His anger reappeared, but what about Katie? He looked and saw her speechless, staring at his new form. He moved toward her a little, and she backed away slightly. This made his more angry with the old man. But what was to be done?
He turned back toward the old man and knew what he had to do. An attack might be his best chance at getting his humanity back again. If he could surprise the old man, he could somehow get his hands... err.. maybe Katie's hands... on that wand. She could change him back.
John made a quick move and lunged through the air at the counter.
The old man raised his arms in a defensive manuever and said,"Oh my!"