- Inside the cavern, Hahp's mom chatters about the other noble families there, and Hahp knows that he's the first of the Malek family to be brought to the academy.
- One wizard announces that it's time for the parents to leave, and that one boy will emerge as a wizard… or none will. Those who fail will remain there as part of the school.
- Hahp's mom and dad leave. His dad doesn't say goodbye or even look back.