I remember reading somewhere in the end of the second Serafina book that Cedric the Saint Bernard is real - that was a very exciting moment for me. What about Gidean? Is he based on a real Gidean too? He is one of my favorite characters in this series! If not, who/what was he inspired by? Also, I just purchased the first Willa book and can't wait for this weekend so I can read it!