Ziad Keera, an Egyptian-British half-blood wizard, has just been accepted into Hogwarts School for Wizardry and Witchcraft, where he crosses paths with The Boy who Lived.
If only he knew the kind of shit he was gonna get dragged in...
Cover by: Bean...
A week later, another Hogsmeade trip came around. Ziad and Hermione were walking side by side, enjoying each other's company while still a bit sour.
Turns out, before the trip, Ziad, Hermione, and Max had tried to stop Harry from sneaking into Hogsmeade, but he still tried to do so. Snape caught him and tried confiscating the Marauder's Map, but Lupin took it instead.
While the two were walking, Ziad noticed nearby bushes rustling. Curiosity got the better of him as he got closer to the bushes, with Hermione close behind.
When they reaches the bushes, they saw a baby Griffin lying in the snow, visibly scared and cold.
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(A/N: This Griffin is about the same size as a cat)
The Griffin saw them and whimpered as it tried to back away.
Ziad: (raises his hands) It's okay. We're not going to hurt you.
The Griffin watched Ziad intently as he approached. When Ziad got close, the Griffin instead walked slowly towards him.
Ziad put his right hand in front of him as the Griffin nuzzled its head in his hand, becoming comfortable with Ziad.
Ziad giggled as he pet the Griffin before turning to Hermione.
Ziad: Come on, pet him. He won't hurt you.
Hermione carefully approached the Griffin and reached her hand to it. It walked towards Hermione and nuzzled its head against her hand.
Hermione: (giggles) He's so adorable!
Ziad: He's a Griffin. Griffins share a lot of similarities to Hippogriffs, except they're not as proud. But what they lack in pride, they make up for in loyalty. They know what kind of person they see really is, and when they bond with someone...That bond is everlasting and unbreaking.
Hermione: Is that what he just did?
Ziad: To me, yes. And to you.
Hermione was surprised when she heard that.
Ziad: (to the Griffin) Hey. I'm Ziad, (gestures to Hermione) this is Hermione. Where are your parents?
Griffin: (in his head) Dead. I was taken by bad men, but I escaped. I wandered about looking for shelter, until I found you.
Ziad: That's horrible.
Griffin: (in his head) I don't want to be alone. Please, don't leave me alone.
