2 Jul 2025, 13:48
The A's family
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Friday, August 30, 2024
Afternoon
Afternoon
We’re approaching the last few days before the start of the school year, and the finalizations are being done. Landsey had asked for a new pet, so he could have company at Hogwarts, because yes, unfortunately, he can't bring his horse there. But he didn't expect his mothers to say yes, especially not so quickly. Belisama, who’s the most thoughtful of the two, didn't hesitate for a second before giving her son a positive answer while handing him a considerable sum of money.
So, here he is, exploring Diagon Alley, his schooling belongings in a cart he's pulling behind him, his list complete, in search of the magical menagerie and his new furry, scaly, or feathered friend ! His thoughts are all messed together as his impatience increases with every step. Should he get a calm animal to be calm too ? One that's self-sufficient and can manage without him ? Or one as energetic as him, that never stops moving, except to sleep ? Excited, as soon as Landsey finds the magical menagerie, he rushes there without thinking, dropping his cart of belongings at the entrance with the others.
A doorbell rings, announcing the young man's presence. An old woman tending a tawny owl turns to greet the boy, a treat in one hand for the bird chirping happily before her.
- Hi boy, can I help you with somethi-
"It'll be fine I can manage alone, thank you anyway madam !"
Landsey's voice, already deep for a boy of his age, echoes throughout the store, almost making the saleswoman jump, who give a big smile upon hearing the joy in her young customer's voice. The boy doesn't wait a second longer and begins exploring the entire menagerie, petting crups, cats, and owls passing by. Already having a strong connection with animals and nature, every pet seems to appreciate the young man, and this one too. He plays with a white rat, gently stroking its head, then its snout. With a big smile, he moves away and continues searching for the rare pearl, his rare pearl. And that's when the miracle happens. He hears a small whimper of fear, or anger, he's not sure. Then another, and again. He heads straight towards the sound, and comes face to face with a cage covered with a soft fabric of a beautiful lavender color. He approaches, and spots a small black ferret, curled up in the corner. The old woman, having finished tending to the owl, approaches behind the young man, pushing her glasses up her nose before saying kindly.
- Oh, you know boy, this one's best left alone. She doesn't really like people, at least not since she got neutered. Do you want to go look at the other ferrets ?
"No thanks, I want to see her please !"
Surprised, the woman says nothing more and opens the cage of the small, long-haired ferret. The little animal turns, hisses angrily, its black eyes shining with hatred, or fear. Or a mix of both ? Landsey ignores the instructions given by the old woman behind him, and extends his hand directly in front of the animal. His deep voice resonates quietly as he whispers, as if he's confiding his biggest secret to the little one.
"There is nothing to fear, nothing to fear-"
Snout rolled up, teeth bared, the ferret arches its back, recoils at the sight of a human hand so close. Then, in a few seconds, the little animal is in front of Landsey's hand, its fangs sinking into the flesh of his finger. The saleswoman makes a small scream of surprise, the young boy grits his teeth, frowns, blood running along his palm. But quickly, his facial features relax, and his pale pink eyes observe the animal with tenderness, a smile on his lips.
"See ? Nothing to fear… You were just a little afraid right ?"
The young ferret's growls subside, and she lifts her small head toward the boy before letting go of his hand. She gently licks the wound she inflicted on the poor young man before hopping around her cage. Without waiting any longer, the animal climbs up the boy's arm, squealing with delight. Landsey bursts out laughing, his red and white hair blending with the dark fur of the ferret hidden in the hollow of his neck. The woman smiles and pats his shoulder with a big smile.
- I can tell that you know well how to handle animals ! She's a female, about ten months old, the perfect age for adoption, I'll leave you the honor of choosing a name for her ! Wait here, I'll get a bandage for your bite wound.
The young man nods, continuing to play with his new friend still perched on the back of his neck. He gently slides his hands under her to lift her in front of him, his new pet's bright black eyes reflecting his face, beaming with happiness.
"My horse is Atlas… so, for you, we go for Atlante ? What do you think about that ?"
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What animal do you wish to purchase ? A furet
What do you want to name it ? Atlante
Is it a boy or girl ? Girl
Whats your pets date of birth ? June 10, 2024
"I’m forgetting something…"
"Morals, probably ?"
"No, something important."
"Morals, probably ?"
"No, something important."