The feline did not dislike him, Abraxas noted, but did sneeze (rather adorably, but he would never admit as much!) at the proffered hand.

“Well, if you’ve none more distinguished…” he replied with a broad grin, ”I suppose he must be the ticket!”

What would Auntie Ada think, Rex wondered, when he brought his new companion home? He hoped she would not get too attached to the cat, for it would be leaving with him for Hogwarts come September.