omg, thank you so much. I've been waiting for a story like this. The problem is that all stories like this have been cancelled, or the won't update. Great story btw. I'll be here waiting for more.

This is starting out awesome so far and from your previous stories I know this one is going to be a total hit. I loved that Payback part, I have done something close to that before but not with singing

Yer a wizard, Harry, I mean Lyra, I mean Grey! Grey, that's the one!

Ok, I got to say that this is one of your most original stories. I dont know if this sounds weird or offensive, but you have my respect for showing male homosexuality to be both acceptable and funny with the Dusk scene

4097231 Dusk will appear later on and make brief appearances throughout the fic.

I don't understand why he'd apply if he knew he'd never be able to pay tuition. This seems rather broodish and not my usual thing. But I see potential.

4097311 He just wanted to see if he was good enough.

I like the idea behind the story, but there is one (maybe two) thing(s) that bother me.

Discord says that he is taking Grey on as an apprentice because the young man is unorthodox and thinks outside the box (and isn't stuck up but with Discord I think the former is a requirement while the latter is just so he can stand being around the student). Yet aside from the choir based payback (which I would give a 6 on the Unorthodox meter (1 is very Orthodox and 10 is just plain crazy)) Grey doesn't do anything I would call "thinking outside the box".

I also have some mixed feelings about the wand and note from his father but I am going to see how you work that sub-plot out before making a real opinion on that.

For some reason I like ship fics that take place in a school(don't know why). So lets see how this story goes as Grey goes to Hogwarts Starswirl University with a review:(cue in the Harry Potter music.)

“B-but why? I performed every spell perfectly, as you asked and-”

“You did not use a wand.” A stern woman said in a snooty tone. Grey silently cursed himself for being poor. When a wizard discovers their magic they get their own wand.

I'm confused, he is able to perform magic with his hands but he didn't get accepted cause he didn't use a wand? I think it should be the other way around. If someone can perform magic without a wand that shows that they have talent. If anything he should have gotten accepted because of this.

Discord reached into his pocket and pulled out a contract and a pen and set them in front of the man.

I'm getting a deal with the Devil vibe here........*continues reading for a few paragraphs* Oh, you cheeky devil you.
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A girl with dark blue hair and bat wings walked into the room, she looked about the same age as the Changeling. Her eyes were spliced and were deep red. Her ears had a slight point to them and she had a large pair of fangs.

“Hey Midnight.” The Changeling said with a smile.

Apparently your having trouble with names since you already gave another bat pony the same name.

I thought that when a orphan turns 18 the orphanage kicks them out.(I think the state requires it)*end of review*

So this is off to a good start. It's going to take a lot of time for me to remember all the orphans names and appearance.(you'll have to remind us in future chapters) I am curious as to why you put a gay changeling in your story? Not that I have a problem with it(as long as you don't write any sex scenes. )Just wanted to know? Anyway, I can't wait to see how Grey's first day of school will be like.

4098800 Dusk will get no sex scenes. It'll be implied, but nothing descriptive.

It this the same Rogue from "A Ranger's Journey"?

4100224 That's Rouge= red powder or cream used in makeup. Rogue= a dishonest unpredictable person or someone not normal.

Nevermind. Apparently i traversed a letter

This foc has really caught my attention, i am SO watching it!

>Grey Newhope
Is this a joke or are you just that underaged/autistic?

4103164 Huh?

I was reading the story and thought it was quite epic so I decided to check out who the author was and I am proud to say that I wasn't surprised. Great job silentpegasus in yet another awesome story!

4103164 Don't be a douche. ... Jackass

;-; the feels man! Truly, this is one of the best starts I've read in a while :)

Back for a re-read. Feels like forever since I've read this.

That moment when you havnt been on this site for 30 weeks, and see that this story has finally updated. Maybe I'll just retread it.