The announcement speaker beeped. "Students and faculty, please come to the auditorium," the announcer said. I got up and followed the crowd toward the auditorium, my stomach churning with unease.
There stood Headmistress Blackwell on stage, her expression serious. I took my seat where it said "Year 1," surrounded by my peers, their faces reflecting a mix of curiosity and anxiety.
"As you already know, the rest of the periods are canceled for a specific reason. We are under threat of dark magic," Headmistress Blackwell announced, her voice steady yet heavy with concern.
The murmurs in the auditorium grew louder, and I could feel my heart racing.
"When this happens, I will go on the announcements, and the Year 1 students will go to a safe place," Blackwell continued, her gaze sweeping ov
