Fifteen minutes later Jenna sat in the headteacher’s office, waiting for the lecture to start. Miss Platin sat down, but instead of the expected tirade she sat there quietly. Eventually Jenna lifted her head a little and made eye contact. Miss Platin actually smiled!
“Well Jenna, I’m sure you know why you’re here. Mr Tanach thought he was complementing you on your efforts. He wasn’t expecting to be subjected to five minutes of insults, swear words and incoherent rants from you. I rather think he’s gone somewhere to have a stiff drink.”
Jenna couldn’t think what to say so she just shrugged. She half expected that to trigger the lecture, but Miss Platin just smiled.
“So I’m sure the first question everyone asks you is whether this is because you lost your parents. Let’s say that I
