Besides Charms class, the afternoon also had a History of Magic lesson, supposedly the most boring class of all.
The professor teaching it, Cuthbert Binns, was said to have been so absorbed in one of his lessons that he suddenly died in the middle of it.
In the end, he finished teaching the class as a ghost.
Vincent had no idea whether that was true, but right now he only wanted to know the extent of the students' psychological trauma.
The magical atmosphere had turned into a ghost story in seconds. The fact that they had not broken down on the spot meant their mental fortitude was impressive.
"In 1689, the International Confederation of Wizards established the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy..."
Professor Binns's class was undoubtedly dull.
Like a robot, he recounted this period of history without the slightest emotion.
Still, History of Magic had its benefits.
The professor was so absorbed in his lecture that he failed to notice several students falling asleep.
Neville, sitting beside Vincent, was a typical example.
"From the early fifteenth century onward, Muggles' persecution of witches and wizards had already begun spreading throughout Europe..."
Even when discussing the particularly brutal era of witch hunts, Professor Binns showed no emotional fluctuation.
His mechanical narration had already distracted quite a few students who had been listening attentively.
For example, Vincent was pondering the benefits Hogwarts teachers received.
And Hermione, who could no longer endure it and was half-closing her eyes.
In this lesson, which gave them no opportunity at all, nobody managed to earn points for their house.
Gryffindor's winning streak came to an end as a result.
The only thing that could rouse the students was Professor Binns saying, "Class dismissed."
As Vincent walked along the second-floor corridor, he remembered that Mr. Potter wanted