Alex continued to talk soothingly to her new friend. Taking out her wand, she pointed it at Charlie and gave it a little flick. "Animalis Fidelis", she said while watching him closely. Alex hoped that she had done everything correctly and now it was time to see whether or not the charm had worked.

"Charlie, come here Charlie", Alex called out to her puffskein friend. She waited, hoping that he would come to her immediately. When he didn't come right away, Alex was unsure. Had she done the charm incorrectly or was Charlie's feistiness making him a bit resistant? Alex decided that he would try one more time before attempting to repeat the spell. After all, time was of the essence.

Situating herself a few feet away, Alex tried again. "Charlie, come here baby." Unfotunately, Charlie still had a mind of his own and did not seem interested in coming to Alex.......not right then anyway.