He plucked a quill from the headmaster’s desk and set about transfiguring it into as close a replica of the hat as he could manage. Annoyingly, the quill would have served as a much better base for him to start with if he were trying to replicate the sword but needs must. He stretched up onto his tip toes again to push the imposter hat onto the shelf. Pleased with his work, Harry turned to go when his eyes caught on Fawkes’ empty perch.