Janice woke up very early the next day. Her mother insisted on going with
her to buy her books the night before. Lily refused to go, saying that she wouldn't
be free. Personally, Janice knew why: She was jealous that her sister would
be going to a magical school to receive her magical education while she would
still be stuck in the ordinary world, receiving a normal education in Holy Innocent's
High. Very quietly, she got out of bed, read the letter one last time to make
sure that there wasn't a mistake, and skimmed through the booklist:
Uniform
First year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wears
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry nametags.
Set Books
All students MUST have a copy of each of the following:
An idiot's-proof guide to standard spells by Lee Swee Hock
The 20th century, as It was lived; a History of magic by Tan Cheng Siew
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginners' Guide to Transfiguration by Chen Jia Hui
One Thousands Magical Herbs and Fungi by Teo Zhi Jian
Magical Drafts and Potions by Seetoh Wen Fong and Sarah Hana
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
Protection from the Dark Arts Made Easy by Goh Hwee Shen
Other Equipment
1 wand 1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2) 1 set glass of crystal phials 1 telescope 1 set brass scales
Students may also bring an owl, a cat OR a toad
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
Broomsticks? Are we supposed to sweep the hall or fly with it? Janice wondered.
Oh well, she thought, keeping away the letter, I don't think I know how to fly
anyway, who knows, I might just make a fool of myself. She quickly kept the
letter under her pillow before going out for breakfast.
Breakfast the next day was a strange affair. Janice's parent's kept on giving
her an oh-we-are-so-proud-of-you look while lily threw her an oh-I-so-wanna
kill you look when her parents were not watching. She quickly ate her breakfast
(fried noodles) before Lily could actually kill her with her very own
eyes.
"So, where do we get your supplies, dear?" Mrs Chan enquired. They
were now in Mrs Chan's car, going to the place where Janice could get her books
for her new school.
"Urm.Mum, it just says wait at the outside of Orchard MRT (Mass Rapid Transit,
a electric train system in Singapore), and someone will take us. That's what
it says." Janice mumbled.
When they reached the outside of the MRT station. There wasn't anybody who looked
as though he knew how to get to Vertic Alley, the place where Janice could buy
her books. Suddenly, a familiar voice shouted
"Hey Janice!"
Janice turned around. It was none other than her best friend, Landy.