Blaire Academy (2)

As they reached the massive double doors at the front of the school, an elevated podium was the first thing to be seen, facing an open area where a large crowd could gather.

Floorboards were carpeted. The walls and solid wood foundation were perfectly carved with intricate complex carvings. Aside from the huge chandeliers and a few floating crystal lights, the candle sconces lighted up the whole room.

Alex started toward the staircase, but the loud chiming of a bell stopped him. He looked at his golden pocket watch from his vest. “That’s the bell that signals that breakfast, as well as the orientation, have started. Come on.”

She followed him up the stairs which led into an adjoining hallway. They passed through a number of doors in the hall. A short while later, they stopped in front of a pair of red ornate double doors with glistening golden handlebars.

He gestured his hand towards the door, but before Clara could speak, he was already bounding away down the right hall, waving an arm