The cats knew she might put up a fight, and that her wand would need to be taken from her as soon as possible. Within seconds, Rita assumed her human form again and was reaching for her wand. Mr Tibbles got there first, clamping his mouth around the stick and pulling it out of her reach, running off into the direction towards the Twin Red shop. The street cats pounced on her and slashed at her face and shoulder, making the witch move her hands into a defensive position as she tried to get up and chase after her wand.