[HPforGrownups] What magical creature would you want as a pet?

[Liz Clark]

No: HPFGUIDX 191924


I've been thinking about this for a few days and can't really decide!
As a lover of snakes, I'd have to pick the Runespoor.
As a lover of horses (without wings), I'd pick a unicorn.
As a lover of parrots, I'd pick the Phoenix.

Then there are Griffons, Hippogriffs, Thestral and Dragons and of course 
owls.

I ruled out Griffons, Hippogriffs and Thestrals as with a fear of flying, I 
wouldn't ride them, and that kind of defeats the purpose of having such a 
beast! And Dragons are way to dangerous, although fascinating. Which leaves, 
Runespoor, Unicorn, Phoenix or an owl.

A Runespoor would be easy to keep, in a large vivarium out of sight of 
Muggles. They don't seem to live that long though.
A Unicorn is harder to keep, you'd have to have a secluded forest somewhere. 
I'd suspect that like the Rhino, it would be targeted by poachers. Would be 
great to ride though :).
A Phoenix can be kept indoors, but can disappear at will. Finding a tame one 
would be a problem, but they are very loyal once tamed.
Owls do not really need concealing, so would be the easiest to keep. Not 
particularly magical but great companions and able to delivery post.

Hmmm. I think I'd go with a Phoenix if I can find a tame one. Beautiful 
song, great companionship and loyalty and those healing tears. :)

Liz