Arrow was thoughtful with what Charlotte said and asked. "Do you think more can be found?" He looks at Tamsin concerned.

"It is a possibility, I just hope they are not all over the forest. Or they are hunting for a creature they know hangs a lot in this area, is there a creature that prefers this specific area?"

Arrow laughed. "So many species run through here, yet this is one of our meeting places." The idea of them being hunted came as a warning. "Us...they must be hunting us. Unless they have no idea where to find what they are looking for."

Arrow looked at magnus. "You will probably be liked or hated, there is no telling with wolves but you are not coming. Go up that tree with your friend, and Miss Tamsin will surely make a good spell to conceal you away."

Magnus frowned but obeyed, climbing the tree as told.

Lee had been paying attention to the conversations below him, and was glad Arrow was as wise as he was. He had smelled centaur, of course, but this was their place, and had not thought it out of the ordinary. A path to head to the water, maybe, but...yeah, those traps...they were strong.

Seeing Magnus climb up, he called down quietly, "The rest of you coming up..?"

Charlotte sighed and climbed into the tree, she climbed till she spotted a empty hollowed out knot in the tree. It would provide her protection, concealment and a bit of darkness and peace as well as a good vantage point. She crawled into the hole and curled her tail around herself. She stayed quiet. Even putting up a charm to conceal her scent.

Merlin heard Lee ask for him to go up but he didn't wanted to hide. "Is there nothing we can do?" He pleaded to Arrow and Tamsin.

For the first time Arrow smiled. "You can't help. not because you have no strengths but because you are all precious younglings that must be protected, once you are grown to your full powers then you can join any hunt young dragon."

"Pendragon." He corrected.

"Yes, Pendragon. Now I must hurry and will return." He was gone and Merlin climbed up to lee and Magnus, everyone was up already cept for Tamsin, she was doing spells around the trees.

"I could use help, hope that owl got there already. I worry the letter might be too heavy." She tried to make a joke to calm down the students, most were so quiet she was sure she will be expelled from her job if their parents make complaints. "Hope you are all enjoying the adventure, it was wilder than i promised." Tamsin was worried and wish she haven't put the students in danger.

"You could sent a patronus to someone. With a message." Magnus suggested

Lee saw that Merlin, Charlotte and Magnus had gotten to safety, so he tried his best to remain quiet and not move, even though he wanted to see the wolves. He resisted the urge to smoke, knowing the scent would give them away, and did a quick clean on himself to remove any stray scents. then he remained motionless and waited.

Tamsin smiled at Magnus. "You little genius, of course I can, but to who? I don't really have many friends. Do you think Paul could be free to assist us?"

((OOC: I actually have to go to bed! Didn't realized the time and I have to get up early to work! See ya tomorrow, if you are continuing good luck with the wolves! Raven you can make tamsin call on Paul if u want.))

((good night Merlin...I honestly think we should time stop...but thats my opinion))

(( OOC I would agree because there arent details being shared with merlin and I to pass on to someone else to continue on with things....I only gave him the idea, and he came up with the details, so I cant really help much....but would love others opinions....but its not just our private board to shut down until we all get back...so....?))

(OOC: As you wish, sounds fine to me. Night!))

Magnus nodded. "Yeah to Paul. 'E'd come unless 'e was in the grip of a troll or something." He laughed nervously. When Tamsin's patronus shot off, they waited on baited breath.

A few moments passed before there was a cracking sound almost right beside Tamsin.

Paul Freeman had arrived. His amber eyes flicked around taking in the sight. "Tamsin," Paul said in his mostly American voice, "Kids in trees and safe, excellent. What do you want me to do?" His robes twitched in the wind, if he was cold from any part of the exposed chest, he wasn't showing it. And his words wasted little time--he was all business.

((OOC: Okay, we are in need of a TIME STOP. PLEASE WAIT FOR MERLIN!! REPEAT: PLEASE WAIT FOR MERLIN. @/MerlinPendragon@/Fable@/nik))

((ooc I'm so sorry for not coming back to this! Something unexpected came up. I hope you all had fun! ))

((OOC: I will continue this rpg now and hope everyone can just enjoy themselves. Remember the rules to be respectful to everyone. Love you guys. xx))

((and anyone that wants to join))

Tamsin blinked a few times and smiled at Paul. "Wow, how you got here so fast? Were you already in Hogsmade?" She was nervous because of the situation and worried she wasn't very reliable. "I probably don't know well your abilities. Hum, well I'll explain the situation quick." Tamsin told her all about the traps, the centaur Arrow, and the wolves he was going to use. "I want to go with the wolves but can't leave the students, so either I go take them back and then return or stay here until help comes. Oh yes, you are here. So one of us should stay with the kids and one of us must go..truth is I want to do both but I still don't know how to clone myself." She nervously laughed. "I'm talking real fast right? I do that when I get stressed, sorry." She breathes an instant and then asks. "What do you suggest? I don't want to rely on wolves alone and whatever the centaur tells me, because they could easily just hide the details, you know centaurs are very secretive. This is important, I can feel it and...there is dark magic here Paul."

Paul laughed, "Actually, yes, I was following a lead. Don't worry though, I'll catch up with them later." A shimmer around the belts of his chest were caught in the sunlight and then vanished. "Hmm...." he was quiet for a moment, "Yes, I feel it too. I agree, we need to investigate now. I can watch the children, keep them safe. I noticed you've already put spells up. If worse comes to worse, I'd say we could return the kids to the castle and investigate--but, I'm hesitant for the same reasons I surmise you are. This, this is very bad, it should be dealt with now if possible."

Lee listened to the conversation between the two aurors. He was glad they all were taking this seriously, and felt that they could handle the situation. He remained quiet and motionless.

(( you better come back eventually!!! missed you!! I hope to see everyone come back as well)) ((not sure who else is coming))

Charlotte had managed to wedge herself good inside that tree, she was feeling multiple emotions and was yanking on the fur of her ears. She heard a familiar voice but she didnt want to move or come down.

(all-u know I suck with this pings, sorry)

The wolves have come soon after Paul arrived and have recently left following the thread, Arrow was nowhere to see yet.

Tamsin was glad someone will take care of the kids and accepted his decision. "Alright, please don't be reckless- I know coming from me this may sound crazy but..." She whispered. "I've grown kind of fond of them and I'll hate to see them hurt, k? Don't tell em I say so. Wait, they already know- have those ears up." Tamsin blushed a bit, she was not someone to show off much her emotions but when she did, they really show. "Alright listen guys, I'm going to leave you with Paul here. Say hello to Paul." She waited for the not so cheerful hellos that came too slow. "I hate to leave you here, but for now it is best - better me hurt than you alright? I'm a big girl and can take care of this." She looks at Merlin. "I leave you in charge, I think I trust your judgement more than Paul - no offense." She grins. "But he is in charge of protection, stay here don't move unless well there is no other way. If you need to move, I will find you, don't send any note, any fairy, nothing." She then gave Fable an earring. "Keep it with you, with it I will find you guys. be strong, don't be scared and wish me luck." With that she jump off he tree like she was just jumping from a small step and disappeared into the forest, following the wolves sounds and tracks."

Merlin blinks and looks at everyone with blank expression. "I'm in charge? I guess I was captain, but we have Paul..are you that crazy? Because Tamsin is crazy enough, hope you are not worse than her." Merlin looked worried. "In any case, if we need to fight...we fight! I know two or three spells, sure you guys know more and if you don't know any..stay behind Paul."

He was about to point out they could all here, when she come to the same conclusion. He rolled his eyes. "Hi kids." He waved. "Auror, and your protection. I'm Paul, for those of you who don't know. Now, I'm not gonna rain on the parade, but if I feel things are getting out of control, I will intercede. Nothing personal, just letting my terms known." Then Tamsin was gone. He looked at Merlin with a raised brow, "Define crazy." His lips twitched a smile. "I totally support you kids fighting if needed. But if I tell you to take cover, you take cover. If I tell you all to run, run. Okay?"

Lee wasn't super happy to see Paul, but he did feel safer with him there. He set his personal feelings aside and said "hello" when Paul was introduced.

He hoped that the wolves would find something, and that the forest would become just that bit safer again. He liked it here and didn't want to worry that if people snuck out to go here, they would be in more danger than they knew existed. He planned on doing some sneaking himself at a later point, he wanted more pictures to file away for his art reference.

So he sat, and looked around at his classmates, hoping they were dealing well with the situation.

Then Paul was speaking and he paid attention, and nodded in agreement. As much as he hated to admit, Paul was the adult here and had dealt with dangerous situations before and lived through them. He would do as he was told.