HAHA.....I read this really fast and I thought it read, Mt Mushroom! I had never heard of that! It sounds like fun but some people have mentioned not opening things up. We certainly know enough e-mail addresses, FB, and myspace that we could get in touch with most of the people here.
Anyway, I just read about what happened over the weekend. I feel so sad for Hardy #2. I know how sensitive he is and of his love for animals. I'm sure that this has left him very shaken and traumatized. Thank goodness BH was there for you guys!
About the student. Much good advice here. Just make sure that however you handle it, make sure that at no time are you alone with him or left for things to be misinterpreted.