The Exchange Student - Harry Potter FanFic -

➣ 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝟐 "𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙭𝙤"

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As Nicolás' eyes cleared, a breathtaking sight came into view. An architectural marvel stood before him, like no other he'd ever seen. It resembled a colossal pyramid, but now like those he's seen in images from Egypt, these pyramids were loyal to their Mesoamerican origins, a tribute to the ancient wonders of the Pre-Columbian world.

Rising from the middle of the pyramid-like base, were two more towering structures, forming three colossal levels that seemed to reach for the sky.

But what truly left Nicolás in awe was the material that composed the castle. He could have sworn it was crafted entirely from the purest gold.

Nicolás, standing with the other students, gazed upon this majestic, golden pyramid/castle in sheer amazement. The gigantic structure seemed to be in a separate land placement, and they came to a halt.

Before them stretched a vast and incredibly deep chasm, a natural barrier that seemed impassable, as if the very earth itself conspired to protect the school.

With a resonant thud, massive stones started to float. They came levitating from the very bottom of the chasm, from under the water of the Amazon River. The large stones moved until they came to their level, before stopping and moving on their own, forming a bridge for them to cross the chasm.

Once the bridge was formed, Nicolás could finally appreciate how the stones were adorned with intricate carvings of runes and engravings of paintings that told tales of ages past, the carvings infused with the same golden material.

Nicolás exchanged excited glances with his fellow students. He couldn't help but notice their curious behavior. An invisible barrier seemed to envelop him, creating a somewhat respectful distance between him and the others. He observed their cautious glances and hushed conversations.

It didn't take long for Nicolás to piece together the puzzle: the others were intentionally keeping their distance because of the magnificent creature that accompanied him.

It was evident that Ember's sheer size and commanding presence had given the other students, especially the younger ones, a pause. Nicolás couldn't help but chuckle at the situation.

Once they finally walked the bridge, they came upon the proper terrains of the school. There, two human adults came, a man and a woman, both dressed in formal black robes.

The man introduced himself as Professor Mejía, the Herbology Professor, and instructed all the second years and up to follow him inside. While the woman introduced herself as Professor da Silva, the Alchemy professor, and Deputy Headmistress; she ordered the first years to form a line, while gesturing Nicolás to follow Professor Álvaro before doing so.

The centaur walked him up to the place where Ember would be staying at, throughout the school year.

The place looked like a small cave —or rather a small house—, made with wood and stones. It was located near a rather comfortable-looking hut —there, as Álvaro informed him, lived the Care of Magical Creatures professor.

The instructions Álvaro provided were clear and reasonable. Ember was to make his home in the lush and mystical forest encircling Castelobruxo's castle.

Although they would be separated for the school day, Nicolás would have the privilege of visiting Ember during his free time. The centaur also promised that Ember would be well taken care of. He would be fed four times a day, and he would also be studied by the Care of Magical Creatures professor.