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WHO: Karkat and Nepeta Vantas-Leijon
TONE: fluffy, familial
RATING: PG-13 due to Karkat's mouth
WHEN: 2nd of August!
WHERE: Diagon Alley
WHAT: Karkat decides he wants a pet and Nepeta is taking him to Eyelop's Owl Emporium and Magical Menagerie to help him out.
STATUS: ongoing

[Why he'd ever asked if he could have a pet was beyond him, but it had been something his aunt and uncle had been pleased about and readily agreed to after Di gave him a lecture on how pets were a thing for life and not just a temporary companion. Since he was allergic to fur of pretty much all kinds, they decided maybe a frog or an owl would be best, and so off to Eyelop's they'd gone.

Which was how Karkat found himself in the frog and toads section with his cousin after Uncle Sal had dropped them off, wriggling a finger around in his ear after a particularly loud croak. He glanced at Nepeta, an unsure look on his face.]

Are they always this loud or is it just up close?

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[Not at all. Nope.

Nepeta nodding, seeming to brighten up at his words] I sure am! I'm not letting anything hold me back this year.

[She looks down at the frog, before back up at the shopkeeper] Does this one have a name? And is it a boy or girl?

[The shopkeeper turned his attention to Nepeta, adjusting his glasses.]

It's a boy. He's been here for a couple of years now. I'm quite surprised he took to your friend there so easily, since he's always been too hostile to my other customers. The kids that visit nicknamed him Bilious Slick, for reasons I don't know but for all I know it might be code for you kids these days.

[When he turned away, Karkat looked down at the frog sitting contentedly in his new environment, blinking up at him with beady eyes.]

Bilious Slick, huh? [A croak was his answer.]

[...poor baby ;A;]

Aww. Well don't worry, Karkat will give you a good home. He's gruff on the outside but he's a real sweetie, you'll see. [That was meant to tease Karkat more than anything, but hey! Bilious Slick undoubtedly wanted to know more about his new family]

[He gave a disgruntled huff at her words, rolling his eyes as he shifted his arms around the medium sized tank.]

I am not.

You aren't what? A gruff on the outside or a real sweetie?

[She grinned at him and held the door open.]

The latter. I'm not fucking saying it.

[Truth is, he knows he's softer on the inside than he lets on. It's more of a defense mechanism than anything. He does give her a half smile as he pushes past her though, going sideways since the tank is a little too big for the door.]

Ho hum~ If you say so. [She closes the door behind him one he is through and raises her hands to the sky, starting to head in the direction of the quidditch shop]

Can't believe summer is over already but it'll be fun to be back in school. What electives are you taking this year?

[He follows after her, making sure his arms are secure around the glass tank and he doesn't bump into anyone. Despite the fact that most people have already gotten their school supplies, there's still a fairly decent crowd, especially given that it was a weekday.]

I dunno really. I guess since we're going into fourth year we have to take classes that are connected to our ideal future careers or something.

Do you have any idea what you think you might like to do?

[He shrugs before looking down at his new pet.]

Never really gave it serious thought. Honestly I never expected to reach fourteen.

You're going to become a wrinkled old fart so it wouldn't hurt to start thinking about the things you really like and are good at. [She said it very matter of fact. Nothing is happening to her cousin while she is around]

[Karkat has the best cousin. Not that he'd say that.]

The real question is what am I good at?

Lotsa things, silly! When you put your mind to it I bet you could do whatever you wanted. The trick is finding something you are both good at and like...what's your favorite subject? Or something you just enjoy a lot in general.

[He tilts his head in consideration.]

I guess that makes sense. So what're you going to do? Y'know, when we graduate or whatever.

[She raised a finger to her lips and lowered her voice]

I haven't told anyone yet but. I think I want to try and work in the Department of Mysteries.

[Well...that was something new. Karkat blinked a little before he smiled slightly lopsided.]

You'll get in. You're the best at keeping secrets.

Thank you. I really hope so. I'm not even sure what O.W.Ls or N.E.W.Ts they require though. Even that infurmation is classified, so I guess I better stop slacking off.

I guess...try and eliminate the ones that seem like they wouldn't be of use? I bet Defense is something they'd consider important.

[She nods, lifting her head as they near the Broom shop.]

Yea, that's one I think is a definite. It seemed the case in a lot of high end jobs. Potions too, purrobably.

[As was often the case the shop look pretty crowded, especially with kids who looked like they'd be first years. Who could blame them?]

So Defense, Potions...maybe Arithmancy and Ancient Ruins?

[He comes to a stop just before they reach the shop, eyeing the crowd before glancing down at his new pet. He'd never really understood the thrill of flying before. He glanced at Nepeta.]

You go in. I don't think I should with all those kids in there.

Math. [Nepeta wrinkled her nose at that. She was pretty invested in DADA and Ancient Runes, and potions could be interesting depending on what they were making and the more hands on aspect of it...but Arithmancy was one of those classes she. Could use help on.]

But yea it does seem purrty impurrtant. [Unfortunately. But if that is what it took she would do it. She looked at Karkat and then the shop, and down at Billous Slick.] You sure?

Yep. Math. [Karkat wasn't that goot at it himself. Hell, wizard math sometimes seemed more impossible than Muggle math. He nodded, looking down at the frog in his arms. Bilious Slick seemed to have gone still.] Yeah. Go on. I don't think the big guy likes huge crowds of kids.

Aww, okay. I promise I won't take long.

[She gave him a small wave and entered. Most of the others were crowded around the new broom but Nepeta had only wanted to come by for a repair kit. Her broom was an old one but still a dependable one. As promised she quickly got it, purchased it, and returned outside to Karkat.]

Thanks fur waiting. Is there anywhere else you wanted to go?

[He looked up from where he'd sat down on the curb to give his arms a little rest. Taking hold of his pet, he stood, shaking his head.]

Not unless you want to get some ice cream before we head home.

[She considered this for a moment before nodding] Ice cream sounds good!

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