Originally Posted by affy7ann

Tayla closed her eyes and breathed in the fresh air. She leaned on the wooden rail and watched a few students walk by. She was enjoying her classes in Hogwarts, but having finished some of her homework, it felt good to have some free time.

Tayla squinted her eyes as she saw something glinting above, moving towards her. She grinned as she realized what it was. "Marigold!" she said as her tawny owl flew towards her. The glint came from Marigold's distinct golden feather. Tayla drew out her arm and let Marigold land gently on it. "It's great to see you girl," Tayla said, fondly petting Marigold. "I hope the journey wasn't too tiring."

"Oh, a letter!" Tayla said happily, seeing a roll of parchment attached to Marigold's leg. She untied the letter, fed Marigold some pellets she kept in her robes, and let her fly off to the owlery to get some rest. She pocketed the letter, deciding she'd read it later, as she spotted her friend Zara walking towards her.