It looks, at first sight, like your journey has hit a dead end.
Then again, with a werewolf wandering around, plus a vampire ready to hand out sarcastic comments, not to mention a considerable walk if you plan on making your way back to the school gates, you've got nowhere else to go.
You walk forward. After only a few steps, you can feel the heat from the inferno on your face.
You come to a stop, considering your next move.
The fire definitely seems authentic: both its appearance and the heat are enough to convince you of that. So, how are you supposed to deal with it?
You cast about, looking for something you can use to suppress the flames. However, although the grounds of Cavalcade Academy have trees and grass in abundance, neither of these are what you'd call "useful resources."
You continue to look around for something to use against the fire, but it's not a fruitful endeavor. You look up at the flames, hoping for inspiration, and then stop, taken aback.
A section of the fire has died down, leaving a narrow hole between the flames. You hurry forward, stumbling slightly as you rush through the space.
You move quickly down the path, approaching the school. What seems like the main school building is right ahead of you, and you make for the front doors.
Enter the School