More studenties were arriving, which only had the elf on higher alert. She could smell the smoke from burning fires and wondered how badly damaged the castle was. "Tinka smell smoke. Tinka think studentsies need stand back from entrance and stay safe." She waved her whisk at them so show them how serious she was.

"Miss Stephanie and Mr. Kirk, go stand by Mr. Slate and ready wand. Make fire if Inferi come. Yes? Studentsies make fire?" She hoped they were well enough skilled to produce fire if they should come under attack.

Tinka faced out, looking for any signs of movement. "Schmoop! Tinka like Schmoop watch from behind. See Inferi come from inside to warn studentsies. Tinka look outsides." She was thankful the cookie sheet wielding elf was there to help.