She pondered the new information. In the meantime, there were several students now entering the class. Professor Snape had finished writing on the blackboard and had taken a seat at his desk. The overall atmosphere of the class was one of the best in the past several years. The curtains were open, allowing the midday sunlight to stream into the room. There were several examples of spells along the walls, with portraits in between them. Professor Snape had wonderful examples of the Dark Arts and their effects. Though I was biased, I think seeing someone in the throes of the