Remus's unexpected and chaotic entrance immediately caught everyone's attention, causing a ripple of surprise among the group.
Lance, who had just finished gulping down the medicinal soup, raised an eyebrow, clearly taken aback by the disheveled appearance of Remus.
"Damn, Remus, you look like you just sprinted through the entire castle."
"Another student disappeared last night," he panted, his face displaying sorrow as he delivered the dreadful news.
A collective gasp echoed around the room as Remus's revelation sank in.
Gwen's eyes widened, "What? Another student?"
Lance's usual nonchalant demeanor vanished, replaced by concern. "Who was it this time?"
"Emily Rimford from Krugor House," Remus shook his head, his expression grim.
Rose's lips parted slightly with surprise as she heard the identity of the missing student, "Emily Rimford? But that's..."
"She's in our year," Lance said with a flicker of sorrow in his eyes.