Right after Schmoops arrival, a young Slytherin joined their group. “Tinka doesn’t like Mr. Slate out of common room. Mr. Slate need be safe with house.” She wagged her whisk at him. Before she could continue and urge him away, there was a loud crash.

Tinka could hear the sounds of destruction as the Inferi made their way towards the castle. So far, they hadn’t seen any approach the clock tower entrance, but there was no way of knowing if they would come. She stood ready to battle.

Then she heard screaming echoing through the grounds. “Tinka hear yelling. Tinka think they come to castle.” She eyed the young Slytherin. “Mr. Slate stand behind Tinka. Tinka keep Mr. Slate safe.” After pointing to where she wanted him, she turned towards Schmoop. “Schmoop stand by Tinka. Schmoop help keep Mr. Slate and Mistress Grimblehawk safe.”

She looked out towards the grounds again before continuing. “Tinka brave house elf. Tinka not let Inferies hurt studenties.” She waved her whisk in anger towards what could come. “Stand behind Tinka and Schmoop, Mr. Slate, stand behind and keepsies safe.”