Drk, thanks for the regular comments.
Actually, I mentioned the reason for the fear in Chapter One. You see in India, parents want their children to take their studies seriously, and do not give significance to creative and artistic pursuits. Hence the fear, beatings etc.
As for the Principal , you'll have to read further to find out!
Chap 4 coming up...
Yes I saw that. Studies are of course vital, but on it's own it is not enough, as we are finding out in the UK. Too many music and art subjects have been squeezed out of school curriculums in favour of vocational subjects. This is a mistake that is hopefully going to be corrected. The ability to express yourself in whatever medium you choose is, I believe, essential in making a complete person. After all we are human beings and not robots..keep writing!