One of the downsides of being a full-time Healer was the fact that the person in charge of patients tends to completely forget about his well-being while looking out for the others. River was no exception, considering that he hasn't slept well since the Lost Boys returned to the real Hogwarts. After the boys were discharged, he had to turn his attention to the other students needing his help and counsel. One of them was the Head Girl who, unbeknown to the majority, has a lot going on in her life.

As soon as he found some alone time to finally shave off the stubble on his face, the House Elf decided to appear out of thin air on his table where he set up his paraphernalia to cut off his facial hair. River jumped out of his skin, dropped his razor, picked it up and cursed under his breath. He finally had time to clean--

Wait, the Sixth Floor? Again? And...something was moving around the castle?!

River could feel himself go pale, despite the blood trickling down his chin from his razor cut. "WHAT?!" With his half-shaven face, the Healer slammed his razor on the table, summoned his satchel and paced around his office with great speed, collecting potions and other healing tools he might use. "Thank you...Pips...for...the information." River's breathing was short as he crushed the panic that was rising from within as he locked and protected every door and window of the Hospital Wing. He too was quick to send Roscoe and Bumi to stay in the Main Ward to guard the students while they are all locked in there.

Within a minute, River was set and ran to where the portal was, wand at the ready.