#2 [COMC] - 4th years

Streaking across the grounds towards the forest, Kody's hair whipped wildly with each stride and he came to a stop in front of Professor Fairburn with a breathless grin. It took a few moments for him to catch his breath, "Afternoon Professor!"

"Glackspurts..." Kody repeated the unfamiliar word after his Professor spoke it and then paid attention as she warned about the mucus and horn. Kody rifled through his bag to dig out a crumpled piece of parchment. Somehow the end of his quill was bent already (and probably due to a lack of care when packing up after his morning lesson).

He dipped his quill into some ink and noted down the temperament of the Glackspurt. So they had a special diet and it was good to trim their feet regularly? Kody drew a cartoon-y version of a Glackspurt next to his notes about their origins. Leonard Tambuya was a name to remember too!

Kody then tucked his writing supplies away once Professor Fairburn explained what he had to do for this class. He definitely wasn't afraid of the creatures even if they could get out of control if they were angered but he heeded the warning about underestimating them.

Which didn't stop him from finding them adorable!

But he held back, wanting to make sure he was completely calmed down himself before he approached the creatures. "Professor, what would be used to remove their mucus from your eyes or how would you treat the rash from their horn?"

Asking a question and listening to his Professor's answer was the quickest way Kody had found for him to settle during Care of Magical Creatures class. He took a few deep breaths as well and then smiled. He felt a lot more relaxed and ready to tackle the task set out by the teacher.

So he had to make sure the Glackspurt wasn't afraid first, right? Kody crouched so he was mostly eye-level with one of the creatures. They reminded him of regular dogs but with notable differences. Kody wondered what they felt like to pat and hoped he would get a chance...

"Hey, how you doing buddy?" Kody asked, holding out his hand with the back of it offered to the Glackspurt. He found this was a good way to show some creatures he meant no harm and to give them a chance to smell him -- then they could decide how they felt about him. He'd worry about offering some food once it seemed the Glackspurt was relaxed or content for him to do so.

Kody was just happy he got the chance to see and interact with such amazing creatures. He couldn't wait to record them into his Creature journal later!

Kody regretted leaving his bag all the way over there.