and destructive ways .” He chuckled . “ I will consider it a great personal failure if one of you doesn ’ t utterly destroy my classroom at least once .”
Leorra glared at him , but he didn ’ t react as he bowed and left the podium .
“ And finally ,” the headmistress continued , “ Lady Ariel Marqs , our Enchantments instructor and the resident advisor for the freshman class . You can go to her with any of your dormrelated issues .”
The burly dwarf woman walked past the tall podium , too high for her anyway , and sat on the edge of the stage . Her low voice boomed through the auditorium .
“ I ’ ve no desire to hunt any of you down for fun or sport , but break my rules or run afoul of my sensibilities and you will find yourself in detention . I have plenty of uses for the free labor , none of them pleasant . Curfew is at ten . Midnight on the weekends . Were-students are to be in their rooms no later than five on the night of the full moon . Be quiet and orderly , and you ’ ll be okay .”
“ Thank you , Ariel ,” the headmistress said taking her spot once more . “ As today is orientation , the teachers and older students will be around to answer questions and lead demonstrations on the many areas you might choose to study . The cafeteria is open for breakfast , lunch , and dinner . Today is yours . Class begins in earnest tomorrow . Oh , and please note there is a dance this Friday night . Attendance is highly encouraged to meet your new classmates . Dismissed .”
Connor tugged at Garrett ’ s sleeve . “ Let ’ s go and watch the teachers . Maybe someone will do a dueling demonstration .”
Back in the halls , television screens listed room numbers for each demonstration . Groups of kids crowded around the