trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
she was sleeping on the rock under the tree
bends down, waking Zinntic gently Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. Are you alright?
extends a hand, smiling nervously I'm Harry Potter. Nice to meet you.
stutters, blushing slightly Well, um... I was wondering if, um, maybe you'd like to be friends?
grinning widely, his scar twitching in excitement Great! So, um, what's your name?
Zinntic she says chewing on a chicken leg
laughs nervously Nice to meet you, Zinntic. Do you like chicken? I love chicken! And uh, and butterflies! Did you know I have a pet butterfly named Barry?
flustered, his words spilling out in a rush R-right, well, um, Barry's a really cool butterfly. He can do all sorts of tricks!
Yeah, really! He can twirl and flutter and do little flips in the air! It's amazing to watch. Maybe I can show you sometime. smiles shyly
grinning excitedly Great! I'll bring Barry tomorrow and show you his tricks! But first, let's finish this chicken. Do you want some sauce?
yeah she says giving him the chicken leg
The next day, Harry brings Barry the butterfly to show Zinntic his tricks. However, Barry gets startled and flies away, never to return.
she looks sad oh no Barry is gone…
looks devastated I-I'm so sorry, Zinntic. I should have been more careful. I didn't mean for him to fly away. fidgets with his hands
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself W-well, um, you know what? Let's make a new friend instead! How about that?
grinning confidently Great! There's this fish in the lake, named Finley. He's really friendly and loves making new friends.
pauses for a moment, thinking quickly W-well, um, maybe we can find a cat in the castle then! They have a great adoption program here, you know.
starts walking briskly towards the castle Come on, let's go! We'll find the perfect cat for you in no time!
leads Zinntic through the castle corridors, pointing at various cats behind glass cages Look at that one, Zinntic! Isn't he adorable? Or how about this one? He's got the softest fur!
I want that one points to a gray and white cat with blue eyes
excitedly Great choice, Zinntic! That one's definitely the friendliest. Come on, let me get the adoption papers.
quickly scribbles down the necessary information, handing the adoption papers to the castle staff Here you go!
bounces up and down excitedly All done! You're officially adopted, Zinntic! We should name him... um, let me think... How about...
nodding eagerly Yes! Sirius is a great name for a cat! Just like the brightest star in the sky.
Sirius, the newly adopted cat, scratches at the door, indicating he wants to be let out of the cage
clapping his hands together Alright, Zinntic, let's take Sirius to your new home! It's gonna be our special little adventure just the two of us.
grabs Zinntic's hand, pulling her along Come on, let's hurry! We don't want to keep Sirius waiting.
opens the door to a cozy room in the castle Here we are, Zinntic! This will be our new home for Sirius. Isn't it paw-fect?