Boy! This niffler had somewhat of an attitude.

Lyra raised a brow as the LITTLE THING plopped on his butt for a moment but then began to move towards her. "Would you like a belly rub?" She wiggled her fingers a little as she was fairly good with animals, especially really coool and hip CATS!

"A little scratching behind the ears never hurt. That's it...good boy?...ummm...are you a boy or a girl?" She tilted her head for a moment. If this was Mr. Groundskeeper then it would be a boy. YEAH!