00:00Welcome everyone, I see you've already met some
00:28of the many beasts we study in this class. Though be advised, none of these creatures should be taken lightly.
00:36They are all in their own way dangerous, especially if one does not know how to handle them properly.
00:44Now, it seems many of you are out of practice. Let's take some time to review the basics of how to care for a beast, shall we?
00:53Miss Sweeting, would you please assist our new student with the lesson today?
00:58Yes, Professor Howen. Hello, I'm Poppy, Poppy Sweeting.
01:03Don't worry about Professor Howen's speech, she over exaggerates sometimes.
01:08All the beasts in class are perfectly safe.
01:11Miss Sweeting, pay attention please. The tongue of a puffskin can be a slippery devil.
01:18Uh, yes Professor. Here, you can practice on Gerald. Just keep an eye out for his tongue.
01:26You can use my brush. Just be gentle. Oh, and think pleasant thoughts. I like to think it enriches his experience.
01:37That's lovely. I'm sure he feels much better. I think he might be hungry. Would you mind giving him some beast feed?
02:04What do you suppose the pellets taste like to Gerald? Pudding, I like to think.
02:26I think we can safely say that Gerald likes you.
02:30That's good news. He seems very nice.
02:33He is. Kindness is one of his best qualities. Right after ambition. And cleanliness.
02:41Good work, everyone. Now, let's make our way to the pens and select another beast.
02:49And please, do be careful as you feed and groom them.
02:54Miss Sweeting, why don't you show our new student to the measles in the farthest pen?
03:00This way. The measles are over here.
03:13Oh, couple of measles whiskers ought to get me a few canuts at least. Enough to buy something from Honey Jukes.
03:21Stupid thing.
03:30What did Merlin think of you doing?
03:35Tuss, tuss, peculiar poppy. Worried about a worthless little rodent.
03:40Her name is Persephone. Her name is Persephone.
03:46That's really not funny.
03:55Let's go.
04:07Those two don't belong anywhere near this class. Poachers and training. Persephone was onto them instantly.
04:14Thank you for your help. Let's carry on. Feed and brush the measles just as you did with Gerald.
04:21The measles really took to you. They know a good egg when they see one. As do I.
04:22The measles really took to you. They know a good egg when they see one. As do I.
04:26It appears our time has come now. Where?
04:27The measles really took to you. They know a good egg when they see one. As do I.
04:33The measles really took to you.
04:42The measles really took to you. They know a good egg when they see one. As do I.
04:48The measles really took to you. It appears our time has come now. Where?
04:53The measles really took to you.
04:56With them on your own.
04:59The measles.
05:21Oh, my God.
05:51Oh, my God.
06:21Hello, Professor. You wanted to speak with me?
06:27I did. How did you find your first Beasts lesson?
06:31It was wonderful. I believe I'm really going to enjoy this class.
06:39Good. You seem to understand that when Beasts are properly controlled, they can play a vital role in our lives. Some provide us with magically imbued materials, if cared for correctly. Which does not include torturing them for whiskers.
06:57Well done, by the way. Probably best to let me handle it next time.
07:04Yes, Professor.
07:05They're nearly as bad as the savagers in Rookwood's poacher pack. Sadly, we're the ones who suffer. Stumbling over dead beasts? Terrible waste of resources.
07:18Surely the poachers can be brought to justice by someone. The Ministry, perhaps?
07:23Hmm. An optimistic idea. Now, why don't we focus on more immediate matters that we can control?
07:33Professor Weasley has asked that I prepare some assignments designed to help you catch up to the other fifth years.
07:40Professor Weasley, be on the lookout for my owl. Meanwhile, I also encourage you to study as many beasts as you can on your own time.
07:54Psst. Psst. Over here.
08:00Do you need something, Poppy?
08:02Thank you again for saying something to those brutes so that I didn't have to. You were an augury at noon in the desert.
08:09Professor Weasley. I certainly hope that's a good thing.
08:12It's something my gran and I say. It means that something or someone is a welcome surprise. At least, that's what we decided it meant.
08:21Professor Weasley. I couldn't stand there and watch them harm the poor thing.
08:23We're of a similar mind. Actually, in light of that, there's someone I'd like you to meet in the forest.
08:33You've intrigued me. Very well. Lead the way.
08:37I'd hoped I would.
08:39I wouldn't take just anyone there. In fact, you're the first.
08:48Really? Well, thank you. I think.
08:52As I said, we think alike. Pleasant surprise.
08:56Quite the weather we're having. What do you think?
09:12Poppy, where are you taking me?
09:14It really is much better if I just show you.
09:17Don't worry. We're nearly there. It's just ahead.
09:38Stand back.
09:39Please meet High Ring.
10:01Isn't she just magnificent.
10:06Go on. Introduce yourself to her.
10:08But be careful.
10:10You must always show Hippogriffs the proper courtesy before you approach them.
10:14I knew it.
10:40I don't think I've ever seen a Hippogriff take to someone this quickly.
10:45You can feed and brush her if you'd like.
10:47I come and check on her every once in a while.
10:50Bring her pasties. Tell her what's going on in the castle.
10:53You wouldn't know from looking at her, but she's a dreadful busybody.
10:58So, what did you think of High Wing?
11:28I thought she was brilliant.
11:33Can't believe you introduced me to her.
11:35I suspected you two might get along.
11:38Are you the reason students have been seeing Hippogriffs flying above the Forbidden Forest?
11:42Hmm, perhaps.
11:43Did you know that once you earn a Hippogriff's trust, they'll always be there for you?
11:48I've seen it firsthand with her.
11:50How exactly did you and High Wing cross paths?
11:52It's a longer story, but I rescued her from poachers a few years back.
11:58Got her to safety and, well, she was fine until recently.
12:02You may have noticed that poachers are something of a problem in the area,
12:06so I worry they could get her again.
12:09And I might not be there next time.
12:11Professor Howen mentioned the poachers as well.
12:14She seemed to imply that we couldn't rely on the Ministry to help.
12:17I don't often agree with Professor Howen, but on that I fear she's right.
12:22The poachers' influence is growing.
12:25I see them every day in the village, lingering, talking to people.
12:29They're up to something.
12:31I'm just not sure what.
12:32That does seem strange.
12:40Sounds as if they're planning something.
12:43Exactly.
12:44I think I'm going to look into it.
12:46Find out what's going on.
12:48What they're doing.
12:51I think that's a fine idea.
12:54Information is power.
12:55And the more I know, the better I can keep High Wing safe.
12:59You seem undeterred.
13:00Will you let me know what you find out?
13:03Oh, very well.
13:04I will.
13:05I should be going, but we'll speak again soon, I hope.
13:08I hope.
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