Evangeline, My apologies in advance, for I will not be home for much of the day when you read this. In order to save time, I logically figured you could perhaps get started with today’s instructions without my presence, yes? You are an intelligent girl, and I am positive that you can do these simple tasks. Remember our deal and do your best. I may be harsh, but you are both my charge now and my student, as much as you may not truly like it, and I will not be cruel to you. Much. First of all, I will not tolerate mess inside my house from you. You will not leave your room unless your floor is tidy, your bed is neatly made, and you are fully clothed for the day. No urchin of a child will be my assistant. Is that understood? There will be no coming out with your …show more content…
It is just indecent, and it would make me look like an orphan’s benefactor. My magic will also not be used to help you with these things, so if I were you, I would not even bother asking. Today, I think it would be best if you started off extremely simple, since I will not be there to watch over you. It would be highly unfortunate to return and find you as a pile of ash or transformed into an insect. But have no fear, if you do not touch what you are not supposed to, you will be more than fine. Control your childish curiosity, and you’ll find my experiments controlled. Fair enough? I think so. The most important chore you have today is to make sure that the pot above the fireplace comes off at exactly noon. Not sooner, nor later. That is a brew that I need to reverse our situation, so you can see how vital that would be for you. For me, I could not care either way, so if you value this pathetic, little town, I would make sure to remember that. Also, the wood in the fireplace is under one of my self-replenishing charms; so you will have no need to search for firewood. You will be warm, and fed as well. Winter has no effect in my home.