Chapter 28: The Call of the Elders
By: Asa Montreaux The aftermath of the bank theft sent ripples through The Andrews School, but the excitement was tempered with caution. Hugh and his friends had barely caught their breath when the news of the incident spread like wildfire. It wasn’t just students who were concerned; whispers of the terrorist group and their motives reached the ears of older wizards, drawing the attention of the school’s faculty and the broader magical community. Days later, as the students resumed their classes, an assembly was called. The Great Hall was filled with an air of anticipation, students exchanging murmurs as they settled into their seats. Hugh sat beside Eliza, his heart racing, wondering what the teachers had planned. Headmaster Lyall stood at the front of the hall, his presence commanding attention. His silver beard and piercing gaze gave him an air of authority, and Hugh felt a wave of respect wash over him. “Students, faculty, and esteemed guests,” he began, “we are facing a grave thre...
