Originally Posted by Edward Penguin

Ian saw the professor's smile and felt better that she said the mist was good. He also was comforted when she said that the lesson may have been a bit too advanced. He would try a bit harder soon, wanting to see what he could get using the crystal ball. Then, she provided him the greatest encouragement he could possibly get. She said he would be able to do it. It meant she felt he had potential in this field. He thought too, it would help him explain magic more to his mum.
Thank you professor. It really is exciting. I thought when the mist filled the ball I was really close. And I appreciate the confidence you have in my ability. He meant it. He had lost some of his confidence when the feast thing had happened, but he was slowly getting back into a groove.

When she mentioned that clearing one's mind took practice, Ian nodded. He couldn't imagine some of the thoughts racing through his mind allowing themselves to be pushed into the background, but he would have to. He wouldn't be able to handle it if they wouldn't. I like the idea of writing the thoughts down and casting them into the flames. I'll try that later.

Thank you very much, professor. He remembered a question he had and asked. Professor. How do we handle our family members who know we are magic users, but don't understand? I'm muggle-born, a term I'd never heard until I arrived at Hogwarts. No one in my area is a wizard, that I know and so the summers are a bit challenging for me at times.