Now what kind of people laugh when there is nothing funny? MENTAL people. Clearly, Shaw was one of them. And now he expected them to petrify the poor, frightened animals? True, the cats weren't particularly friendly with the students, but still, what they were supposed to do was WRONG.

'Shaw? Will it do if I make the cat fall asleep? Technically, it would be calm.' the Gryffindor asked, hoping desperately to hear 'Yes' as an answer.