The dragon is known to be very food oriented and Cedric knows his dragons, because he transfigures a rock into a dog. The attention of the dragon is solely on the dog, but just before Cedric can take the egg he falls. Multiple rocks tumble down, breaking the attention of the dragon. He spits fire at Cedric, who can barely escape the full blast. His shirt on his left arm is burned away, his cry makes it clear that he is burned. Still he moves forward and grabs the egg. 