The Houses Competition
House: Ravenclaw
Category: Drabble
Prompt: Antipodean Opaleye
WC: 227
There it was. Newt smiled to himself. He had searched for days, checking every valley, and asking every local witch and wizard. And finally he found it; the Antipodean Opaleye! Newt set down his spyglass and picked up his manuscript, beginning to draw a rough sketch of the majestic creature.
A large burst of wind ruffled the parchment in his hand, causing Newt to look up. He jumped up in awe as the Dragon leapt into the air, it's pearly white scales glinting in the sunlight. She let out a burst of vivid red flames, seemingly scorching the trees below her. And then she was flying towards him.
"Hello girl," Newt said as she settled in from of him, her face only a meter away from his.
Newt moved forward, reaching out to brush his fingers lightly over the rough scales. He then moved his hand under her chin and scratched gently.
The Antipodean Opaleye closed her eyes, a soft growl of pleasure coming from her throat. She opened her eyes as Newt's hand fell back to his side. Stretching her wings she continued to stare at Newt until with another great leap, she flew back to her nest.
Newt sat back on his heels, watching as the dragon curled up in her nest. He picked up his manuscript and continued to sketch, already planning what to write.