Oksander gulped as he stepped from the flying carpet that he had
ridden on. A crisp breeze played across his round rosy cheeks as he
looked at his surroundings. Two stone pillars rose on either side
of him, making him feel small and weak. A worn marble wizard stood
on the left pillar, a marble witch on the right. "Wow..." Oksander
gasped as he caught a glimpse of Magbruja through the metal gates
that blocked entry into the school. Oksander sighed and looked
behind him, his eyes watching more flying carpets arriving, bearing
different Magbruja students. He wondered how many of those students
were as nervous as him, arriving for the first time as
well.
Nyx looked around and shrunk in on herself.How many here were there
for the first time and would she make friends?Nyx hugs herself
around the middle of her body and bites at her lip."P..Please let
there b..be some nice people."She whispers to herself.She looked
through the iron gates that blocked the entrance of the school.She
takes a deep breathe and tries not to jump as a random student
brushes against her on accident.
Oksander looked over and saw a small little girl, so small, she
looked like a doll. Oksander then went back to staring at the
mountains. They were so beautiful, a pretty scene for this school.
Oksander, lost in his thoughts, slipped and fell down the stairs,
crashing into the small girl. "Oh! I'm so sorry! Are you alright?"
Oksander looked at the girl with concern.
"I..I am okay."Nyx says in a small,quiet voice."A..Are you
a..alright sir?"She didn't want to say that her back had hit one of
the railings on the stairway.She had a feeling this one was going
to bruise a little bit.Oh well just more to be added to the
collection.She thinks to herself.
"Um...I've never felt better in my life!" Oksander chuckled as he
tried smoothing his wild hair down. "Sorry about that...um...again,
I was just lost in thought, and lost my...footing. This place is
amazing, and I love the location!" Oksander took a deep breath, his
big blues eyes in a far away place.
"I..Its alright.No harm d..done.Y..Your right about the p..place
being in a b..beautiful spot."Nyx mutters out while looking down at
her feet.She frowns at the shoes a bit.Can't wait to get these
off.She thinks to herself while shifting a bit in spot.
Casey rolls up the carpet she lands on. She fluffs her hair back
into black, staring at the older students on broomsticks. One of
them falls, and Casey snickers.
Oksander looked over at the snickering girl. "What are you laughing
at?" Oksander looked at her curious. "If it was at that 5th year
slipping off his broom, that's not very nice..." Oksander trailed
off. "Sorry, I just dislike it when someone laughs at
mistakes...I'm Oksander...Oksander Crump!" Oksander held out his
hand as he walked toward the girl.
"I figured!" Oksander chuckled, his eyes casted downwards. "Um...so
are you excited! I mean...I am! I never thought I'd be invited to
Magbruja, or even actually be a wizard! I hope we let in soon..."
Oksander looked out towards the mountains. Now you could see most
of the sky as most of the children had already arrived and were
musing about.
"Guess I'm excited. I already know a tad of magic. My siblings
taught me, much to my mother's anger." Casey grinned. "What house
do you want to get into?"
Oliver stepped off his own carpet slowly, and blinked. This still
felt like a dream. He flattened his skirt slowly. He coughed into
his fist, glancing around at the others. They were socializing and
all, but he was just... standing there. His hands were held
together, and he shivered lightly. He was so nervous.
"I honestly do not care which house I get in. I just can't wait to
get...in!" Oksander nodded towards the gates. He then fell silent
when a thin woman with a thin face appeared before the gate, a
popping sound still echoeing around them. "Hello everyone...I'm
Junko Bellwether, but you can just call me Bellwether. I welcome
all of you here. Some of you are returning, some of you..."
Bellwether looked at the different children before her, "are here
for the first time." The gate behind Bellwether, exposing another
staircase leading up to the main doors of Magbruja. "2nd-7th years,
you may go." Bellwether stood there as different students rushed
past her, up the stairs, and through the doors. After the last
student had vanished, Bellwether turned and stared at the
First-years. "Follow me." She quietly said before turning and
walking up the stairs.
Nyx had looked up at the Miss Bellewether before following her up
the stairs.She kept wincing as people ran into her causing her to
slow down until she was in the back of the group of first years.She
shivered a little bit as a cold breeze ran across her skin.
Oksander glanced back at Casey and the small girl before following
after Bellwether. She opened the main doors when they reached the
top of the stairs. "Come in, come in! Quickly now!" Oksander gasped
when he entered through the doors. It was huge room with two marble
staircases leading to a second level where the Great Hall was. The
professor's offices were hidden behind the staircases. The floor
was made from various woods; oak, birch, ash...Oksander, though,
was most intrigued by the small, ivory platform placed between the
two staircases. Ingraved in the middle of it, was Magbruja's crest.
"Now children...this is a very important event. You are about to be
sorted into your house. When your name is called, you will step
onto this platform. I'm sure your parents have explained how the
sorting works, so...no need for me to explain....Yes?" Bellwether
looked at Oksander with surprise and annoyance. "Um...yeah, when
are we going to change from our travelling clothes?" Oksander
looked down at his Regmanos outfit. "Oh...um...well, after you are
sorted, you will be handed your uniform, and you can change in the
restrooms. The restrooms are down the hall on the right of us.
Oksander saw where she was pointing to. 'Oh, ok...that answers my
question I guess...' Oksander then began listening once more.
Bellwether explained that they would recieve their wands after
everyone is sorted. "So...now, let us begin the sorting!" When
Bellwether said this, the door to the Great Hall burst open and the
2nd-7th students watched from the staircases. Oksander gulped, 'So
many people!'