𝐄𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞|| 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞

Chapter four

"Today you'll be learning about nonverbal casting theory, to effectively utilize this concept, you must first understand the theory behind it. It will be much easier for you to apply the idea if you understand why it works, rather than accepting that it "just does." Professor Riddle spoke as he paced in front of the room. It was the next day and Eleanor sat in her last class of the day, her interest piqued by the topic presented or at least she pretended to be.

The lecture was filled with in-depth details about the subject, Eleanor noticed the professor seemed to like giving lengthy lessons. She usually hated those kinds of professors, the ones who would talk endlessly and leave the work towards the end of the class but she wasn't bothered by it when it came to Professor Riddle.

When finishing his discourse he ordered his students to get into pairs and practice nonverbal spell casting. Once the students stood with their partners he gave them further instructions, " The first spell is the Ankle-Lifting Jinx. This spell is a nonverbal spell with the incantation "Levicorpus" The required concentration is high, since it is still a nonverbal spell, and you need to concentrate on causing the effect to become real, rather than just focusing on lifting the target in the air by their ankle. the counter-jinx, which is the Ankle-Releasing Spell. The incantation for this spell is "Liberacorpus" The concentration is the same, but the willpower is much less,"

" ankle lifting jinx? What are we first-years?" One of the Slytherins scoffed as soon as the professor finished his instructions.

" The two spells have been tested and proven safe by the Department of Experimental Magic if you have any doubts about the curriculum Mr. Parkinson I'd have no problem removing you from my class and placing you with one better suited for your deficient mental capacity." The professor said as he towered over the boy, Parkinson's lips flattened into a straight line, seeming to not want to reply.

" 30 points from Slytherin and a detention" Riddle announced, displeasure in his features as he looked over the rest of the students, " any more questions" He asked but it sounded like more of a challenge.

One of the Ravenclaws nervously looked around the classroom before raising their shaky hand in the air. The professor's eyes instantly landed on the blue-robed girl, making her nervously shriek back. Eleanor recognized her as Cassandra Bell, the residential weird girl of Ravenclaw house, of course, that's only what the rumors have said about her. "Yes, Ms. Bell"

Cassandra's cheeks went blood red at his steady attention. She breathed in shakily before opening her mouth, " According to subsection 6 of the school handbook it says that casting potentially harmful spells on classmates is prohibited"

Gianna Farley, the Slytherin girl standing beside Parkinson's loudly groaned in annoyance making the Parkinson boy snicker and Eleanor roll her eyes. Cassandra ignored them and kept quiet, patiently waiting for the professor's response.

Riddle's facial expression turned into a visibly bored one to purposely show the Ravenclaw how important her question was to him. He had grown tired of hearing the same students question him, the know-it-alls that try way too hard to please their teachers, the Cassandra bells. During his first week of teaching at Hogwarts he's encountered a Cassandra bell in every single one of his classes, the same eagerness to make his life a living hell in each and every one of them.

"And why are you telling me this?" He raised an eyebrow making her shift uncomfortably.

"Uh, well because the assignment involves casting the ankle-lifting jinx on each other, and well, one of us can get hurt" she stumbled over her words.

"Well then, if someone happens to get hurt, I suggest you make your way to the infirmary. Madam Pomfrey will undoubtedly be delighted to have more patients," He retorted rolling his eyes and infusing annoyance in his words. Cassandra's jaw fell slack open, surprised at his careless attitude but stayed quiet.