"But we can't afford to waste time," whispered Helga, who was clearly worried.

"Then it's decided, we'll send a patronus in every direction," answered Godric.

With that, the four founders of Hogwarts stood facing the North, South, East and West and waved their wands. At once, a majestic lion, an agile snake, an elegant eagle and a powerful badger sprung from these four wands and raced towards their destination.

“You think they’ll make it?” asked Rowena, whose eyes seemed to glint of fear.

“They’ll have to,” answered Salazar.

The four founders stood silent and waited, warming themselves by the fire.