A few weeks went by and classes had resumed. Professor Margory had stopped pestering me about my supposed failing grade which was now an A after the final project. Molly returned with an even bigger prideful attitude and didn't seem phased about the wagon incident over break. Connor seemed more alert and kept looking arounding waiting for someone to attack him but his Crow helped keep a watch for him to ease him. Mother had sent a letter to see if I was sure to stay here over the holiday which I never replied to because of 'Studies' and because I didn't reply to her Father came to visit me instead which I didn't give into his niceness but played it off. "You all will be doing a book report for the next couple months, due by the beginning of Spring." The class mumbled but I was unphased. I was bored and NEEDED something to do so this project is a win because I'll either be in the library or the dorm common area in my free time. I raised my hand, "Yes Flora?" "Is the book a free choice or chosen?" "Good question. It is already chosen." She holds up a book with a bird on it. "It is called 'All About The Phoenix' by Hermione W. You are going to write a short essay. And when I say short essay it's just your typical 5 paragraph with an intro and conclusion and either 3 interesting facts or 3 different qualities that make The Phoenix stand out from the other magical creatures. You got 2 months until it is due. I suggest you don't wait last minute and do this on the weekends. And because Flora asked a necessary question your essay will be based around hers. If she gets the highest grade then your essay will tell me if it met her quota or not. Flora you aren't pressured or anything, you have excellent smarts. Now in the meantime you will get your daily classwork about the Magical Creatures I walk you through. The Phoenix you will learn on your own through the Book report Final so don't be lazy. If you have any further questions please write it down and put it in the 'Learn More' box under the appropriate class period for us to go through on Wednesday. And if your question was answered by the time we get to it you can speak it up front or put your wand on lumos and raise it for me to know. Class dismissed."

     I lay in bed staring up at the pocketwatch in my hand, shining in the moonlight. The date is set for 2 weeks from Spring, exactly 2 months from today. The first sentence on that paper shook me to my core. I knew that I didn't belong in the Goldwells'. They stole me from my birth family. 'The girl just turned 5 and was at a park with her grandparents. We took that as an opportunity and coaxed her away by using a butterfly and when she was a good distance away Molly picked her up and walked away. We used a memory charm to protect her and also made the grandparents think that they were just out for fresh air. We named her Flora, short for Floral as we had taken her at the arrival of Spring. This next season change will mark 10 years since she has come into our lives and will also start the next generation of Dark Army. Hendrix and Clarence have been prepping for quite some time and it will be a day to remember.' I quit reading after that, too stunned to continue. I put the watch away just in time for Connor to come in. "Flora?" He whispered. I sat up acting tired, "What is it?" He sat down on my bed, "I'm so sorry for the way we've been treating you. Goodbye." He stood up, walked a few feet back towards the door and collapsed. I rushed over to him but it was too late, he was limp and lifeless in my arms. I picked him up and carried him to the infirmary. The head Doctor declared him dead and said that it was Dark Magic that killed him.