As soon as the headmistress dismissed everyone, Carlton quickly left his spot behind professor Stewart's legs (sweet sweet safety) and hurried after the Head Girl. He glanced over his shoulder and saw Liv leave the other way. Buh-bye. He hurried after the group, quietly and without asking any questions about what they'd all just experienced. He was bubbling with questions but he was too scared to ask anything, plus he doubted anyone else had any answers.

So, Carlton quietly followed the Head Girl to the hospital wing and left the icky portal behind him.