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A short distance from Professor Paton's office/cabin there is a building that wasn't there before. From the outside it looks like an ordinary building if you paid no mind to the large sign above the door that said The Reptile Room. Or perhaps your eyes have already fallen upon one of the very large statues that sit on either side of the entrance to the building, a python and a lizard.
Once inside you will notice that the building is much larger than it appears from the outside. Every single creature has an tank/exhibit/area that is designed specifically for them and their needs and is larger enough for their comfort even if it may not look like. Remember children, magic is a beautiful thing. There are little cards on the glass of each tank with the species name, what abilities it has and whether or not the students are allowed to handle it.
If you would like to handle one of the creatures/or your own should you have one being housed here all you have to do is tap your wand against the glass and say "Alohomora". An area of glass large enough for you to get the creature in and out safely will open up for you. You may also help feed them, give them water or clean out their homes. All supplies are kept at the back area of the building and labeled neatly. There's also gloves handy in case if you would like to use those as well.
SPOILER!!: Creatures housed inside The Reptile Room
Pythons
Amie - Male Albino Ball Python, Five feet long, Four pounds (Professor Paton's Familiar) (Non magical)
Aspen - The Blue Eyed Leucistic (Sage Ransom-Kruus') (Non magical)
Rojos' Reticulating Premio Python - Grows up to five feet. If bitten by one you gain the power of luck. Its venom works like Liquid Luck. The effects last seven days. However once the seven days are up the bitten victim always falls extremely ill.
Sandaker Shrieking Slither - A snake/lizard. It has one pair of legs that it uses to drag itself across the ground but its tail helps it to swim. They eat Lacewing flies and their scales are used in certain potions that are intended to give one temporary intelligence. It shrieks whenever it gets frightened or upset.
Lizards
Chilayan Fire Dragon - Looks like a Komodo dragon but it breaths and it has a light sky blue mane. It can grow to be up to seven feet long.
Tortoise
Hiroko's Tortoise - 350 lbs, can live up to 350 years. When it pulls its head and legs into its shell it disappears.
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
It had been a while since Dhruv was in the company of reptiles. Yes, on their travels, the creatures had been observed quite a bit. They got along with reptiles, for the most part. The exception seemed to be Komodo Dragons, one of which had once ran them up a tree once and had refused to leave them alone for close to two hours. What an adventure that had been! Naturally, it hadn’t been thought of one back then; at least now they knew to be wary of Komodos.
Which was why Dhruv was currently peering cautiously at each tank.
Paton hadn’t kept one of those ferocious creatures in here, had she?
Cassie was used go being around all kinds of animals being raised on a farm in the countryside, she felt at home visiting the pasture but now it was time to explore elsewhere. Her blue eyes seeing the Python and Lizard statues she bit her lip before entering and gasped at hoe much bigger on the inside it was, magic was a beautiful thing. Seeing Professor Paton's albino ball python she smiled softly. " Hello there, are you having a good day?" Although she knew he couldn't speak she took that he was by how happy he was slithering around.
Looking at the cages she stopped at Chilayan Fire Dragon in interest, it looked fascinating and was it sky blue mane she was seeing? It looked like a dragon in her opinion, but then again she didn't know much being what was it called muggleborn? Although she knew a lot about non magical creatures she wanted to know more about the magical ones and what they did. "Hello there, aren't you a pretty looking thing? Your mane is so beautiful! Do you breathe out fire like a dragon or is that just what they call you?" Maybe she should be careful just incase, she didn't want any fire here or anything.
Had Christmas come early? Because when Arden heard there was a new ENTIRE ROOM DEVOTED TO REPTILES she RAN to it. It reminded her of home and her mother SO much that she simply stood in awe the first time she had come in.
And now she had come in at least once a day, and she wanted to help Professor Paton with EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING. Did she know Arden was like a SNAKE AND REPTILE EXPERT???
She tapped her wand to get little miss Circe from her enclosure and help her gently, smiling. "Hey, girly. Long time no see. You're beautiful," she whispered as she sat on the ground to let her do her own thing. Having a reptile crawl allllll over you was something Arden had taken for granted when she was home, and whenever she was back at school she missed all the reptile babies. AND the axolotls. She hadn't written to her mam to tell her about this, yet, but she wondered if she could get Professor Paton to let one of her lizard buddies stay here for the year.....
Hmmm....
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"You can justify anything if you do it poetically enough."
Roman Gellar ● 1st Year ● Slytherin
Milo agreed with keeping his raven confined to the barn about as much as he agreed with his own self being confined to certain parts of the castle at certain times, or to the castle itself. Suffice it to say, he ignored the rule for Huginn and Muninn about as much as he ignored it for himself, and only minutes earlier had participated in a jailbreak on behalf of his jailbird, who was now, potentially, out hunting for carrion in the forest. They might reconvene at Ravenclaw tower later, but Milo didn't know. The point was that his raven could do as it wished until they met again in the indefinite future.
For that reason, he just happened to be in the area, and passing the time without much intention when he heard a whispering from the reptile room. After a split second consideration, he poked his head through the doorway in time to just about make out the last part and, more importantly, the individual responsible.
"Thank you," Milo said, his delivery as deadpan as ever. He drew the rest of his body into the room so that he was, in effect, joining Arden. "Is the snake yours?"
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~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Hiiii, Cassie! <3
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Cassie was used go being around all kinds of animals being raised on a farm in the countryside, she felt at home visiting the pasture but now it was time to explore elsewhere. Her blue eyes seeing the Python and Lizard statues she bit her lip before entering and gasped at hoe much bigger on the inside it was, magic was a beautiful thing. Seeing Professor Paton's albino ball python she smiled softly. " Hello there, are you having a good day?" Although she knew he couldn't speak she took that he was by how happy he was slithering around.
Looking at the cages she stopped at Chilayan Fire Dragon in interest, it looked fascinating and was it sky blue mane she was seeing? It looked like a dragon in her opinion, but then again she didn't know much being what was it called muggleborn? Although she knew a lot about non magical creatures she wanted to know more about the magical ones and what they did. "Hello there, aren't you a pretty looking thing? Your mane is so beautiful! Do you breathe out fire like a dragon or is that just what they call you?" Maybe she should be careful just incase, she didn't want any fire here or anything.
There didn’t seem to be any Komodo Dragons here. They hadn’t done a full exploration of the Reptile Room as yet but at least for now, they could breathe a sigh of relief. As they continued along their journey of briefly visiting each creature, they would make sure to read the little cards. Dhruv, overall, was immensely impressed by all that Hadleigh had put together here.
Soon, the professor became aware of a voice nearby. It was definitely talking to the creatures, which made them smile. It was wonderful that the students were given such an opportunity to bond. They approached the voice, barely registering it saying something about fire. Several things happened at once in that moment Dhruv laid eyes on the Chilayan Fire Dragon:
1. They halted in their tracks so abruptly that it seemed they were hit with a simple Freezing Charm.
2. Their eyes wide in clear and obvious terror.
3. They uttered something in a hard and raspy voice which was clearly Gobbledegook.
Dhruv had better snap out of it before they lost their head completely {figuratively speaking, of course}.
Milo agreed with keeping his raven confined to the barn about as much as he agreed with his own self being confined to certain parts of the castle at certain times, or to the castle itself. Suffice it to say, he ignored the rule for Huginn and Muninn about as much as he ignored it for himself, and only minutes earlier had participated in a jailbreak on behalf of his jailbird, who was now, potentially, out hunting for carrion in the forest. They might reconvene at Ravenclaw tower later, but Milo didn't know. The point was that his raven could do as it wished until they met again in the indefinite future.
For that reason, he just happened to be in the area, and passing the time without much intention when he heard a whispering from the reptile room. After a split second consideration, he poked his head through the doorway in time to just about make out the last part and, more importantly, the individual responsible.
"Thank you," Milo said, his delivery as deadpan as ever. He drew the rest of his body into the room so that he was, in effect, joining Arden. "Is the snake yours?"
Arden watched as Circe slithered a bit, but she remained pretty close to Arden and seemed content to curl up and rest next to her. Arden didn't touch her while she did that; she simply leaned back on her elbows and watched Circe. The voice in reply didn't make her jump, but her face showed her surprise at Milo's voice.
"You're welcome. You're beautiful, too," she said genuinely as she smiled up at him. "And unfortunately, no," she sighed a little. "All my snakes are at home. Well....I guess they're not fully mine. They're my mam's," she said with a shrug. "But I can name ALL of them." And considering her mother ran a sanctuary....that was quite the feat for her. "You want to come sit?" she asked as she pat the spot next to her, smiling brightly at Milo. "What brings you out here then?"
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"You can justify anything if you do it poetically enough."
Roman Gellar ● 1st Year ● Slytherin
There didn’t seem to be any Komodo Dragons here. They hadn’t done a full exploration of the Reptile Room as yet but at least for now, they could breathe a sigh of relief. As they continued along their journey of briefly visiting each creature, they would make sure to read the little cards. Dhruv, overall, was immensely impressed by all that Hadleigh had put together here.
Soon, the professor became aware of a voice nearby. It was definitely talking to the creatures, which made them smile. It was wonderful that the students were given such an opportunity to bond. They approached the voice, barely registering it saying something about fire. Several things happened at once in that moment Dhruv laid eyes on the Chilayan Fire Dragon:
1. They halted in their tracks so abruptly that it seemed they were hit with a simple Freezing Charm.
2. Their eyes wide in clear and obvious terror.
3. They uttered something in a hard and raspy voice which was clearly Gobbledegook.
Dhruv had better snap out of it before they lost their head completely {figuratively speaking, of course}.
Seeing the Professor appear to bd frozen Cassie tilted her head at him. She wonders why he was like this, was it the Fire Dragon that she was looking at or what was the case? She knew a lot of people were terrified of snakes and four legged creatures like these that lurk around here. Maybe he was scared of them, or more the fire dragon that was talking to just a while ago.
She didn't understand why he looked so terrified, but she hardly knew anything about magical creatures to know if it was deadly or not. It didn't look deadly, but then again even the cutest creatures can be the deadliest ones. "Professor sir, are you okay?" She asked softly and quietly just incase the creatures decided to do something he didn't like. She learned on the farm sometimes the best way to back out of a trouble animal was speak softly and quietly and back away.
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Cassie! <3
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Originally Posted by Granger Danger
Seeing the Professor appear to bd frozen Cassie tilted her head at him. She wonders why he was like this, was it the Fire Dragon that she was looking at or what was the case? She knew a lot of people were terrified of snakes and four legged creatures like these that lurk around here. Maybe he was scared of them, or more the fire dragon that was talking to just a while ago.
She didn't understand why he looked so terrified, but she hardly knew anything about magical creatures to know if it was deadly or not. It didn't look deadly, but then again even the cutest creatures can be the deadliest ones. "Professor sir, are you okay?" She asked softly and quietly just incase the creatures decided to do something he didn't like. She learned on the farm sometimes the best way to back out of a trouble animal was speak softly and quietly and back away.
It was definitely that… dragon. Dhruv had fought off beings and spirits countless times during their stints at the Ministry of Magic but Komodo Dragons rendered them catatonic. The creature also happened to be their Boggart. Ms. Raine’s voice fortunately found its way into their thoughts and they were able to pull themself together a smidge. “I’ll be fine,’’ they whispered in a voice, much like Kevin McCallister's tone when he found out he was in New York City instead of Florida.
“Is that really a Komodo Dragon?’’ they continued, forcing themself to remain calm. Another tone of voice had been adopted, one as mild as asking what today’s weather was like. All sense and knowledge had fled their body in their fear so forgive them for not recalling that Chilayan Fire Dragons closely resembled Komodos.
It was definitely that… dragon. Dhruv had fought off beings and spirits countless times during their stints at the Ministry of Magic but Komodo Dragons rendered them catatonic. The creature also happened to be their Boggart. Ms. Raine’s voice fortunately found its way into their thoughts and they were able to pull themself together a smidge. “I’ll be fine,’’ they whispered in a voice, much like Kevin McCallister's tone when he found out he was in New York City instead of Florida.
“Is that really a Komodo Dragon?’’ they continued, forcing themself to remain calm. Another tone of voice had been adopted, one as mild as asking what today’s weather was like. All sense and knowledge had fled their body in their fear so forgive them for not recalling that Chilayan Fire Dragons closely resembled Komodos.
Cassie didn't know much about magical creatures, but she knew quite a bit about non creatures due to being raised on a farm. Were magical creatures different then non magical creatures other then they were magical? She knew any animal magical or non can be dangerous, but she was merely curious about it. Tilting her head she shook her head. "Forgive me sir, but that doesn't sound too convincing." Crossing her arms shaking her head.
Biting her lip she looked at the lizard. " It says it's a lizard but are dragons like lizards?" Once again curious by magical creatures, she didn't know much about them. Of course she read about dragons and knights and princesses in stories but she never thought she'll experience the magic for real. "It's related by some sort?" Shrugging her small shoulders looking at the lizard.
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Cassie! <3
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Originally Posted by Granger Danger
Cassie didn't know much about magical creatures, but she knew quite a bit about non creatures due to being raised on a farm. Were magical creatures different then non magical creatures other then they were magical? She knew any animal magical or non can be dangerous, but she was merely curious about it. Tilting her head she shook her head. "Forgive me sir, but that doesn't sound too convincing." Crossing her arms shaking her head.
Biting her lip she looked at the lizard. " It says it's a lizard but are dragons like lizards?" Once again curious by magical creatures, she didn't know much about them. Of course she read about dragons and knights and princesses in stories but she never thought she'll experience the magic for real. "It's related by some sort?" Shrugging her small shoulders looking at the lizard.
Yes. Ms. Raine was absolutely correct. Even to their ears, Dhruv determined that they had done rather poorly to convince the Ravenclaw that they were going to be fine. Deep breaths, Dhruv, deep breaths. What sort of DADA professor went about losing their cool like this? Still…
Komodo dragons.
Dhruv really could use Jericho’s calming presence right now.
“I suppose they are.” The man kept their eyes averted from the creature. Paton really should have given them a heads up. No, strike that. They should have asked her about the creatures here before exploring. Related? Did Cassidy say ‘related’? So it wasn’t an actual Komodo then? Relief, sweet relief spread through their cells like warmth on a particularly frigid day. But all they could manage was a small “oh’’ at that moment. Then, “Then I’m definitely going to be fine.” Their voice indeed sounded stronger now.
Yes. Ms. Raine was absolutely correct. Even to their ears, Dhruv determined that they had done rather poorly to convince the Ravenclaw that they were going to be fine. Deep breaths, Dhruv, deep breaths. What sort of DADA professor went about losing their cool like this? Still…
Komodo dragons.
Dhruv really could use Jericho’s calming presence right now.
“I suppose they are.” The man kept their eyes averted from the creature. Paton really should have given them a heads up. No, strike that. They should have asked her about the creatures here before exploring. Related? Did Cassidy say ‘related’? So it wasn’t an actual Komodo then? Relief, sweet relief spread through their cells like warmth on a particularly frigid day. But all they could manage was a small “oh’’ at that moment. Then, “Then I’m definitely going to be fine.” Their voice indeed sounded stronger now.
Recovery in progress.
Tilting her head at him her hazel eyes looked at the Professor curiously and worried. He looked petrified and scared out of his wits at the sight of the lizard or was it a small dragon? It says lizard but who knows, maybe they were really related to one another. Although she wasn't a fan of creepy ceawlers she wasn't afraid of them by any means, her brother had bearded dragon.
Biting her lip she looked at the lizard curiously. "I don't know much about them, but aren't dragon kinda reptile-ish?" Being muggleborn she didn't know much about magical creatures, but she knew quite a bit about non magical ones. "Are you sure Professor? We can look at something else to get your mind off it, it's ok spiders scare me." It was okay everyone had a fear or some animal of some sort or something, it was okay to have a fear.
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Cassie! <3
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Originally Posted by Granger Danger
Tilting her head at him her hazel eyes looked at the Professor curiously and worried. He looked petrified and scared out of his wits at the sight of the lizard or was it a small dragon? It says lizard but who knows, maybe they were really related to one another. Although she wasn't a fan of creepy ceawlers she wasn't afraid of them by any means, her brother had bearded dragon.
Biting her lip she looked at the lizard curiously. "I don't know much about them, but aren't dragon kinda reptile-ish?" Being muggleborn she didn't know much about magical creatures, but she knew quite a bit about non magical ones. "Are you sure Professor? We can look at something else to get your mind off it, it's ok spiders scare me." It was okay everyone had a fear or some animal of some sort or something, it was okay to have a fear.
Dragons could indeed be classified as reptilian and Dhruv nodded their agreement. “Yes, that is entirely correct.” Despite his er… fright? they were pleased that Cassidy had known this fact. His students demonstrating any form of knowledge was something that always pleased them. “Oh yes. I really am. See?” Dhruv gave Cassidy a genuine smile. They were breathing properly now and most of the jitters were evaporating. The professor had just acted in a manner they disliked anyone acting in an unfavourable situation: losing their calm and cool. They were most unimpressed with themself.
They did find it kind that Cassidy shared her fear. “Spiders and their eight scuttling legs can be that way,’’ they agreed. “I hope you never see an actual Acromantula. Komodos have always terrified me.” It was the first time they had admitted this to anyone here at Hogwarts. “Only because I’ve had a bad experience with a few while out on a mission for the Ministry.” The creatures despised him and he them.
Dragons could indeed be classified as reptilian and Dhruv nodded their agreement. “Yes, that is entirely correct.” Despite his er… fright? they were pleased that Cassidy had known this fact. His students demonstrating any form of knowledge was something that always pleased them. “Oh yes. I really am. See?” Dhruv gave Cassidy a genuine smile. They were breathing properly now and most of the jitters were evaporating. The professor had just acted in a manner they disliked anyone acting in an unfavourable situation: losing their calm and cool. They were most unimpressed with themself.
They did find it kind that Cassidy shared her fear. “Spiders and their eight scuttling legs can be that way,’’ they agreed. “I hope you never see an actual Acromantula. Komodos have always terrified me.” It was the first time they had admitted this to anyone here at Hogwarts. “Only because I’ve had a bad experience with a few while out on a mission for the Ministry.” The creatures despised him and he them.
Cassie loved reading and learning about different things, lately she been reading upon magical creatures. "Ooh yay I got it right I'm learning!" Clapping happily with a small bounce in happiness that she gotten the question right. Tilting her head she giggled. "You're so silly Professor, but I like funny and silly!" Tilting her head she looked up at him curiously. " Can something this small cause a lot of damge? It seems too little to do anything majorly." It looked kinda cute in a weird kinda way she liked the colors.
Cassie shivered at the thought. " I gotten bit by one when I was working on the farm papa owns, luckily it wasn't poisonous." Titling her head she looked up at him. "Those giant spiders or something? If so no way jose not going to happen!" Cassie frowned. "I'm glad you're okay and alive to tell the tale as my papa says, but what happened if you don't mind me asking." Looking up at him she tilted her head eyes full of curiosity.
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Cassie is quite the conversationlist! <3
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Originally Posted by Granger Danger
Cassie loved reading and learning about different things, lately she been reading upon magical creatures. "Ooh yay I got it right I'm learning!" Clapping happily with a small bounce in happiness that she gotten the question right. Tilting her head she giggled. "You're so silly Professor, but I like funny and silly!" Tilting her head she looked up at him curiously. " Can something this small cause a lot of damge? It seems too little to do anything majorly." It looked kinda cute in a weird kinda way she liked the colors.
Cassie shivered at the thought. " I gotten bit by one when I was working on the farm papa owns, luckily it wasn't poisonous." Titling her head she looked up at him. "Those giant spiders or something? If so no way jose not going to happen!" Cassie frowned. "I'm glad you're okay and alive to tell the tale as my papa says, but what happened if you don't mind me asking." Looking up at him she tilted her head eyes full of curiosity.
Cassidy was a Ravenclaw, was she not? A moment of thought reminded them that indeed she was. This explained her eagerness for knowledge. “You did,’’ they replied enthusiastically, and also clapped along though not as loudly as they would have liked lest the creatures were disturbed. Funny and silly? “Why, I think that happens to be one of the best combinations ever!” At least Cassie didn’t think they were an insufferable stuck up. His eyes rested on the Chilayan Fire Dragon in a piercing gaze. “The size of something doesn’t necessarily dictate the level of trouble that may be caused. In most cases, I reckon as long as whatever it is is left unprovoked, one will remain safe.”
Dhruv couldn’t help it: they shuddered right along with Cassie when she mentioned the spider bite. They hadn’t a fear of spiders but it was no picnic being bitten by one. “Luck certainly was on your side that day. What sort of farm does your papa own?” There was a nod. “That they are. There’s a colony out in the Forbidden Forest. Not out around the edges, but deeper into it.” This wasn’t meant to scare Cassie, just to give her a warning and another reason why the Forest was out of bounds to first years especially. “I’m glad to be here to have met you,’’ Dhruv added truthfully. Cassie and so many other students. “There were multiple Lethifold… er, tragedies that my colleagues and I were sent to investigate in Indonesia. Coincidentally, there happened to be some Komodos in that particular region. Let’s just say a few of us were forced to scramble up trees to save our lives.” That had not been a fun time. “Did you know a Komodo’s venom can kill one within hours?” At this point, Dhruv shuddered again. “They are one of the creatures which will attack unprovoked so it will always be better for one to flee the moment one lays eyes on them.”
Toothless - Napoleon of Crime - Gryffinclaw - Owl Emissary - Pirate Auror - DoctorDonna
Between classes and studying, Rajesh needed some time away from both. He might be an avid reader, but even his eyes were going all wonky to keep up with the information. Some fresh air was on the menu, though with the chill in the weather, he bundled up and opted heading towards the creatures area knowing the spaces there would at least be warmer for the comfort of all that lived there. The seventh year slipping past the tall statues flanking the door and into the Reptile Room to see what the cold-blood inhabitants within might be up to.
“Hey Arnie,” he greeted his aunt’s familiar who happened to be in his enclosure and not out with the woman. Probably busy with some lesson planning or up at the castle. And there was Circe, his cousin’s sand boa who got her own hello as well. Definitely warmer inside here.
Between classes and studying, Rajesh needed some time away from both. He might be an avid reader, but even his eyes were going all wonky to keep up with the information. Some fresh air was on the menu, though with the chill in the weather, he bundled up and opted heading towards the creatures area knowing the spaces there would at least be warmer for the comfort of all that lived there. The seventh year slipping past the tall statues flanking the door and into the Reptile Room to see what the cold-blood inhabitants within might be up to.
“Hey Arnie,” he greeted his aunt’s familiar who happened to be in his enclosure and not out with the woman. Probably busy with some lesson planning or up at the castle. And there was Circe, his cousin’s sand boa who got her own hello as well. Definitely warmer inside here.
Reptiles were not specifically her favorite type of critters, magical or non, but considering they were often lumped in with amphibians at most zoos or menageries, she thought perhaps the company for Naveen would be appreciated. Her little frog seemed morose as of lately and she was a bit concerned. She thought maybe he was just missing her maman's frog as well, Evangeline, but if this didn't work... she'd perhaps need to ask Professor Paton if she would mind taking a look and making any recommendations.
But for now. Socialization. It was a worthy attempt, she thought. Cradling Naveen in her hands, she entered the room and tried to not grimace at all the legless friends within. It was fine, this was fine and this was for her small familiar. Hearing a voice already within, she glanced around before blinking in surprise (though really, why would she be?) when she noticed Raj already in the room. A small smile spread across her face and she headed over his way. "Hey, stranger. Are all these from your aunt's personal menagerie?" She had seen the albino python with her often so she figured that one was at least, but she wasn't too positive regarding the others.
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Toothless - Napoleon of Crime - Gryffinclaw - Owl Emissary - Pirate Auror - DoctorDonna
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Reptiles were not specifically her favorite type of critters, magical or non, but considering they were often lumped in with amphibians at most zoos or menageries, she thought perhaps the company for Naveen would be appreciated. Her little frog seemed morose as of lately and she was a bit concerned. She thought maybe he was just missing her maman's frog as well, Evangeline, but if this didn't work... she'd perhaps need to ask Professor Paton if she would mind taking a look and making any recommendations.
But for now. Socialization. It was a worthy attempt, she thought. Cradling Naveen in her hands, she entered the room and tried to not grimace at all the legless friends within. It was fine, this was fine and this was for her small familiar. Hearing a voice already within, she glanced around before blinking in surprise (though really, why would she be?) when she noticed Raj already in the room. A small smile spread across her face and she headed over his way. "Hey, stranger. Are all these from your aunt's personal menagerie?" She had seen the albino python with her often so she figured that one was at least, but she wasn't too positive regarding the others.
Of course he didn’t expect to stay the only person in the room with the reptiles…they actually were quite popular…but he didn’t necessarily react until he heard a somewhat familiar voice. Rajesh turned and spotted Mouse, unconsciously letting a soft smile grace his face. “Hey,” he greeted back before shaking his head at her question. “Only Arnie here is…though I suppose Circe could sorta be considered as such since she belongs to Melody her daughter.” The seventh year pointing out each snake in turn, the third having the name of another student, one that he was unfamiliar with. “The rest are just school creatures. “
Turning back to look at her fully, it was then that Raj noticed the frog in her grasp. “And who do you have?” he asked curiously. Her own familiar? Thinking back to their interactions, he didn’t think she mentioned one, or at least a name of one so there was nothing to recall. But that didn't mean the creature lover was going to ignore him or her.
Of course he didn’t expect to stay the only person in the room with the reptiles…they actually were quite popular…but he didn’t necessarily react until he heard a somewhat familiar voice. Rajesh turned and spotted Mouse, unconsciously letting a soft smile grace his face. “Hey,” he greeted back before shaking his head at her question. “Only Arnie here is…though I suppose Circe could sorta be considered as such since she belongs to Melody her daughter.” The seventh year pointing out each snake in turn, the third having the name of another student, one that he was unfamiliar with. “The rest are just school creatures. “
Turning back to look at her fully, it was then that Raj noticed the frog in her grasp. “And who do you have?” he asked curiously. Her own familiar? Thinking back to their interactions, he didn’t think she mentioned one, or at least a name of one so there was nothing to recall. But that didn't mean the creature lover was going to ignore him or her.
While snakes and such were not particularly her favorite, she stil couldn't help but admit there was a certain beauty to Professor's Paton's albino python. It was unique looking, which certainly caught the eye whenever entering the room where it was held. Would she want to touch or hold the creature? No, but she could admire from afar. "It seems unsurprising to me at least one of her kids would have a reptile as well." She wondered if they all were as interested in magical creatures as their mum. Glancing around at the other creatures, she found herself making her way towards the Chilyan Fire Dragon, feeling far more comfortable closer to something with legs.
Hearing the question, she looked down at Naveen and opened her hands a little more so Raj could see him - or he could also hop away to be closer to any of the other enclosures if that's what he wished. "This is Naveen, my Australian green tree frog. Thought he could use some company and this was the best place I could think of. What brings you here?"
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Toothless - Napoleon of Crime - Gryffinclaw - Owl Emissary - Pirate Auror - DoctorDonna
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While snakes and such were not particularly her favorite, she stil couldn't help but admit there was a certain beauty to Professor's Paton's albino python. It was unique looking, which certainly caught the eye whenever entering the room where it was held. Would she want to touch or hold the creature? No, but she could admire from afar. "It seems unsurprising to me at least one of her kids would have a reptile as well." She wondered if they all were as interested in magical creatures as their mum. Glancing around at the other creatures, she found herself making her way towards the Chilyan Fire Dragon, feeling far more comfortable closer to something with legs.
Hearing the question, she looked down at Naveen and opened her hands a little more so Raj could see him - or he could also hop away to be closer to any of the other enclosures if that's what he wished. "This is Naveen, my Australian green tree frog. Thought he could use some company and this was the best place I could think of. What brings you here?"
Rajesh nodded in agreement. It was bound to happen that one of the Paton kids would have that in common with their mom. Just like it was bound to happen that between the Paton and Atreyu-Rehman clans, the love of creatures would abound. “Why hello, Naveen,” he bowed down and greeted the little frog just as he would most of either the two- or four-foot variety. “Ah yes, being around just humans can be so boring,” he mused, like he could read the amphibian’s mind before straightening up to his full height.
“Just spending time with the creatures.” There were times where one just needed to be with the more animalistic kind. Not that he was unhappy about Mouse being around. “Though if this doesn’t work, you could try the owlery or the creature barn too,” he suggested, thinking of another amphibian he was familiar with. “Dad’s toad Gus was besties with Papa’s owl Conrad even before the two of them were friends in school.” They weren't limited to their own kind for sure as long as they weren't prey of each other.
Truthfully the love of creatures sounded so strong in both families, it wouldn't have been surprising to Mouse if they all followed the pattern of the generation before them and did various jobs working with critters - perhaps magical and mundane alike. When her hand had opened more, her little familiar blinked at the older Ravenclaw before hopping out of her hand and next to one of the other enclosures. "He might be onto something if that's how he feels. I cannot be excellent company compared to his other froggy friend at home." She'd been hoping he'd like her dorm mates little chameleon but he'd seemed thus far unimpressed.
"Perhaps you and Naveen have similar thinking of humans being boring?" She teased, a soft giggle accompanying her words. Though she was quickly fully distracted by his suggestion of the owlery or the creature barn - and the story of his Dad and Papa's animals being such good friends. " I didn't know they could be such good friends! I had considered the owlery, but I couldn't remember for certain that there wasn't owl types that wouldn't see him as perhaps a mid day morsel." Which she certainly hoped to avoid that type of fate for him.
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Toothless - Napoleon of Crime - Gryffinclaw - Owl Emissary - Pirate Auror - DoctorDonna
Rajesh chuckled softly at the toad’s antics, turning and watching as the creature hopped off to be closer to a fellow creature. “Well, he can’t exactly share flies with you,” he absently mused with a one-armed shrug. Humans and animals only had so much connection. Maybe Naveen was just finicky and wanted a change in companion or location. At least he wasn’t being shy and trying to hide or escape further than a few feet. No grand amphibian chase across the grounds outside the Reptile House.
“Huh…” he questioned, turning his attention back to Mouse and then realizing what she had said and how his words could have been taken. Oh Merlin, had he called her boring? And that was why her familiar was unhappy? “No…no… nothing of the sort,” the seventh year half-stammered, feeling just a touch awkward. “Though I suppose I do sometimes feel more connected to creatures.” It was something he figured he might have in common with the Disney characters his companion liked so much.
As for hanging out with owls and being in danger, he had to admit that it could be a valid concern. “Well he would be better with some of the smaller owls, like a burrowing one. Or maybe it would be best to test with one that is a friend’s familiar rather than one of the school owls.”
Her face scrunched into a look of disgust at that, while she also let out a small giggle because it was a funny idea. "He certainly cannot. I hear they're good on protein, but I'll pass and gladly let Naveen have all of those." She wasn't at all offended by his need for further companionship - Mouse too didn't want to spend all her time with just her frog - as much as she liked him. Thankfully he was fairly well behaved, was not one overly obsessed with the idea of hopping away from her.
She shouldn't have found his discomfort adorable in any way and yet... it a little bit was. She giggled again and shook her head, "Don't worry, I did not take offense personally. Truthfully I can be selective about my human companionship too." Those she felt in anyway comfortable around at Hogwarts could be counted on one hand. Though, she was happy to be friendly towards anyone. "Do you think maybe that connection will help being a deciding factor on if you work with humans or animals?" She was simply curious.
Starting with a non-school owl was a brilliant idea! But as he suggested it... she wasn't sure she knew anyone with an owl. Jude's familiar was Ned the cat and Lisa's Pascal the chameleon (a wonderful name if one asked her). Did the other people she comfortably spoke with have an owl around? "Do you... know anyone who has an owl here with them?"
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Toothless - Napoleon of Crime - Gryffinclaw - Owl Emissary - Pirate Auror - DoctorDonna
The look on her face was amusing to say the least. At least by her response, Rajesh could tell she knew he was joking on the matter of shared meals. "You hear that Naveen...all the flies for you." He certainly couldn’t see himself sharing ferrets with his dad’s hippogriffs or any of the raw meat offerings with his papa’s dragons so they were definitely in agreement.
And he couldn’t help relaxing at her assurances that he had caused no disrespect about humans being boring. That would be the last thing he would want to do, especially to Mouse who was one of the few humans he found himself comfortable around as much as said creature companions. Which was a big deal for him. As for her question…”I suppose it could,” he admitted, biting his lip slightly as he thought about it. His connections had developed as he had grown up around them and they had been his lifeline alongside his family when dark times and the thoughts afterwards had threatened. So, caring for them did seem like a natural payback.
Not that there weren’t also similar reasons for the human side.
“As a matter of fact, I do,” he answered with a nod, wondering why he hadn’t mentioned it right off the bat. Especially since the name of his sister’s owl was sure to be approved of by the girl before him. “My sister Dy has a tawny owl named Rajah.” Some might tease him on the similarity of name, but he knew enough of Disney to know of the creature behind it.
The frog gave a loud croak in response to Rajesh's words, and while logically Mouse knew he was probably just greeting whoever he had hopped over to - it still made her giggle as if he'd been responding to the older Ravenclaw. "He seems to agree with that arrangement." Good, happy frog, happy owner.
Knowing he was comfortable with her would have made her happy, though considering he didn't seem to mind their interactions she was pretty certain she'd been at least somewhat accepted into his social circle which made her happy. As for his future career? She was hoping now her comment had put any unintentional pressure on him and the difficult decision he probably already was thinking about... a lot. "The best thing is even if we're considered 'adults' after our seventh year ends, we're still plenty young and have so much time to figure out what'll make us happiest." Plus.. career changes were an option. The added benefits of the longer average life span for witches and wizards.
She was glad to hear he did in fact know someone, and one of his younger sisters even! The name of the owl also received a chuckle from her, as she absolutely did approve. One of the most heartwarming things was probably seeing how the muggle phenomenon of Disney had still transcended the differences between magical world and non. "You think she'd be up for introducing Naveen to Rajah with me?"
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