Eren tried visiting Mikasa again in the morning, this time with Armin and the Gryffindor quidditch team. The door to the hospital wing was locked, and when Armin tried the alohomora spell, the nurse came over to tell them that visitors were not permitted.
"I'm just here to see my sister," Eren tried.
"You will see her as soon as she is better."
"Why aren't visitors permitted?" asked Armin.
"Professor Smith has decided that it would be safer for both the injured and their friends if they aren't seen in this condition."
"When will she be better?" asked Petra.
"I can't say; even the first victim is still in a coma, without magic, there would be almost no chance of recovery. We're working on brewing a potion that will wake them up, but it won't be ready for months due to the fact that it is far above Ordinary Wizarding Level."
"Can I just have a minute with Mikasa? I'm her brother," Eren tried again.
"I'm sorry. I can't do that. Now I recommend you go to class so I can tend to my patients."
"Sorry," said Armin, backing away.
"What?! We're leaving? Just like that - ?" Eren choked out as Armin and Ilse dragged him backwards.
"If we interfere, it could make it worse for her," said Levi.
"What? You're seriously going to buy that?" demanded Eren.
"I'm with Eren. We should be able to see her," put in Reiner.
Eren looked over at him, grateful that someone agreed with him.
"Levi's right. We should let her recover so she'll be back to her usual self as soon as possible," said Armin.
"But – " Eren started.
"We have class," said Armin. "Let's go."
Eren and Reiner reluctantly followed him to the greenhouses for herbology, exchanging disappointed glances the whole time.
"Now, yew can be used in many different potions, most notably the Comancious Potion, used for reversing severe brain damage that causes comas. Today, we are raising yew until they produce berries. Normally, the berries are poisonous, but when brewed properly, this is the only potion that will not kill the drinker. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to eat the berries," said Professor Katja Hoffmann, passing out a few pots with what looked like sticks inside them. "We're going to divide into groups of five and take care of your bush for the rest of term."
Eren quickly latched onto Armin and Reiner; and they were soon joined by Thomas and Mylius.
They watered their plant, and put it in an empty spot in the greenhouse.
"I think I know a spell to make it grow faster," said Mylius.
"Cool, try it!" said Armin.
Mylius said a few words, and waved his wand in the direction of their yew. Nothing happened.
"Maybe it doesn't work," he said, dejected.
"Maybe it's faster, but it's still too slow to notice right now," suggested Thomas.
"That's a good possibility," said Armin. "It probably did work, we just can't tell now."
"Maybe," said Mylius, unconvinced.
Maybe Eren couldn't go to see Mikasa, but one thing he could do was make sure the potion could be brewed as soon as possible.