"That's part of what I'm talking about, a normal rat only lives about two years at the most; and Scabbers is almost 11! I believe that Scabbers is actually an Animagus, who is hiding from everybody. I'll know for certain at the party, but, if he actually is an Animagus, the best he can expect is a long stay in Azkaban. Actually, if I had my way, he'd have his soul sucked out before sunrise tomorrow!" Harry finished with a hiss.