The disappointed crowd dispersed as the flames in the fireplace suddenly turned emerald and grew to about 6 feet. Mimi made a choking sound and jumped into Kari’s arms, Lucette and Kari stared and Hope let out a startled cry and then started to cry. A figure came whirling out of it, revealing to be a teenage girl of about 16. Another, identical to the first, came whizzing out behind her. Followed by two boys and then two girls, obviously not from the family. The last was an older woman with red hair. Hope let out a wail but no one moved to comfort her.

 Lucette felt like crying herself. 'Maybe Robin was right. I am just an idiot. I'll never learn everything about the magical world!' 

One of the girls, one with black hair and mossy eyes approached them.