The new term seemed to fly by, fortunately for the students there had been no attacks since Dean Thomas was discovered. Madam Pomfrey was pleased to report that the Mandrakes were becoming moody and secretive, meaning that they were fast leaving childhood. "The moment their acne clears up, they’ll be ready for repotting again," Harry, Hermione and their friends heard her telling Filch kindly one afternoon."After that, it won’t be long until we’re cutting them up and stewing them. You’ll have Mrs Norris back in no time."