As you step through the doors of the Arithmancy classroom, you observe Professors Shackleton and Vindictus deep in what seems to be a rather serious discussion. Professor Shackleton is perched on the edge of her chair leaning in to hear what Vindictus is saying from the chair beside her. Neither notice initially that you've entered the room, too enthralled by the topic of their conversation to hear the footsteps on the stone floor.

Written upon the board is the following request:

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Please take a seat and have your textbooks open to Chapter 21. Read quietly while you wait for the lesson to begin.