"Phew! Tayla relaxed when the professor said they could let go of their foot. But before the ache went away, they were asked to make another pose. "All right. Just one more position..." Tayla thought, realizing yoga - or whatever this was supposed to be - was more tiring than she expected. At least it felt more tiring than the professor made it look!

Tayla took her foot once more and held it over her knee, like what was demonstrated. She struggled to keep her balance as Professor Romanos continued discussing and then asked the next question. After quickly raising her hand and putting it back in position to maintain her balance, Tayla replied, "No, Professor. It isn't just the spell that makes it dark. The witch or wizard who uses it factors in a great deal. There are those who truly enjoy hurting others. They take great satisfaction from the curses or jinxes, from seeing their victims suffer, hearing them scream or beg. I think this cruel intent makes the spell's effect darker and stronger."

Answering the question made Tayla's chest feel a bit heavy. She couldn't understand how anyone could feel that way, but she knew that, sadly, there were witches and wizards who were heartless and terribly cruel.