this rude child's answer.

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Sophie's eyes opened wide again and she gave her biggest smile at the Giant Squid. It was sooo pretty and cool!

"Is he their King?!?!" she was so excited! "He SOULD be their king, if he's not!" Sophie really liked the Squid. It was really awesome!

"Thank you," he murmured softly, halting his retreat.

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Eino waved enthusiastically as the giant squid popped up to the surface, completely unaware that the giant squid had spoken. He had never doubted that it couldn't anyway, so he wasn't surprised. A sudden question popped in Eino's head, but he hesitated to raise his arm because the professor was speaking. By the time the man concluded his speech, Eino was torn between replying to his question or ask his previous question. He would do both.

"Professor," Eino began after raising his hand high in the air and receiving permission to speak, "Sir Bartholomew Henry doesn't appear to be a harmful creature, since it has a track record of helping students who fall in the lake. According to those actions, I would suspect he is generally a docile and mild creature, with no intent to harm other creatures, other than to fill his belly with succulent fishes."

The boy paused for air, then proceeded. "But... then, does this make him a candidate for the 'being' classification? Professor Scabior explained that the classification is based on the creature's or being's intelligence and their ability to understand and follow our laws. Sir Bartholomew Henry can speak, so that puts him at some level of intelligence. However, this shouldn't be enough because Sphinxes can also speak. The difference between them is that Sir Bartholomew Henry is not hostile towards people, as Sphinxes are known to be. In addition to that, he does, I supposed, as much as a giant squid can, follow our laws. He doesn't expose himself to muggles, for example, and he doesn't seem dangerous to anyone. So, what prevents him from being categorized as a being?" He would understand if the squid couldn't speak, he supposed. Plus, didn't hags eat children? They were even more dangerous than Sir Bartholomew Henry!

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"He's not a harmful creature, that's right," Williamson agreed with the student who raised his hand. Still didn't know the albino-like kid's name though. "This DOES make him a candidate for the 'being' classification, as Da--- Professor Scabior said, EXCELLENT point!" he nearly applauded for the boy right then and there.

But. "The real question is: Does Bartholomew Henry WANT the classification of 'being,' since both merpeople and centaurs have refused it in the past? And what's more, are the rumors that Mr. Henry is actually Godric Gryffindor in animagus form true?"

He winked at the students and turned toward the Giant Squid, bowing deeply toward him. "What are your thoughts on these questions, Sir Squid?"

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After listening attentively to the professor, Eino gasped and changed his blank stare to a slightly more alarmed one. "How very rude of me!" Eino exclaimed in response to Professor Williamson's elaboration on the matter. "I do apologize for the lack of consideration, Sir Bartholomew Henry, sir." The boy said apologetically at the the squid, hoping that wouldn't hinder his chances to collect a sample of his ink in order to study its potential magical properties. All in good time. Eino didn't believe the Godric Gryffindor rumor, but he turned all of his attention to the giant squid, eager to hear what he had to say about his own classification.

"I do not want the classification of 'being'," stated Bartholomew Henry. "For I am and never was a being." The Willy Boy got another flick to the head, though the Ravenclaw received a tentacle salute. "Apology accepted."

He moved a tentacle in a motion like a whip and gently cracked the History of Magic man on the rear. "Everett. Pay attention and tell the students how I came to live in this lake."

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Alyssa thought for awhile, still rubbing the place where the tentacle had hit her on the head before she raised her hand. "Professor AND Mr. Henry, I would believe that because of his large size, and because chances are he is the oldest and wisest creature in the lake, that the merpeople, grindylows, lobalugs and all the other residents of the lake, respect him, and have made a pact not to attack or hurt him, despite that the fact that he is very harmful and wouldn't hurt anyone."

"I am the oldest and wisest creature in the lake," the squid agreed proudly. "Well said!"

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O______O

Who knew the squid could talk!? That was brand new information! And did he just smack the CoMC professor?! Okay then…

Sky didn't know rather to address the professor or the squid, so she just stated her answer. "Maybe there's a hierarchy? Like, Mr. Henry here is the most important creature, so gets first choice of food, then the merpeople, then the grindylows, and the lobalugs." Maybe not the correct answer, but maybe it'd keep her from being smacked…

"Yes......yes there is a hierarchy...." The squid's tone reeked of smugness.

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Kennedy's eyes widened and he took a step back when Mr. Henry the squid spoke. That was wicked COOL! Who taught him to talk? Did he read books too? That would be awesome!

He turned his attention back to the professor when he got smacked spoke. After thinking about the question he raised his hand and voiced the only thing he could up with that was a biiiiit logical. "They probably interact by following a sort of treaty." Not written of course, the paper would just dissolve under water. "Like Mr. Henry doesn't eat them and they don't harm him in return?" Something like that.

"Not a treaty in your human sense of the word, but yes, something like that." A natural understanding of sorts.

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OMGTHESQUIDTALKED!!!

Hades startled when the giant squid suddenly talked. He understood that merpeople and centaurs can talk human language, but a giant squid? If it was any smaller, it could've been his dinner! And his dinner had never been able to talk. On the second thought, messing around with it seemed like a bad idea. He made a mental note of 'not to be messed with' list.

"Did you save people from grindylows and merpeople?" he asked the gigantic creature. If it didn't, he'd forget his plan to swim in the Black Lake. Hades didn't want to die before he graduated.

"I do...when I see them," Bartholomew admitted, not certain if the students were aware of how deep he liked to stay submerged usually.

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The Giant Squid could talk?! Adam just thought it was a Giant Squid floating in the lake. But the fact that the Giant Squid could take was outstanding.

"Maybe they have some sort of agreement.The Giant Squid could protect the other smaller creatures from the more dangerous ones and in return a pact is made. Smaller creatures retrieve Mr. Henry food to eat." Though that kind of made the Squid sound like the boss of them all.

"No agreement. There are no creatures with that lake that are a threat to me."

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That er, thing, was impressive! And, it could talk! Raising her hand, she suggested. "Well, maybe Mr. um, Henry, is the lake's representative. He can speak english, and the merpeople and other creatures can't right? So he could be their spokes person, letting us on land know if they need anything in the lake."

"I am not a spokesperson, a translator, a representative, or anything of the kind." When was Hogwarts going to accept this? "I am me and I live by my own rules."

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DIDTHEGIANTSQUIDJUSTTALKED?

He couldn't believe his ear. The Giant Squid just talked. He never know that creature can talk. No one ever mentioned it to him. Messer looked around the class and saw most students have the same shock expression like he was so that mean he was not alone.

He raised his hand up in the air "Since they share the same house maybe they're come up with an agreement to respect each other in order to maintain environmental balance in the lake."

"Yes. Very good." Good job, young Huffler.

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She raised her hand not quite sure what she was going to say, but deciding to just go with it, "I think it could be a lot like what some people said, Mr. Henry is like their leader.. It could almost be like a whole underwater government." well their version of a government anyway, "He protects them and they all work together for food, and they all look for him to guidance..?" or something like that.

"I am not their leader. We still compete for food sources although in times of trouble...." he flicked a tentacle out dramatically, "I have been looked to for leadership."



Whilst waiting for Everett to tell his story, Barty sank down into the depths of the lake a bit more, though he was still very visible to the class. "Any other questions for me, children?" he threw out. Might as well get those over with.

Eino returned the salute. Though Bartholomew's words were confusing, and left Eino unsatisfied, he didn't impose on the giant squid's kindness and good nature. Plus, he was growing a little worried and didn't wish to keep Bartholomew's tentacles out of water for too long. He heard that could cause them to dry and wither. "Thank you very much, Sir Bartholomew Henry." He responded with a firm nod. It was only then that Eino realized he shared a name with the squid, which would definitely make easier toremember it. After making a few notes on his parchment, Eino turned his attention to Professor Scabior, who was going to turn class-time into story-time! Or else he might get smacked by a tentacle again.

Justin watched in amazement and when he got through the confusing statement he said, " Much is said in a rumor , Sir, but little is ever to be found factual." then he bowed to Mr. Henry and sat back down. So many interesting things this term....Far more interesting than last term that was for sure.

Whoa. It was weird having a squid talk in a lesson but what's more weird was that it was helping the Professors in delivering out the lesson. Eino though seems to enjoy his conversation with the Giant Squid, but she was a bit..scared of the creature.

Normally if she'd see an animal, she'd go all enthusiastic. But the Squid was just too big. Sending freaking chills all over her spine especially when its voice would boom all over the Lake.

When the Giant Squid urged them to ask him more question, Beezus raised her right hand. "Errr--Mr. Henry sir, I was just w-wondering, are you the only squid in the lake?" Or were there a whole lot others? If so, then does that mean the Giant Squid had a family?

"OHMYGOSHTHAT'SSOCOOL!!" Sophie thought extreeemelly excited! The pretty Giant Squid had just spoken to her! Her eyes were shining and she still had her biggest smile on her face.

"No, sir! No questions." she said with her eyes fixed on him. "You're so... so...!!" she couldn't finish her sentence. She was so fascinated by that sight that couldn't think of anything else, so she just stared at him amazed.

Daichi's bored expression faded in to a curious look as he watched the Squid smack a tentacle against the Professor's back. The Slytherin couldn't control himself and let out a high pitched laugh when he saw it.

He had known there was a Giant Squid in the Lake from stories by his older brother, but that it could talk! He didn't know until now. His mouth fell open in amazement when the squid talked and answered the students questions. Raising his arm high in the air, Daichi's eyes seemed to twinkle as he waved it around. "Mr. Henry Squiddy sir~?" he asked as he thought of a question. And when he got one he couldn't help himself....

"Can i have you as a pet? pleeeeeaaase~?" BECAUSE HE WAS SO ADORABLE~!! and having a pet squid.. how cool was that?! he wasn't as adorable as the duckies in the pond though

Laura looked at the Giant Squid and decided to ask the one question that was on her mind, raising her hand she smiled. "Who's more important Mr Squid, you or a Professor?" Well the Squid was a Giant right.

Still a little red in the cheeks, Nessie looked up at Professor Williamson again. He was so good looking, and she still counldn't help herself. Either way there wasn't a chance she wanted to make a fool of herself again and so she turned to the squid and decided to focus on it instead.

When the squid started TALKING!! Nessie's mouth opened in shock, she eyed the giant squid that COULD TALK!!! It was madness!! Since when did squids talk??? She didn't say a word, she was just a little bit too shocked it was just so awesome. "Um..um.." she said a little hesitantly trying to get any words out of her mouth. She wanted to talk to the squid it would probably be the only opportunity she ever got to do so, and she didn't want to miss out. "You..can..ta..lk?" she asked still staring at it, like she had never seen something so unbelievable before.

Now peoplewere talking about how the squid RULED the lake?? Honestly? Of all things they got a giant squid to rule the lake, why didn't they get like a merperson? or something like that, but still this squid was really awesome, or at least Nessie thought so. "Your very cool..um Mr. Giant squid." she hadn't heard what the other kids had been calling him and so she didn't know what he's name was. He wouldn't mind if she called him Mr. Giant squid right?

Hannah had known about the giant squid sure, but he talked?? She knew she was magical of course coming from a long line of pureblood wizards, but she still had to blink a couple of times to make sure that she was seeing correctly. Did she have questions sure she had a million questions. "How do you feel about wizards?" She knows that some magical creatures have some not so great opinions about wizards and she was curious about he felt about the subject.

Any question for the giant squid? O.o Nope. Excuse her but Louisa wouldn't ask knowledge from... something who doesn't have a license. It was not... right. Her mind couldn't just... process it. Even if they were learning about... him.

The girl merely wrote down few notes from the other's questions and waited for the PROFESSOR to say something.

Jezzabelle just watched as some of her housemate freaked out in amazement as Mr. Henry talked when he asked if there were anymore questions Jezz took her chance. "Excuse me sir...Do you prefer to be called Bartholomew or Mr. Henry or something else maybe?" She was very curious. So very curious. Plus who knows, this might be her only chance to talk to him. "Because I feel like we've labeled you as The Giant Squid but you do have a name and therefore you must have a preference." Seemed logical, yes?

“I have one!” Daisy said shooting her hand up into the air. Funny, she and Tennesse had been discussing the great and wonderful Giant Squid at the welcome feast. She couldn’t let the opportunity pass without tossing out the question that she and her friend had been discussing. “You’re quite graceful, Mr. Henry,” Sse smiled and bounced a bit on her feet. “Do you happen to know how to tap dance?” Now, most people would think that one required feet to tap-dance, but Daisy waved the thought away. If any creature could do it, the Squid could.

Sierra smiled, actually smiled, at the sound of the squid's laughter. It sounded sort of funny, like he was being smothered by a sponge or something. For all she knew, with a body like that, he very could be. He seemed to be taking it well, though.

So he did get to smack the others around! He was just saying so in a nice, polite way. She just bet he used all those tentacles to act LIKE A BOSS when it came to this lake. "Oh, really? So what do you do when there's an argument?" she asked, curious as to how he handled things. Oh, yeah--Sierra Greingoth was taking notes on this.

Quentin looked up from her note taking when he asked if there were any more questions, she raised her hand uncertainly, she had never spoke to a squid before- much less a giant one, "Sir, how is it you're able to speak?" she realized how rude that sounded, "Oh, not that it's a bad thing I was just wondering since it's not exactly natural, not that you're unnatural..." she trailed off. How did she always managing to screw up?

She didn't really know anything about merpeople, why bothering answering right? Besides, she didn't want to risk losing points in case she spewed out total nonsense. Slytherin was already so far behind..and it's only the beginning of the term!

Then professor Williamson started talking about why merpeople were classified as beasts - which in her opinion seemed totally unfair. After all, they are half human too...sort of? Thankfully, before she could ask for some sort of clarification, Professor Scabior stepped in. As he spoke, she scribbled answers into her piece of paper, occasionally dipping her quill back into the inkwell that she placed on the ground.


What questions for the squid? As in the giant pink squid? He was kidding, right? But then, before she could object or anything, her classmates had started asking the squid questions and he started talking...

WHAT IN THE NAME OF MERLIN?!

Talking squid. That was just freaky.

and yet, she couldn't help but join the mass of students that were asking. After all, it wasn't everyday that you see a giant talking squid and she wanted to seize the opportunity.

"Uh, Mr. Giant Squid, Sir?" She began, unsure on how to address him. "How did you even into Hogwarts lake exactly?" She asked, wasn't the lake a closed body of water? What would a squid - which she thought was a salt water animal - be doing in the middle of the lake?

Tennessee couldn't help but gaze at Mr. Henry. He is definitely one cool giant squid, she wondered how would their neighbors react if he had one as a pet. She wasn't gonna ask anything to the creature for she was already busy listening to those who have been talking and asking questions.

About the point of Mr. Henry being Godric Gryffindor, Oh my Gosh. Tell me about that one, she thought in amusement as she looked at the creature. Just when out of nowhere she heard Daisy utter a question. She never thought her friend would ask that thing. Tap dance? Certainly, that would be awesome. She just thought people would want to see it, "Oh and Mr. Henry could we see how you do it?" she asked grinning and nodding at the squid. She hoped their Professor wouldn't mind at all.

charlotte was glad lessons were outside as she was always pale

So it couldn't.. Harm anyone... G-good information, to know for future refferance at the lake... Oh well okay she really much prefered the Proffeser talk to the giant squid and not herself, she emm wouldn't know what to ask... It seemed a bit weird though asking a giant squid a question about it's habitate like right there it 'replied' weird... But lots of them talked but the were creatures she'd never seen before but she had seen a normal squid before so looking at this fellow was quite bicular



W-well what exactly would you supposidly ask a Giant Squid other than WOOOAAAH? she just.. smiled at him instead, It would be better that way

Salima just sat there and stared for a while. She was surprised to hear the giant squid talk for once. 'Any questions?' She thought to herself. Salima sat there in silence for a while before she opened her mouth, turned to the giant squid and asked 'How long have you lived in this lake for? And by that I mean were you born or brought here? And if you were brought here, by whom?' Salima wasn't sure if the question had already been asked she was a bit preocupied with the fact that the squid could move his mouth and words could come out.