Its been four months since Professor Grenville disappeared in the Labyrinth.
Headmistress Esmeralda gathers the faculty to ask if any of them are responsible.
They arent, but they consider who might be.
When asked what happens if its a student, Esme simply says theyll suffer like any other culprit.
Also, that wild brooms last rider?
Later at lunch, Chelas father Theodore pops in and gives her a big hug.
Its nice to see Chela off balance for once!
She and the others learn that Theo is their new substitute alchemy teacher in missing Grenvilles stead.
Also, Guy does a thing!
From the get-go, Oliver takes care to describe this as an extremely raregift, not a curse.
Chris offers Pete an invite for a gathering that night.
Hes been working hard to make Kimberly a safer place, but worries he hasnt made enough headway.
Oliver internally praises Godfrey as one of the good ones.
In other words, this is this magical worlds version of the LGBTQ community.
Three upperclassmen soon approach Pete and Oliver, whose stiff formality evokes laughter.
They tell both Pete and Oliver that theres no need to worry, theyre all friends here.
Oliver notes that theres no charm ability in Chris song, but its something simpler and more pure.
And thats what this part of the episode felt: simply pure, and beautiful.
Yes, Pete went through a sudden and immense change, but theyre not alone.
I especially appreciate Oliver being empathetic and kind even after he dropped his mask to kill Grenville.
Hes a complex dude!
And like Oliver last week, Pete is suddenlymuchmore interesting!
