Effy saw Rowan and moved to sit next to her, being extra careful not to damage her long and flowing red and orange dress, which combined with her red hair made her Phoenix costume, as she sat down. She smiled at Rowan and gave a little wave in greeting before turning back to the teacher.

Effy raised her hand; she wasn't completely sure of the answer but she loved learning about magical creatures and wanted to participate in the class. "I think if any animal lost a limb, even a tail, it would take a little while for it to adjust and regain balance. That's probably why it's stumbling. And it's most likely confused. Even if it didn't feel pain, it knows it's tail is gone, it doesn't understand how or why, and that scares it."