Cri woke up early the next day. It was Saturday and Meri and her were going to go for a walk. She had woke too early though and she had wondered why for only a second before she knew the answer. Gemini, her cat, had jumped on her feet. The sun was just rising and she decided she would get dressed and go to breakfast.

When she entered the hall, she was surprised to find Meri looking very ecstatic. "Just got a package from my mom. Guess what it was." He didn't wait for her to guess. "She sent me an Owl and a letter." He smiled. He showed her the letter. It read:

Meriximus, Your father and I thought you deserved an owl. You told us that you were very interested in having a cat as well. Zeus, your owl, will be sending you one in a few weeks. Son, please plan to stay at school for the winter vacation, as your father has to go to Transylvania. Two of his clients have just found a new species of Dragon and he needs to investigate. I have to go with him. I'm sorry. I know you were looking forward to coming home but we'll make it up to you. We promise. Love and kisses from Mommy.

Cri's jaw fell. "You never told me your father worked with Dragons!" "Yeah. Why?" "My sisters work in Transylvania with Dragons!" Cri smiled. "Mum knew I wanted an owl and a cat. Now we'll be even in pets. I'll have to write to ask the names of those clients of his. Maybe you can stay for the break too!" Meri said. "Maybe you can come to my home for the break. We have quite a large house and my family loves guests." Cri responded.

They exited the hall and walked towards the lake. It was a gorgeous day with not a cloud in the sky. They found a patch of soft grass by the lake and sat on it. They talked for only twenty minutes when Cri noticed something running fast at her from the corner of her eye. After a few seconds she noticed what the thing was. Gemini was coming towards her. "Gemini. What are you doing here?" She asked as she picked the cat up. She silky blue coat was warm beneath her fingers. "Smart cat you've got there." Said an unknown voice behind them. Cri turned to see a handsome Gryffindor seventh year. "Went to your dorm to tell you that Dumbledoor wanted you and Meri in his office but neither of you were in your dorms. I asked Isis where you were and she said she didn't know. I guess your cat heard me because it ran out the door and when I followed it, it led me straight to you. She is very beautiful." He ended. "Thank you. Did Professor Dumbledoor say what he wanted?" Cri asked. "No. Just to find his office. The password is Cockroach Cluster." The boy finished and left them.

They made their way back to the castle. They asked Professor Magonagal if she would lead them to Dumbledoor's office and she did. When they got there, they said the password and entered. His office was very neat. It held many odd contraptions and a beautiful orange-red bird. "I'm glad you two could find me. Oh what have we here? What a beautiful and unique cat!" Said Dumbledoor. "Thank you sir. May I ask, why did you ask us here?" Asked Cri. "Many reasons. Oh that dance last night was wonderful. But the real reason you're here is about the cat you hold in your very hands." He said. Cri looked at Gemini, who was now sleeping and purring contently. "Sir what does Cri's cat have to do with this?" Asked Meri. "I think I'm right in saying, Cri, that when you found that cat, you felt an unusual bond immediately. Oh, yes she is beautiful, isn't she? But the thing is, that cat is not a cat. She was put under a spell when she was little by a very powerful witch. The spell is forever, but that cat is really a human in cat form. Her name was Katerina Peratzi. She used to attend this school. There is no antidote for this spell, but this cat will live forever. You have been blessed with her." Dumbledoor said with a smile.

"But how do you know?" Asked Cri who was looking strangely at her feline companion. "There is hardly anything that enters these castle walls that I don't know about."