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Mell
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Oliver turned to see the Gryffindor Prefect speaking and a smile broke over his face. "Exactly Miss Hollingberry." He felt like going over and hugging her. He didn't of course. "Very good. Very good. Yes Runes are a part of history and yes they were used to write messages and used for guidance. But what people seem to have forgotten is that Runes can be just as powerful in magic as our wands are." Apparently waving your wand though, was easier. "And I will be showing you just how much." Though, probably not this lesson.
"Now, who can tell me what the word 'rune' means?"
Oh Merlin! The way that the man's face lit up just now was very surprising to the young lion and a stark contrast to what had happened at the opening feast when he had done more than a subtle eyebrow raise at her and her sweets. Jotting down a few notes, Kurumi looked back up when the next question was asked and raised her hand.
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The word I believe literally means secret or mystery. I think...it is Scandinavian in origin."