Day 1

[luxextenebris]

Quidditch!

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...In case you can't tell, I'm excited for Quidditch try outs :)

I've been trying to think of a name for my goat ever since Professor Mercer made the announcement. I've never had a pet before! Well, mum and dad haven't let me keep anything aside from fireflies, and they're kind of easy to deal with, plus they don't mess with dad's allergies. A goat's going to be different.

I'm thinking maybe Clover, Snitch or Seasalt? I guess I could always wait to meet it before deciding. I'm open to suggestions though!

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I forgot to tell you that I brought my Struggle equipment with me! I'm ready to teach you when you are.

Comments

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Good point. I guess I mean, if you're turning the colours through magic, do they like that?

[luxextenebris]

Mmm...I'm not sure. I saw a couple of goats kick up a fuss but not that much.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Hmm, I guess it just doesn't sit right with me.

[luxextenebris]

Me neither. I wouldn't do it either way. It could be interesting but at the same time people don't seem to be considering the harm it could do to their goats.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

And I don't think Professor Mercer would approve.

Anyway, I really hope you get some great talent at tryouts!

[luxextenebris]

Nah. We're supposed to be using them for bezoar, but they're cute. I guess it makes sense that people would personalize them like some kind of accessory.

I hope so too! I know if we get the right amount of enthusiasm, we'll get the cup for sure this year!

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I think of them more like pets.

Yeah, that's what I like to hear!

[luxextenebris]

Like I said, I've never had a pet before. I keep wondering if I'm doing the right thing.

You'll be at the matches, right Miss Prefect?

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I bet you are. And I can help! I've had Pascal for a while now.

Of course!

[luxextenebris]

How is Pascal anyway? I haven't seen him this term.

Great!

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I know! He's actually been mostly staying in his tank this year! He's doing very well.

[luxextenebris]

I was wondering if anything had happened to him, but I'm glad to hear that!

I caught new fireflies over the summer. I guess I'll have to write home and tell mum and dad about my goat.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Nope, he's just fine! Thank you for asking!

Aww, fireflies sound so lovely to catch.

[luxextenebris]

It's nice when they light up my room at night. I keep them in a tank on my desk, but I always have to remind my parents to feed them while I'm away :\

[hairflyingheartpounding]

What do they eat?

[luxextenebris]

Sometimes other larvae and slugs, sometimes pollen or nectar. It depends on the type. I make sure to gather enough before I come back though, so it's not like mum and dad have to forage.

They get a break during winter when they hibernate at least.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Wow, that's really interesting. I didn't know they hibernate!

[luxextenebris]

Mmm! They do! Some can hibernate for years! There's one that buried itself under a piece of bark I got for the tank that hasn't come out since first year.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Are you sure it's okay?

[luxextenebris]

I check on her regularly. She's still alive surprisingly. I thought I'd killed her at first. You have no idea how distressed I was.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Oh, you poor thing! I'm glad she's alright.

[luxextenebris]

Yeah, me too. I named her Serenity. She's kind of special and I hope I'm there when she comes out of hibernation.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I hope so, too.