Brrrrrrr. It was much too cold outside, and that frigid air was seeping into the castle through every crack in the millenium-old structure. But that was nothing compared to the grounds. It was days like this that made Tiara grateful for her office indoors she currently had; her first office in the stadium had been quite drafty.
The first task was to light a fire in the fireplace. "
Incendio," she said, pointing her wand at the grate. No need to bother the elves with this one. Then she propped open the door in eager anticipation. Time for some learning!