Principles of Magic

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Hyacinth: I want them all to see that you’re little ladies. They probably think girls with magic are half-wild. Ha!

Everyone else just stares at him, including Aurelie. They don’t think it’s funny. Hyacinth doesn’t seem to notice.

Hyacinth: It’s a good thing we’ve managed to make you all civil. Isn’t that right, Charlotte?

Charlie nods.

Hyacinth, smirking: Sorry, I can’t hear you.

Charlie, speaking out loud: …Yes. That’s right.

Hyacinth stands up, smirking still.

Hyacinth: Very good.

Aurelie and the rest of the class stare at Charlie in confusion and distress. Charlie buries her face in her hands. It’s like a bomb has dropped. Hyacinth walks away, whistling to himself.