Things and shouting was happening as Beverly casted the friendship charm on one of the hipporgriffs. People needed to learn to keep their voice down. In a crisis like this ONE only made things worse. Shouting would only frighten them even more.

Glancing over at Professor Thompson, Beverly felt a jolt of excitement and dread. The Forbidden Forest. Greg had died there. But she wasn't Greg. She was Beverly Juniper Wayne and she was clever and strong. Anyway, if things got rusty, she'll just head back. And get help, of course.

Waving at Cutty and Adi, Beverly followed behind Professor Culloden.