Animals
Animals are important companions for witches and wizards. Why else would first years be encouraged to bring one? The question is, what to bring? Supposedly cats, owls, or toads are allowed. Well, Ron Weasley changed that when he brought a rat, so those are allowed too I guess.
Hydrangea asked a good question – what’s the best animal to bring?
Well, for me the best animal was a frog. I’ve felt a connection to frogs ever since I was a tiny little witch. Some people have real cat connections, especially knitters – I’m not a huge fan of them myself and know many magical knitters who are the same, but for the most part knitters are considered cat witches. Others have an affinity toward owls. I guess it mostly depends on how you feel about any of the animals in question.
If, however, you feel nothing toward any of the allowed animals, there is still hope! Perhaps there is another animal you feel strongly about – maybe your parents could write Hogwarts requesting that you be allowed to bring it with you. Perhaps there are no animals you feel strongly about. If that is the case, consider what animal would be most practical for you to have: an owl. Imagine never having to use school owls to send letters or packages; imagine forming a bond with your owl that only strengthens over time.
In short, to find your perfect match you need to look within yourself. You’ll probably find a little animal in there looking for its real-life companion.
