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[livingblade]

*upon leaving the Great Hall this morning, students will observe a white line glowing in the floor, with the word Transfiguration hovering in the air above it: a subtle hint that the class is this way*the line having led each class in turn to a wide, pillared room in Ravenclaw Tower, they are given time to disport themselves among the desks -- and

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[redblack_mage]

*perks up, actually for once more than vaguely interested in paying attention to the teacher of a class, settles into his chair, taking notes with avid interest as he listens to the teacher*

[livingblade]

*and on that subject....*

In this class, the notes that you write will be no more than a guide. *looks over the class in general, laying the question open before them* Tell me why this is so.

[redblack_mage]

*glances up from his note taking with a very slight smirk*
Perhaps because the notes, much like merely reading a book teaches merely the theory... Where as to learning the practical and actual application is more what should be learned.

Not trivializing the theory of course, but theory is nothing if you can't actually cast the spells... Am I correct? *curious*

[livingblade]

*sees that smirk and files it away for future consideration*

Correct... in part.

*eyes him, waiting to see if he'll carry the train of thought further*

[redblack_mage]

... Because, after all, what good does a spell do you to know if you can't cast it instinctually... If you have to check over you're spellbooks because you only know the theory... Why even bother being a Wizard?

Spells should be a second nature to cast.

[livingblade]

*slow nod*

You have won five points for your House, Raistlin.

Sooner or later, your instincts will be tried as well as your wit. Are you prepared?

[redblack_mage]

*quietly pleased slight grin, nods his thanks at having House points awarded*

I can only hope that if I study and practice enough that when I am further tried and tested that my magic holds as true as it once did...

[livingblade]

*fixes him with a searching stare*

*nods again*