Hallucinations or maybe a mirage...

[pepperup_jones]

Is it just me or has there been an exceptionally large scorpion wandering the castle?

I think I'm losing my mind. Or finding it...whichever is more scary.

Comments

[flaming_evans]

Who was stupid enough to bring a scorpion into the castle?!

[malicious_devil]

Someone that doesn't abide by the laws of conventionality in regards to pets.

[flaming_evans]

Please, restate the obvious again, Evan.

[malicious_devil]

You really need to learn to relax, Evans. Antares is mine...a birthday gift from someone you obviously find to be "stupid," I believe you said. I'll be collecting him shortly. I haven't a clue how he got out of my dorm.

[pepperup_jones]

You have a scorpion as a pet? Are you crazy?

[malicious_devil]

Indeed.

[flaming_evans]

Are you out of your mind?

[malicious_devil]

It's no different than any other pet if you know what you're doing.

[flaming_evans]

There are rules, Rosier, that specify which pets are ALLOWED. It said that and specified which those were in the Hogwarts letter you receieved first year!

[malicious_devil]

You're under the assumption I'm the only one in the castle that doesn't have a "classic" definition of a pet. Because honestly, I'm not the only one. And besides, school will be over in a few months.

[flaming_evans]

That's beside the point. Scorpions aren't exactly known to be the safest pet!

[malicious_devil]

I don't recall hearing of anyone being hurt. They don't tend to strike unless provoked.

[flaming_evans]

Again, that is entirely beside the point!

[malicious_devil]

Yes, because it seems the point is to take your frustrations out on the closest target. Sorry, but I don't intend to be that person now or ever.

[flaming_evans]

The reason behind my frustration is because you thought it'd be okay to bring a pet that you otherwise knew wasn't allowed!

[malicious_devil]

I believe I said Antares was a gift. Most people have no control over their gifts. But then again, you have control over everything, now don't you? So it honestly wouldn't surprise me that you can't understand such a concept.