Seeee? Adi knew it. AJ would want to go. “I know you do but it’s up to the Professors now, I guess.’’ Even if had been up to him, he wouldn't stop her. She wasn’t one of those bigger girls that needed protection though sometimes it was difficult for him to remember that. It was safe to say he adored her bravery.

Waiting.

Grrrrr. This was one of those times Adi was not pleased about waiting this time around. He nodded understandingly at Dakest then averted his eyes to the other happenings around him. He wasn’t going to go against his Professors. He respected them far too much to do that but he wished they and the other arrivals would hurry things up. Who knew what was going on out in the Forest… “No. I have to think positively,’’ he told himself and without realising it, he was rocking Marsha from side to side gently as she clung to him. But then Dakest was speaking to him again. “I understand, Professor. I WANT to go.’’ Needed to … he also needed to go. He had failed Ilia and needed to make up for it. Or at least try to. As for Lux, he just wanted her back.

And WHAT the heck was Angel saying? Did she think this was a joke or something? Adi gave her a cold stare. Did she think the spiders were stupid? For Merlin’s sake, they had infiltrated Hogwarts for however long and no one had realised anything until it was too late. If anybody needed to stay back here to help it was her and not AJ.

With a shake of his head in disbelief at AJ’s sister, Adi turned his attention to the voice that seemed to have come nowhere. Shifting slightly, he looked down to see Janelle. He smiled instantly at her words. Awwh, it was so nice of her to say that. “I’ll be back, Janelle. Don’t worry. You keep an eye out on the younger students and do your best spell work.’’ Adi put a hand around her to give her a tight hug. Without realising it, it he gotten another little sister. And yes, he did know Janelle was only a second year but she was VERY mature so she could look out for others.

Airey was calling the students who were staying back at that moment. “Marsha? Professor Flamsteed’s calling for you guys.’’ Gosh, and the man was being dramatic about it. LOL. Buuuut… back to Marsha. “Hey, you’ll be safe, okay? Yoongi’s right. Stay close to an adult. Do your best spell work today.’’ It was the same encouragement he had given Janelle but it was all he had. Adi gave Marsha one of his squishy hugs and a smile before setting her down. “I’ll see you later.’’ The search and rescue group would have to head out soon , yes?

Adi stuck closely with AJ, Henric (hopefully those two would be allowed to come) and Yoongi. Also, Professor Cassie was right. Dakest SHOULD be the leader.