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After letting the class discuss and offer their ideas and opinions for a while, Ethan cleared his throat.
"There seems to be more to it than at first glance, doesn't there? Indeed, dark witches and wizards are not particularly bothered by causing harm to others, generally as a result of aiming for some greater goal. Some do harm others for pleasure but as a rule, there is a motivation behind it. Those of you who mentioned Power as a motivator are correct, fear is another motivator. Why do you suppose fear is a motivator for a witch or a wizard to master the dark arts?"
"Fear is a very powerful emotion. It can cause feelings inside of people that will cause them to act in a number of different ways," LouAnn said, her hand raised high. She lowered it and then continued with her answer. "If people are afraid, they will often times do whatever it takes to conquer that which they are afraid of. Those desiring to master the dark arts may fear a more powerful being, and they feel as if they can better defend themselves if they master a dark art. They may also fear being defeated by those who are against them, and they feel as if mastering a dark art will help them overcome anyone who wishes to battle them."