The mention of a thunderbird made Benedict excited, he had never met one of those before and being to pet it must have been very fun. "I'm not sure really, either go into business with my dad at the shop, or if I get the grades maybe go into magizoology. I guess as long as I can earn enough to get married." he laughed before going quiet for Anne.

He nursed the surprising impact from the Slytherin girl before whipping out his pad and making enthusiastic noises as he drew their subjects. "Your plan worked, nice one." he added as the creatures reached down and he could have sworn he heard the popping of them devouring the wood lice like sweets.