Catching a little smile and wave from Kurumi Hollingberry, Lexi paused then smiled and waved in return. She took a moment to hoist herself up onto the edge of her desk, her favorite place to sit while teaching a lesson, then glanced up toward the classroom full of students.

She paid the sheet--and whatever it was underneath it--no mind, although ever so often the covered object shook, causing quite a stir in the back of the room. "Lots of times the subjects we learn here at Hogwarts relate to one another in at least one way. Some relate in many ways, though, such as...Charms and Transfiguration or Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts," she said. She glanced around the room to make sure that all the students were following her, or at least making an attempt to pay attention. When she was satisfied, she moved on.

"Let's focus on Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts. What are some ways in which those two subjects relate to one another?" she asked. "How can we use charms for defense purpose--and vice versa--how can we defend ourselves with charms?"