There's 'A Discovery of Witches' which also has elements related to witches and their training in a way. In this story, Diana Bishop is a witch who discovers a long - lost manuscript at Oxford's Bodleian Library. The world of witches in this story is complex and filled with politics, magic, and history, much of which could be related to what might happen in a witches boarding school setting.
One popular witches boarding school story is 'Harry Potter' series, although it mainly focuses on a wizard school, Hogwarts also has witches. Hermione is a very intelligent witch in it. Another is 'The Worst Witch' which is all about a young witch at a boarding school for witches, with lots of fun adventures and magic lessons.
Friendship and rivalry are often seen. Witches form friendships with their peers, but there can also be rivalries. In 'Harry Potter', Hermione, Ron, and Harry have a strong friendship, but there are also rivalries between Gryffindor and Slytherin students which often involve witches as well. The boarding school setting intensifies these relationships as the students live together. Also, self - discovery is a theme. Witches often discover their own powers and identities while at boarding school. In 'A Discovery of Witches', Diana discovers more about her witch heritage and powers during her research and interactions at Oxford, which can be seen as a type of boarding school - like academic environment.
Well, in boarding schools, there are often stories of pranks. For example, some students once switched all the nameplates on the teachers' doors, causing much confusion in the morning. Also, there are heartwarming stories. There was a student who was new and very homesick. His roommates noticed and they all pitched in to make him feel welcome. They decorated his side of the room and shared their favorite things with him. There are also stories of rivalry between different houses in the boarding school, with each house competing fiercely in sports and academic competitions.
One well - known lesbian boarding school story is 'Carmilla'. It's a classic vampire story that has undertones of a lesbian relationship set in a somewhat boarding - school - like environment. The relationship between Carmilla and the protagonist is complex and alluring.
Well, 'Gossip Girl' has a lot of boarding school - like romances. It's set in a posh school environment where there are numerous love affairs and relationship dramas among the students. Then there's 'A Little Princess' which also has some charming and innocent boarding school romance elements. The relationships that form between the characters in the strict yet magical boarding school setting are really heart - warming.
Sure. One story could be about a group of students who formed a secret club in the boarding school. They would meet at midnight in the old attic and share spooky tales they had heard. Another might be about a new student who was really homesick at first but then made great friends through a school project and learned to love boarding school life.
Sure. One story is about a boarding school in Nigeria where students formed a secret study group. They would meet at midnight in the school library to prepare for tough exams. They had to be very quiet to avoid getting caught by the patrolling teachers. It was a real adventure for them and it strengthened their friendship as well.
In one boarding school, the matron was a bit of a mystery at first. She was very strict about the curfew. But as time passed, the students realized she was strict because she was worried about their safety. One night, a student got sick outside the curfew hours. Instead of scolding, she immediately took the student to the infirmary and stayed with them all night. Her actions showed that her strictness was out of love and care for the students.
A well - known girls boarding school story is 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott. Although it's not strictly only about boarding school, a significant part of the story involves the March sisters' experiences at a boarding - like environment. Also, 'A Little Princess' by Frances Hodgson Burnett has elements of a girl in a boarding school - like situation, where she has to endure hardships and still maintain her dignity and kindness.
The 'Harry Potter' series also has elements of a boarding school story. Hogwarts is like a magical boarding school where Harry and his friends have adventures, face challenges, and learn about magic and friendship, even though it's not strictly a boys - only boarding school.
One nifty boarding school story could be about the midnight feasts. Students would secretly gather in a dormitory, sharing snacks they had stashed away. It was a time of bonding and having fun away from the strict eyes of the teachers.