After posting to
10k_drabbles I couldn't get a couple of more slightly odd pairings out of my head. Owls just shouldn't be so cute...
Hedwig/Errol G
Hedwig was approaching.
Standing as straight as he could manage, Errol fluffed his feathers and tightened his weak grip on the edge of The Burrow's kitchen sill. Wind buffeted his body and he swayed but remained in place, determined to let her see him in his former glory, and not cowering like the decrepit old owl he'd become.
A white speck appeared on the horizon, and his ancient eyes widened, wondering as always why she kept coming back. One last check of his talons and a quick peck to pull out a stray feather, and he was ready.
Hedwig arrived.