Chapter 8

The trio didn't talk about the discussion they over heard on Saturday till a tragic incident happened on Monday.

"Mix the blue solution with the feathers. To get pink, you have to mix those potions together'' Mr Richard, the potions teacher instructed.

All year one students were grouped into three's. Amelia, Helen and Edward were in the same group.

They carried out the experiment perfectly, causing a pink flame to form.

"Good job group two" the teacher said to them "Five points each to Walker, Iris and Helen"

Ingrid and her two friends watched them with envious glares. Ingrid cleared her throat trying to get Mr Richard's attention.

"Excuse me sir. Come check ours" Mian called to him

Mr Richard went to their table to watch them. Ingrid poured the blue solution in a larger quantity than needed. Instead of a pretty pink flame to form, a fire broke out. The rest students screamed in fear.

Mr Richard put out the fire with a wave of his wand. He shook his head in disgust and disapproval.

"You're not as good as you used to be Ingrid" Mr Richard commented "A clear case of over zeal"

He moved to the rest groups to check their work. Helen, Amelia and Edward chuckled silently.

"That'll teach her" Edward said

The bell rang, signalling the end of class

"Your homework is on page fifteen of your textbook" Mr Richard announced

The students packed their materials and left the classroom.

"I have football practice" Amelia whined

"I have extra lessons in spells" Edward complained

"I'm free after school" Helen said "I'll come stay with you at practice then I'll go check on Eddy later"

"I can't let you do that" Amelia replied "go have your rest, alright?"

They went to their next class; the study of beasts which was taught by Mr Parker.

The students were filled with horror when they saw a very large cat-like animal with multi colored fur tied with chains in front of the classroom. The cat was taller and larger than all the students. They never knew cats this big existed

"Come on in students" Mr parker said "this animal will be our case study for today"

Reluctantly, they entered the classroom and gathered in front of the animal at a safe distance.

"What is that thing?" Sarah asked.

"It's a Geral" Mr Parker answered "Its the last of its kind, now take down notes if you can"

"The Geral is a magical creature" he continued "If you concentrate hard enough and connect yourself to it, it will come to you in your time of trouble but be careful, they don't tolerate disrespect. Only a master of magic can summon this one since it's the last, probably only the chosen one"

Ingrid's face beamed with pride

"The chosen one?" Ingrid asked..

"Yes"

"Hear that girls" Ingrid said to her friends "I can totally do this"

Ingrid stepped forward, her chest puffed out in confidence.

"You will do as I say" Ingrid commanded

One thing she didn't know was Gerals are very proud creatures. They hate being ordered around except they've been tamed or they have a master.

The Geral roared and lunged at Ingrid with all its strength, his chains threatening to break. A fit of screams broke out. Mr Parker stepped in and calmed the Geral down by muttering a few spells.

The Geral returned to its normal position all calm now

Mr parker faced Ingrid, anger was evident on his face.

"What is your problem?" Mr Parker shouted

"I was trying to control it"

"You put the whole class in danger. Did you not hear what I said? They are wild and do not tolerate disrespect"

"You never said anything like that"

"You're not even remorseful!"

"Why would I be? I was simply testing my powers"

"Five marks deducted for pride, five marks for disrespect and five marks for misconduct. Get out of my class!"

Ingrid ran out of the class in tears. Mr Parker sighed.

"I'm sorry about that. That's enough for today. Notes will be given tomorrow. Class dismissed"

The students trooped out in a single file till they got to the hallway.

"That was something" Helen said

"Tell me about it" Edward replied

"I'm still in shock" said Amelia

"You'll be fine" Helen assured "Serves the idiot right. She thinks she can control everything. I was sad when Mr Parker stepped in. I wanted the animal to eat her alive"

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