to catch a bunny

Now that Azure understood this contraption would help him hunt the bunnies he sought to kill, he seemed more patient with dealing with it. Less anxious - but still somewhat so - to return to the hunt. He managed to tie a knot on his own, and was clearly pleased, tail wagging and all. Sirius could hand out compliments when they were due, and nodded briskly at the boy. “Good job” he agreed, pulling back to examine the trap for a moment.

“We are going to trick the bunny, first make it pleasing to them, by baiting it with something they like, second by placing it near the entrance of their den, and third by chasing them towards the den entrance we have trapped.” he explained carefully to the boy. “Here, put the bait to it now” he gave the boy space to work, and would add. “The bait is more for long-term, to encourage them when we are not there to chase them, but I still wish to show you how to attach it.” he was careful to fully explain himself to the boy.