Given her own childrens' past attendance at Hogwarts, Ama was somewhat tempted to divulge some secrets of the school herself — this would no doubt serve to make the excitable young one even more thrilled at her enrollment. But Ama decided against it. Billie would discover Hogwarts for herself soon, and much more than Ama (who, after all, hadn't attended it herself) would ever know.

But as for transforming into animals... now there was a subject she really had mastered.

"Oh yes. Any witch or wizard who has the skill can train to become an Animagus — someone who can transform themselves into an animal. It's very difficult; a commitment best considered when you're a bit older", she added with the intention of being responsible, eyes twinkling as she glanced over at Billie, trusting she knew she wouldn't be able to warp into a lioness on her first day at school.