‘Are you nervous about going to a new school?’ asked Old Jack.
‘No, I’m not,’ said Harry defiantly. Old Jack smiled. ‘I’m terrified,’ he admitted.
‘So is every new bug, as you’ll be called. Try to treat the whole thing as if you’re starting out on an adventure to a new world, where everyone begins as equals.’
‘But the moment they hear me speak, they’ll realize I’m not their equal.’
‘Possibly, but the moment they hear you sing, they’ll realize they’re not your equal.’
‘Most of them will have come from rich families, with servants.’
‘That will only be a consolation for the more stupid ones,’ said Old Jack.