I mean [...] I'm the cynic, and "trust the adults" has never been my go-to, but we went to Mr. Merrill because he seemed like the teacher least likely to lie just to placate us. I think if he thought there was danger in the woods, he wouldn't give us the wink and nudge go ahead to keep partying there.

I'm not convinced the MACUSA is being even close to forthright with him, though.

What's your read on the situation?