*Ariella*
As I step into the dimly lit potion classroom for my first lesson, I can't help but feel a pang of nervousness. The place reminds of a dungeon, even if it isn’t in one, with stone walls are lined with shelves filled with jars of odd ingredients… some of which I'm pretty sure are illegal in most countries.
The air smells faintly of sulfur and lavender, an oddly comforting combination that reminds me of one of those quaint shops that sells incense. essential oils, and stuff.
"Welcome, Miss Vale," Seraphina Blake, who happens to be our potion master, greets me with a knowing smile. Her dark eyes seem to pierce right through me, making me wonder if she can read my thoughts. "Take a seat next to Mira. She will be your partner today."
Mira Ravenscroft, the girl we had lunch with o
