This is just to remind everyone and to inform everyone. I know that I couldn't have been the only one wondering just how the whole animal thing worked. SO, this is how we're going to be doing it on Ashes.

• There are wards about the owlery that will prevent any pets/familiars wandering into the tower. This way the birds won't get riled up and your pet/familiar won't be a tasty snack for the owls.
  
  
• All Common Rooms are also warded with compulsion charms directed towards your pet/familiars. These are designed so your pet/familiar will go where it needs to relieve itself or to go eat, etc.
  
  
• Pets/Familiars are not allowed to accompany you to class unless given permission by the professor of that class.
  
  
• Students are responsible for their pet/familiar not the house elves, other students, or the staff.