Sophie and Toby looked like they would crack at any moment. He felt sorry for them but yeah. Adults... more staff he meant, they needed to get those. The current duo of Professors needed their backup and pronto. He withdrew his arm from around Sophie, gave Toby an encouraging smile and cast another look in Culloden's and Thompson's direction.

"We'll get her,'' the Hufflepuff called after his retreating friends. "Come on, Bevvy,'' he urged, not realising he had used the nickname she didn't like. He took off at full speed. The faster they got the other staff, they better.