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"I'm sure you have all noticed the targets and the notes in the orb." Ethan began, gesturing to the display orb. "This is still mostly a theory class, but demonstrations will be needed and you will be given the opportunity to do so if you wish. We will begin by discussing Spell knowledge. Obviously this is not simply a matter of knowing an incantation and a wand movement, it is also mastering the intent and practicing the spell until it becomes second nature. So I have questions to pose to you all, there are no wrong answers, I am simply interested in your opinions and hoping that you will each think about your answers."
He looked around the class, some seated on the dais alongside him, some on the bleachers, a few standing around and a few on the floor.
"Do you think it is more important to know a few spells well or have a larger range of spells that you are less skilled in? What do you find to be the easiest way to learn a spell? Do you think simply learning the spells taught to you for your age group is enough? What ways might you learn extra magic? Your thoughts, students, anything you wish to share on the topic of Spell Knowledge and increasing your skills."
A frown of concentration was etched on Miranda's features. She wanted to be sure she understood everything and didn't want to miss
anything that could be useful in mastering spells.
Mhm. Nodding to what Truebridge was saying. That made sense.
The questions he provided them was indeed ponder-worthy, and Miranda chewed on her bottom lip as she started to think about a possible answer.
"Sir," her hand rose in the air,
"I think knowing of alot of spells and understanding how they work is important, but it's maybe more important to be able to cast just a few spells very well. Maybe being an expert on a stunning spell is more crucial than being 'bad' at many other spells that do not have the desired effect when you cast them." Uh, practice? She wasn't entirely sure about how to answer his second question, so she decided to skip it. Hehe. But she continued,
"I did initially think we were being taught the 'right' spells for our age... but now that there are" She hesitated before finding an appropriate word,
"...dangers out there that are threatening and hurting us, maybe it would be best to teach us some more advanced spells and uses of magic." Like, if they had, maybe many things would be different now.
"But I guess we could all take responsability to teach ourself a little more, though learning from a book is not the same as being instructed by a Professor." Shrug. Her hand finally dropped to her side.