Interesting discussion was interesting and Ella had been listening carefully, her quill scribbling away when anything particularly interesting or new came up. The Professor seemed pretty pleased too which was sort of funny. Did he think they'd all be completely daft or something? Well, hopefully he didn't think so anymore if that had been his initial inclination.

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Practical portion? GRIN! Ella liked this very much. The danger part raised her eyebrows a bit but still, her expression clearly read: Eager Badger. Plus the Flame-freezing charm was cool and going outside for lessons was always nice. Thumbs way up, Professor Mack. Nicknames were totally acceptable, yes?

And when it was time, the eighteen year old gather her things and headed after the man.