"If you're thinking about Snuffles," Mayumi pips up, "Don't worry, he is friendly, and definitely not a death omen."
"Huh?" Harry blinked, bewildered, "Snuffles?"
"The dog." Mayumi said, matter-of-fact-ly, "That big, black dog."
"Oh, uh- I didn't know it's called Snuffles?"
"Oh it's not." Mayumi waved dismissively, "He is secretly your godfather and a framed serial killer on the run because of a very nasty rat, but as usual, I'll leave you to figure out the rest of it."