Once Ellie heard rumor of a thestral sighting, Ellie hopped off the couch and bounded her way down the seven flights of stairs. She hurried outside, not wanting to miss it in case it got bored and decided to leave.

For some reason, Ellie like thestrals a lot. They were so unique and different than any other animal. She had been able to see them since almost six years ago. The anniversary of her father's death was in just a few days. Ellie could still remember being with him that November just like it was yesterday...

Once she got to the front gate, she saw a couple other students already there. Ellie hesitated and smiled at the creature. It was pretty. Then she started edging closer to the gate, ever so slowly. "Hi there..." Ellie said, holding out her hand. Sloooowly.