Paxton needed to do better with his charm work, he had decided. So he and a friend had taken it upon themselves to practice one of the spells that they had been recently taught. Instead of doing the charm they had been intending, however, Paxton ended up with a bark.

Every time he tried to speak, it was coming out as barking. A small group had soon gathered to observe what was going on and they were soon joined by another Hufflepuff girl. He opened his mouth to tell her but of course, it was highly doubtful the girl would understand the language a dog speaks.