Nahadnowen's efforts to attract attention were proving fruitless. Eventually he tired and ceased shouting and knocking altogether.<br/>Yet he didn't leave. He felt obligated to wait outside the door until it opened, so that he could catch and question the culprit at the earliest opportunity. He was afraid for his life, but risking death was preferable to conveniently ignoring an injustice that would likely affect many more students than the wolf if it wasn't put to an early end.