Pottertalia rambles #3: Scotland edition!
It's a small brainworm that I've had for a while now, but basically Scotland is a Unicorn handler!
Hogwarts called him over to rent a Unicorn for Care of Magical creatures. Probably set around book 5.
The chosen Unicorn is one specifically bred to tolerate males.
My personal headcanon is that Unicorns have a gene that makes them avoid human male pheromones and hormones.
So Scotland chose one that lacked the gene and bred more Unicorns that don't have the specific gene.
The gene exists for the Unicorn's protection though, so Scotland still trains them to look out for signs of aggression regardless of gender so the Unicorns can avoid people with bad intentions.
Scotland is very gentle when handling the Unicorn and encourages the students not to be pushy or loud lest they frighten the Unicorn.
The Golden Trio and most other students understand and follow instructions.
Draco does not. What did you expect?
Instead of attacking, the Unicorn just casually trots behind Scotland.
Cue Scotland coaching Draco on how to properly approach Unicorns.
Draco doesn't care. He's like a kid who likes to tease/scare cats by stomping his foot next to them.
Scotland lets his temper get the best of him and puts Draco in his place and puts him in a timeout from the lesson until he stops being rude.
He also demands a 2k word essay from Draco about why etiquette is important.
Overall, the students have a blast hanging out with the Unicorn.
Until Umbridge arrives and oversees the lesson.
The Unicorn is visibly uncomfortable and it worries Scotland.
He knows his Unicorns well, and the one he brought was the most tolerable and affectionate one he's ever raised.
Of course he starts to get warry around Umbridge.
He writes to England and Wales about the shady DADA professor.
Cue an investigation.
