With his tail wagging and tongue out, Roscoe waited patiently, as he guarded the bed for his master's first patient. He could also smell the scent of injury from where he sat! Roscoe then stood on all fours, only to sit again because of the absence of a verbal command from River. The urge to use the contents of his first aid jacket he was wearing was too strong! Disinfectant, gauzes, iodine solution, cotton balls, bandages, HE GOT THEM ALL!

*wiggle, wiggle-wiggle*

Oh good. The bed was ready for her. Not that Rosalyn was impatient, but she didn't exactly want to be kept waiting long with the way that she was feeling.

"Thank you," she said to River with a smile before heading over to where he indicated her to go. Aww, would you look at that. There was a dog there waiting and everything. "Are you going to be my healer today, Roscoe?" she joked as she proceeded to pet him. He was just so precious!

Gaston kept a protective arm around Rosalyn until she was safely at her bed. He couldn't help but notice how unsteady she'd been on the way to the hospital wing, and it had him worried. He was so thankful River had intervened when he did; he didn't even want to think about what might've happened if she got worse! He was surprised River let him stay with Rose, but he was grateful to him for doing so. They probably would've argues if he hadn't; there was no way he was leaving her side until he was sure she was alright!

He took a seat in the chair beside the bed and almost immediately stood up again. Merlin's bead, that was the most uncomfortable chair he'd ever seen! A quick flick of his wand cast a cushioning charm. There, that was a little better. He wished River had kept the armchairs that were here when Joy was healer, but there wasn't time to think about that right now. Gaston took Rose's hand in both his own. "You'll feel better soon," he assured her with a forced smile, but his eyes were sad. He felt so utterly useless right now. Seeing his Rose sick was bad, but not being able to do anything for her was so much worse!

He had been so distracted that it took him until just now to notice the dog waiting by the bed. "Hey, boy," he said, smiling a little. One hand let go of Rosalyn's so he could give the dog a pat on the head. Normally Gaston didn't pet strange animals, but he'd seen Rose pet him without incident. And besides, he knew River wouldn't be irresponsible enough to allow a vicious dog in the hospital wing!

“Soon it’ll be the winter season, so your situation is understandable Rosalyn.” He said, as he entered the hospital wing with her medical record, a cylinder, a huge bottle of potion, and an object covered in white cloth. Seeing that the both of them got sidetracked by Roscoe, River was quick to give his dog a whistled command. Instantly, the Newfoundland was on his paws and nudged Gaston’s leg towards the bed. Enough petting now, humans! “Roscoe’s asking you to tuck Rosalyn in now.” River grinned as he got Rosalyn’s Form again and scribbled down a few notes, jotting down her height and weight that he got from her Medical Record.

In a quick motion, he was on to measure the right amount of potion. “The beautiful thing about healing potions is that most can be taken without measuring it, but I don’t agree with it entirely.” He started as he corked up the bottle once more and handed the half-full cylinder to Rosalyn as soon as she was tucked in. “Call me a fuzzy healer, but giving the right dosage is everything. It makes the healing potion more effective to the drinker.” He continued glancing towards Gaston. They don’t mind him giving a mini-lecture, yeah? They ought to know how important Healers are...juuuuuuust in case they want to take their relationship further in the future. You know, babies?

All Rosalyn could do was smile at Gaston. Even though she was worried about making him sick, she liked him looking after her and knew that he wouldn't leave her. She would do the same thing if he was sick or hurt. The smile faded as she saw the sad look in his eyes. No matter how bad she was feeling, she still knew that he was upset that he couldn't make her better. "You're doing more than enough." She didn't want him to worry!

It didn't take long for River to arrive and as expected he had potion on him. The object covered in cloth was a mystery, but she was feeling too off to even care what it was. All would be revealed soon enough. Stifling another sneeze, she nodded at what the man told her but realized that it made her head hurt worse and immediately stopped. Instead she took hold of the cylinder that he was offering her. "So you're saying that I need to be careful when measuring out health potions?" Yes? She had no idea why River was glancing at Gaston, but maybe it was because he was supposed to help her take more doses? Her brain was getting too muddled to work everything out.

Bottoms up, she thought to herself before downing the entire contents. BLAH! It made her gag.

Gaston returned Rosalyn's smile, though that sad worried look didn't quite leave his eyes... and wouldn't until he was positive she was alright. He shook his head as she told him he was doing enough. It was sweet of her to say, but he didn't believe it himself. "I just wish I could do more," he whispered, squeezing her hand a little tighter. "I can't stand seeing you sick!"

It was just after that River came back with a potion and something under a cloth. Gaston blinked. What was that thing? And why was it hidden under that cloth? It wasn't going to hurt his Rose, was it? But there wasn't time to think about it now. The dog nudging his legs jerked him out of his worried thoughts. What was that for?! At first he thought the dog was just being unruly... until River explained what that meant. He laughed a bit, inclining his head toward Roscoe. "Yes, sir," he said and quickly set about tucking the blankets tightly around Rosalyn. He wanted to give her a little 'goodnight' kiss, but somehow he didn't think River would approve of that!

Tucking her in wasn't supposed to be his cue to leave, was it? Because there was no way that was happening! He returned to his seat, listening intently to what River was saying about measuring potions, but he couldn't help but notice the look the healer was giving him. Why was he looking at him that way? He didn't think he caused Rosalyn's sickness, did he? Suddenly Rose gagged and Gaston instinctively poured a glass of water and handed it to her. It was only after that it occurred to him that he might be overstepping... or that the water might counteract the potion. He hoped he hasn't caused any harm!

If River wasn’t a decent man, and a polite Healer, he would’ve laughed at the two right now. River wanted to point out that Rosalyn only got the bug, and nothing else. She was going to survive her colds so really, Gaston should CHILL. But then again, who was he to comment on...whatever it is that is going on between them, yes? He’s just the Healer anyway.

Rosalyn’s question pulled him back to the present as he nodded in acknowledgement. “If you have to administer it yourself then, yes you should. In my opinion at least.” He said as he got the cylinder back and placed it on the silver tray he was holding. “Some Healers would say it is fine to down a full bottle of healing potions, but I say the excess intake would only be discarded by the body unused. It’s a waste of potion, and I don’t like that.” So as long as Rosalyn was under his watch, she will always have the right dosage. River eyed the offered glass, and the Healer was quick to make a comment. “Water is fine, but just a sip, Rosalyn. We don’t want to dilute the potion inside you.” Really, he’s strict about these things.

“While we’re at it, here’s an Immune Booster for you Gaston.” River walked over to the other side of the bed and procured a vial containing a clear liquid. “It’s made from hops, milk thistle, skullcap, and nettle. Should kill the nasty bugs inside you...in case you got some from Rosalyn.” He said grinning at the Charms professor, “You should only take it once, and you’re good to go. For Rosalyn however, she needs to take two after her breakfast for the next two days just to make sure that her colds will not return.” He added as he procured two more small vials from his pocket and gave it to Gaston. River may or may not have winked in the man’s direction by the way. Mister Marchand wanted to be more useful, right? Well then, River just gave him a job to do.

River glanced up at Rosalyn, just in time to see her ears produce a good amount of steam. “You should start feeling better now, Miss Newton.” He said as he went back to the other side of the bed tucking her hair behind her ears to give way for the steam to come out. “Your fever has broken I believe.” River smiled as he placed a hand on her forehead. “Soon, you will start to sweat it out so...” the Healer took a clean face towel from the bedside table and handed it to Gaston. “You know what to do, my friend.” Just being an awesome wingman right here.

River took a step back as he looked over his shoulder, and frowned a little. “You two have to excuse me. I have a broken arm to attend to.” Why does it always have to be Gryffindors? “I’ll check on you again in a while. Stay in bed for now Rosalyn and try to get some rest.” With a grin, the Healer drew the screen for them and gave the two some privacy.

With a small smile, Rosalyn squeezed Gaston's hand. She didn't like seeing him so worried about her even though she liked him taking care of her. He was doing enough as it was even though he wished that he could be doing more. "Well, you're still looking after me." Tucking her in for instance. And he had taken her to the hospital ward.

The taste of the potion was awful and she was REALLY appreciative for the water. And the fact that River was allowing her to have a sip of it. Only one, but that was better than nothing. She made sure not to take any more than that, listening as best as she could to what they were being told though her head was still too foggy for some of it. A look of gratitude was sent to River as he told Gaston to make sure that she took the other two vials. Even though she was more than capable of doing that on her own, this would made him feel more useful and that was something that she wanted. Now she was happy.

"Definitely starting to feel better," she said a few moments later, as the steam began to come out of her ears. Always a weird feeling, but at least the fever was breaking. The sweat bit she wasn't looking forward to, but that would be taken care of as well. She was in excellent hands. "Thank you, River," Rosalyn said as he made his exit to see to another patient.

Gaston knew he was overreacting, that it was only a cold, and Rosalyn would be fine, but that didn't stop him from worrying about her. Sorry, River! Gaston was a nervous person by nature, and being madly in love with Rose just made him even more frantic! He still didn't think he was doing enough, but he wasn't about to argue with Rose while she was in this condition. He just gave her a little smile and a squeeze of her hand in reply.

He was only half listening to River's answer to Rose's question, but his ears perked up as the healer mentioned water. He was relieved to know he hadn't caused any harm by offering it to her! Then River was handing him a small vial of something; well, that was unexpected! He blinked, listening to the explanation of the ingredients, and downed the vial in one gulp. Hmm... that potion didn't taste as terrible as he thought; he was pleasantly surprised... but not as surprised as he was when River handed the other vials to him instead of Rosalyn! Why? Surely she was capable of taking her potion on her own... and was that a wink? Understanding dawned in his brilliant blue eyes, and he gave River a grateful look as he repeated the direction over in his head. Two vials for the next two days after breakfast, got it!

Then steam shot out of Rose's ears. Gaston knew it was a good sign that the potion was working, but it was still strange to see. He saw River tucking Rose's hair behind her ears and inwardly berated himself for not thinking to do that himself. What kind of boyfriend was he?! Gaston began to relax a bit when River announced that Rose's fever had broken, but it was only when she herself said she was feeling better that he was able to manage a smile. "River, thank you for everything," he said, his eyes shining with gratitude.

He gently wiped Rose's face with the towel that was handed to him as the healer drew the screen. He also had his wand ready to perform a drying spell if need be. Once he was sure River was gone, he took Rose's hand in his and gave it a little kiss. She was better now and he'd taken the immune booster, so it couldn't do any harm. "I love you, Rose," he whispered. "I'm so happy you're feeling better." An idea suddenly occurred to him and he pointed his wand at his jacket pocket, summoning his little black book. He tapped it with his wand, and it opened to a specific page and hovered in front of his eyes. Now he could recite some of his songs for Rose until she fell asleep!

Someone was singing! Wait, was it singing or poetry reading?! Well, for the record, Roscoe has no idea what the man was doing, but he did sound relaxing! The giant dog silently made his way towards the man, sat beside him and placed his furry head on his lap.

He likes this man. He's very calming!

Even though he wasn't saying anything, Rosalyn knew that Gaston wasn't convinced by what she was saying and felt like he could do more. It didn't take a clear head to work it out, because she knew him. Still, she smiled and squeezed his hand back even if she wished that he felt better about things. At least River had been wonderful enough to give him a couple jobs to do as far as her well being was concerned. That, and the potion really WAS helping her feel a lot better, icky sweating aside. Gaston was taking care of that, however, and the main thing that she needed to do now was rest.

This time she was okay with him kissing her hand because there was no need to worry about passing her bug on to him. Even if she knew that he wouldn't have cared, Rosalyn did not want to make her boyfriend sick! It didn't matter that River was an amazing healer, she just didn't want to see him unwell. "I love you too." Lots and lots. It seemed that Roscoe was also a fan of Gaston, as the dog went over and lay by his feet. "I feel much better now." Even though she was now feeling tired, she was happy just to be with him and listen to his songs. "I love your music and would love for you to sing for me." Probably now now, but maybe one day if he wanted to; she knew that he was shy.

Gaston continued gently wiping the sweat away from Rose's face. He was so relieved that she was feeling better now; he'd been so worried for her! He knew it was only a cold, but still... it hurt him to see the woman he loved suffering. But that was over now...

He was in the middle of reciting one of his songs when Roscoe interrupted him by resting his head in his lap. It appeared he had a fan! Gaston laughed a little, giving the big black dog a pat on the head. He turned his attention back to his song, but it wasn't long before he was distracted again. His bright blue eyes widened in shock at Rose's words - not when she said she loved him of course, the bit after that. "T-thank you," he stammered, giving her a small smile, "but really I'm a terrible singer."

It had been at least an hour and a half when River returned to Rosalyn and Gaston...and Roscoe who was now fast asleep beside Gaston's feet. "Guard dog duty, huh?" River crouched beside his dog, and gave him a good scratch behind his ear, "So much for that idea, Roscoe. Off you go now, buddy. Thanks for watching these two for me." River stood up to his full height, and followed the dog with his eyes until it turned around the corner towards his office.

The Healer then crossed his arms across his chest as he grinned at his colleagues. "Gaston...visiting hours is well over for you." And River had a feeling that Gaston will come up with crazy reasons to stay beside Rosalyn. "However...as long as Rose can stand up and walk, she is free to go and rest in her quarters." he continued as he faced the woman this time. "Bed rest for you, Professor Newton. And remember to drink your tonic." Capisce?

"Well then, I will take my leave now. I will be in my office if you need me." With a nod, he took two steps backwards, and turned on his heel to leave.

Her Gaston was making Rosalyn feel a lot better, but she really wished that he had more confidence in his abilities. It made her sad because he didn't see just how wonderful he was. "I think you are an amazing musician and I am not going to change my mind." Nope. He was her favourite and she wanted to hear him sing though she wasn't going to press him for it. She'd never make him do something that he didn't want to.

She was content lying here with him and Roscoe, feeling much better now; the sweating had even subsided a lot though she felt weak.

As River reappeared, she smiled at him. "Thank you again," she said with a smile though what he said next made her sad. She did not want Gaston to leave even if visiting hours were over!! Rosalyn wanted him to stay with her. Though... "Gaston, can you help me back to my quarters?" Even if she was not very stable, she would much rather leave the Hospital Ward when it wasn't necessary to be here. Wouldn't do much good for her to hog a bed when someone else might need it a lot more than her. Besides she liked sleeping in her own bed whenever possible.

Slowly she got to her feet feeling rather unsteady. Yep, she was definitely going to need help with this. "I will definitely take my tonic. Gaston will make sure of it." That was his job. Hehe.

With a worried expression, River returned to where Olivia was and watched her slowly breathe in and out. It had been two and a half days since the seminar ended, and the young Gryffindor was still unconscious despite all the healing efforts he had performed. Considering that both of her parents were members of the Board of Governors, River did not waste any time in contacting them, desperate to shed some light in her situation. During the brief meeting he had with Olivia's parents, he was told that she sustained a head injury last summer, and that she was able to recover 100%. River did not question it, given that he received a copy of her medical report from Olivia's aunt who was a Healer like himself.

What baffled the school healer, was the fact that Olivia had lost so much weight ever since school started. River consulted Healer Joy Miller's records from last term, and was taken aback by how different Olivia's current state compared to what her records reflected from a few months back. That was enough for River to sound the emergency bells, and shared the information to her parents. Apparently, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips also didn't know about her current situation, and they demanded to see their daughter. River did not object of course, and gave them enough time to dote on her, even if she was fast asleep and oblivious to her visitors.

And today, he was back in Olivia's bedside, hoping that she'd wake up soon. River summoned his medical stool, and sat on it while his thoughts raced once more. He sighed as he leaned forward, propped his elbows on his knees, and kneaded his knuckles in thought, mentally checking things off his head. What was he missing? Was he being incompetent, or was the information given to him insufficient?

Rushing down the corridor, Camilla, entered the Hospital wing in a hurry but only after she was able to ensure that all the students with her entered first. Her brown eyes darted back and forth between the four girls, two which she knew were there but couldn't fully see. "You two can lift the disillusionment charm now. You'll all be safe here with Healer Reed," she instructed both Daisy and Hattie. Being able to see them would make it easier to protect them.

"I need to get back out there and make sure everyone make's it to their common rooms or somewhere else safely. Girls you're all to remain here until further notice or Healer Reed tells you otherwise." In other words they were expected to stay put and follow orders. Cami looked at them all once more her eyes lingering on Natalia. If the girl wanted to come along now would be the time to say so, otherwise this professor was heading back out there on her own.

Natalia followed the professor and kept her wand out. She watched in all directions to make sure nothing was coming. Couldn't they all get passing grades on all exams because of this? Once in the Hospital wing she lowered her wand, but kept her grip. She wasn't going to Just think all was okay now that they were here.

Her eyes went to the professor as she spoke to the younger girls doing the charm. It was very smart of them and she was proud of both Daisy and Hattie for doing that. She knew Healer Reed would keep them safe and honestly she felt safer when she was closer to the hospital wing and him.

"Be safe Professor. If you need anything just send a patronus." She was fine right here and wasn't going to say anything else about going out there, but she did still feel like she needed to say she could if she was needed being her role all term.

When Daisy had begun to tug her towards the hospital wing, Hattie had followed straight away. Of course she had. She wanted to be somewhere safe, where the Monster wouldn't get her. Or at least where she was in a place that was a little bit safer. So she had just grabbed Daisy's hand a little tighter, and ran towards the hospital wing with her, tugging her friend into the hospital wing. Hopefully they would be safer now.

Oh no! The professor was going back. "Don't get eaten Professor" The invisible girl said, before she poked Daisy, wanting her to do undo the spell. At least then people could see them, and it would be a lot less awkward. But she didn't want the professor to get eaten, because that would be bad.

Aaaaand safety.

Once Hattie had pulled her into the Hospital Wing, Daisy breathed a deep sigh of relief. It didn't matter how much she wanted to go to the common room and check on her brother, going down through four floors was way too risky when they now knew that the monster really was around. There, surrounded by the so characteristic smell of hospitals, she felt safe. It reminded her of her Mum and Daisy immediately looked down at the space where Hattie should be.

Their Mothers would freak if they knew what was happening.

Daisy had been a bit lost inside her mind and it was only when the smaller girl tugged on her sleeve that she registered Professor Stewart's words. Right. Gripping her wand tighter in her hand, she turned towards Hattie's general direction and drew an eye. "Revelio!" After that, she did the same for herself and smiled softly down at the blonde girl before looking down at her own hands.

Yup, back to normal.

"Thank you, Professor." The no-longer-camouflaged Slytherin said as she turned to look back at the woman. "Be careful." Which probably was a silly thing to say to a fully capable Hogwarts Professor, but that monster was no joking business. Clearly. Maybe Hattie's words had been a bit on the nose, but Daisy agreed. Things would be fine as long as no one was eaten.

It hadn’t taken any convincing at all to get Elle following the small group into the Hospital wing. Even if it seemed like the monster had bypassed her and Nat, there was still the two younger girls to keep safe, along with Tenacius, now that Healer Reed had joined their group. Nor was she going to argue that she and Nat’s answers regarding what they had been doing in the corridor had been ignored. In that way, she was grateful to the monster for being a distraction, even though she knew she hadn’t been doing anything wrong. Even if there was going to be a reprimand for being out without an escort, technically she’d been with Nat so she’d had one. The circumstances of their meeting up didn’t need to be mentioned.

Nor was she particularly inclined to go out to look for the monster. Just because it had chosen to ignore her once didn’t mean it would do it again, and she felt like she’d be of better use staying there. “I’m willing to help Healer Reed if he has anything for me to do,” she spoke up, glancing over at him even as Daisy and Hattie had reappeared. It might not have been the best, but if she could learn anything she’d be grateful. Besides, she had the feeling any help might be welcome soon enough.

“Stay safe, Professor Stewart.”

Once the two younger girls were both visible to her it was much more easier talking to them and giving directions. There was just something about being able to see people when you talked to them and not have to worry about knocking into them on accident or anything. Both girls were given a soft comforting smile.

Look at all these girls wishing her luck and instructing her to be careful. Such sweethearts, all of them. If she could hug each one of them now and insure them all she would be just fine she would. Better yet she would have remained there with them but it wasn't something Cami could do. There was students still out in the corridors and a monster wrecking havoc on their school. It had to end now.

Turning her brown eyes onto them all in turn she nodded once. "I will be alright, don't any of you think otherwise. Remain right here with Healer Reed and assist him with anything he might need." This was mainly directed towards Elle since she had mentioned helping the Healer. "I will, Miss Franks-Mundie. Should any of you see a silvery Kangaroo patronus that would be me." Should they see it they would know it was hers and that she was alright. "Now all of you stay safe and remain together." With that she gave River a nod of her head before turning on her heel and heading out of the Hospital Wing and back into the corridor.

They've crossed the threshold of the Hospital Wing and indeed theres a feeling of safety about the place. Which is a good thing for those who wants to keep away from that which eats people. But Tenacius didnt want to keep away from the Monster, he wanted to go after it

"I'm ok Nat. Just got a lil banged up thats all." He was still in one piece and it didnt look like he was leaking grey matter so that qualifies as just peachin' to him. He just needs a band-aid or something.

He watched the Transfiguration Professor get back to the field of battle with a kind of longing before focusing back to the company he found himself with. "Quite an exciting afternoon innit?" he beamed. Or grimaced. Them painkillers would be good to have now Healer dude.

Harriet was still a little concerned to be honest. If a portal could appear, and then a monster come out, surely it would be able to get out of the door. She just hoped that the older students that were in the room, and the Professor would be able to protect her. She was just about to speak when she heard a voice, it was the headmistresses voice. Her eyes widened a little at what the headmistress was saying.

"Oh no!" The blonde murmured, shaking her head. Two students were gone! That was not at all. Now. Hattie knew that were safe, but she also thought they should go and help. The headmistress wanted them too. So they should right! She knew her mother would, so Hattie wanted to go and help.

"We need to go help!" They had to rescue the students!

"Let no one ever say that Hogwarts is boring." She off-handedly told Tenacius, still watching Professor Stewart leave the room. Welp, Daisy dearly hoped they wouldn't need a new Transfiguration Professor next year. If Hogwarts ever opened again, of course. As far as schools went, there had to be safer ones.

People were talking about helping Healer Reed and Daisy perked up at that. Yes, don't count on her to fight the monster but she was perfectly capable of fetching blankets and stuff. Also, where were the dogs? Did the monster also eat dogs? Were they safe? Just as she was about to ask the man that, the ever familiar sound of the Headmistress' voice echoed again and Daisy stilled.

So, it had happened then. To first years. Like her brother.

Selfishly, she felt relieved for a moment. First years had been taken by the monster, none of them Maxton. That meant that the monster was gone and that Maxton was safe. She felt horrible for the little kids but this at least proved that her little brother was safe for now. It wasn't an ideal situation but it would do for her. Until Hattie spoke, of course. "Harriet, be sensible." She turned to the younger old with a stern face. "You're a third year." Heck, she was a fifth year and she was still not going. No, sir. Thank you for the offer. Let the adults handle this since they had done almost nothing to stop it, apparently. With a last pointed look at the Hufflepuff which clearly said 'stay right here and don't do anything stupid', the Slytherin turned back to the Healer, virtually ignoring the Headmistress' address. "What do you need help with, Sir?" What were they even preparing for, though?