Listening to Isla, the Professor nodded. Okay, so if they were on their way, surely the third search party would be here soon as well. He was still on the look out for the unaccounted for founders. "Thank you, Isla." He nodded and turned back to looking around the corridors. Ever vigilant.

Carwyn didn't have to wait long before Headmaster Trent turned up, along with multiple other students. He motioned the students down the corridor that led towards Professor Noble and where the other students were searching. "Down that corridor." He said, motioning with a nod before turning back to the Headmaster. Nodding instantly, he handed over the sword. "Miss Bellchant had it; and I would definitely prefer it to be in our possession over hers if this goes awry." He murmured quietly to the Headmaster, as he watched the sword being put away. He felt better with it being in Malachi Trent's possession. As long as it didn't end up with Gryffindor again though, they would be good. He nodded at both the agreed sentiment and the statement of being ready. His wand was in his hand, and he was alert.

He moved back down the corridor and stood at the entrance of the main chamber that held the portraits. He wanted to keep an eye out for the second search party while staying close to protect the children within the room. His attention however, was shifted by a tap to his arm. He looked away from the corridor quickly to look down and saw Bernadette Grantham. "Now isn't the time to be thinking of your stomach, Miss Grantham. Besides, you shouldn't spoil your dinner." He have her a nod of his head. "Keep your wand out, and stay focused." She did realise how important this was, right?