Chapter 9: Magical Schools
As I sat at my desk, I eyed the stack of envelopes before me. Each was sealed with wax, their intricate symbols hinting at the magic contained within. My fingers hovered over the first letter, its seal depicting a shimmering tree whose roots intertwined with elemental symbols of fire, water, air, and earth.
Avalon Academy for Magical Arts
Principal: Madam Isolde Hawthorne, Grand Warlock of Healing Arts and Elemental Magic
With a deep breath, I cracked the seal and unfolded the letter, the parchment exuding the faint scent of herbs and ozone.
Dear Nero Ravenclaw,
The faculty of Avalon Academy of Elemental and Healing Arts is delighted to extend an invitation to join our institution. Your talents have been assessed as follows:
Elemental Manipulation: Outstanding Talent (O)
Healing Arts: Exceeds Expectations Talent (E)
Weather Weaving: Acceptable Talent (A)
Druidic Studies: Poor Talent (P)
Purification Magic: Exceeds Expectations Talent (E)