#Care of Magical Creatures

[mrstellmeafuckingsecret]

remus lupin who's actually horrible with animals. & he knows why ,, the animals know what he is, ,, he's horrible at care of magical creatures and he's just .. so devastated. bc like thirteen yo remus lupin just wanted to learn about sweet animals . he'd been so looking forward to his first class, he'd begged his friends to take it with him, but nvm they all either run away or try to attack him . he's humiliated & betrayed for some reason, he's sad and he kind of wants to cry in the middle of class,. even before he came to hogwarts and knew for sure ,, he always thought animals disliked him because of his furry little problem, but the confirmation still stung. animals who'd probably never even seen a werewolf were uncomfortable with him too ,, when james and lily adopt a stray from some muggle alley even that's averse to remus . his friends & peers & teachers play it off and he tries to too but it's just a constant reminder that he's a monster

[dorasoracle]

Unpopular opinion: Regulus' favorite subjects were caring for magical creatures and astronomy. He's obviously an A+ student (an O+?? I don't know) in everything, but he actually prefers these two. What do you mean he HATES magical creatures? This man died for his house elf, he drank poison for him even though he could have told Kreacher to just drink it, he switched sides in the war after Voldemort disrespected his grumpy house elf. He reads a lot about magical creatures, eats in the kitchen with the house elves, knows practically all their names, goes to the Forbidden Forest (even with Pandora) and brings food for them and learns by being silently there with them, pays attention in class and the professor calls him many times as an assistant ( even in classes other than his ) , he judges people on how they treat magical creatures (Barty doesn't want to talk about that time he raised his voice at a house elf in front of Regulus, suffice it to say that he doesn't never did it again).

Astronomy, on the other hand, is just a safe place for Regulus ( his friends call him 'petite étoile, 'small star', for this reason ). He has read enough about this topic for all his years at Hogwarts, but it still feels very close to him. It reminds him of Sirius, also if his brother didn't find the subject as interesting as Regulus, but he enjoyed hearing it from his younger brother. His teacher noticed him and gave him permission to go to the astronomy tower whenever he wanted. He goes there practically every night, talks to the star of Sirius, repeats the constellations every night to see if he remembers them, he knows the cycles of the Moon by heart , reads Muggle books that his friends can find to understand how they interpreted it without magic.

( Actually he likes also herbology and potions a lot but the other two are just better. )

[hollowed-theory-hall]

I know this is ooc. I know this is unrealistic. I know this would never happen.

But.

Care of Magical Creatures Professor Snape.

Go for it. It could be hilarious, especially since he'd approach teaching it like teaching anything else. The only Care teacher Hogwarts has seen to not get ridiculously injured by magical beasts.

Snape's gonna intimidate the beasts like he does students, no bowtruckle is gonna step out of line.

Harry and Neville both drop the subject after two weeks in third year while Hermione tells them: "he's honestly very knowledgeable about beasts, Harry,"

Ron keeps the subject. Harry doesn't get it.

Assuming Snape's actually good at the job and gets along with beasts in this au, I can imagine Snape arguing with random magical beasts? Like, telling a Niffler off for stealing shit and threatening it with torture, he isn't ever actually gonna inflict on it. Or, like, I can see him tiredly complaining to a Hippogriff about a student like: "Can you believe the disrespect,"

And the Hippogriff neighs in response.

Basically, no, not happening in canon, but have a blast with the crack au.

[theaskywalker]

Imagine bonding with Newt due to you taking care of a baby Occamy

Masterlist

[rosewater-28]

Hello! I really like your headcanons. Could you write something about the Hogwarts students' pets please?

Of course! Thanks for the question. 😆

-The rule that says you can only bring one owl, cat, toad or rat... It's fake. The teachers only put this rule in place because one day they discovered that a student had a family of Fwoopers in his room. (They found out when the other students in the common room complained about the screeching sounds.)

-So as long as you don't have a very loud, big or dangerous animal in your room, everything will be fine.

-It's not really necessary to buy your pets, you can just ask the teacher for advice on how to befriend a wild Kneazle or Puffskein and then adopt it or leave it in the wild and go visit it from time to time.

-There are many students who love magical creatures and choose to keep and care for their animals outside the castle: they can keep hippogriffs, augureys, granians, hippocampus, etc. (Obviously with the supervision of the Care of Magical Creatures teacher).

-Magical pet shops like Magical Managerie or Eeylops Owl Emporium give discounts to students, knowing that many care for animals that need special care or that follow a specific diet.

-There is a rumor that sometimes the Care of Magical Creatures teacher suggests visiting animals much more dangerous than any other he/she shows in class. Clearly he/she only does this with the best students in that subject (above the fourth year).

That's all! If I think of anything else I'll add it. 👍❤️

[klaus-littlestwolf]

Random Thought

The Mikaelsons at Hogwarts: Students and Teachers

Elijah Mikaelson:

Student- He would absolutely be a Ravenclaw but that one Ravenclaw who is smarter than everyone including the teacher and yet never turns in the homework at all (but passes all his OWLs with Outstandings every time). Elijah was also a very talented Quidditch player, enjoying his role as a Keeper and staying on the team all 6 years after his first year watching from the stands and becoming obsessed. He actually went on to play on a professional team for quite some time after school.

Teacher- He would probably teach Ancient Runes and while everyone would hate the class they would love him and appreciate how he actually makes the class enjoyable. He would be best friends with Professor McGonagall 100% and would be one of the toughest graders in the entire school despite being generous with his help

Klaus Mikaelson:

Student- Klaus would be a Slytherin and while he would be cocky about it to everyone, he would actually hate it and believe that he was destined to be everything his father told him he was. However he would eventually let go of that worry as his best friend (who is a Hufflepuff) constantly tells him how smart and good he really is and will stick up for him to everybody that teases him in anyway (despite the fact that she cannot stick up for herself and Klaus has to do it whenever someone makes fun of his sweet, innocent friend). He is a talented student and excels in potions and charms, often Hexing whatever Gryffindor was mean to his sweet Hufflepuff for being friends with “evil wizards”.

Teacher- Klaus would teach Care of Magical Creatures with Hagrid and he would be the only one who could reign him in, though he also enjoyed Hagrids love of creatures and helped him learn about them (even gaining the trust of the werewolf pack in the Forbidden Forest as well as being on good terms with the Centaurs). He would also teach an elective Muggle Arts class for students that love to be artistic to have an outlet in a school where such things aren’t considered important, wanting students like he would have been to have somewhere to go and not feel judged for being different.

Kol Mikaelson:

Student- Kol would probably be a Hufflepuff and while he would be the kind of student that coasts along the middle when it comes to grades, he would be friends with almost everyone regardless of their house. He would be incredibly talented with Charms of any sort (including Jinx’s and Hexes) and teach his friends more than their own teachers did on a regular basis. Kol would be one of the most talented wizard in his year by far.

Teacher- As a teacher Kol would definitely be the fun one that every student loves. He would teach Charms class and take it very seriously even while still allowing the students to enjoy themselves. He would be a hard grader but also be the type to help students and offer extra credit to kids that are actually trying their best and just not being the best in Charms. He’s also the kind of teacher who would happily try and help his students to find a class they enjoy and excel in, often signing his kids up for Hagrid and Klaus’ class. Kol was also very prone to creating his own charms which often ended with him visiting Madam Pomfrey at least once a week.

Rebekah Mikaelson:

Student- Rebekah would be a Ravenclaw like her older brother but she would focus on her studies far more than Elijah did. She would be a good student but would definitely excel more if she wasn’t constantly hanging on whatever Slytherin boyfriend she had that month. Rebekah would always put too much effort into whatever Slytherin boy was interested in her

Teacher- She would teach Herbology, loving her garden that she had been given permission to grow herself in a special clearing in the Forbidden Forest. She became good friends with Professor Snape and often grew unique plants for him to use in his advanced potions or stock his stores with things that were hard to find (as very few witches in the world were as talented in Herbology as Rebekah) or were too expensive. She was a fantastic teacher and very easy on her students, taking the time twice a week to have an advanced class for students who wanted extra credit and to learn harder material

Klaus Mikaelson Masterlist

Elijah Mikaelson Masterlist

Kol Mikaelson Masterlist

Random Thoughts

[mrs-sharp]

Cuddle time. 🥹

[ree-dee-art]

Harry

[bloodyshadow737]

New teacher of magical creatures part-4

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Y/n was getting up in a normal Sunday, she get to her overall pants getting ready for the worst of her life.

Dragon teeth cleaning.

It sounds unnecessary but after some time and with so many dragons living in the same closed place the teeth cleaning became something necessary.

The safety of the overall pants are all ready.

The bucket with water is full.

The other bucket with cleaning pasta is also full.

Toothbrush for the dragons new and clean is ready.

Breathing deeply Y/N walks towards the dragon area seeing how there is a line of dragons waiting for her, adorable they love being pampered by her. Standing in front of the first, Y/N lowers the cubes and puts her torso into the dragon's mouth, beginning to brush her teeth, leaning her back on the dragon's tongue.

Finishing some dragons, the door to her classroom opens, causing her to move her head to see how the door reveals the image of DADA teacher Remus Lupin. He stops halfway to the door observing the situation she finds herself in, he opens his mouth to speak, but no words come out. Y/N looks at him from inside his mouth and then smiles having an idea.

"wanna help me?"

Remus would look surprised at the teacher of magical creatures. He didn't even imagine he would be in that situation, but the look of the dragons they are giving him and the promise of being in a deep conversation with the teacher make him take off his jacket and walk towards her.

†Some hours later†

Dumbledore with Severus walk to Y/N's living room looking for her and maybe Remus, neither of them showed up for breakfast and lunch, so Dumbledore is curious, it's unusual for Remus and not even Y/N. Severus only helps him because he forces him to.

They get to Y/N classroom, and they open the door revealing the room and a crazy environment making them stop in their track.

Remus was laying in his back, with an apron on, in one of the dragons mouth. He was already wet and with some foam in his arms of the teeth cleaning and was fighting with the toothbrush in a union of teeth that have some weird mass on it.

"What is that?!"

Remus screams as Y/N holds her stomach laughing at the top of her lungs at Remus' suffering, after a few seconds Y/N grabs an ice pick along with a small hammer and kneels down to hand the instruments to Remus.

"Try with this, is probably some bones that got stuck"

Remus grab the instruments and examines them to use them, it works in the begging but some parts of the dirty bone fall to his face making him scream.

"IS IN MY MOUTH!!"

Y/N falls back laughing again and Remus climbs out of the dragon's mouth, putting his hands in the bucket of clear water and then throwing it at her face.

A tiny laugh from the door call both the attention, Dumbledore was laughing of the situation while Severus is still finding Y/N life more and more a challenge to subsist.

[youngdelusionchaos]

Harry at show and tell, in care of magical creatures.

The snake isn't from a specific fic or anything, i just want him to have a golden pet snake cause its cool and I want one

[thesleepingdemonofhogwarts]

The Ashwinder is a unique, fleeting magical creature born from the heat of magical fires left to burn unattended for too long. Its existence is both brief and mesmerizing, and while it poses certain dangers, the Ashwinder is also highly valued for its rare, mystical properties. Originating from hot magical flames, it exemplifies how even the most innocuous of spells can produce unintended marvels—or hazards.

Physical Characteristics

An Ashwinder is a thin, pale-gray serpent with glowing red eyes, appearing almost ghostly as it slithers silently from the embers of an intense fire. While slender, it can reach lengths of up to three feet. As it emerges, an Ashwinder will leave behind a faint trail of ashes, which can later be traced to locate the creature and, more importantly, its eggs.

Ashwinders are typically cool to the touch at first, though they gradually grow warmer as they approach their task of laying eggs. Once they have laid their eggs, an Ashwinder’s body will swiftly crumble to ashes, leaving no trace of the creature itself. This short life cycle makes them a truly unique phenomenon, existing only briefly before disappearing in a haze of ash.

Lifecycle and Behavior

The Ashwinder’s life is astonishingly brief, spanning only an hour from birth to death. It is brought into existence purely as a consequence of magical negligence, appearing wherever a magical fire has been left burning without supervision. As soon as it emerges from the flames, the Ashwinder has a singular purpose: to seek out a dark, secluded place where it can lay its eggs.

After locating a suitable location, typically within minutes of emerging, the Ashwinder will lay a cluster of eggs and then dissolve into ash. These eggs are fiery red and emit an intense heat, and if left unattended, they can ignite and cause serious fires. Therefore, finding and handling Ashwinder eggs quickly is critical to avoid accidental blazes.

Magical Properties and Uses

Ashwinder eggs are highly prized in magical circles for their potent properties. When harvested before they overheat, the eggs can be used as ingredients in powerful love potions, lending them a certain aura of mystique and allure. They are also a critical component in various heating and warming charms, due to the natural heat they retain.

Because of their fiery nature, Ashwinder eggs must be handled with care. They need to be frozen immediately to prevent them from hatching or bursting into flames. Once frozen, they become safe to transport and can be used for potion-making or magical research.

Risks and Safety Concerns

Despite their beauty and usefulness, Ashwinders can pose serious risks, particularly for those unfamiliar with their nature. Fires left burning in wizarding homes, greenhouses, or workshops can quickly spawn an Ashwinder, whose eggs, if not quickly discovered, can cause uncontrolled fires. This makes Ashwinders a frequent hazard in magical households where spells are often left running unattended.

To prevent Ashwinders from spawning, magical fire spells should be extinguished when no longer needed, or otherwise closely supervised. Magical families often teach their children to be cautious with fire spells for precisely this reason. Additionally, Ashwinder trails, marked by a faint line of ash, can be followed to locate the eggs before they ignite.

Observation and Study

Due to their brief lifespan, Ashwinders are difficult to study in-depth, and much about them remains a mystery. They are highly resistant to efforts to capture or contain them, dissolving into ash almost instantly after laying eggs. However, the phenomenon of their emergence from magical fires has fascinated magical researchers, who continue to study the interaction between intense magical heat and spontaneous life creation.

Though keeping an Ashwinder as a pet is nearly impossible given its brief existence, some magical naturalists have managed to observe them in controlled environments, lighting small fires specifically to generate Ashwinders for research. These observations have led to a better understanding of their life cycle, though little can be done to prolong their existence.

Final Note

In summary, the Ashwinder is a unique creature of the magical world—a symbol of both beauty and danger, born from magical flames and vanishing just as quickly. While fleeting, its existence reminds wizards and witches of the potent consequences that even minor spells can have when left unchecked. Its eggs, prized for their magical properties, serve as both a blessing and a warning: respect the fire, and treasure what it yields, for the Ashwinder’s life is as fiery and fragile as the magic that created it.

“Ashwinder M.O.M. Classification: XXX The Ashwinder is created when a magical fire is allowed to burn unchecked for too long. A thin, pale-grey serpent with glowing red eyes, it will rise from the embers of an unsupervised fire and slither away into the shadows of the dwelling in which it finds itself, leaving an ashy trail behind it. The Ashwinder lives for only an hour and during that time seeks a dark and secluded spot in which to lay its eggs, after which it will collapse into dust. Ashwinder eggs are brilliant red and give off intense heat. They will ignite the dwelling within minutes if not found and frozen with a suitable charm. Any wizard realising that one or more Ashwinders are loose in the house must trace them immediately and locate the nest of eggs. Once frozen, these eggs are of great value for use in Love Potions and may be eaten whole as a cure for ague. Ashwinders are found worldwide.”

2. Any fire to which a magical substance such as Floo powder has been added.

— Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Illustrated edition (172 JEUNESSE) by J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander

https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/kshare?asin=B076WS5MFV&id=k4rx6qt4v5cyve262hgn5s4gda

[themoonandstarsss]

Remus Lupin who loves magical creatures and THAT is HIS subject.

Lily may be better at potions, James may be better at transfiguration, Sirius may be better at charms, peter may be better at history of magic,

But Remus is better at CoMC. He just is. He loves magical creatures, he loves how they work and how they're different and maybe they're dark and dangerous or harmless and boring but they all have something. They're all special and they all do something for someone. They're all prey to somehting and predator to another and he loves that.

They're diverse and Remus knows they're misunderstood.

Because he's misunderstood and what the books say about him isn;t true, so something the books say about these creautres musn't be true.

and THAT'S his thing. Just his.

[cailynwrites]

Care of Magical Creatures by @arsenicjade

After nine months, the Care of Magical Creatures podfic series is complete! I discovered this fic when I was looking for something to record for @polypodweek, and I loved delving into an older fic with such a different canon. You can now download the whole series as one m4b to use in your audiobook player. Listen to it all HERE.

[mspegasus17]

Care of Magical Creatures

Pairing:f!MC x f!MC (Charlotte x @jeniffler's Melvina) Words: 2220 Summary: The two girls get to take care of a puffskein. CW: Fluff, mentioning of parents' death and bullying Read on Wattpad, AO3 or under the cut ↓

"Your task now is that you will look after a Puffskein for a month in pairs. I want you to treat the animals well and look after them as a team. Think of it as your very hairy child." Professor Howin pointed her wand at a small cauldron on her teacher's desk. "I will now draw the pairs." The cauldron wobbled, contracted and spat out two small pieces of paper. The Care of Magical Creatures Professor caught the pieces and read out the names.

"The first pair is Poppy Sweeting and Duncan Hobhouse." Charlotte stifled her laughter. "This could be something," she thought. "Poor Poppy." The little Hufflepuff threw the anxious Ravenclaw a smile. At least she tried. She seemed rather unpleasant with her partner. Professor Howin drew the next pair. "Alienor Callington and Cornelia Pierce." The black-haired Ravenclaw glanced at the brunette Slytherin and shrugged. Cornelia twisted her mouth into a half-hearted smile. She had probably hoped to be able to form a pair with her boyfriend.

"Next, we have Charlotte Hunter and Melvina Strange." Charlotte's heart skipped a beat. She had hoped to be able to work with the pretty Slytherin. She had had her eye on her for a while, but apart from a few brief conversations here and there, she had never really spoken to Melvina. Let alone spend time with her. Charlotte glanced over her shoulder. Her gaze met Melvina's. She immediately blushed and smiled nervously. Charlotte returned the smile and tucked a black lock of hair behind her ear. She didn't notice which pairs were still being drawn.

Professor Howin clapped her hands, waking Charlotte from her trance. "Please get together in your randomly selected pairs, and then I will assign you your Puffskein." Chaos broke out between the students. Some pairs were already arguing about who should come to whom. The classroom, if you could call it that, was in a state of excited hustle and bustle.

"Hey," a sweet voice called out next to Charlotte. The Gryffindor hadn't even gathered her papers when Melvina was standing next to her. Charlotte turned to her partner. "H-hi." "Now that's what I call an exciting task. I can hardly wait to introduce Bob to his brother or sister." The Slytherin's hazel eyes shone with excitement.

Charlotte raised an eyebrow in confusion. "Who's Bob?" "Well, my baby!" Melvina opened her shoulder bag a crack. In the spacious bag lay a teal ball of fur. In its paws, it held a glittery teddy bear. The Niffler was fast asleep. Charlotte's eyes widened. "Is that a Niffler?" she asked in astonishment. Melvina nodded and closed the bag again. "He can't be alone, so I carry him in my bag. Otherwise, he would attract too much attention." "Well, then I hope the Puffskein isn't too shiny," Charlotte joked, making Melvina giggle. "He'll still try to stuff it into his bum bag," laughed the Slytherin. Now it was Charlotte who giggled.

Professor Howin had started calling out the individual pairs and assigning them a cuddly muff. It was Poppy and Duncan's turn. Melvina nudged Charlotte with her elbow. "It's funny that Duncan and Poppy, of all people, have to work together, isn't it? The two are as different as day and night." Charlotte grinned at Melvina. "That's what I thought too. Poppy will definitely get all the work and won't even complain about it because she likes it so much." The Slytherin shook her head, laughing quietly. "These Hufflepuffs are just too good for the world." Charlotte nodded in agreement.

"Miss Hunter and Miss Strange!" Professor Howin called the two. They trotted to the teacher's desk to take their Puffskein into their care. "Please take care of Frank," Professor Howin explained, stroking the black and brown puffskein on her desk. "Hello, Frank." Melvina knelt down to be at eye level with the fur ball. He blinked at her with his honey eyes and squeaked happily. "Looks like Frank likes you," Charlotte said with a grin. "Well, it would be pretty stupid if he didn't like his new mommy," Melvina replied, straightening up again. She picked up Frank, and Charlotte took the small bag with Puffskein care supplies from her teacher. "We're going to have a lot of fun, Frank. I promise you," Melvina told the magical creature in her arms.

Professor Howin assigned the remaining pairs to their Puffskeins and ended the lesson early. Charlotte and Melvina had agreed to find a quiet place in the gardens to introduce Frank and Bob to each other. The black-haired Gryffindor conjured a picnic blanket, and they sat on a piece of grass near the fountain.

Melvina put her head in her bag, and all that could be heard was a muffled murmur. With a wide grin on her lips, she sat up again, and a sleepy Niffler peeked out of the bag. "Charlotte, Frank, this is Bob." Charlotte held out a hand to the small platypus-like creature. "Nice to meet you, Bob," she said gently. The Niffler took her index finger in his two tiny front paws, sniffed it and let go again.

"I guess I'm not shiny enough," laughed Charlotte. Melvina shook her head. "Apparently not, but he likes you. Otherwise, he would have stuck his tongue out at you." Charlotte laughed even louder. "So he's a little rascal," she stated. "He is. But he's my everything." Melvina nudged Bob. "Come on, don't be so shy. Meet Frank."

The Niffler gave his mom an uncertain look before climbing out of the bag and slowly crawling towards the Puffskein. Frank hummed happily and blinked at Bob with curious, bulging eyes. The two of them got longer and longer until their noses finally touched, and both creatures froze. Suddenly, Frank's long tongue shot out and licked Bob's soft fur. The Niffler screamed and fell over in shock. His short legs kicked in the air. "Oh, Bob!" Giggling, Melvina turned Bob over again. "You're a good actor again. Or have you been snacking on my cookies again?" Bob avoided her gaze, and Melvina glanced into her bag.

"Bob! Those were the good caramel cookies, you old glutton!" She stared at the little cookie thief in disbelief. "I thought you hated caramel. Now I have to think of something new to keep my cookies safe from you." Melvina shook her head and gave Charlotte an apologetic look. "I would offer you a cookie, but there are only crumbs left." Charlotte staggered away, smiling. "It's fine. Although they seem to have tasted good." "They are the best cookies I have ever eaten." Melvina gave Bob a thoughtful look. "So it's no wonder Bob ate them all. I'll bring new ones tomorrow," she explained, turning her gaze back to Charlotte.

"How come we never really talked?" Melvina asked after a moment's silence. Charlotte shrugged and absentmindedly stroked Frank, who had rolled over to her. "I guess it's because we're in different houses. And then it's the sworn enemies Slytherin and Gryffindor. It's hard to make friends outside of your own house. At least that's how I feel. I... don't tend to approach others on my own. I'm more likely to be adopted." Melvina nodded. "I understand what you mean. I feel the same way. I'd probably never get out if Cornelia and Veronica didn't drag me to parties and introduce me to their friends. I just prefer spending time with Bob." Smiling, she stroked the Niffler's teal fur. Bob was curled up on her lap.

"Understandable," Charlotte murmured. "I prefer the company of animals and creatures to that of humans." The Gryffindor bit her tongue so as not to say too much. She had a tendency to overshare, and she didn't want to mess things up with Melvina by telling her too much about herself and her negative experiences during their first real conversation.

The school bell rang, signalling the end of class. "Wait! How are we supposed to carry Frank around with us all day and make sure he doesn't do anything stupid in class?" asked Melvina. "I can't put him in my bag with Bob. It'll just cause chaos." Charlotte opened the bag that Professor Howin had given them. "Maybe there's something useful in here." She momentarily rummaged in the enchanted bag and finally pulled out a carrying bag that seemed to be made for a Puffskein. "Come on, Frank. Get in," she said to the fur ball. Frank, on the other hand, just blinked at her and made no move to roll into the carrying bag.

"Maybe a treat would help?" suggested Melvina. Charlotte nodded and searched the bag for something that looked like something edible. A few round somethings fell into her hand. They felt like dog biscuits. Charlotte sniffed the ominous balls uncertainly. They also smelled like dog biscuits. Shrugging her shoulders, she took a handful and held them under Frank's nose. The cuddly muff's pupils grew huge and he hummed happily. "Yes, they seem to be treats," Charlotte said with a laugh and used them to lure Frank into the transport bag. When he started to pounce on the small pile that Charlotte had thrown into the back corner of the bag, she buttoned the clasp and looked at her work with satisfaction. "Well, that wasn't so difficult."

The two students stood up and agreed that Charlotte would take Frank with her until lunch break. Then, they would meet again in the entrance hall and discuss everything else.

During their lunch break meeting, they agreed that Frank would stay with Charlotte until he and Bob got on better. They took a closer look at the contents of the bag and found that the supposed treats were Frank's real food. So he was easy to get excited about. After lunch, they agreed that they would meet at every opportunity to complete this partner task together.

A few days passed, and the two students became a well-rehearsed team. Every day, they sat on the picnic blanket in the garden. Melvina brought different kinds of biscuits to each picnic, and Charlotte organized different drinks. Bob and Frank got on better and better, and soon, they started playing together on the lawn. Charlotte and Melvina also got to know each other better and better.

Small talk turned into jokes, and jokes turned into deep talk. Melvina talked about her childhood in America and about her loving parents, who had died in an accident. Charlotte talked about her time in Cornwall and about her family. She spoke about her cousin Emily, who lived with her mother in Norway and with whom she had no contact since Charlotte developed her magical powers because Emily found it too scary and Charlotte, as the only witch in the family, was a freak in her eyes.

The two discovered that they had a lot in common. For example, they were both Muggle-born and the only witches in their families. They both liked to snack and were generally sweet-toothed.

The days went by, and Charlotte felt more and more comfortable with Melvina. Frank and Bob now only slept together. That would be a problem when the task ended.

One evening they were sitting on the picnic blanket at their usual spot again, eating chocolate-mint biscuits and drinking raspberry lemonade. Charlotte and Melvina sat next to each other and watched the two creatures playing. "The two of them are really cute together," Charlotte enthused and reached for another biscuit. Melvina reached out for the tin at the same time. Their hands touched, and the two students shyly pulled their hands back. "Y-you first," Melvina stammered. Charlotte's cheeks glowed, and she took two biscuits from the tin to give Melvina one too. She clinked her biscuit against Melvina's and looked deep into her eyes. "Cheers."

"Have your eyes always been so blue?" Melvina asked without taking a bite of her biscuit. Her hand was still floating where they had clinked their biscuits. Charlotte raised an eyebrow. "Yes. They haven't changed." "They're like the ocean," Melvina said, fascinated. Charlotte turned bright red. She didn't know how to answer that and took a bite of her biscuit instead.

"Can I ask you something?" Melvina blurted out. "Um, sure." Melvina looked shyly at her biscuit. "Is there... Well... Is there someone by your side?" Charlotte choked on her biscuit. She hadn't expected that question. Coughing, she took her raspberry lemonade and washed down the stray crumb. "I... Well... No," she admitted and took another big sip. "Good," Melvina said and finally took a bite of her biscuit. She felt Charlotte's confused look on her and quickly swallowed the bite. "Good to know, I mean," she tried to save herself. "What do you mean?" Charlotte asked. Melvina sighed. She let her shoulders droop in defeat. "I like you, you know?" she began to explain. "And I would like to spend more time with you, even after this task. And... well... a partner at your side would complicate the whole thing." "Are you asking me if I want to go out with you?" Charlotte tried to shed some light on the matter. "Maybe," Melvina murmured. "Well, if that's what you want, then yes. If you don't want to, then no." Charlotte laughed and put her hand on Melvina's. "I would really like to go out with you, Mel."

[f1lthymuggle]

[mrs-sharp]

Love how they look at each other.

And the little goofy floofballs.