School Hamsters

The School Hamsters were a colony of rodents which lived within the walls of Ashton Primary School.
==Description==
Consisting of several dozen individuals, the School Hamsters appeared to have been a collection of escaped pets which had gathered together and formed a tribe of sorts. Reinforcing this idea is the fact that they were all named Bernard, suggesting that the school simply bought another hamster and gave it the same name after the last one escaped. Their members were a cosmopolitan lot, boasting fur of every colour and shade.
==Society and Culture==
The School Hamsters worked together to survive, and appeared to have constructed an extensive living area within the walls of Ashton Primary. Amongst the features of this complex were an entrance into Miss Oddbod's office (concealed behind a photo of her pet cat Tiddles), a gathering hall complete with podium and tiered seating, and electric lighting. Additionally, they seemed to collect knickknacks and other small oddities with which to decorate their home. They were a personable bunch who were very welcoming to newcomers.
The School Hamsters had somehow come across a prophecy in which "Not Bernard" would come to lead them to a better place. This was embodied in a large - for hamsters - mural on the wall of their communal hall. Where this prophecy originated from is unclear.
==History==
When Fang travelled to Ashton Primary School one night to recover Henry's confiscated Snotslimer, he was chased by Soggy Sid who, for reasons known only to himself, was snoozing in Miss Oddbod's office. He was assisted in his escape by the School Hamsters who then helped him break into the confiscation cupboard and then carried the liberated toy back to Henry's house before disappearing of into the sunset, presumably in search of a new life in the wider world.
==Behind the Scenes==
The School Hamsters made their only appearance in the Series 5 episode "Horrid Henry and the Snotslimer Redemption".
==Trivia==
*One member of the group inexplicably had a Scottish accent.
*The highest-numbered Bernard to appear in the show was Bernard 48, however if one counts the hamsters shown; there is more than 50. Amongst other things, this suggests that the teachers of Ashton Primary are less than diligent when it comes to caring for their school pets.
==Gallery==
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Category:Animals (Animated Series)