Rian loved the back to school rush of Diagon Alley. He wasn't a big fan of crowds or snippy mothers who couldn't control their young children, but the rush of excitement and promise in air made it worth it. It made him nostalgic for when he was in school, getting ready for September first, buying all your supplies and then sneaking away from the parents to go meet your friends or girlfriend. Rian was never a troublemaker in that sense but it was still a last sense of freedom before the school year started. He didn't have any children of his own so trips to the Alley were infrequent during this week, but once in a great while he found himself there during the school rush.

Like now. Only now was more of a requirement. As part of an idea (his, actually, tossed out at a boring office meeting) to help students get a head start on caring for their pets (especially the muggleborns) and how to use owls. Since it was his idea, he got the short straw in having to set up at the Magical Menagerie with demonstrations on how to care for the animals and to teach the children and answer questions for their parents. Public speaking really wasn't his thing, but with his last name, people just assumed he was a natural teacher like his father. He wasn't, but talking to kids wasn't much different than training a puppy. Except for the questions, there were always questions.

Rian was sorting through some of favor bags, filed with fliers and owl treats when someone tapped him on the shoulder, and he turned around to face a tiny blond woman. "Er...hello," Rian blinked.