Title: The New Professor by Slytherin Summer
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy
September Event: Back to School
Prompt used: Headmaster (word)
Total word count: 368
*Pandora Lovegood is the new Care of Magical Creatures Professor
Pandora Lovegood was lounging in one of Dumbledore's chairs, her legs dangling from the armrest, swaying back and forth from under her dress robes. She was at the Headmaster's office which belonged to the current headmaster, Professor Dumbledore. It was a large and beautiful circular room.
Pandora's dreamy blue eyes surveyed a number of curious silver instruments that stood on spindle-legged tables, whirring and emitting little puffs of smoke. She also saw the walls filled with portraits and paintings of previous headmasters and headmistresses, whom they all looked to be asleep.
Though what caught her attention was a beautiful bird with crimson feathers on its body; its claws, tail, and beak gleaming of gold. The bird was sitting proud on his perch. The animal was a marvelous sight to behold, not at all similar to the invisible creatures she vowed to prove its existence.
She carefully approached the bird, awed by its beauty and majesty. The bird sensed her presence but did not attack her; instead it bowed its head in recognition. Slowly, her fingers reached to stroke its soft feathers.
"I see Fawkes has taken a liking to you." Dumbledore said as he entered the room.
"Fawkes? What a beautiful name." Pandora said in a whimsical tone as she continued to stroke Fawkes.
"A phoenix is a highly intelligent bird, extremely loyal and courageous; therefore, it is not easy winning its trust. But Fawkes seems to be forming a bond with you." Dumbledore smiled.
"Thank you, Fawkes." Pandora said wholeheartedly as she looked in the phoenix's black eyes. The bird chirped in response. She made a mental note to herself to bring Fawkes some snacks once she returns to Dumbledore's office. Her train of thought was broken when she heard the old, bespectacled wizard speak to her.
"The students are already filling in the Great Hall. I suggest we make our way there as the Sorting Ceremony will begin." Dumbledore ushered her out of his office and added gleefully to the dreamy eyed girl with dirty blonde hair, "It would be nice for the children to finally meet their new Care of Magical Creatures Professor especially with the much aided quest in finding the elusive Crumpled-Horned Snorkack."