[Even though they aren't in the forest yet, John is already on alert. He looks around frequently, trying to keep a handle on his surroundings.]

There's also a giant squid in the lake, which is also nearby. And inside the school itself? Stairways that change on you mid-step, which can send you down a flight of stairs. Oh, yeah, and how about all the poisons we work with in Potions class everyday?

I'm just saying the school and the grounds are covered in dangerous stuff, even if there are kids around.