A bit out of breath from running all the way from the lake, Maddie paused just inside the entrance hall. She took a few deep breaths, tried to collect her thoughts, and then joined Marchand's side. When the man sent a fireball out the door, Maddie jumped, thinking their skeletal company had joined them. It was just a precaution, though.

She nodded toward him and got her wand at the ready. Part of her wanted to run and hide, but the other part of her was running on adrenaline alone and just wanted to fight to save the school. "Daisy," Maddie said, still out of breath. "The Inferi could be coming. Do you know your fire spells?" Because if she didn't, Maddie had about two minutes to teach them to her.