The time flew by and suddenly the class was over, I didn't even notice when the bell rang, only that Nathan started to pack his stuff and other students were already leaving the classroom. I finished copying Nathan's notes and then handed his notebook to him knowing he'd been waiting for me to return it. I quickly scribbled the last words and then packed my stuff.
Professor Coldos stuffed the three textbooks he used for this lesson back into his leather bag. He walked towards the huge chalk board and placed his right palm on the green surface. The lines started to fade and kinda slide down to where his hand is, like it's being pulled towards it and erased. After the last set of lines was gone, Professor Coldos removed his hand from the board and walked into front of his desk. He leaned against the table and then waited for me to join him downstairs. I tossed my backpack over my right shoulder and left the other strap hanging in the air while I descended the stairs.
Professor Coldos: What do you think about the lesson?
Me: I enjoyed it. Nathan helped me out a lot too.
Professor Coldos: I saw you interacting. I was honestly surprised because Nathan usually keeps to himself and doesn't really talk to people.
I felt a little bit guilty, thinking that maybe I was annoying Nathan and pressured him to talk but he seemed genuinely happy that I didn't ignore him. Do people usually just leave him alone because they think he is not worth talking to just because he is in Unell and has no fancy power? I genuinely hate the way people discriminate around here based on your powers or some pure-blood families crap. I mean it's similar to normal world where people judge you based on your money or status I guess, but having magic should make us somehow better than that and not so petty, no? Or is it worse just because of that specifically?
I got annoyed at how people act around here but I can't do much about it really. Only if there is a spell that would block out power for one day or like an eclipse or something, I think that would help people to realize how dumb this power hunger and competition really is. I scoffed and it must have alarmed Professor Coldos.
Professor Coldos: If you wish to take a break and go wait for me at the office, you don't have to follow me for the next class.
Me: No, I am alright. I want to attend all of your classes and write down notes. And I promised it to Nathan too. I am sorry if I seemed not interested in your lessons, I was only thinking about how ridiculous the relationships and the hierarchy work around here. It is just sad that some people, like Nathan, are outcasts just because they are not special. To me, he is.
Professor Coldos: Nathan didn't develop a power which in the magician's community is considered a flaw or a sign of weakness. He tries to level it up by being the best spellcaster and aiming for a spellmaster position after he graduates but other magicians will still have it on mind that he is from Unell. I am glad you decided to be his friend. It might be useless for you to learn from him since you won't put those spells to use but even just the company might motivate him.
Me: He seems motivated enough to become the best of his year.
Professor Coldos: On the outside but I know he is struggling with the loneliness and masks it by burying himself with books and studies. Now, let's not waste time and be late for the next class.
Professor Coldos pointed out that we only have a few minutes before the next class starts and the break will be over soon. We still have to make our way to the other classroom for the following lesson which I think is supposed to be also Casting but for the fifth-years. Professor Coldos pulled his bag from the table, the leather slided against the wooden surface with dragging noise and then he tossed the long leather strap over his left shoulder. After he started to move, I walked behind Professor Coldos and mainly followed him because I didn't know the location of the next classroom. I walked slightly behind him but still almost at the same line so that we can keep a conversation. Professor Coldos kept answering my questions about the lessons or explained the traveling spell they did during the class in more details but he treated me as his equal and not just another student that's following him around like a puppy.
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Descendants of Magic
FantasyHave you ever thought when you were little that you could have magical powers? Maybe you did but then you grew up and you forgot about it. But what if I told you that there are people with these special gifts? They could be you, or me, or your class...
