Beauxbatons

Beauxbatons was less a castle than a palace.

The palace-like castle stood among the mountains as if out of a fairy tale, its gilded eaves gleaming beneath the sun, surrounded by beds of multicolored flowers like a vibrant sea.

After the carriage landed, it stopped before a magnificent archway that bore some resemblance to the Arc de Triomphe. At the very top of the arch was a large emblem: two crossed golden wands, each with three stars emerging above it. This was Beauxbatons' school crest.

The carriage door swung open lightly on its own. Fleur tilted her head slightly and gave Skylar a radiant smile. "Bienvenue à Beauxbatons—welcome to Beauxbatons."

Beyond the archway lay a plaza facing the front of Beauxbatons Castle. At its center, a magical fountain sprayed brilliant golden mist, reflecting the lingering glow of the setting sun like glittering stardust.

A small wooden plaque stood beside the fountain, bearing a single line: This fountain was donated and constructed in 1394 by the renowned alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife, Perenelle Flamel.

Beauxbatons' fountain was quite famous throughout the wizarding world. It was said to have properties that relieved fatigue and enhanced beauty.

Skylar's dark green wizard robes looked rather out of place among the students' pale blue uniforms, immediately drawing many curious gazes. Of course, Fleur's status as the female Student Representative also gave her the authority to maintain student order, so no one dared approach to question or pester them.

Fleur led the way while Skylar followed her at an unhurried pace toward Headmistress Maxime's office, his eyes constantly surveying his surroundings. The corridors glittered with gold, and the lavish decorative style extended through every hallway in the school.

Unlike the dark, rough stone walls of Hogwarts Castle, the walls along these corridors were made entirely