He had been traveling the world seeking out fantastic beasts, trying to figure out where to find them. It certainly would have been nice to have had a book of some sort to help him. Now, however, he was back home in Britain and ready for a nice relaxing—.tap. Damn.

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Arthur Kirkland was a wizard, he had attended Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry and after graduating had proceeded to travel extensively researching various magical creatures. In his seventh year he had written several studies on some of the more intelligent of magical creatures available for him to observe and research. The publishing of the studies had led, to his personal displeasure, innumerable people to pester him with owls, the constant barrage of which he had only escaped after the start of his travels. It had been somewhere in the Southern Continent if he remembered correctly.

Now, not even twenty minutes after having arrived home to his flat, another owl had found him. No doubt some silly, overly persistent witch sending fan mail. Honestly, why the paper had felt it necessary to publish his picture along with the article was beyond him.

Opening the window a tawny owl hopped inside and held out a leg for him rather imperiously. Untying the letter Arthur scanned it, the address was quite eerily specific and, flipping the envelope over in his hand, the Hogwarts crest was instantly recognizable on the seal. Pushing down his curiosity Arthur glanced at the owl, clearly whoever had sent the creature knew that he did not own an owl and desired a reply. Gesturing to the wide perch against one of the walls Arthur left the owl to reposition itself while he fetched it some water and a small bit of meat from his recently bought groceries.

"There you are" He smiled as the owl quickly polished off the meat and gratefully drank the proffered water. Turning his attention back to the letter he sank down into the chair at his small kitchen table and, breaking the seal deftly, began to read.

"Dear Sir Arthur Kirkland,

It has come to my attention that you have returned from your travels and are once more in Britain. I hope that your journey was fruitful, that you acquired a great deal of the knowledge that you sought, and perhaps some that you were not seeking. I will come to the heart of the matter quickly though.

I recall as a student you were quite enthralled with magical creatures, indeed I believe that was the purpose behind the trip you were, until so recently, on. As a student you also naturally exemplified the traits of your house without effort. I could expound upon your personal successes for quite some time but I feel I am losing track of what this missive is meant to convey.

There has been a recent opening of which I would greatly like to confer with you about in person. Please send the owl back with any date this coming week when you would be able to meet and I will clear my schedule for the time and expect you.

Much has changed at Hogwarts in the years you have been away on your quest for knowledge, but Hogwarts will always welcome back those whom love her.

I await your owl, Sincerely,

Headmaster of Hogwarts"

A long illegible signature preceded the Title of headmaster in the letter and Arthur forced himself to take a deep breath before looking over the correspondence once more. A meeting with the Headmaster, undue praise, a mysterious "opening", and repeated references to the "quest for knowledge". He didn't have to be a Ravenclaw to figure out he was being offered a professorship… although it probably didn't hurt.

Writing a small note he jotted down a time and date, his thanks for the letter, and polite but brief response to a few select things Arthur folded the parchment and sealed it. Standing up to continue settling his flat back to order Arthur looked over at the owl.

"I'll give you the reply to take this evening, you can rest for now." Turning away he walked out of the kitchen after receiving a thankful hoot and set back to work. A Hogwarts Professorship… it was highly tempting and there might be more in it depending on what one inferred from the headmaster's letter. Arthur liked the idea; it wouldn't be overly taxing to his personal studies either and… it would be nice to return to Hogwarts once more.

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