As he was very short in comparison with many of his classmates , Blair 's acceptance into the school was on the understanding that he had to grow significantly during his first term .
Blair would receive injections of growth - inducing hormones .
As he was very short in comparison with many of his classmates , Blair 's acceptance into the school was on the understanding that he had to grow significantly during his first term or he would receive injections of growth - inducing hormones .