The staircase ahead abruptly changes from wood to stone halfway up, indicating a terrace floor. The terraces are a recreational area for the students, where they can admire the sweeping vistas and the carnivorous flowers that line the balconies. Birds of prey are seldom seen at these altitudes, and in any event can only carry off one child at a time. Edgewood's various seasonal festivities generally take place on the terraces, to the dismay of the attendees.
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