Magic Concept Academy

Insects buzz quietly nearby. Opening my eyes, I can tell what time it is, though I can make an educated guess.

”I can keep waking up this early… ” I yawn.

Slowly, I pull myself from the comfort of the plush blankets Id been buried under, and sit slumped on the edge of my bed facing the moonlit window. Im tired, but its not worth going back to sleep when Ill have to wake up soon anyway. Mom will probably want my help in the garden once she gets up. Shes an early riser, so I probably won get much time to myself this morning. I sit for a moment longer, collecting my thoughts and stretching my neck. Its the middle of summer, so the sun should begin to rise any time now.

*Dudum*

*Dooom*

Minutes pass, and just as the light flowing in the window begins to brighten, I can hear the sounds of people waking up downstairs. Though people is hardly accurate, as Mom is likely the only one even mildly awake. I yawn again and finish stretching, before standing and peeking out the window. The driveway leading to the front of the estate is still dim, but I can see lights slowly flicking on through the windows below. Since Mom will be coming up here to get me any time now, I should make it known that Im awake.

With a crisp snap of my fingers, the lamp by my bedside flickers to life, and lanterns around my room follow suit. Fathers magic is so useful at times like this. Who else in the country could enchant an entire mansion to respond to its inhabitants every need.

The clatter of morning is slowly picking up, so I should change out of my nightwear and into something more presentable.

Just as I finish getting dressed, Mom slams through the door with a beaming smile. Her flowing auburn hair is still a bit of a mess, but I know it won stay that way for long.

”Good morning sunshine! ”

”Morning Mom. ”

”Ready for something fun? ”

”Yard work? ”

Moms recently discovered passion for beautiful plants has brightened the estates atmosphere, but it also exhausts much of the residents daily stamina. While Im glad shes happy, Im also a resident… though today it seems I guessed wrong.

”No, not today. We
e going on a tour of the academy, remember? ”

”That was today? ”

”Technically tomorrow but we
e traveling today, so be ready to leave before the horses are. ”

”I will, sorry I forgot. ”

”There isn any problem with it as long as you
e prepared before we leave. ”

”I understand. ”

She nods as if having triumphed over a huge obstacle. Though in all fairness, waking me up isn easy. Im a very heavy sleeper, so it may well be the most taxing thing she does in the morning. While we do have a few housekeepers that could do it in her place, she has always insisted for whatever reason, though I have no objections. The staff already do so much for us, so taking some work off them isn a bad thing.

Mom departs my room cheerfully, having confirmed that I was awake. Im already dressed, and I don think I need anything more before we leave, besides a full stomach. I make my way down to the dining room, in search of something to make into breakfast. As Im walking, someone calls out to me.

”Morgan. ”

I turn and see my father, groggily walking down the hall.

”Good morning. ”

”Good morning to you too. Could you come to my study at some point? Ive got something I need to talk to you about. ”

”Alright, Ill be there after I eat something. ”

”Perfect, I… ” He yawns. ”…I still need to finish waking up. ”

”Ill see you in a bit, Dad. ” I laugh.

”Yes yes, go get some food. ”

He slowly shuffles away, and I turn to the kitchen. I can hear the quiet clatter of someone cooking. Likely one of the maids, I enter with hunger in my eyes. Just as I expected, its a maid, the new hire no less.

”Hello Karla. ”

”Ah! Young Master, good morning, are you hungry? ”

Surprised by my sudden appearance, she nearly drops the spices in her hands. Karla is the newest housekeeper on the estate, and doesn completely understand how everything works around here. Even then, she certainly does her best every day.

”Good morning, yes Im hungry. And how many times have I asked you not to call me Young Master, it fe