Cedric's skin is completely drenched in sweat. He slips on the floor as he tries to move for the first time. Drat---he'll probably be clumsy for a while.

But it's worked. Despite the pain and embarrassment, that's enough to bring a tiny smile to his face. He can keep his perfectly happy human life.

"I feel human enough." He shudders again, biting back another unpleasant sound. "I'm not missing a toe? Parts can get lost sometimes."