The fact that trees cried too was sad, to say the least. Carl had heard previously that the Weeping Willow tree could produce actual tears, but he had never seen it firsthand. He was surprised to learn that a sadness spell could make the tree cry. It was affected by sad emotions - just like them!

The sixteen-year-old noted down all the important points Professor Myers mentioned as the man continued talking about the sadness charm, Maeroro. The spell sounded kinda silly and he could not help but grin a bit as he added it to his notes. He looked up when the Professor moved on to talk about the wand movement. An upside down U - oh, like an upside down smiley face! That was smart.

Setting his things aside, Carl took out his wand and practiced the wand movement. Focusing on his pencil case for the time being, he drew an upside down U and pointed it sharply at the object. It was easy enough and after a few more practices, he decided to try the incantation. "Maeroro... May-ro-ro? Oh no, My-ro-ro... My-ro-ro... Maeroro..."

When he thought he was ready, he took a small vial from the front and moved closer to the tree. Doing the correct movement and pointing his wand at the tree's branches, he said "Maeroro!" Waiting... and waiting... but nope, nothing happened.