A/N: I do not own Harry Potter. This is an AU.
House: Ravenclaw
Year: 1
Word Count: 181
Prompt: [Animal] Eagle
"I have a question Professor." Harry raised his hand in order to get Professor McGonagall's attention.
"Yes, Mr. Potter?" the elderly teacher asked.
"Why is the symbol for Ravenclaw an eagle?" They had been studying the history of how Hogwarts had been created and he was understandably confused when they'd gotten to Ravenclaw's house animal.
"The only reason it's an eagle is because the raven is actually describing the colour of an eagle's talon. Therefore, it is a raven coloured claw." the professor explained with a hint of a smile on her face.
"Oh, that's cool!"
The bell rang and with that class was dismissed. Harry walked out to go to his next class, along with Ron and Hermione, when a shadow swept directly over him. An eagle proceeded to land on a bench next to him.
"Woah! It's an eagle. Let's see what colour the talons are." He walked over to the bird and inspected it's claws. "Raven, just like Professor McGonagall said!"
Harry walked away to his next class, feeling as though he'd just found out something very special.
