Liir was sitting in his favorite spot in all of Kiamo Ko Castle, his hammock, in the backyard. It was so quiet and peaceful out there. He sat with one leg bent while the other was extended, his sketchbook resting on his bent leg. He was drawing a bird that landed in a tree. His brown eyes full of concentration, his raven black hair blowing slightly in the wind. He was just putting the finishing touches on his drawing when someone calling him caused the bird to fly away.

"Liir!" His younger sister Jezebel, or as she preferred to be called, Jez, yelled a second time.

"What?" Liir sighed in annoyance as he closed his sketchbook.

"Mom said to tell you to come in for breakfast." Jez said before walking back inside herself. Liir picked up his sketchbook and walked into the dining room where his mother was setting the plates down. He sat in his usual spot at the table and noticed two envelopes on the table, one with his name on it. He picked it up. On the front it said, Liir Tigelar of Kiamo Ko Castle. The return address said Shiz University/ High School. He was slightly surprised. That was today? He opened the envelope and read:

Mr. Tigelar,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Shiz University. This is not in any means based on your parents because while, your mother was an exceptional student, your father had a tendency to dance through life during his time here at Shiz.

Liir stopped reading here for a minute to look at his father who was too busy eating to notice his son looking at him. He was a bit shocked to hear this piece of news. His father always told him and his sister he was smart and worked hard in school. He shrugged and kept reading.

We hope wholeheartedly you are more devoted to your studies then your father was. Mr. Tigelar, you have much promise and we look forward to a great year with you. Your schedule is attached.

Sincerely,

Madame Morrible II

Liir flipped the paper to look at his schedule.

Sorcery I hon. 9:25-10:15

Chemistry 10:25-11:15

English Hon. 11:25-12:15

Algebra II Hon. 12:25-1:15

Magical History Hon. 1:45-2:35

Potions Hon. 2:45-3:35

Transfiguration 3:45-4:35

Please note you will have 30 minutes for lunch between your 4th and 5th periods. Breakfast is promptly at 8:30 am and Dinner is promptly at 6:00pm. Term starts on September 1st, 2012.

Jez received a similar letter and screamed in excitement before running upstairs to her room to pack her suitcase. Liir finished his eggs and bacon before walking upstairs himself to pack.