Tora smiled a little bit when Professor Bellaire invited her into her office. That meant that she would listen and help, right? But it was best not to get arrogant; it was possible the the professor had only invited her in to explain to her why she couldn't become an animagus.

As she entered the office, she noticed just how clean it was and made a mental note to be extra careful not to mess anything up. Even the comfy looking chair she was offered should be treated with care. She sat gingerly, not on the edge, for that made her look nervous, but squarely in the center of the chair. She needed to look somewhat confident that she could do this if she was ever to convince Professor Bellaire to help her.

She folded her hands in her lap, checked her posture, and looked up at the professor, waiting for her to say something.

Professor Bellaire sat on the edge of her desk with her arms folded and she took in the child in front of her. Because she was a child in all honesty and may very well be way too young to even attempt to perform such an advanced transfiguration spell.

"Have you done extensive research on animagus Miss Gallaway? Do you understand the implications if you get this spell wrong? And most importantly have you gotten permission from your parents?"

"I have done as much research as I can. Like I know that I wouldn't choose the animal, and that I would need to be registered. I also know it takes a very long time and that it is really tough to do, which is why I want to start now. I couldn't find enough information really on how to go about the process, which is why I was wondering if you could help me." She said, still sitting with her best posture and with a determined glint in her eye.

"I understand it is dangerous, but all magic can be dangerous and I'm not afraid. Especially if you are there to supervise and make sure I am doing everything right."

You're more often hurt by hesitation than by what you were hesitating to do. Tora didn't know if her motto applied here since plenty of people had tried and failed to become an Animagus, but she knew she would regret not trying. She knew she could do it if she worked at it.

"Good point," she said when Professor Bellaire brought up parental permission. "My grandmother, Genna Taveras, who is my guardian told me that if I researched and I truly wanted to become one, she wouldn't and couldn't stop me. But she did tell me that I needed to get help, otherwise it is too dangerous." She nodded once to confirm all that she just said. Her bag sat at her feet holding her notes on Animagi and reasons why she wanted to become one. She was prepared for anything.[/color]

Professor Bellaire gracefully eased herself off the desk and looked down at the young girl in front of her. Well if nothing she certainly had moxie and she wasn't a bad student either so she wouldn't get a firm automatic no that others perhaps would have gotten.

"Well you obviously did some reading..but I'm unconvinced that you truly understand the dangers of such a transformation." She moved to sit down behind her well polished mahogany desk and ran her finger on her calender.

"Very well, if you are serious about animagus training and you're still bent on it after this week is over we'll begin training...GRANTED I receive a written and signed permission slip from your gaurdian."

"Is there anything else?"

She was serious all right. "Yes Professor. I'll send an owl to Gram... my grandmother tonight." she couldn't help a grin shoot across her face. Though she kept her composure. "Thank you Professor, and I'll see you next week then? Should I just come to your waiting room again?" she stood up to leave the office. "That's all I needed at the moment... Thank you, and I'll tell my grandmother to send the owl straight to you... or do you want me to hand you the slip directly? She asked, still standing but not moving towards the door yet.

Theo's smile remained bright when the door opened, despite her immediate hard expression. He relaxed a little when it softened a little. Come ooon, she had no reason to be like that with him. "Hi, professor Bellaire." She had expected him sooner?

Dawwwwww cute.

"Sorry, I've had Quidditch tryouts all week. Haven't thought of anything else really." Theo automatically puffed out his chest, not really aware that he was doing it to be honest.

Notice the badge.

NOTICE IT.

Ahem.

Hopefully she wouldn't regret taking the responsibilty on herself to teach this child or attempt to teach her about becoming an animagus. She had agreed though so now it was on the student.

"I'd prefer if I received the owl directly thank you. That is all, unless you have another problem."

ooc: Just PM me an owl from her grandma

Professor Bellaire closed the door behind her and took her seat behind her desk. Well better late than never right? At least the boy had come.

Sophia chuckled quietly. Yes she noticed the badge and she knew he was getting it.

"Congratulations on your badge Mr. Kingsley. It's well deserved. You're welcomed to take a seat by the way."

Quidditch huh?

"Theodore I hope this won't become a thing for the rest of the term and by this I mean focusing only on quidditch and neglecting everything else. I'm expecting good grades." She eyed him seriously.

WOOT, she noticed. Theo smiled his biggest smile and looked down at his badge himself. "Thanks, professor. It's real great so far." Despite his slacking off his duties already. HE, however, thought he was doing a splendid job.

His smile faded a little when 'Theodore' made an appearance.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo, that meant serious talk.

"Oh... oh, course not..." Err... Quidditch was more important than anything but Professor Bellaire didn't need to know that. "Just wanted to impress during tryouts... especially with a new captain." 'Cause you know, his place was less secure. "But I'm ready to study loads for my OWLs this year." And he was back to beaming. Yep.

"But I just thought I'd stop by 'cause I was just wondering that if you needed any jobs doing this term, then I'm happy to help out at any time." Pretty much.

"Good. I don't expect anything less than exemplary behavior from you Theodore. You have the potential to go places, to be great BUT.." She eyed him.

"You'll have to apply yourself and unless you're looking to make quidditch your career goal..you need to apply yourself to your duty and your lesson." She pushed the tray of coconut sweets towards him. "I know you won't let me down."

Jobs....Hmm.."You mean for extra credit? Well the beach in the irie room will definitely need cleaning up. Coconuts and coconut leaves tend to leave the beach quite messy and you know I don't do messy."