Everland High

The enormous doors of Everland High’s Grand Hall swing open, revealing thousands of supernatural students gathered beneath golden chandeliers. Midnight navy banners hang from towering pillars, each displaying the academy’s crowned celestial star and outstretched wings. The enchanted ceiling resembles a night sky filled with shimmering constellations, while golden lights float above the rows of students.

Four thousand students fill the hall, representing twenty supernatural species across four academic years. Freshmen sit beside unfamiliar faces, sophomores whisper among themselves, juniors exchange curious glances, and seniors watch the proceedings with varying degrees of amusement.

At the front of the hall, Headmaster Alistair Everhart stands behind an ornate black podium trimmed with antique gold. Professor Elowen Nightbloom stands beside him, holding a stack of enchanted parchments containing questions submitted by students.

Three bells ring throughout the hall. Conversations gradually fade until every student turns toward the stage.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Good evening, students. Welcome to Everland High. Whether this is your first day within these walls or another year of continuing your education, I understand that you may have questions about how this institution operates."

He rests his hands on the podium, looking across the enormous gathering.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "This academy accommodates thousands of supernatural students, each with different abilities, biological requirements, cultural backgrounds, and educational needs. Naturally, there are rules and procedures you must understand. Rather than leave you to discover everything through trial and error, we shall address your questions directly."

He gestures toward the students.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Raise your hand when you wish to speak. Wait until you are acknowledged, ask your question clearly, and allow others the same opportunity. I will answer as thoroughly as time permits."

Several hands immediately rise.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Yes, the student in the front row."

Student: "How many classes do we have every day?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Every student follows a seven-class daily schedule. Your timetable identifies your subjects, instructors, classrooms, and any specialized requirements. Your schedule depends on your academic year, individual educational needs, and approved accommodations."

Student: "Does everyone have the same classes?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "No. Certain foundational subjects may overlap, but your schedule is individual. Students of different species may require different practical lessons, and students in different academic years will not necessarily study the same material."

Student: "What are the different years called? I heard someone mention Initiates and Elites earlier."

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Our four academic years each have a corresponding rank. Freshmen are Initiates, sophomores are Adepts, juniors are Ascendants, and seniors are Elites. These designations reflect your stage of education and expected level of development. They do not determine your personal worth or grant you authority over other students."

Student: "Does being an Elite mean a senior can order an Initiate around?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Absolutely not. Seniority does not grant you permission to intimidate, control, or mistreat younger students. Every student is expected to respect the same fundamental rules, regardless of their year."

Several freshmen exchange relieved glances.

Student: "What happens if we fail a class?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You may receive additional assignments, tutoring, supervised practice, or an opportunity to demonstrate improvement through reassessment. Repeatedly failing essential requirements may delay your progression to the next year. A failing grade is a problem to address, not an automatic reason for expulsion."

Student: "Can we skip a class if we already know everything being taught?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "No. If you believe the material is too easy, discuss your concerns with your instructor. You may be able to pursue additional challenges or appropriate advanced work, but you may not simply decide that attendance is unnecessary."

Another student raises a hand.

Student: "What if our species is nocturnal? Are we supposed to attend classes during the day?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Everland High accommodates diurnal, nocturnal, and mixed-cycle students. Your assigned schedule is arranged according to your approved cycle and educational requirements. Nocturnal students are not expected to follow the standard diurnal timetable merely because it is more convenient for someone else."

Student: "When do diurnal students finish their classes?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "The standard diurnal academic schedule ends at 3:20 PM. Approved extracurricular activities generally begin around 3:30 PM."

Student: "And nocturnal students?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Their standard academic schedule ends at 1:20 AM, with extracurricular activities generally beginning around 1:30 AM."

Student: "Can mixed-cycle students choose whichever schedule they prefer?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Not without approval. Mixed-cycle arrangements must account for your actual needs, educational requirements, and the school's ability to provide appropriate instruction. You cannot change your schedule whenever you happen to prefer sleeping or staying awake."

Student: "What if our abilities become stronger at night?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Your instructors will consider relevant supernatural characteristics when arranging appropriate lessons and practical training. However, increased strength at night does not excuse dangerous behavior, and reduced strength during daylight does not excuse neglecting your education."

The student nods and sits down.

Student: "How do the dormitories work? Are we sharing rooms with other students?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Every student is assigned an individual private dormitory room. Our residential facilities accommodate four thousand students, with species-specific dormitory compounds designed to address the needs of their residents."

Student: "Then why have I heard some students mention sharing a dorm number?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "A dormitory designation identifies a room within its corresponding species compound. No more than two students of the same species are assigned the same dorm number. You must consult your complete residential assignment to identify your designated room."

Student: "Can we choose our own rooms?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You may express a preference, but assignments depend on species requirements, available facilities, residential capacity, and safety considerations. You cannot simply move into whichever room appeals to you."

Student: "What if we don't like the room we're given?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "If you have a legitimate concern about your accommodation, speak with residential staff. A room change may be considered when circumstances justify it, but personal preference does not guarantee that an alternative will be available."

Student: "Can we enter another student's room?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Only with their permission or appropriate authorization. A student's room is private space. You are not entitled to enter simply because the occupant is your friend, romantic interest, classmate, or fellow member of your species."

Student: "What if they leave their door open?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "An open door is not automatically an invitation. Knock and ask before entering."

Student: "Can we borrow another student's clothes or belongings?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Only with permission. If someone refuses, respect their answer. Taking something without permission is not borrowing, regardless of whether you intended to return it."

Student: "Are we allowed to decorate our rooms?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Yes, within the applicable residential guidelines. Decorations must not damage school property, interfere with safety equipment, create hazards, or introduce uncontrolled magic into your living space."

Student: "Can we bring our own creatures or familiars?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "That depends on the creature and whether it has been approved for residential housing. A familiar or companion creature may require special arrangements. You may not bring a dangerous, unregistered, or unsuitable creature into the dormitories and assume that calling it a pet makes it acceptable."

Another hand rises from the nocturnal student section.

Student: "What exactly is curfew? Do we have to be asleep at a certain time?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Curfew and residential return checks are not necessarily the same thing. Your return check establishes when you are expected to be back in your designated residential area. It does not automatically mean you must be asleep at that moment."

Student: "What time are the residential checks?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "The standard residential check for diurnal students is at 9:00 PM. For nocturnal students, the standard return check is at 6:30 AM."

Student: "What happens if we're still in the library when our check happens?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Manage your time responsibly. If you have authorization to attend an approved activity or another legitimate exception, follow the arrangements established by staff. Otherwise, you must return to your residential area on time."

Student: "Can we leave the dormitories after curfew?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Not without an authorized reason or exception. Genuine emergencies are handled differently from recreational outings. If you are injured, ill, or in danger, seek assistance immediately rather than risking your safety to avoid a curfew violation."

Student: "What if someone sneaks out to meet a friend?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "That student has violated residential restrictions. Depending on the circumstances, consequences may include a warning, loss of privileges, supervised restrictions, or further disciplinary action."

Student: "Can nocturnal students visit other dormitories while diurnal students are sleeping?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Only when the visit is permitted and the relevant access requirements are satisfied. Your schedule does not grant unrestricted access to other students' residential areas."

The student sits down. A young girl with small horns raises her hand.

Student: "When do we eat? Does everyone have the same meal times?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Meal times accommodate the school's principal academic cycles. For students following the standard diurnal schedule, breakfast is at 7:00 AM, lunch is at 11:40 AM, and dinner is at 5:30 PM."

Student: "What about nocturnal students?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Their first meal is at 5:00 PM, their main meal is at 9:40 PM, and their late meal is at 3:30 AM."

Student: "Do all species eat the same food?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "No. The dining facilities accommodate different dietary requirements, including species-specific nutritional needs. Students with unusual requirements must ensure that the appropriate information has been provided so suitable arrangements can be made."

Student: "What if ordinary food is dangerous to our species?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You must not consume food that is unsafe for you simply because it is available. Speak with the dining staff and the appropriate school personnel to establish suitable alternatives."

Student: "Can we bring food from home?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Personal food may be permitted when it complies with the applicable safety, storage, and residential requirements. Dangerous ingredients, prohibited substances, and food with uncontrolled supernatural effects are not permitted merely because you prepared them yourself."

Student: "What if someone puts something dangerous in another student's food as a joke?"

The headmaster's expression becomes noticeably stern. Several students stop whispering.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Food tampering is a serious matter. It can cause poisoning, illness, allergic reactions, and dangerous species-specific complications. Anyone who deliberately contaminates another student's food will face disciplinary consequences appropriate to the severity of the incident."

The student lowers her hand, satisfied with the answer.

Student: "Are we allowed to use our supernatural abilities anywhere on campus?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "No. Your abilities are part of who you are, but their use must be appropriate to the location and circumstances. Some abilities may be harmless in ordinary situations, while others require supervision, specialized facilities, or protective equipment."

Student: "What if our ability activates accidentally?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "If it is safe to do so, stop the manifestation, check whether anyone has been harmed, and inform the appropriate staff. Students who struggle with control can receive instruction and supervision. Concealing an incident that may endanger others is irresponsible."

Student: "Can we transform in the hallways?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Only when the transformation is appropriate to the space and circumstances. Large transformations or hazardous manifestations must be performed in designated areas. You must also account for the safety and comfort of the students around you."

Student: "What about flying?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Flying is permitted in designated areas and under the conditions established for your species and ability level. You may not dive toward students, obstruct crowded corridors, or enter restricted airspace."

Student: "Can aquatic students swim in the decorative fountains?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "No, the decorative fountains are not substitutes for approved aquatic facilities. Students who require water-based accommodations must use the designated facilities. Entering decorative water features without authorization may damage equipment and create hazards."

Student: "What if our species is naturally stronger than everyone else's?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Natural strength does not grant superiority or authority. You will encounter students who are stronger, faster, more magically gifted, or more experienced than you. Your responsibility is to use your abilities responsibly rather than intimidate those who cannot match them."

Student: "Are we allowed to challenge other students to fights?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Approved sparring and supervised competitions are permitted under the relevant rules. Unapproved fights, coercive challenges, and attempts to force another student to demonstrate their abilities are not acceptable."

Student: "What if someone insults our species?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Respectful discussion about cultural and biological differences is permitted. Harassment, threats, targeted intimidation, and discriminatory mistreatment are not. Report serious incidents to staff rather than attempting to settle them through violence."

Another student raises a hand.

Student: "Can you explain what each floor is used for? I keep hearing people mention different floors, and I don't want to get lost."

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Certainly. The first floor contains the main entrance, orientation areas, and security facilities. The second floor contains the student dormitories. The third floor houses classrooms, tutoring facilities, and the main infirmary for medical treatment and emergencies."

Student: "So the main infirmary is on the third floor?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Correct. Familiarize yourself with the emergency instructions and the nearest appropriate assistance points in the areas you regularly visit."

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "The fourth floor is dedicated to practical training, combat instruction, physical education, transformation control, and survival training. The fifth floor contains arts and music facilities. The sixth floor houses magical research, alchemy, potion work, and artifact examination."

Student: "Can we explore the sixth floor whenever we want?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You may access the areas open to students, but laboratories, research facilities, and rooms containing hazardous materials or sensitive artifacts may be restricted. An unlocked door does not mean you have permission to enter."

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "The seventh floor contains dining and culinary facilities, along with gardens. The eighth floor provides wellness services and non-emergency recovery facilities. The ninth floor is dedicated to history, law, diplomacy, and cultural studies. The tenth floor contains administration, student governance, the Grand Ballroom, ceremonial spaces, and the observatory."

Student: "What happens if we accidentally enter the wrong classroom?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Apologize, explain your mistake, and leave when instructed. A genuine navigational error is not the same as deliberately disrupting a lesson or entering a restricted facility."

Student: "Can we use the observatory?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "The observatory is available according to its approved access arrangements, scheduled activities, and safety restrictions. It is not an unrestricted gathering space at all hours."

The headmaster gestures toward another student.

Student: "What happens if we get injured during class?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Notify your instructor immediately. Serious injuries require an appropriate emergency response and medical attention. Never continue a dangerous activity simply because you are embarrassed to admit that you have been hurt."

Student: "What if our species heals quickly?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Rapid healing does not mean every injury is harmless. Some injuries affect internal structures, magical systems, or biological functions that may not be immediately obvious. Follow medical instructions when treatment is recommended."

Student: "Can we visit the infirmary whenever we need to?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You should seek medical assistance when you need it. The main infirmary handles treatment and emergencies, while routine wellness matters may be directed to the appropriate services. Never ignore an emergency because you are uncertain where to go."

Student: "What if we become overwhelmed or have a panic attack?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You may seek support through the school's appropriate wellness and student-support services. Emotional distress is not a disciplinary offense. If you or another student is in immediate danger, notify a staff member as soon as possible."

Student: "What if another student threatens us?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Move to a safe location if possible and report the threat. You are not required to confront someone yourself. Staff will assess the circumstances and take appropriate steps to protect the students involved."

The next student raises a hand cautiously.

Student: "What are the rules we absolutely cannot break?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You must not deliberately endanger others, use your abilities to intimidate or injure people, steal or damage property, enter restricted areas without authorization, tamper with food or medication, or interfere deliberately with the safety and privacy of others."

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You are also expected to attend your assigned classes, follow residential requirements, respect access restrictions, obey reasonable safety instructions, and treat students and staff appropriately."

Student: "What happens if we break one of those rules?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Consequences depend on the violation, its severity, whether anyone was harmed, the student's intentions, and whether the behavior is repeated. Responses may include a warning, restorative measures, additional supervision, loss of privileges, or more serious disciplinary action."

Student: "Can we get expelled?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Serious or repeated misconduct may result in severe consequences, including dismissal from the academy. However, not every mistake warrants the same response. The circumstances and severity of the conduct will be considered."

Student: "What if we break something by accident?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Report the damage honestly. Accidents happen, particularly when students are learning to control unfamiliar abilities. Concealing damage, lying about what happened, or deliberately destroying property is a different matter."

Student: "Can an entire class be punished because one student misbehaves?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Disciplinary responses should address the conduct and the circumstances involved. Students are not automatically responsible for another person's individual actions merely because they share a classroom."

Student: "What if we believe a punishment is unfair?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You may respectfully request clarification and use the school's established process for raising concerns. Threatening staff, retaliating against another student, or deliberately disrupting school activities will not improve your situation."

Several students nod while the headmaster waits for the next question.

Student: "Are relationships allowed at Everland High?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Friendships and appropriate relationships are not prohibited simply because you attend this school. However, every relationship must respect personal boundaries, the well-being of those involved, and any applicable safeguarding requirements."

Student: "Can we date someone from another species?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Species differences alone do not determine whether a friendship or relationship is acceptable. You must respect one another's boundaries, biological needs, cultural practices, and applicable rules."

Student: "What if someone rejects us?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You accept their answer. Rejection does not justify harassment, threats, stalking, revenge, or attempts to pressure someone into changing their mind."

Several students exchange amused glances before another hand rises.

Student: "Can we touch another student's horns, wings, tails, ears, or scales?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Only with their permission. Features that seem ordinary to you may be sensitive, private, or essential to another student's comfort and safety. Never assume someone wants to be touched simply because you find their anatomy interesting."

Student: "What if we're only curious?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Curiosity is perfectly reasonable. Ignoring someone's boundaries is not. Ask questions respectfully, accept their answers, and understand that no student is obligated to provide a demonstration or physical inspection."

Student: "Can we take pictures of other students?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Respect their privacy. Do not photograph or record someone in a private or sensitive situation without permission, and never use recordings to threaten, humiliate, or harass them. Additional restrictions apply in certain classrooms, medical areas, and research facilities."

Another student raises a hand, looking toward the enchanted ceiling.

Student: "Why is Everland High hidden from ordinary humans?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "The academy is concealed by cloaking magic intended to preserve the privacy and safety of the supernatural community, its students, and the institution itself."

Student: "Does that mean humans can't see the building?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "The enchantment is intended to prevent ordinary humans from discovering the academy through normal observation. It is an important part of our security."

Student: "Can we tell our human friends where we go to school?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You must follow the school's secrecy and disclosure requirements. Do not reveal protected locations, access routes, security arrangements, or sensitive information to unauthorized individuals. If you are uncertain what you may share, consult a member of staff."

Student: "What if someone posts the school online?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Report it immediately. Do not spread the information further or attempt to investigate a possible security breach yourself."

Student: "Can our families visit?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Authorized family visits may be arranged through the appropriate school procedures. Visitors must comply with identity verification, access restrictions, scheduling requirements, and security measures."

Student: "Can we leave campus whenever we want?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Leaving campus is subject to your schedule, residential status, authorization requirements, and applicable safety rules. Enrollment does not grant unrestricted permission to leave whenever you wish."

The student sits down, and another student raises a hand eagerly.

Student: "What can we do when we aren't in class? Are there clubs?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "The academy provides opportunities for approved extracurricular activities, practical development, arts, music, research, physical training, and socialization. Availability depends on your interests, schedule, eligibility, and relevant safety requirements."

Student: "Do we have to join a club?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You are not automatically required to join a club simply because you attend Everland High. Certain programs may have specific participation requirements, so consult your timetable and academic instructions."

Student: "Can we use the training floor for fun?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Only according to the facility's access rules. Training areas are not ordinary playgrounds. If an activity requires supervision, protective equipment, or an approved instructor, those requirements must be followed."

Student: "Can we visit the gardens?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Student access depends on the designated garden areas, their operating arrangements, and applicable restrictions. Do not damage plants, disturb protected creatures, or interfere with research specimens."

Student: "Can we organize our own parties?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Students may propose events through the appropriate administrative or student-governance procedures. Approval depends on scheduling, staffing, safety, attendance, and the nature of the activity. The Grand Ballroom is available for approved ceremonies and events, not unrestricted parties at any hour."

An older student raises a hand from the back. Student: "How do we graduate?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Graduation requires completion of the academic and practical requirements established for your program. You must demonstrate sufficient knowledge, responsible conduct, and the competencies required for graduation."

Student: "Does everyone graduate after their fourth year?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "The fourth year is the final standard year, but reaching it does not automatically guarantee graduation. You must meet the applicable requirements."

Student: "What if we don't know what we want to do afterward?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You are not expected to have your entire future decided on your first day. Explore your strengths, learn about different subjects, seek guidance, and take your education seriously. Uncertainty is not failure. Refusing to learn because you are uncertain is an entirely different matter."

The headmaster glances toward Professor Nightbloom, who checks the remaining questions on her enchanted parchment.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "We have time for several more questions. Please continue raising your hands if something important has not yet been addressed."

Hundreds of hands rise throughout the Grand Hall. Some students exchange nervous looks, while others eagerly wave to attract the headmaster's attention.

Student: "What if we make no friends during our first week?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Then you make no friends during your first week. That is not a disaster. You are surrounded by thousands of students, and not every friendship begins immediately. Give yourself time to adjust, seek out people with shared interests, and remember that being alone for a while does not mean you do not belong here."

Student: "What if everyone is afraid of our species?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You cannot control every assumption another person makes about you. You can control how you conduct yourself and how you respond to unfair treatment. If another student harasses or threatens you because of your species, report the behavior. You do not have to tolerate mistreatment to prove that you deserve to be here."

Student: "What if we accidentally use an ability that frightens someone?"

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Stop if it is safe to do so, check whether anyone has been harmed, and explain what happened. If the incident reveals a problem with your control, seek assistance from an instructor. An accident can be addressed constructively when you respond honestly."

Another student raises a hand.

Student: "What is the most important rule everyone should remember?"

The headmaster steps away from the podium and looks across the enormous hall.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Remember that Everland High is not simply a place where supernatural beings learn to become more powerful. It is a place where you learn to live alongside people whose bodies, abilities, instincts, histories, and needs may differ dramatically from your own."

The hall gradually becomes silent.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Power does not make you entitled to another person's space. Rank does not make you entitled to another person's obedience. Curiosity does not make you entitled to another person's secrets. And being different does not make you less deserving of safety, dignity, or an education."

He returns to the podium, folding his hands before him.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "You will make mistakes. You will encounter challenges. Some of you will discover abilities you never expected to possess, while others will struggle with things that seem effortless to your classmates. Do not mistake a difficult beginning for an impossible future."

The students listen quietly.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Ask questions when you do not understand. Report danger when you encounter it. Respect the rules even when no one is watching. And remember that every other student in this hall is attempting to find their place here, just as you are."

Applause rises throughout the Grand Hall. Some students clap enthusiastically, while others smile at their classmates. Professor Nightbloom waits until the noise begins to settle before approaching the podium with another enchanted parchment.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Thank you. Before we conclude, I will take one final question."

One student near the back raises a hand. The headmaster gestures for them to speak, and the student begins asking about a matter that has not yet been addressed. Everhart listens carefully, nods once, and prepares to respond. Before he can finish, Professor Nightbloom places a fresh enchanted parchment beside his notes. Its surface glows with dozens of additional questions submitted by students who have not yet had an opportunity to speak. The headmaster looks down at the parchment, slowly raises his eyebrows, and then looks back toward the thousands of students waiting expectantly.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "It appears that our question session has been considerably more popular than anticipated."

A ripple of laughter passes through the hall.

Headmaster Alistair Everhart: "Very well. We shall continue until the remaining questions have been addressed or our scheduled time requires us to stop. Please raise your hand if your question has not yet been answered."

Hundreds of hands rise almost simultaneously. Some students begin calling out, while others wave their arms to attract his attention. Professor Nightbloom closes her eyes for a brief moment, already anticipating the chaos. Headmaster Everhart lifts the enchanted parchment. Golden lettering shifts across its surface, rearranging the next question at the top.