Curiously, Travis watched his new friend take a deep breath and close her eyes. He held in a small gasp as she opened them, now the color of white.

What are you? he wondered. And this time his eyes opened wide, for Kairi, red-haired first-year, had just shot a fire ball from her fist, reigniting the flames in the Gryffindor common room.

He swallowed and moved forward slightly as she clutched her head in obvious pain. He held himself, though, not sure if it would be a right move to try and help her.

Travis was silent for a moment, his mind whirling at the thought of Kairi having a gift. Well, if one could be turned into another species, Kairi can certainly have the gift of fire. He continued to watch her, speechless.

"I've never seen anything like that," he muttered slowly, still in awe of her ability.