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[hairflyingheartpounding]

I'm really pretty excited about the goats, but I have to wonder why we Hufflepuffs are each being assigned one, too. I know Professor Mercer is head of Ravenclaw, so that makes sense, but us? It's not a bad thing at all, I'm just curious about it.

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[greenteengenius]

What is exciting about the goats? This whole fuss bemuses me.

[bonafide_divinity]

Goats! That does sound [pause] very exciting.

Have you named your goat yet or are you going to give it days of serious consideration first?

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I think it's because it's something so different!

[hairflyingheartpounding]

You should meet the goat. Considering how much my frog loves you and all, I'm sure you two will hit it off.

I haven't seen it yet!

[greenteengenius]

Is this place truly that boring?

[hairflyingheartpounding]

No, not at all. But new things are still exciting.

[greenteengenius]

I suppose.

[There's a pause as he tries to figure out how to continue this conversation. He hasn't had a lot of practice at them, but written ones allow him to go at his own pace.]

Would you like to see mine?

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Oh! Yes, please!

[greenteengenius]

His name is Book.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Oh, wow! Amazing! Book is a cute name.

[greenteengenius]

I can't say I think he's very cute, but it's a name I'll remember. And he is docile, if demanding.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Going with a name you'll remember is probably the best bet.

[greenteengenius]

Yes. The name provokes no reaction from him thus far, but I suppose he'll learn it. Though I doubt that matters--he keeps headbutting my hand in hope of food.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Give it time. And oh, well, goats are supposed to be stubborn, right?

[greenteengenius]

Are they? I would have said greedy. He keeps trying to steal food from the kids.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Well, maybe yours is greedy, yeah.

[greenteengenius]

Is yours better behaved?

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I haven't met it yet, actually!

[bonafide_divinity]

[inkblot]

There is something seriously wrong with that goat.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Play nice.

What are you even talking about, anyway?

[bonafide_divinity]

If your goat is anything like your frog, I want nothing to do with it. That frog has it in for me and you know it.

When do you get to meet your goats anyway?

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Pascal adores you. What are you talking about?

Really, though, he's harmless. And I'm sure the goat is, too.

I think some people already have! I've just been keeping busy.

[greenteengenius]

Is there? I'm not altogether familiar with goats.

[bonafide_divinity]

What do you mean "What am I talking about"?

Look at it! It's deformed!

[hairflyingheartpounding]

No it's not. Not all goats look like

[And there the writing stops, and she doodles a quick and generic, but well-drawn goat.]

that.

I bet it's some sort of interesting species.