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As Kai wondered if there'd be anything in the shop for Khione Diana smiled. Before laughing softly she glanced around the crowded shelves.
"I suppose it's possible," she admitted.
"Although I think she'd be much happier with a bag of owl treats than most of the things in here." At the thought of her snowy owl her expression brightened.
"She isn't very difficult to shop for. I usually buy treats, and sometimes little owl toys or perch accessories if I find something suitable." She smiled fondly.
"She seems happiest whenever she gets a bit of attention, though. If I visit the Owlery with treats, she usually forgives me for being too busy with homework."
Diana nodded encouragingly when Kai mentioned wanting an owl of his own.
"I think an owl is a wonderful choice." Before returning to him her muted grey-green eyes briefly drifted toward one of the shop windows.
"They're very loyal, and it's nice having them at Hogwarts. Even if you're having a difficult day, it's comforting to visit the Owlery for a few minutes."
For a moment she considered his next question.
"There are students with all sorts of pets," she answered.
"Owls, cats and toads are the most common because they're the traditional Hogwarts pets." She smiled thoughtfully.
"I've also seen rats, rabbits, snakes and a few lizards. I'm not sure I've personally met anyone with a spider, but it wouldn't surprise me." Diana paused before adding with a small laugh
"Hogwarts is full of interesting people."
Another quiet laugh was drawn out of her at Kai's story about overwatering the flower.
"I don't think you're the only person who's ever done that," she said kindly.
"At least you were trying to take good care of it." She rested one hand lightly against the shopping basket she was carrying.
"A pet does take responsibility," she admitted.
"You have to remember to feed them, make sure they're healthy, and spend time with them. But after a while it becomes part of your routine." She smiled softly.
"I don't really think of it as work anymore. Khione's just family."
Her gaze then drifted over to the window again where witches and wizards continuously weaved through the busy streets of Diagon Alley.
"If you do decide to get an owl," she continued,
"I'd take your time choosing one. Don't worry too much about finding the prettiest or the fastest one." She looked back at Kai with a warm smile.
"Sometimes the right pet is simply the one you feel a connection with." Curiosity returned to her expression after a brief pause.
"Have you thought about what you'd name one?" she asked.
"Or are you waiting until you've met the owl first?"
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