Gus nodded, letting Basil praise Mr. Whymper as turned his attention toward the box, trapping the boggart inside of it. Then he cast a spell to make it small enough to slip into his pocket so it wouldn't break free and terrorize them again; it would do for now, although he was going to have to deal with it after the class was dismissed.

"You're getting really close to one of the flags," Gus finally said as he turned the group, lips curling into a soft smile. It wasn't too much of a hint, but hopefully enough to spur them forward. "So go forth and find it. The sooner it's in our hands, the sooner you can all return to the castle."

---