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Appleby

A master at Wrykyn, involved in school affairs.

minor

Also known as old Appleby, Mr. Appleby

First appearance: i the fifteenth place

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TRTrevorSESeymourCLClowesDODonaldsonBABarryAPAppleby

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse school members
  • Protagonist
  • Main student group
  • League and friends

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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