Simon remained quiet and took a sip of his hot chocolate. As other students spoke, he continued to take notes about the limitations of conjuring food and money. It all did make a lot of sense. If you could conjure up food, then you wouldn't have to buy or make it yourself and how could you eat something made out of thin air. Also, if you conjured up money, then you wouldn't have to worry about working. That would be disappointing for Simon couldn't imagine a life where he didn't have to work for something he didn't want.

When he finished up taking his notes, Professor Bellaire checked her watch and announced that it was time to go. Already? thought Simon as he finished up the food on his plate and drained his mug of hot chocolate. "Thanks Professor. Have a good summer," he said and then he paused, eyeing the food and drinks table. Simon couldn't see any house elves nearby so he thought that he'd offer some assistance. "Do you need some help cleaning up?"