Sean, who had once reliably gone to the school library every Sunday, changed his routine. Professor Scamander's suitcase became his new destination.
There, Sean helped Professor Scamander care for injured or underage Magical Creatures. His exceptionally high Magical Creature Affinity proved immensely useful, and Professor Scamander even joked, "I'm starting to envy how popular you are with Magical Creatures."
Having learned a great deal about Magical Creatures, Sean could only shrug and say it was something he had been born with.
Sean's life at Hogwarts seemed to settle down again. During that time, he celebrated his twelfth birthday.
His parents sent him a brand-new watch by owl. His younger sister Ayla included some homemade snacks in the package, though by the time they reached Hogwarts, they were no longer recognizable.
Hermione gave him a thick copy of "History of Spells." Ever since Sean had stopped going to the library with her on Sundays, the girl had felt somewhat wistful, but she still supported his decision.
Fred and George brought him a whole pile of prank trinkets. Cedric gave him a Wizard Hat, and because of its color, Sean decided to bury it at the bottom of his trunk.
He even received a gift from Stephanie. The proud, aloof little girl gave him a Monocle.
Thanks to his usual popularity, the birthday gifts Sean received nearly filled his large bed. It took him ages just to write thank-you notes. Sean also had to note down the birthdays of the classmates who had given him gifts, so he could return the favor in the future.
Before Sean had even finished all the snacks, he began receiving more gifts, because Christmas was approaching.
When Professor Flitwick registered the names of those going home for Christmas, Sean immediately signed up. As a result, quite