A/N: I don't own Harry Potter

This is for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Writing Club September

Liza's Loves: 13 - Outlander - Write about an outlander. Alt: Write about someone who likes the outdoors

September Monthly Build a Bear: Shark Week Costume - Olive

Word Count: 757

Charlie walked into the shop. His leather olive colored boots scraping slightly against the floor.

"Be with you in a moment," the clerk stated not even bothering to look at him. Charlie was used to this. His jacket was dusty and the same shade of olive as his boots, his hair unkempt, and his his drab hat was slightly askew, all in all he looked a mess.

"Weasley, right?" a voice asked. Charlie turned and saw a man younger than him.

"Yes, do I know you?"

"Maybe, probably not. I'm Theo Nott, I just moved here from England. I'm going to be working on the reserve." Charlie nodded. The reserve was what they called the Dragon Preservation Lands in mixed company. It would be a bad idea to let the Muggles know that dragons existed, and the they were working to protect them.

"Nice to meet you, Theo. I'm Charlie Weasley, I'm one of the handlers at the reserve. You'll most likely be working with me the first few days. What brings you here?" Charlie nodded to the pet supply store where they were standing.

"I've never been around reptiles before. I figured I'd start small, maybe look at the lizards. Just get used to the feel of scales." Charlie laughed softly. It wasn't a cruel laugh, but one of knowing exactly what Theo was feeling.

"Trust me, the reptiles on the reserve are very different from the lizards they have here. Don't worry though, we'll start you small. I promise," Charlie stated as the clerk finally rang him out of a bag of dog biscuits. Theo blinked at his purchase.

"You have a dog?"

"Nope, c'mon walk with me," Charlie said grabbing his bag. Him and Theo stepped out onto the nearly empty street. "We've got a couple of dogs for herding, they get treats as part of their work. Some of our other charges like the treats also," Charlie explained. "Heading straight out there, or are there some things you need to do beforehand? Because if you're headed out, I can give you a lift." Charlie stopped in front of an open top jeep. Theo blinked staring at it.

"You can drive?"

"Of course, nearest village is a decent distance and people tend to spook if you apparate. I figured if I was going to live in the Muggle world, I should at least try their transportation." Theo nodded climbing into the passenger side. Charlie put the bag of treats in the back and slid into the driver's seat. "Ready?"

"As ready as I'll ever be," he stated. The drive was fairly smooth, becoming a bit more bumpy as Charlie drove them off road and towards a large set of tents. Dust flew up around them and Theo found himself having trouble seeing. Charlie seemed used to it and didn't even slow down until he slid the jeep next to a khaki colored tent.

"Claire, Morrie, I'm back," he announced climbing out and looking around. "And I brought someone with me," he added as Theo found his footing on the crumbly ground. A girl with red hair walked over and looked at the pair.

"Who's he?"

"This is Theo Nott, he's going to be working with us," Charlie stated. Theo gave her a smile.

"But I wanted a puppy!" she exclaimed laughing. "Hullo, Theo, I'm Morag. I think we went to school together?" Theo nodded vaguely remembering seeing her. He gave Charlie a sort of desperate look. Charlie smiled.

"Morrie, Theo's going to be apprentice for now," he stated giving the girl a wink. Morrie laughed.

"Fine, he's all yours, Charlie. I think he's more your type anyway," she added grabbing the bag of dog treats and heading towards the main tent.

"What did she mean by that?" Theo asked as Charlie led him to the tent he'd be staying in.

"I like blokes," Charlie answered with a shrug. "Guess she thinks you do too?"

"Just because Blaise and I... yeah, she's right," Theo muttered. "Although I'm pretty sure muscular red heads tend to be everyone's type," he added giving Charlie a quick look over. Charlie smiled.

"We'll see. Tomorrow I'll introduce you to the dragons. Then we'll see from there," he stated nodding to Theo. "This is your tent. Wake up is at day break. Dragons can't read clocks, so we go by their schedule."

"Got it," Theo said smiling as he watched Charlie head back to his own tent. Maybe it was just him, but muscular red heads were most definitely his type.