Boarding School

Suddenly the school around John changed. The people stayed the same but where once the school had been made up of several blocky 2-3 story buildings surrounded by suburban houses now it was a huge mansion, almost a castle, with out-buildings surrounded by a forest and mountains.

Oh my god! thought John I’ve died and gone to Hogwarts

“Not quite” said Gina “although I can arrange that if you’d like”

“Not just yet” said John. “For the moment I want you to be the only magical creature around”

“O.k. but I could import Emma Watson here if you like, or Evanna Lynch”

“Who?”

“She played Luna Lovegood in the latest movie, you had that wet dream about her. Remember?”

“Um yes. You know me and Irish accents. And no, I think I’ll keep to the girls I know for now. Where are we anyway?”

“Hardwood Academy. School to the fabulously wealthy, which now includes your family. It’s ‘the’ place for wealthy to send their kids to get them out of their hair. It’s a situation that works for all concerned since the discipline here is almost non-existent except where it concerns **** or aggressive behavior.”

“But everyone here is from my old school”

“Yes and they are all now heirs to millions or their teachers. So do you want to visit your room and meet your room-mate, check out an heiress or two, or maybe talk to one of your teachers about your assessment?”