Just When You Thought The World Was Coming To An End, A Miracle Happens.
Chapter 7
Abby looked up from her work and gazed out of the staff room window. The school term and been in full flow for over a week now, and the excitement of meeting the pupils had died down. She twiddled the pen between her fingers, having already finished her maths, and decided that her English task could wait fifteen minutes or so. She was bored, not to put finer point on it, and was hoping that her curriculum would become more interesting as the year went on. Abby looked up at the clock just as the bell rang, indicating that break was about to begin. Break-time was always interesting in the staff room. At least one of the teachers had something to complain about, and it wasn't until Abby usually giggled at the situation that they remembered, as quoted by Constance, 'little pigs have big ears', which tended to make Abby giggle harder.
"Those third years can't seem to remember any chants," Miss Bat sighed, "I wonder whether there's anything in their heads at all."
"I've been wondering that for two years Davina. It's nice to know nothing much has changed over the summer holidays," smiled Constance, "The first years however seem to be rather more attentive than other years." She turned to look at Abby, who was staring into space. "Which is more than can be said for some people?"
Constance waved a hand in front of Abby's face.
"Earth to Abby. Is there anyone home?"
Abby looked around.
"No."
"Didn't think so. Have you finished that maths yet?"
"Ages ago. I already know this stuff."
"Let me have a look."
Constance took Abby's exercise book and carefully scanned the answers.
"Well I don't know what else to teach you Abby. You're up to secondary school standard already."
"Really?"
"Have you always been this bright?"
Abby shrugged. "Well I was the top in my class."
Amelia had been listening with interest.
"I suppose we could start teaching you magic…" Constance turned to look at the headmistress sharply.
"But…"
"Just the theory of course, we couldn't have you casting spells just yet. I hate to think of what would happen if something went wrong. What do you say Miss Hardbroom?"
Constance couldn't help but smile at Abby's eager face.
"I suppose we could, I mean, it wouldn't hurt for you to know the basics."
Abby looked as though Christmas had come early.