Animal Attraction Closed

Uschi could have hugged Green for his sympathy regarding the nutty (and rude) librarian. It wasn't often she would have friends that would stand up for her. Instead she smiled and looked down at the pile of books she hugged to her chest.
Her heart sank a bit when Lorelai mentioned the billywigs only lived in Australia. "But... there might be a local breeder, or something," she said. "Could we ask someone, maybe?" When Green mentioned sweets, a small (but very noisy) and guilty part of her was awakened. "What's a fizzing whizbee do? I've never actually had magical candy before." Her hand went to the pocket inside her work robe, crinkling the pastry sweets hidden inside. Perhaps she had picked up some magical food and just didn't know it yet? Maybe their effects would take place soon. No, don't be stupid, she thought to herself. If they were going to do something they would have done so by now.
"Umm... we could also ask someone where fizzing whizbees are made. If they make it in bulk they might order the stingers in bulk too, and they could sell us some. So... has anyone heard of some sort of magical candy factory, or something?" In her mind she imagined something like Charlie and the Chocolate factory, but even more absurd and dangerous.

"The candy makes you levitate for a few moments. I've seen some older students use to try it. Personally, I've never had it but apply it tastes quite good too."Lorelai pondered the Ravenclaw's question. She hadn't heard of any magical candy factory, but of course, they had to be made somewhere. The candy on its owns wouldn't be of much help it could only work for a few moments, so they would certainly have to find some stingers somehow. "I mean we could try to experiment with the candy, but if weight loss is the ultimate goal, I don't know if candy will be much of a solution...Maybe we could some dried billywig stings from the potions room? We could ask Professor Valtome if we could make a potion that uses them, and then sneak a few in our pockets. Or, we could just take them from the potions room when he isn't looking."

Lorelai had never stolen potions ingredients, but you best believe it sounded right up her alley. She had taken little things here and there when she was younger and knew how to get away with things. Then again, maybe the others weren't up for that. It would be risky after all.

Green hummed, rubbing his chin in thought, gears turning. "You bring up a very good point, Lorelai. Even if we can dilute the floating effect to one which just makes someone lighter, that doesn't mean it'll last long enough for whatever it is you want to do with that," he gestured at Uschi. "Going for the store in the basement, going for the manufacturer... I think both could be good ideas. I'd prefer not to simply take them at this point," he sighed, looking conflicted. "It's too risky, and could spoil our chances later.

"There is a third option," he realized aloud, head tilting. "We could ask help from the school nurse directly. But there's no knowing how much help she'd be, and if we do end up having to pinch something, it'd be best not to make our motivations known," he said, meeting both their gazes. "Why don't we start with aboveboard methods first? I think I have some old Whizbees lying around; I could owl the manufacturer. In the mean time, we could also approach the potions professor," he proposed. "However, this is ultimately all your decision, Uschi. Just know that whatever you choose, we'll be behind you," he nodded at her. Paused. "Unless it's too dangerous. Or remarkably inconvenient for little obvious benefit," he added. "And also, I can't speak for Lorelai. But other than that," he shrugged. They hadn't met all that long ago.

Uschi gave her friends a warm smile. It was so nice they were so dedicated to helping her! And they didn’t seem to want anything to return… yet. Was it really possible they were just doing it out of the good of their own hearts? She could scarcely believe it, but she WANTED to believe it…
“Um… we should try the legal methods first,” she said at last. “Like… send an owl to the manufacturer? And ask the school nurse and the potions master? Has anyone met the school nurse yet?” She took an inordinate amount of interest in the books clutched to her chest for a moment. “What’s she like? I’ve never really gotten along with school nurses, I’m afraid. They think I’m faking my sore knees on sports day. I was… sometimes… well, only half the time.”
To Lorelai’s comment about magical candy not being helpful for weight loss, she said, “Does magical candy make you put on weight, like real candy does?” That would be a dream come true: she could eat as much as she wanted and get lighter at the same time. If only!
It was hard making a decision though, so she said, “So: if you send the letter, Green, maybe Lorelai and I can go and see the potion master… and you can meet us there. Is that ok?” She wasn’t really used to making decisions like this – typically she was more of a follower than a planner – but Green had said it was her choice, so she had made it. Good friends made her brave too, it seems.

Although just meeting with the potions master was much less interesting than stealing from the potions storage, it made sense to simply ask first. Maybe it wasn't fair to drag the others into a risky situation. Lorelai nodded. "Sending a letter to the manufacturer is a good idea. Maybe you can convince them to send us a bit, Green? I don't know if they would, especially to a group of 11-year-olds, but its definitely worth a try."

She responded to the comment about the weight loss of candy. "Well, to be honest ll I really don't know what kind of stuff they put in wizard candy, but I image it's similar? I mean besides the magical parts, like billywig wings., it's pretty much just sugar and flavoring, right? Again, I'm no expert on magical candies."

Lorelai smiled. "I'm ready to go whenever you are. Just lead the way!"She exclaimed, saluting to Uschi. "Although to be honest I'd rather not have to talk to the professor, he scares me, to be honest. He's so strict."She groaned, remembering a past lecture. She lowered her voice to a whisper. "Wait-Proffesor Valtome is a he, right? I'm like ninety percent sure he's a male but, I think he would kill me if I was ever dumb enough to ask."

Green nodded, listening to the others as they planned. It was clear both girls had good heads on their shoulders and no fear of getting things done; good. He tilted his head as Uschi recounted her gym experiences, having none of his own to draw upon; when he had been forced to run despite aching knees, it had generally been to get away from other children. "I haven't met the nurse, but if she's against helping out with a medical issue, she's not a very good one, is she? It's not like you're skipping classes. No, you're defying fate to take your destiny in your own hands," he gripped at the air with a clawwed hand, lips pulled back in a dramatic snarl. "And woe to the one who defies you."

He paused, glancing over to the window, scritching his neck silently for a moment. "But yes, in any case, might be easier to ask the potions professor first. No matter their gender, they seem like the type that might be sympathetic to the cause. Personally, I just avoid using pronouns when I'm around them," he shrugged to Lorelai.

"I don't know how generous the manufacturers might be, but hey might send us some if they think it will help with publicity," said Green, shrugging. "And we could say we're putting together some kind of school project that shows how harmless billywig stings are when used properly. I hear they're trying to live down that incident where one of their customers got stuck in her ceiling fan," he tilted his head in thought.