Chapter 2
Jeannette Mcaughlin, student president of Whitehorn Academy, felt a mismatch of feelings as she watched the Hogwarts students slowly spin into existence, the black robes they donned making a striking difference against the normal sea of muted hues and white. Sighing, she adjusted her cape and smoothed down her skirt, vividly aware of everyone's eyes on her. Then, summoning up the courage the Mcaughlin's were supposed to be known for, she walked up and pressed her hand to her throat, casting both a wand less and wordless Sonourus Charm that had some of the younger years gasping in awe. Ignoring them (and waiting for their British visitors to stop puking their guts out in the specially made vents set into the wall), she started on her pre-prepared welcome.
"Welcome to Canada, students of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and wizardry! We are the body of Whitehorn's student government and council and will be guiding you around and to the school! Please pick up all your belongings and find which person is currently holding up a sign with both your correct age group and house. We will be doing a quick orientation on board the Whitehorn Academy shuttle buses," she cast a glance behind her momentarily, making sure that the allocated people were actually holding up their signs. "Each row on the buses will have no more then three, one per seat. Animals will be travelling separately on another bus, so if you have a pet or service animal please go to the back of the line first. Be aware that Whitehorn has a strict no bullying system in place and we will not hesitate to send you back to your home," Jeannette paused, seeing if the words had taken in the desired effect yet. A cast of varied faces stared back at her, and she smirked. "You may start now,"
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"You did well," a husky voice started behind her. It took the Canadian all of her self control to not jump like a startled rabbit; three years into dating, and she still wasn't used to Matthew's smooth voice that always seemed to appear out of midair. Thankfully, the rest of the vampire's body followed soon after, trailed along by the pair's mute girlfriend, Gabbie, who basically repeated Matthew's words in sign language. Jeannette smiled at them both. "I know,"