The office fell into an immediate hush. Only the peculiar rustling sound persisted, drawing Derek’s attention to Kevin, who was fervently jotting down notes. Derek thought: "What's so note-worthy about today's lesson?" He couldn’t fathom anything significant enough to warrant the note-taking spree. Or perhaps this was just a ruse for the professor’s benefit? Derek abhorred such antics, yet when he spotted Emily scribbling something in her own notebook, he began to doubt himself. Perhaps he was the one off track? Unfazed by the room’s subtle atmosphere, Belinda waited patiently until Dave and Ryan's faces lost their earlier pallor before continuing. “So, when concocting magical potions, more power isn't always better. Surprisingly less energy is often needed than one might assume, with

