I'm back now like I said chapters are in four parts each with their own part of the story and perspective to tell. The order being Elise, Savanna, Dani, and Derrick. So naturally this is Elise's chapter. Oh, and there'll be a first-person dream sequence because dreams are inside the mind so I thought it appropriate. Don't worry though there won't be too many of these. Oh, almost forgot I don't any of the spells or concepts from Harry Potter however the school and the characters are mine. I hope you're enjoying this series so far and continue to enjoy it in the future.
Day one (part one)
Howling at the moon
I'm a bit nervous about this I mean going to school here was Dani's idea anyway so anxiety can be expected. Dani talked me into going first. as I walk towards the wall a noise is heard, danger! what do I do? I turn around breathing heavily. I see a beast spewing flames and smog in the crowd creating mayhem as it moves, and I continue to panic. I have to know if Dani's ok without her I don't know what I'd do, I turn and see ash where she stood. Finally, I begin to cry. as I fall to the floor in tears next to what's left of my friend I look at the beast...and see duct tape on its arm.
"Ahhhhh!" Elise screamed. Still in shock she attempted to analyze her surroundings. It was a small four wall room with a bed, nightstand, and her luggage in the corner. Her dorm at the Wolf Paw lodging area. It was simply a nightmare. She should go back to sleep. She he doesn't think she can though, between the nightmare and the actual reality she's pretty sure her mind won't stop racing long enough to sleep. So, lying awake will have to do.
A few hours later tired and restless she and the other members of Wolf Paw were brought into the common. Speaking candidly the common was dark, damp and dreary. Supposedly going for the look of an ancient castle, instead sharing the look and smell of ancient castles nowadays. Anyway, after being called down they were told to have a seat by a strangely familiar gruff woman with a large scar on her eye.
"Ok then, everyone here?" The room nodded. "Good, you may not know me but my name is Romulus Remus though you guys can refer to me as alpha. I'm the leader of this pack meaning you guys are my cubs. It is my hope that through the work of me and the other teachers here that you will become wolves of your own with your own packs to lead, who knows one of you might replace me here one day." Romulus explained. "Now for the basics of this class. first of all, better get used to me because I'm your only teacher for the next three years. Following that you get another teacher for your next two and another after that for your final two. Now each teacher has their own set of rules and if you break them you're out. My rules are very simple, rule one no teamwork with anyone, if I find you consorting or assisting anyone you're out. Rule two break the ten o'clock curfew and you're out. Rule three follow my orders without question or you know what happens. Any questions?" A flurry of hands raise up. "You." She pointed at blonde haired girl.
"Yeah, I was wondering what rule three was?" The girl asked.
"I'm sorry but you just broke rule four: never ask stupid questions. Asking about something I said counts as a stupid question. Get out of my sight." Romulus demanded. The girl suddenly grew pale.
"B-but how was I supposed to know, you didn't even tell me until I violated it." The girl explained.
"Yeah well, I don't make the rules...oh wait I do, leave!" Romulus commanded. The girl scurried away tears falling down her cheeks. "Any other questions?" All but one hand goes down, Elise's hand. "You, but this better not be a stupid question."
"I-I was just wondering, h-how many people have actually graduated from Wolf Paw?" Elise questioned. The teacher seems to grin for a second.
"See that's a good question and I'll be happy to answer. Out of the ten years we've been open only fifty people have graduated from Wolf Paw." Romulus described.
"Only f-fifty!" Elise stuttered causing a general ruckus throughout the students. It took a few minutes to calm down the crowd.
"Hey! If you don't want to be kicked out it's simple: don't break the rules. Everyone who failed, failed because they tried to cheat the system and lost. So, don't even try to beat me or my rules cause everything you could think someone already tried and failed to do…. The rest of this class is a free period get know those you'll be living with for the next seven years or don't it's up to you. Class dismissed. She said and promptly left the room.
Soon the common was a cacophony of noise as people and all sides of the room tried to hold consultations. Elise was a bit startled by the noise so she left to her room hoping for quiet. A few minutes later however knocking began to be heard at the door.
"Hello, hello!" A voice with a British accent said while knocking. After a few more minutes of this realizing he wouldn't leave she opened the door.
"Oh, you let me in. For a second I, didn't think you would, I just thought you were really cool and I wanted to speak to you but you weren't there so I checked every room and no one was in any of them so I finally tried this door and I had a feeling and-" the boy shot out rapidly.
"S-Slow down you're talking circles around me. I-If you please could you start with your name?" Elise asked. The boy blinked as if still processing what she said though eventually he responded.
"I'm Miles Payne at your service." Miles bowed. "I'm terribly sorry about that I tend to talk really fast when anxious or excited."
"I-It's fine but...what are you doing here?" Elise questioned.
"Well the truth of it is you looked interesting. You didn't seem to be phased by miss Remus one bit. It excited me and I've always been a fan of exciting people. so, I thought I just had to talk to you so here I am." Miles explained.
"I-I'm not that interesting." Elise muttered.
"Oh but, interest is in the eye of the beholder so to me you're quite interesting. Not to mention you remind me of him." Miles described.
"W-Who's him?" Elise asked.
"I suppose I should've been more specific, you remind of my boyfriend. You may not see it but I'm pretty sure wherever you go adventure will follow in that way you're very similar. With my boyfriend though the adventure was getting here." Miles compared.
"What do you mean getting here?" Elise wondered.
"I used to live in England if the accent didn't give it away and during that time he became my pen pal. I didn't know at first but slowly I started to fall in love with him. Even to this day I don't know why he was never polite nor was he nice but there was something there I like. For two years, I saved up money to go to North America and find him. Disappointing my parents who wanted me to attend Hogwarts. I met up with him, found out he was a wizard, got to say I love you once and then decided to go to the same school as him. So here we are now. Although he's in a different house from me we're together nonetheless." Miles told. Elise smiled at the story. At just the same time though something hit her.
"Ow!" Looking over the object it appeared to be a rusty screw. "W-Where did this screw come from?" Elise questioned
"Maybe it came loose off a pipe or something." Miles suggested.
"B-but the only plumbing is in the commons I don't have anything a pipe w-would be used for." Elise points out.
"Hmm curiouser and curiouser. This has been enough conversation for one day but do you mind if I come by tomorrow?" Miles asked.
"S-Sure." Elise confirmed.
"Great after class then? I'll bring tea." He said exiting the room.
What to do now? It was clear to Elise she probably wouldn't sleep tonight no matter how much talking to miles raised her spirits. So, needing something to do opening her bag to pull out a small leather bound book and began writing.
Dear diary, today I met a special kind of wizard, the rambunctious kind. And so, it went deep into the night and though she didn't notice it Elise began to sleep.
So, that was part one of chapter two with the next part on its way. I do hope you guys are enjoying this series. If you are leave a review it would be quite helpful. Anyway, that's enough of me for now, I'm out.
