The Abdah manor was one of the largest  and most coveted estates. The home itself had 100 bedrooms, a inside and outside great hall, ballroom, greenhouse, library.\, three kitchens (one for inside dining hall and one near the outdoor dining hall. For convenience. The third for the staff's personal use.) and of course various other rooms used for offices and staff housing.<br/><br/>The outside was equally as grand, the cobble stone road leading to the manor's front doors, was lined with imported Japanese flowering cherry tree's.<br/><br/>In front of the manor itself was a rose garden with roses imported from all over the world.<br/><br/>The gardens extended around the sides of the house, displaying beautiful foliage, ponds fountains and a large hedge maze.<br/><br/>the gardens eventually gave way to a small lake, giving more back to nature, the plants and trees more random. Gradually the property  lead down into a vast forest.<br/><br/>(ok so detailed descriptions I'm just going to leave up to whoever describes it first, as we need it :) I hope that's ok with you)<br/><br/><br/>It was known that the Duke of Abdah manor had passed away leaving the estate and the tittle of Duke on the shoulders of his young son, Albus Abdah.<br/>There wasn't much known about the young Duke, he hadn't been as outgoing as his father. He was only seen briefly at any parties held at the mansion, if ever.<br/>It was rumored he took after his mother in both looks and quiet personality. Other rumors caused people to believe he was a mental case and that's why he was kept away from the public.<br/><br/>Almost a year after his fathers death, Albus put out the announcement that his home was being opened to house the orphaned and less fortunate children, from toddlers to teenagers. Not only for shelter and nourishment but also for educational purposes.<br/><br/>The shock of this news was bomb shelled by the additional announcement that there would be no fee's.  At first nobody would believe it to be true, at least not until people began to arrive at the manor, additional staff and teachers as well as young children.<br/><br/>(ok I think that should do to set the stage)