7
SMALL, THE DRAGON
Before Wilhelmina could reply, Hogwash jumped up from his chair, accidentally splashing tea on the floor. 'Come with me,' he said, as Hokum tutted and went to fetch a cloth to wipe it up.
Hogwash took hold of Michael's torn jumper and dragged him out of the room towards a set of wooden stairs. 'Where are we going?' Michael asked, amazed at the strength of the Earth Elf's grip.
'To the observatory,' Hogwash replied, grinning at him and pulling harder, making Michael stumble up the steps.
When they finally reached the top, Hogwash let go and opened the single door awaiting them. The room beyond had sloping, triangular shaped walls that met at a sharp point, and a large fireplace over to one side. Judging by the shape and how long it had taken them to climb the stairs
