Cody Blane
And the Floating Portal
Chapter Three The Opening Feast
"1st years, follow me please." He boomed over the crows and led them to 5 huge dragons. On the dragons are 5 mini-houses on the Dragon's back. Some people screamed and some ohh-ed and ahh-ed. "It's tradition that 1st years ride on the dragon's back to the castle. He turned to the dragons and ordered the 1st years to back up. He then raised his wand and muttered something. The dragons all lay down on their bellies and a staircase appeared in front of each mini-house. Soon, the mini-houses were all filled with students. Isaac then raised his wand again and soon, the dragons were up in the air and flying towards a huge castle. Cody looked down through the window and saw lots of mountains with forests, and the sea.
"Wow. I wonder what Isaac used to control the dragons." Wondered Cody. "They used this spell, I can't remember what it is. I read it in a book." Said Gabe.
The dragons slowed down and landed in front of the huge castle gate. All the students were let out and a huge man came and took the dragons. Isaac then muttered something again and the castle gates swung open. He then led the 1st years up to the Castle door where Professor Vinh stood, waiting and smiling down at the new comers. He waited until the crowd calmed down and pointed his wand at his throat the muttered something. His voice then became much louder.
"Welcome to Livorno, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Now, there will be an Opening Feast and a Sorting Hat Ceremony. A Sorting Hat will be put on your heads and it will decide to which team you will be in. You will either be in The Red Dragons, The Blue Dragons, The Green Dragons, or the White Dragons. At the end of the year, one of the teams will win with the most points. Your triumphs will earn you points. While any rule-breaking will cost you points." He then opened the doors and led them to some corridors. As they passed, the wall paintings waved and greeted them. A lot of people were amazed. They then soon reached a huge door and it opened wide open. Inside were 4 long tables and another table that was facing towards the four long tables, which was the staff table. On the staff table, the headmaster was seated in the middle. On the right side, the seat was empty. Cody thought that's probably where Professor Vinh sat. Next to Professor Vinh's seat was a black guy, wearing black robes and shades, even though it was light inside. Next to the black guy is a woman, around 34; she had gray eyes short dark brown hair. On the other side of the Headmaster, was someone who Cody, Lizzie, and Gabe recognized. It was Philippe, Cody's godfather! Next to Philippe sat a man around 40; he had blue eyes and blond shiny hair, he was wearing dark blue robes and was smiling brightly at everyone.
"Hey Cody, isn't that Philippe? What's he doing here?" Said Gabe, surprised to see Philippe. "I Dunno, I guess he decided to teach at Livorno." Shrugged Cody.
Professor led the new students up to the front and stopped. In front of them was a chair and on the chair sat a brown pointed hat. The headmaster stood up and everyone went quiet.
"Now, When we call your name, please come up and sit down on this chair. We will then place this hat on you, which will put you in the right team. Alicia Romanez!"
A girl with long curly browned hair girl wiggles her way through the crowed and sat on the chair, nervously. Professor Vinh then placed the hat on her. The hat
then stared talking.
"Ah, another Romanez. Brave, true. Honest, yes. Better be.White Dragons!!"
The table on the right cheered as Alicia trotted off and sat down at her assigned team table. The table quieted down and waited.
"Lizzie Beautanox!" Roared Professor Vinh.
Lizzie squeezed through the crowed and sat on the chair. Cody mouthed 'Good Luck' while the hat was being placed on her head.
"Smart, yes. Honest, true. Brave, true. Better be.White Dragons!"
The White Dragons table cheered as Lizzie joined them. Cody and Gabe cheered too, and hoping that they will end up in White Dragons table too.
"Ron Vizor!" Roared Vinh.
Cody, Gabe, and Lizzie's mouth dropped open as they heard the name.
"What!? Ron!? A Wizard!? Unbelievable!!" Said Cody, bewildered. "I can't believe it! I though Ron was done for!! Aww man!" Moaned Gabe.
"Tough, yes. Power hungry.better place you with the Black Dragons!" Ron made an evil grin on his face and ran to the Black Dragons' table as his new team mates cheered.
"Draco Salvek!" Roared Vinh.
"Eek! He's here too!!" Moaned Gabe.
"Tough, also. Power hungry, yes. You'll be with.Black Dragons!!" Ron stood up and so did the Black Dragoners and cheered as Draco sat down next to Ron.
"Gabe Strike!" Roared Vinh.
Gabe cut through the crowd and sat down on the chair. Vinh then placed it on his head and everyone went silent.
"Ah, welcome to Livorno Strike. Hmm.intelligent.brave.better be in.White Dragons!!"
Gabe sighed in relief and went to the White Dragon's' table as the White Dragoners cheered.
"Hey-ey Gabe!" Cheered Lizzie as her best friend sat next to her. Everyone then went silent again.
"Andy Pearson!" Roared Vinh.
Andy pushed his way through the crowd. The crowd found it rude. He sat on the chair and waited impatiently. "Hurry up!" He muttered. "Patience, Andy." Muttered Vinh back. Vinh placed that hat on top of Andy's head and as soon as he did, the hat already knew in which team he would be in.
"Black Dragons!!"
The Black Dragons table cheered as Andy sat down next to Ron. Silence then fell again.
"Cody Blane!" Roared Vinh. A few people whispered as they heard Cody's name being called out. Cody made his way through the crowd easily and sat down on the chair. The hat was put on top of his head, which didn't exactly fit him.
"Ah, Cody Blane. Brave, yes. A little power hungry. Loyal, honest.but where to put you? Ah, I know! White Dragons!!" Cody was relieved and sat down between his best friends. His team table cheered. The Sorting Hat lasted for an hour. Finally, the Headmaster stood up once more and the room fell silent.
"Welcome all to Livorno! I would like to say a few things before the feast start. We have a new Professor, who is Professor Falchre. He will be teaching Charms. Also, the mountains are forbidden to all students. That is all, I think. Let the feast begin!!"
Small brown things with big black eyes in a suit with huge platters filled with food entered the hall. The brown things laid the huge platter in the middle of the long tables and left. The student then began taking as much food as they can and started gulping them down. The feast lasted for an hour and a half. The headmaster stood up once again and silence fell, again.
"I hope this feast filled your bellies. Now, it's time for bed! You will need lots of rest, for tomorrow, you will start your classes. Your schedules will be handed out to you by your Team Leader." Said Leonardo Ludovico, the Headmaster.
The student left the hall quickly. Professor Gorre led the Black Dragoners to their dormitories. Professor Shane led the Red Dragoners to their dormitories, while Professor Vinh led the Green Dragoners to their dormitories. Professor Falchre then led the White Dragoners to their dormitories.
They passed through many corridors and saw some paintings greeting them and some eating and some traveling form one portrait to another.
"I can't believe Ron, Draco, and Andy are wizards!" Exclaimed Lizzie. "I thought we got away with them as soon as we heard we were wizards and you were a witch!" Complained Gabe.
They stopped in front of a golden-bricked wall. Falchre then took out his wand and tapped the wall and said "Jelly Rolls". The golden-bricked wall re-arranged and formed a doorway. Falchre entered the dormitory and lead them to a huge room where the students gathered around. He put his wand to his throat and muttered something. His voice now higher than before, which Professor Vinh did before he announced the names.
"This is the White Dragon Common Lair. This is where you do your assignments, if you have any, and where you can hang out. It is against the rules if you give out the password to another Dragoner. Girls' lair is to my right, and boys' lair is to my left. Your trunks are under your bunk beds. Oh and by the way, your schedules are on top of your beds. Now, lights will go out in 15 minutes. So Hurry up!"
After his short talk, he went up to Cody.
"Surprised to see me?" Asked Philippe. "Oh, yeah. Also, why didn't you tell me who killed my parents?" Asked Cody.
Some girls went by and giggled past Cody, but he ignored it.
"Oh well, I was about to before you left, but I didn't get the chance." Said Philippe quickly. "I have to go now, Cody. Good night."
Philippe left the Lair and Cody sighed and went to the boys' dorm with Gabe.
"So, it is true. Cody Blane has come to Livorno." Said Jonathan, a 4th year in deep voice. Cody turned to him and smiled weakly. "Welcome to Livorno, Cody!!" Said Jonathan in a cheerful voice. Cody sighed in relief. He thought for a moment that he was also a bully, but it was another way around. Cody smiled once more, but cheerfully and went over to his bed. He saw a dark green paper lying on his bed, which was his schedule. Gabe climbed the top and looked at his schedule.
"Hey, Cody? What does your schedule say?" Asked Gabe from the top. "I got Defense Against the Dark Arts with Professor Gorr at 9 o'clock in the morning. Located in the dungeons. Next is Transfiguration with Professor Vinh, at 10:15 in the morning. Located on the first floor, Transfiguration room. Next is Charms with Philippe at 11:30 in the morning. Located on the second floor, Charms Room. And then we have 30 minutes break, and then we have lunch in the Great Lair, for like an hour. Next I have Potion with Professor Celestria at 1 15, next to the Defense Against the Dark Arts dungeon. Next is History with Professor Vector at 1:30. And then I have Flying with Sir Blizzar at the back of the castle at 1:45 till 2:45. How 'bout you?" "Hey, cool! I got the same!! I'm gonna call Lizzie and ask what she has." Said Gabe. After a few minutes, he hanged up. "She got same as ours. Ain't that kinda funny? We don't usually end up in the same classes!" "Yeah." Said Cody sleepily. "Lights out, everyone!!" Roared Philippe and the room went dark in an instant.
The Next morning, Cody and Gabe woke up pretty early. They went down to the Common Lair and looked for Lizzie. They found her sitting by the fire, scratching her white owl, named Socrat.
"Hey, Lizzie!" Yelled Gabe. Lizzie looked up and waved. Cody and Gabe walked over to her. "Lets go to the Owl Barn first before we head down to the Great Lair." Suggested Lizzie. "Owl Barn?" Asked Gabe. "It's just a barn outside the castle where you put your owls. You should take your owls there. They receive free owl food and care." Said Lizzie, still scratching Socrat. "So, what are your owl's names?"
"Er.Wingmus! Yeah! Odd, but.yeah!!" Said Cody, laughing a little. "Mine's um.Amos. Named after my grandfather." Gabe said proudly.
Lizzie got up and the free of them went to the Owl Barn. They passed many trees and saw a small house.
"That must be it." Pointed Cody. They headed towards the small house and opened it. But it wouldn't. They the knocked and a man with muscular feature opened the door.
"Yes?" He said. The three of them looked at the muscular, tall man and gulped. "Um, we were wondering if you could show us where the Owl Barn is." He said. "1st years you are? Well, follow me." He said in a low deep voice. They arrived a few minutes later to a big barn house. "It'z newly built, so it won't crash. It's charm protected so you won't be able to use any charms inside the barn." He said. He then opened the black door and entered. Inside are 5 rows of long tables. On the table are several boxes with hay inside it. The nearest table was labeled 'School Owls.' The next table was labeled 'White Dragons.' And so on.
"See the rows are labeled? You put your owl where it belongs. You can borrow School Owl, but just return it. Here is the map of Livorno. Good day lads." He gave the map to Cody and left. The three of them placed their owls in an empty box and left and headed to the Great Lair where they ate quickly and went to their Lair and got their books for the next three classes and headed off to the dungeon.
Chapter Three The Opening Feast
"1st years, follow me please." He boomed over the crows and led them to 5 huge dragons. On the dragons are 5 mini-houses on the Dragon's back. Some people screamed and some ohh-ed and ahh-ed. "It's tradition that 1st years ride on the dragon's back to the castle. He turned to the dragons and ordered the 1st years to back up. He then raised his wand and muttered something. The dragons all lay down on their bellies and a staircase appeared in front of each mini-house. Soon, the mini-houses were all filled with students. Isaac then raised his wand again and soon, the dragons were up in the air and flying towards a huge castle. Cody looked down through the window and saw lots of mountains with forests, and the sea.
"Wow. I wonder what Isaac used to control the dragons." Wondered Cody. "They used this spell, I can't remember what it is. I read it in a book." Said Gabe.
The dragons slowed down and landed in front of the huge castle gate. All the students were let out and a huge man came and took the dragons. Isaac then muttered something again and the castle gates swung open. He then led the 1st years up to the Castle door where Professor Vinh stood, waiting and smiling down at the new comers. He waited until the crowd calmed down and pointed his wand at his throat the muttered something. His voice then became much louder.
"Welcome to Livorno, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Now, there will be an Opening Feast and a Sorting Hat Ceremony. A Sorting Hat will be put on your heads and it will decide to which team you will be in. You will either be in The Red Dragons, The Blue Dragons, The Green Dragons, or the White Dragons. At the end of the year, one of the teams will win with the most points. Your triumphs will earn you points. While any rule-breaking will cost you points." He then opened the doors and led them to some corridors. As they passed, the wall paintings waved and greeted them. A lot of people were amazed. They then soon reached a huge door and it opened wide open. Inside were 4 long tables and another table that was facing towards the four long tables, which was the staff table. On the staff table, the headmaster was seated in the middle. On the right side, the seat was empty. Cody thought that's probably where Professor Vinh sat. Next to Professor Vinh's seat was a black guy, wearing black robes and shades, even though it was light inside. Next to the black guy is a woman, around 34; she had gray eyes short dark brown hair. On the other side of the Headmaster, was someone who Cody, Lizzie, and Gabe recognized. It was Philippe, Cody's godfather! Next to Philippe sat a man around 40; he had blue eyes and blond shiny hair, he was wearing dark blue robes and was smiling brightly at everyone.
"Hey Cody, isn't that Philippe? What's he doing here?" Said Gabe, surprised to see Philippe. "I Dunno, I guess he decided to teach at Livorno." Shrugged Cody.
Professor led the new students up to the front and stopped. In front of them was a chair and on the chair sat a brown pointed hat. The headmaster stood up and everyone went quiet.
"Now, When we call your name, please come up and sit down on this chair. We will then place this hat on you, which will put you in the right team. Alicia Romanez!"
A girl with long curly browned hair girl wiggles her way through the crowed and sat on the chair, nervously. Professor Vinh then placed the hat on her. The hat
then stared talking.
"Ah, another Romanez. Brave, true. Honest, yes. Better be.White Dragons!!"
The table on the right cheered as Alicia trotted off and sat down at her assigned team table. The table quieted down and waited.
"Lizzie Beautanox!" Roared Professor Vinh.
Lizzie squeezed through the crowed and sat on the chair. Cody mouthed 'Good Luck' while the hat was being placed on her head.
"Smart, yes. Honest, true. Brave, true. Better be.White Dragons!"
The White Dragons table cheered as Lizzie joined them. Cody and Gabe cheered too, and hoping that they will end up in White Dragons table too.
"Ron Vizor!" Roared Vinh.
Cody, Gabe, and Lizzie's mouth dropped open as they heard the name.
"What!? Ron!? A Wizard!? Unbelievable!!" Said Cody, bewildered. "I can't believe it! I though Ron was done for!! Aww man!" Moaned Gabe.
"Tough, yes. Power hungry.better place you with the Black Dragons!" Ron made an evil grin on his face and ran to the Black Dragons' table as his new team mates cheered.
"Draco Salvek!" Roared Vinh.
"Eek! He's here too!!" Moaned Gabe.
"Tough, also. Power hungry, yes. You'll be with.Black Dragons!!" Ron stood up and so did the Black Dragoners and cheered as Draco sat down next to Ron.
"Gabe Strike!" Roared Vinh.
Gabe cut through the crowd and sat down on the chair. Vinh then placed it on his head and everyone went silent.
"Ah, welcome to Livorno Strike. Hmm.intelligent.brave.better be in.White Dragons!!"
Gabe sighed in relief and went to the White Dragon's' table as the White Dragoners cheered.
"Hey-ey Gabe!" Cheered Lizzie as her best friend sat next to her. Everyone then went silent again.
"Andy Pearson!" Roared Vinh.
Andy pushed his way through the crowd. The crowd found it rude. He sat on the chair and waited impatiently. "Hurry up!" He muttered. "Patience, Andy." Muttered Vinh back. Vinh placed that hat on top of Andy's head and as soon as he did, the hat already knew in which team he would be in.
"Black Dragons!!"
The Black Dragons table cheered as Andy sat down next to Ron. Silence then fell again.
"Cody Blane!" Roared Vinh. A few people whispered as they heard Cody's name being called out. Cody made his way through the crowd easily and sat down on the chair. The hat was put on top of his head, which didn't exactly fit him.
"Ah, Cody Blane. Brave, yes. A little power hungry. Loyal, honest.but where to put you? Ah, I know! White Dragons!!" Cody was relieved and sat down between his best friends. His team table cheered. The Sorting Hat lasted for an hour. Finally, the Headmaster stood up once more and the room fell silent.
"Welcome all to Livorno! I would like to say a few things before the feast start. We have a new Professor, who is Professor Falchre. He will be teaching Charms. Also, the mountains are forbidden to all students. That is all, I think. Let the feast begin!!"
Small brown things with big black eyes in a suit with huge platters filled with food entered the hall. The brown things laid the huge platter in the middle of the long tables and left. The student then began taking as much food as they can and started gulping them down. The feast lasted for an hour and a half. The headmaster stood up once again and silence fell, again.
"I hope this feast filled your bellies. Now, it's time for bed! You will need lots of rest, for tomorrow, you will start your classes. Your schedules will be handed out to you by your Team Leader." Said Leonardo Ludovico, the Headmaster.
The student left the hall quickly. Professor Gorre led the Black Dragoners to their dormitories. Professor Shane led the Red Dragoners to their dormitories, while Professor Vinh led the Green Dragoners to their dormitories. Professor Falchre then led the White Dragoners to their dormitories.
They passed through many corridors and saw some paintings greeting them and some eating and some traveling form one portrait to another.
"I can't believe Ron, Draco, and Andy are wizards!" Exclaimed Lizzie. "I thought we got away with them as soon as we heard we were wizards and you were a witch!" Complained Gabe.
They stopped in front of a golden-bricked wall. Falchre then took out his wand and tapped the wall and said "Jelly Rolls". The golden-bricked wall re-arranged and formed a doorway. Falchre entered the dormitory and lead them to a huge room where the students gathered around. He put his wand to his throat and muttered something. His voice now higher than before, which Professor Vinh did before he announced the names.
"This is the White Dragon Common Lair. This is where you do your assignments, if you have any, and where you can hang out. It is against the rules if you give out the password to another Dragoner. Girls' lair is to my right, and boys' lair is to my left. Your trunks are under your bunk beds. Oh and by the way, your schedules are on top of your beds. Now, lights will go out in 15 minutes. So Hurry up!"
After his short talk, he went up to Cody.
"Surprised to see me?" Asked Philippe. "Oh, yeah. Also, why didn't you tell me who killed my parents?" Asked Cody.
Some girls went by and giggled past Cody, but he ignored it.
"Oh well, I was about to before you left, but I didn't get the chance." Said Philippe quickly. "I have to go now, Cody. Good night."
Philippe left the Lair and Cody sighed and went to the boys' dorm with Gabe.
"So, it is true. Cody Blane has come to Livorno." Said Jonathan, a 4th year in deep voice. Cody turned to him and smiled weakly. "Welcome to Livorno, Cody!!" Said Jonathan in a cheerful voice. Cody sighed in relief. He thought for a moment that he was also a bully, but it was another way around. Cody smiled once more, but cheerfully and went over to his bed. He saw a dark green paper lying on his bed, which was his schedule. Gabe climbed the top and looked at his schedule.
"Hey, Cody? What does your schedule say?" Asked Gabe from the top. "I got Defense Against the Dark Arts with Professor Gorr at 9 o'clock in the morning. Located in the dungeons. Next is Transfiguration with Professor Vinh, at 10:15 in the morning. Located on the first floor, Transfiguration room. Next is Charms with Philippe at 11:30 in the morning. Located on the second floor, Charms Room. And then we have 30 minutes break, and then we have lunch in the Great Lair, for like an hour. Next I have Potion with Professor Celestria at 1 15, next to the Defense Against the Dark Arts dungeon. Next is History with Professor Vector at 1:30. And then I have Flying with Sir Blizzar at the back of the castle at 1:45 till 2:45. How 'bout you?" "Hey, cool! I got the same!! I'm gonna call Lizzie and ask what she has." Said Gabe. After a few minutes, he hanged up. "She got same as ours. Ain't that kinda funny? We don't usually end up in the same classes!" "Yeah." Said Cody sleepily. "Lights out, everyone!!" Roared Philippe and the room went dark in an instant.
The Next morning, Cody and Gabe woke up pretty early. They went down to the Common Lair and looked for Lizzie. They found her sitting by the fire, scratching her white owl, named Socrat.
"Hey, Lizzie!" Yelled Gabe. Lizzie looked up and waved. Cody and Gabe walked over to her. "Lets go to the Owl Barn first before we head down to the Great Lair." Suggested Lizzie. "Owl Barn?" Asked Gabe. "It's just a barn outside the castle where you put your owls. You should take your owls there. They receive free owl food and care." Said Lizzie, still scratching Socrat. "So, what are your owl's names?"
"Er.Wingmus! Yeah! Odd, but.yeah!!" Said Cody, laughing a little. "Mine's um.Amos. Named after my grandfather." Gabe said proudly.
Lizzie got up and the free of them went to the Owl Barn. They passed many trees and saw a small house.
"That must be it." Pointed Cody. They headed towards the small house and opened it. But it wouldn't. They the knocked and a man with muscular feature opened the door.
"Yes?" He said. The three of them looked at the muscular, tall man and gulped. "Um, we were wondering if you could show us where the Owl Barn is." He said. "1st years you are? Well, follow me." He said in a low deep voice. They arrived a few minutes later to a big barn house. "It'z newly built, so it won't crash. It's charm protected so you won't be able to use any charms inside the barn." He said. He then opened the black door and entered. Inside are 5 rows of long tables. On the table are several boxes with hay inside it. The nearest table was labeled 'School Owls.' The next table was labeled 'White Dragons.' And so on.
"See the rows are labeled? You put your owl where it belongs. You can borrow School Owl, but just return it. Here is the map of Livorno. Good day lads." He gave the map to Cody and left. The three of them placed their owls in an empty box and left and headed to the Great Lair where they ate quickly and went to their Lair and got their books for the next three classes and headed off to the dungeon.