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‘Why tomorrow night?’ I asked.
‘Ah, you’ll see, my boy. You’ll see.’
‘Just—just be careful, okay?’ It was Blaise again, his voice hesitant. ‘I know how intoxicating this must feel right now, but magic can be unpredictable, and it comes with huge responsibilities. It’s easy to feel invincible. To feel you can do anything and no one can stop you. You must be aware of how much power you wield and be sure to keep it under control.’
There was silence for a moment, then Sirius said with a short laugh, ‘Well, surely that depends upon the person wielding the magic?’
‘You’d think, wouldn’t you?’ Blaise said heavily.
Emrick clapped him on the shoulder. ‘Quite right, Blaise, and well said that man! And don’t think I haven’t already considered that. We’ll be discussing those sort of things with them all during training. Perhaps you’d like to be part of that? After all, you said you wanted to help, and maybe hearing your story would be a good lesson for them.’
‘What not to do,’ Sirius muttered.
Blaise straightened and his gaze met Sirius’s. I thought, suddenly, that in that moment he looked nothing like John Ford. John would never have faced Sirius like that.
‘You can mock me if you like,’ he said calmly, ‘but in a way you’re right. I’m an abject lesson in what not to do with witchcraft. I’m not denying it.’ He turned to Emrick. ‘Thank you. I’d be happy to help in any way I can.’
I held my breath but to my relief Sirius smiled. ‘Sorry, Blaise. Force of habit. I apologise for being so rude.’
Blaise nodded. ‘Thank you. Apology accepted.’
I didn’t miss the look Trinity and Sirius exchanged, and it made me uneasy. I had the feeling there was something I didn’t know, which must surely explain why Sirius was being so weirdly nice to the man he’d professed to despise not too long ago.
Well, it could wait. I had more important things to think about right now. Like the little matter of tomorrow night being when I finally reclaimed my magic and the name, Wulfram Pendragon.
Chapter 28
Lowen
The moon was full and bright as the four of us walked along the track that led from Peloryon House.
It was a mild night, but to be honest, even if it had been pouring with rain I’m not sure any of us would have noticed. We were all in a state of nervous excitement. Even Emrick looked a little hyped up as he led the way.
Romy and Trinity shuddered and yelped as winged insects brushed their faces, and we saw a couple of bats swooping ahead of us. Meanwhile, I tried to pretend things like that didn’t bother me, although how I stopped myself from yelling when something touched my cheek I don’t know. Thank goodness I managed it, though, because it was only a leaf on a branch. Pathetic. Some Great Guardian I was going to make.
‘Where exactly are we going?’ Romy whispered.
Trinity shrugged. ‘I thought maybe to the chapel, but he’s gone the other way. Looks like we’re going to the beach. Maybe the jetty.’ She paused. ‘Do you think we’re going to the mainland?’
‘It’s possible,’ Romy agreed.
I frowned. ‘I wouldn’t have thought it likely, though. Emrick’s been warning us for ages that, if we take back our magic, we have to stay on this island for our protection. He’s not likely to take us off here, is he?’
‘Unless he has to,’ Trinity said ominously, and I couldn’t deny that was a possibility.
‘Stop worrying,’ Emrick said amiably. ‘You’re not leaving the island. Nearly there.’
‘How did he hear that?’ Romy whispered incredulously.
‘I have ears like radar sets,’ Emrick said cheerfully. ‘Come on, now. Keep up.’
We arrived at the pick-up point, where Emrick always waited for new arrivals with the horses and charabanc.
‘Are you sure we’re not leaving the island?’ Trinity asked suspiciously.
‘Trust me.’ Emrick turned to face us, smiling. ‘Here we are then.’
We stared at him. ‘Where?’
