Witchcraft by Katie M. John

Author:Katie M. John [John, Katie M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Little Bird Publishing House
Published: 2014-10-10T05:00:00+00:00

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“Master Chase, you need to understand your father has made this move for your own good. You were out of control in New York and this is meant to be a chance for you to get your act together and start thinking about the man you will be required to be when you come of age,” Mr. Hound, the Headteacher, said as he flexed his folded knuckles. He paused, expecting a form of grovelling apology. It didn’t come. “I’m sure he’s going to be very disappointed you found yourself embroiled in a fight today, and as for Miss Meadowsweet’s uncharacteristic involvement, I think you need to go home and do some serious reflection on your responsibility for her dramatic change of character.”

Jeremiah crossed his leg across his knee and leant back in the chair. The thought of Fox rushing to his side because of some charismatic wizardry made him smile. It was a move that irritated Mr. Hound; he wasn’t used to his students being so dismissive of his authority.

“I think Miss Meadowsweet is perfectly capable of changing her character without my interference,” Jeremiah said as he stared coolly at the man across the desk.

“Your arrogance may be seen as a strength in New York City but it is not viewed as a strength here; do you understand? I will not tolerate the Chase Empire settling its court in my school.”

“Understood, Sir,” Jeremiah said, unfolding his legs and leaning his elbows on the desk. “It really isn’t the impression I wanted to put forward.”

“Quite,” Mr. Hound replied, slightly taken off guard by Jeremiah’s sudden switch to humility. “So, I think you should prove to me just how serious you are about becoming part of this community and you should show off your talents in a more positive way rather than flashing your karate skills.”

“Jujitsu, Sir.”

“The particulars are irrelevant, Mr. Chase,” Mr. Hound said, irritated.

“Yes, of course, Sir. Sorry.”

“So as a gesture of your reform, you are going to do two things. Firstly, you are to take a post on the school newspaper, and secondly, you are going to do one after school club a week coaching the Year Seven basketball team.”

Jeremiah ran through the deal in his head. Working on the school newspaper might be fun, but coaching the Year Seven’s basketball didn’t hold quite the same charms. He began to protest, “But, Sir, I haven’t any experience in coaching and…”

Mr. Hound raised a hand and steadied his gaze, “Practice is on Tuesday, three o’clock sharp. They have their first county match at the beginning of next month.”

Jeremiah sighed and stood. As his hand touched the doorknob, Mr. Hound offered his parting shot, “Of course, if we win, I’m sure we can make this little incident disappear before your father hears about it.”

Jeremiah turned and smiled. He had to hand it to the man; Hound wasn’t half as spineless as he’d first appeared.

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