The storm had returned, an omen of things to come.
The Headmaster lived in a large mansion at the far end of the Magic Campus. Prominently built on a hill, it was one of the many major landmarks that students used to orient themselves around the confusing institution.
I raised my cloak over my head, shielding myself from the torrential downpour, and walked up the gravel path to the front door.
I knocked loudly.
The door opened, a servant bowing slightly as I walked in.
"Welcome, Master Lukas. The Board are waiting in the Headmaster's office."
"Thank you, will you lead me there? It's been a long time since I was last here."
"Very well, sir. This way."
I followed the servant down an unfamiliar hallway, lined with portraits of previous Headmasters.
He knocked gently on a door at the end of the passage. He opened it.
"Master Lukas has arrived, sir."
"Good, let him in."
