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CHAPTER 3
As we finally come around the corner on the second floor crossing in to what must be the original section of the castle, we came across an arched door way that had yet another set of stairs leading up to what looked like a separate section of the castle.
“This is where an old section of the dorms is, there are only about four or five rooms up there, they used to be the original bedrooms of the castle, they use them now as rooms for overflow of students when the regular dorms are filled. Scenes you transferred one month in to the semester this is all they had left. Don’t worry there is at least one other student that’s housed up there with you, so you want be all alone.”
Great, because that made me feel a whole lot better.
“I’m going to leave you to get settled in and I will be back in about an hour to take you to the library to pick up your books and show you to your first class in the after-noon.”
She waved and walked off. I picked up my stuff that had fallen to the floor as we were talking and made my way up the spiral staircase to my room. I finally found my room which just so happens to be at the very end of hallway and up, yet another small set of spiral stairs housed in one of the turrets. Great, I get a work out every time I have to go to class or anywhere else for that matter.
Just as I insert my key into the lock, I feel someone come up behind me. I turn around and a girl with purple hair that’s cut as if it was done with the lights turned off looks at me from head to toe, as if disgusted at what she sees,
“Well if it isn't miss little Lucinda come to make a mess of things as always.”
Molly, of course its Molly, who else would want to taunt and torture me for no reason.
“Do I know You?” I say trying to keep up the façade. “No, but I certainly know You.” She says as she bumps into my shoulder and walks back down the stairs." “Ignore her, she doesn't mean anything.” A girl says as she walks up just as Molly passes.
“That’s Molly she’s a little crazy if you know what I mean.” “Im Pennyweather but everyone calls me Penn,” She reaches her hand out for a hand shake.
“And everyone calls you Luce. I thought I would come and introduce myself. My room is just down the stairs the second door on the left. Looks like where going to be roommates somewhat.” She lifts my suitcase and helps me carry it in to my room.
“I’m normally the only one who lives in this section of the house, but this year we have you and one other student housed in this section. It will be nice to have neighbors.” “You transferred here from Dover Prep in New Hampshire.” Penn stated. “How did you know that?” I asked slowly and with suspicion. “Lucky Guess?” she shrugged. “I’m kidding, I read your file, duh, It’s a hobby.” I stared at her. Maybe, I have been too hasty with my trust towards her. “See the thing is I’m not actually crazy.” She drops my suitcase on my bed. “No offense.” then sits down at the foot the bed.
“I’m the only kid at this school without a court mandate. And you might not think it but being legally sane has its advantages. For example, living in a separate wing of the school and I’m also the only kid they trust to be an office aide. Which is dumb on their part. I have access to a lot of confidential shit.”
“But if you don’t have to be here -?” “When your father’s the groundskeeper of the school, they kind of have to let you go for free. So…” Penn trailed off. I thought they didn’t have a ground keeper. “I know what you’re thinking, that the grounds aren’t exactly well kept?” “No” I scoffed trying to play off that that was exactly what crossed my mind. “It’s, um, really nice.”
“Dad died two years ago,” Penn said quietly. “They got as far as sticking me with decaying old Headmaster Udell as my legal guardian, but, uh, they never really got around to a replacement for Dad.” “I’m sorry.” I don’t really know how to respond to that. “It’s okay, it’s actually a really good school. I like it here a lot.” I looked at her like she was crazy.
“You’re sure you’re not crazy?” I teased. “I’m kidding. I hate it here. It totally sucks.” Penn stated. “But you can’t bring yourself to leave,” I commuted watching her with curiosity. Penn bit her lip.
“I know it’s morbid, but even if I weren’t stuck with Udell, I couldn’t. My dad’s here.” She pointed out the window at the cemetery. “He’s all I’ve got.” “Then I guess you got more than some other people at this school,” I said while thinking about how my parent are hundreds of miles away, and could care less that I’m not under there roof anymore.
“Come on, let’s go get some lunch before we got to get your books than head to class. Aren’t you glad we’re in the same afternoon block?” How did she know my class schedule? I laughed because I remember she read my file with my class schedule.
“When are you going to stop knowing everything about me?” We descend the stars that leads to rest of the dorms and towards the first floor of the building. “Not in the foreseeable future, you’ll learn to love it soon, I promise. I’m a very powerful friend to have.” We turn and walk down the hall.